Inventors:
Robert Colavecchio - Johnston RI
Assignee:
Elmwood Sensors, Inc. - Cranston RI
International Classification:
H01H 3774
Abstract:
A grounded thermostat comprising a housing of non-conductive material, a cap of conductive material constituting a fixed grounded contact, a live movable contact supported in the housing in spring-biased engagement with the fixed grounded contact, a non-conductive transfer pin mounted with an end in the housing in engagement with the movable contact and with its other end protruding through the cap, and a bimetallic element secured to the cap in a position to engage the protruding end of the transfer pin responsive to predetermined thermal conditions.