Patents Represented by Attorney Joseph Scaffetta, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4820890
    Abstract: A pressure switch for controlling the pressure of a refrigerant has a first switch normally open biased, which first switch is used for a condenser, and a second switch normally closed biased, which second switch is used for a compressor. The three-function pressure switch has a pressure chamber partitioned by a diaphragm. First to third movable elements urged toward the diaphragm are displaced in response to the pressure applied via the diaphragm. Displacement of the first and second movable elements is restricted by a stepped portion of the housing. An actuating projection provided on the third movable element presses upward a second leaf spring of the second switch at a lower limit pressure value so as to open the second switch. When the pressure reaches a normal maximum value, a first snap disc mounted on the first movable element actuates the first switch via a push rod. First snap disc and the push rod are restored at a minimum pressure value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Assignee: Fuji Koki Mfg. Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuuichi Tamura, Hirayoshi Suzuki