Bracket for water heater
AssigneeEmerson Electric Co.
InventorsDonald Donnelly, James Ferguson
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Abstract
A bracket for use in mounting a safety switch in series with a thermocouple provides improved positioning of the switch to detect conditions causing safety concerns. The bracket includes adjustable support members for providing connection of the safety switch to a thermocouple and maintaining the position of the safety switch for improved detection. The bracket provides for mounting the safety switch connected in series to the thermocouple within a water heater for detection of overheat conditions.
Claims20
A bracket for mounting a safety switch in connection with a thermocouple of a water heater, the bracket comprising:
- a first and second support member for maintaining the position of the safety switch in connection with the thermocouple;
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- a mounting portion for mounting the bracket to a hot water heater.
An improved bracket for use in mounting a safety switch in connection with a thermocouple, the improvement comprising support members to support the position of the safety switch connected in series with the thermocouple and configured to provide continuous electrical connection and grounding within the thermocouple.
A bracket for mounting a safety switch in connection with a thermocouple comprising:
- means for connecting the safety switch to the thermocouple to provide continuous electrical connection and grounding through the thermocouple and configured to maintain the position of the safety switch;
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- means for mounting the bracket within a water heater.
A combined thermocouple and ECO assembly for a water heater, the thermocouple having a conductor with internal and external leads divided into proximal and distal sections, a bracket having first and second portions engaging and electrically connecting the leads to provide electrical connection between the external leads of the proximal and distal sections, the ECO having first and second leads and connected between the internal leads of the proximal and distal sections.
A method of mounting a safety switch in connection with a thermocouple within a water heater comprising:
- providing connection for the safety switch in series with the thermocouple to allow continuous electrical flow and grounding through the thermocouple connected to the safety switch;
- supporting the safety switch in a fixed position after connection to the thermocouple;
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- providing for mounting of the safety switch connected to the thermocouple within the water heater.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.