(under the class definition) Electrical connector having means which, during uncoupling from a cooperating connector, causes a contact* of the device to move suddenly with respect to the remainder of the device and out of engagement with and away from the contact of the cooperating connector.
(1) Note. In general, the contact movement is effected suddenly by release of stored energy.
(2) Note. The movable contact herein is actuated when the connector as a whole is disengaged from the cooperating connector rather than in the manner of a switch or circuit breaker, i.e., make or break circuitry without uncoupling the connectors.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
152, for an electrical connector with means to separate it from another electrical connector.
266+, for a coupling part having handle or means to move the contact thereof laterally to permit uncoupling.
296+, for an electrical connector with coupling movement-actuating means, generally.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly
97.1+, and 100.1+ for a mechanical movement involving a snap action.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers,
402+, for a circuit maker or breaker having snap action.
