Sealed compressor using hot oil to actuate protector switch

A sealed compressor comprising:

• an electric motor;
• a compressor pump unit to be driven by said electric motor;
• a protector switch for stopping operation of said motor and said compressor pump unit when a predetermined temperature is reached;
• said protector switch being positioned such that heated oil from said compressor pump unit will contact said protector switch at least when elevated temperatures are experienced in said compressor pump unit;
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• a valve opens when a predetermined temperature is reached and allows oil to flow onto said protector switch.

A scroll compressor comprising:

• a first scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap extending from said base;
• a second scroll member having a base and generally spiral wrap extending from said base, some wraps of said first and second scroll members interfitting to define compression chambers;
• a crankcase for supporting said second scroll member, said second scroll member being driven by a shaft to orbit relative to said first scroll member, and an electric motor driving said shaft;
• and
• a motor protector switch associated with said electric motor and mounted on a stator of said electric motor, said protector switch stopping operation of said motor when said protector switch senses a predetermined temperature, and said protector switch being positioned to be contacted by oil when an adverse condition is experienced in said compressor.