Spring element for a temperature-dependent switch, and temperature-dependent switch
OwnerMarcel P. Hofsaessinventor
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Abstract
A spring element for a temperature-dependent switching mechanism of a temperature-dependent switch. The spring element has a convexly curved upper side and a concavely curved lower side, and is made of an electrically conductive material, in particular metal. The spring element comprises a plurality of distributed beads and/or stiffening struts that are arranged to form local reinforcements.
Claims17
A spring element for a temperature-dependent switching mechanism of a temperature-dependent switch, the spring element having a convexly curved upper side and a concavely curved lower side, the spring element comprising a plurality of beads and/or stiffening struts, wherein the beads and/or the stiffening struts form local reinforcements.
A temperature-dependent switch, comprising:
- two external terminals;
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- a temperature-dependent switching mechanism configured to switch, depending on its temperature, between a closed switch state, in which an electrically conductive connection is established between the two external terminals, and an open switch state, in which the electrically conductive connection is interrupted,
- wherein the temperature-dependent switching mechanism comprises a spring element having a convexly curved upper side and a concavely curved lower side, the spring element comprising a plurality of beads and/or stiffening struts, and the beads and/or the stiffening struts form local reinforcements.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.