# Spring-return qualifier

Canonical URL: https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/iec-spring-return-qualifier
Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-14
Lookup label: Q070107
Drawing use: Schematic
Reference families: IEC, Manufacturer

## Symbol convention

Convention: IEC
Form: Spring-return qualifier
Autodesk IEC-60617 Symbol Preview — Operating-device and function qualifiers; vendor family reference, not certified IEC geometry or database identifier.

A spring-return qualifier indicates return after the specified operating force is removed.

## What it represents

A spring-return qualifier indicates return after the specified operating force is removed. Removing the operating force allows the mechanism to return to its specified resting position. A centre-return selector and a returning pushbutton can share this principle while operating different contact sets.
Make the resting position explicit in the position table or legend. If several contacts are linked to the actuator, record their individual states in that resting position.

## How to read it

- Show which position is the resting position and which contacts change during return.
- Spring return does not define whether the resting contacts are open or closed.

## Information to show or reference

- Identify the associated device, circuit or diagram boundary.
- Show which position is the resting position and which contacts change during return.
- Cross-reference the equipment data, terminal mapping or operating-state legend needed to interpret the form.

## Important distinction

Spring return does not define whether the resting contacts are open or closed.

## Facts

- Reference scope: Specific public IEC-context family form
- Publisher reference token: Q070107 (Autodesk token; not a verified IEC database ID)
- Information added: Show which position is the resting position and which contacts change during return.
- Preview: Independent educational concept; consult the publisher and applicable standard for the exact graphic

## Public references

- [Autodesk IEC-60617 preview: Operating-device and function qualifiers](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2021/ENU/AutoCAD-Electrical/files/GUID-3598E18D-9F8A-48CE-83D0-4CEBA0AE869C.htm) — Autodesk. Official public publisher family name and reference context; vendor identifiers and graphics are distinct from licensed IEC database content.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.