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Pressure and temperature responsive switch assembly

  • US 6,342,826 B1
  • Filed: 08/11/1999
  • Issued: 01/29/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/11/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A temperature and pressure responsive switch assembly comprising:

  • a temperature responsive switch member having open and closed positions, said switch member being in one of said positions at normal temperature and automatically being moveable to the other of said positions responsive to an elevated temperature;

    a pressure responsive snap-acting diaphragm co-operable with said switch member to move said switch member from said one position to said other position responsive to an elevated pressure;

    an electrically insulating support member supporting said switch member; and

    a force transfer member comprising a bumper interposed between said switch member and said diaphragm, said force transfer member is integral with said support member and connected thereto by at least one flexible arm.

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