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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2003
Filed:
May. 30, 2000
Applicant:
Inventor:
Truong Nguyen, Wooster, OH (US);
Assignee:
Therm-O-Disc, Incorporated, Mansfield, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H 3/714 ; H01H 3/754 ; H01H 3/704 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H 3/714 ; H01H 3/754 ; H01H 3/704 ;
Abstract
An adjustable bimetal snap disc thermostat is disclosed which provides conventional resistance-type heaters symmetrically positioned adjacent one side of the snap disc to allow adjustment of the operating temperature of the thermostat. The heaters are supported in accurate, very close proximity to the bimetal snap disc to ensure excellent heat transfer thereto. Additionally, the volume of the chamber within which the heaters are supported is reduced by a bridge portion which also serves to further reinforce the outer housing walls. Additionally, guide surfaces for the heater terminals are provided to facilitate assembly.