Robust switch assembly
OwnerThomas J. Webbinventor
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Abstract
A robust switch assembly has a support structure with a hermetically sealed high temperature switch secured to it. A high temperature current conductor is within the switch. A spring is in contact with the switch and with the plunger of a plunger mechanism. A lead wire assembly extends from the opposite end of the switch.
Claims6
A robust switch assembly comprising a support structure, a hermetically sealed high temperature switch secured to said support structure, a high temperature current conductor within said switch, one end of a high temperature leaf spring in contact with said switch, a plunger mechanism secured to said support structure, a plunger in said mechanism used to activate or release said spring, and a lead wire assembly contacting said current conductor and extending from said switch.
A robust switch assembly comprising a support structure, a hermetically sealed high temperature switch secured to the support structure, a high temperature silver alloy current conductor within said switch, one end of a high temperature Inconel leaf spring in contact with said switch, a plunger mechanism secured to said support structure, a stainless steel plunger in said mechanism set to activate or release said spring, a glass alloy sealing said switch, and a lead wire assembly contacting said current conductor and extending from the glass seal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.