Therm-o-disc, Incorporated

Bradley D Funk

Tung-Sheng Yang

Donald G Cunitz

Gordon K Wells

Larry L Russell

James M Krillenberger

Jeffrey Mueck

A thermal sensor incorporating an improved retention clip is disclosed herein. The improved retention clip is both easily fabricated from either sheet stock or wire stock and is designed to be easily and securely assembled to the sensor housing and provides a convenient easy to use retention system for attaching the sensor to a tubular or generally cylindrical conduit member. The retention clip includes a gently angled lead-in portion which aids in guiding the clip into the conduit with little force coupled with a more sharply angled retention portion that substantially increases the force required to dislodge the sensor once assembled. Additionally, the clips are designed to minimize contact surface engagement with the conduit so as to minimize crevice corrosion. Portions of the clips may be covered with a suitable material to further limit the possibility of localized corrosion as well as to insulate the clip from the conduit member while also resisting relative movement therebetween. An optional protector disc is also disclosed which serves to provide increased protection against damage to the sensor body.

Temperature monitoring assembly having a thermostatic control with mounting clip

A thermostat assembly includes a spring washer interposed between a switch case and a bimetal disc for biasing such disc into firm engagement with the disc housing to enhance heat transfer and dampen bouncing of the disc.

Thermostat assembly

Growing community of inventors

Mansfield, OH, United States of America

Bradley D Funk