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H01H 15/16

Driving mechanisms

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for actuation in opposite directions, e.g. slide switch > Details > Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon > Driving mechanisms

Classification Context

Section:
ELECTRICITY
Class:
ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
Subclass:
ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES

2 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • H01H 15/18 acting with snap action
  • H01H 15/2 with means for introducing a predetermined time delay

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class H01, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY TW 43,574
  2. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 42,206
  3. LG CHEM KR 21,383
  4. APPLIED MATERIALS US 20,441
  5. LG ENERGY SOLUTION KR 20,279
  6. SAMSUNG DISPLAY KR 19,725
  7. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 19,400
  8. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 18,819
  9. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 18,082
  10. TOKYO ELECTRON JP 17,634