Temperature-dependent switch

A temperature-dependent switch, comprising:

• a temperature-dependent switching mechanism and a housing in which the temperature-dependent switching mechanism is arranged, wherein the housing comprises a first stationary contact and a second stationary contact, wherein the temperature-dependent switching mechanism is configured to switch in a temperature-dependent manner between a closed state, in which the switching mechanism establishes an electrically conductive connection between the first stationary contact and the second stationary contact, and an open state, in which the switching mechanism disconnects the electrically conductive connection, wherein the switching mechanism comprises a carrier body movable in the housing, a spring element supporting the carrier body, a bimetallic element arranged in the carrier body and a current transfer member that is connected to the bimetallic element by a connecting element other than the carrier body, wherein, in the closed state, the current transfer member is pressed against the first stationary contact and the second stationary contact in order to establish the electrically conductive connection, and wherein, in the open state, the current transfer member is lifted off the first stationary contact and the second stationary contact in order to disconnect the electrically conductive connection.