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H01H 21/36

Driving mechanisms

Introduced: September 1968

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Switches operated by an operating part in the form of a pivotable member acted upon directly by a solid body, e.g. by a hand > Details > Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon > Driving mechanisms

CPC:

Switches operated by an operating part in the form of a pivotable member acted upon directly by a solid body, e.g. by a hand (tumbler or rocker switches H01H23/00; switches having an operating part movable angularly in more than one plane H01H25/04) > Details > Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon > Driving mechanisms

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 5 subcodes exist in both systems.

Child Classifications

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  • H01H 21/38 incorporating lost motion IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H01H 21/48 incorporating a ratchet mechanism IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H01H 21/50 with indexing or latching means, e.g. indexing by ball and spring; with means to ensure stopping at intermediate operative positions IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H01H 21/52 with means for introducing a predetermined time delay IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC