US PATENT SUBCLASS 337 / 63
.~.~.~.~.~ With lost motion coupling means


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337 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES

14  DF  ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {9}
36  DF  .~ With bimetallic elements (i.e., motion takes place in a plane at right angles to its major axis) {10}
37  DF  .~.~ With manual or other mechanical contact controlling means {12}
52  DF  .~.~.~ With spring or other energy storage device {4}
62  DF  .~.~.~.~ Reciprocating or slidable motion device {4}
63.~.~.~.~.~ With lost motion coupling means


DEFINITION

Classification: 337/63

(under subclass 62) Subject matter wherein the mechanical contact controlling structure includes significant details of means whereby upon application of force to a driver element a certain interval of time elapses, or a certain amount of motion of the driver takes place, before the driving force becomes effective to actuate the movable contact means.