Abstract: A protection system includes: a first positive terminal; a second positive terminal; a first relay configured to be opened and closed by contact and separation of a first contact portion and a second contact portion; and a fuse.

Abstract: A method of operating a refrigeration system is provided. The method includes activating an evaporator heater, monitoring a pressure differential within the refrigeration system, when the pressure differential reaches a predetermined value, deactivating the evaporator heater, and activating one or more evaporator fans, after deactivating the evaporator heater, to cause a thermostatic expansion valve to open.

Abstract: Aircraft ground power cable management and monitoring systems and methods including arc fault protection. Disclosed systems are especially well-suited for high power systems such as 400 Hz aircraft ground power supply systems and cable assemblies.

Abstract: A power plug includes a shell, an overheating protection module, a first wire, and a second wire. The overheating protection module includes a first pin, a second pin, a thermal circuit breaker, and a protective resistor. The thermal circuit breaker and the protective resistor are connected in parallel. A first end of the protective resistor is connected to one of the first pin or the second pin, and a second end of the protective resistor is connected to one of the first wire or the second wire. When temperature of the thermal circuit breaker is excessive, the thermal circuit breaker is disconnected, current continues to supply power to low-current electrical appliances through the protective resistor.

Abstract: A printed circuit board is housed in a connector. A temperature sensor is mounted on the printed circuit board between two connection pads located on one of the faces of the printed circuit board. A contact housed in the connector is placed in thermal continuity with two thermal conduction lands, one of which is arranged on the same face of the printed circuit board as the connection pads and the other of which is arranged beneath the temperature sensor. Each of the connection pads is connected to a temperature measurement circuit.

Abstract: A power connector includes an insulation body, at least two pins, a thermal conductive element, and a thermal sensor. The insulation body has a cavity and a first housing, and the first housing includes a plug-in surface. The pins pass through the first housing, and one side of the pins extends to the cavity. The thermally and electrically conductive element is disposed in the cavity and extends to the pins, and is spaced apart from the pins. The thermally and electrically conductive element is close to the first housing. The thermal sensor is disposed in the thermally and electrically conductive element.

Abstract: A vehicle circuit breaker includes a housing configured with a electrode assembly including a first electrode and second electrode; the first electrode is configured with a first conducting element and first insertion portion, and the second electrode is configured with an electrode connection portion and second insertion portion; a bimetal conducting sheet and blocking element are configured inside the housing, where the bimetal conducting sheet has a plurality of conducting concave portions for the installment of a second conducting element and the connection with the electrode connection portion, thereby carrying out a blocking action when current is abnormal and therefore making it easier for assembly.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present invention provides a plug connector part for connection to a mating plug connector part, including a plurality of electrical contact elements for carrying an electrical current and establishing electrical contact with contact elements of a mating plug connector part, the plurality of electrical contact elements including a plurality of temperature sensors, each of which is arranged on one associated contact element, respectively, of the plurality of contact elements, to detect a change in a temperature of the associated contact element, the temperature sensors being connected to a common sensor line.

Abstract: A thermomagnetic trip is disclosed for an electrical switching device, especially a circuit breaker. In at least one embodiment it includes at least one first and one second terminal, a first heating element, a conductor able to be influenced by temperature, a yoke and a clapper armature. A current path is formed through at least the first terminal, the conductor, the first heating element and the second terminal. The current path is disposed at least in sections on and/or in the yoke such that a magnetic field acting on the clapper armature is induced in the yoke by the current flowing through the current path and wherein a second heating element is disposed in the current path especially between the first terminal and the conductor.

Abstract: An electrical switch is disclosed, especially an electrical circuit breaker, including an overcurrent tripping device which, in the event of an overcurrent situation, switches off the flow of current through the switch; and a thermal tripping device which, in the event of a thermal overload, switches off the flow of current through the switch. In at least one embodiment, the overcurrent tripping device includes a first shaft which is disposed such that, in the event of an overcurrent situation, it is rotated from a first position into a second position and thereby indicates the overcurrent situation; and the thermal tripping device includes a second shaft which is disposed such that, it is rotated in the event of a thermal overload and is also rotated as well in the event of a rotation of the first shaft and when rotated initiates a switching-off of the switch.

Abstract: An electromagnetic relay comprises a coil generating magnetic force when power is distributed, a contact point part opened and closed by the magnetic force, and a fuse functional part having a conductor wired electrically in series with the contact point part and disconnected when predetermined heat quantity is received, and the fuse functional part is disposed at a position which receives arc heat generated in the contact point part when switching the contact point part from conduction state to cut-off state. Thereby, a small electromagnetic relay which enables interruption of current in all current value range can be provided.

Abstract: A switching apparatus for use in conjunction with a fuse, the switching apparatus including a circuit interrupter having a pair of separable contacts, a sensor for sensing a line fault, and an actuator for moving the contacts to an open state when a line fault is sensed, and wherein the switching apparatus is arranged such that the contacts always return to a closed state.

Abstract: A sensor module (38, 40, 42) for a tissue processor (20) has a thermal sensor (66) for measuring a temperature of a container (30, 32, 34) of the tissue processor (20), and further has a position sensor for detecting a working position of the container (30, 32, 34).

Abstract: A lockable MEMS switching architecture provided having a clutch assembly, a switching member, and an actuator. The clutch assembly has one or more engagement features located in proximity to the switching member—particularly one or more receiving features located upon the switching member. The clutch assembly is actuated to disengage the engagement features from the receiving features. The switching member is actuated to move in relation to the clutch assembly. Once the switching member is in a desired position, the clutch assembly is de-actuated, causing the engagement features to re-engage with the switching member, thereby restricting its further movement.

Abstract: A combined pressure responsive electrical switch and temperature sensor device (10, 10′) is shown comprising a base member (12) mounting an electrical switch actuatable by a pressure responsive snap-acting disc (16) attached to a port fitting (22) having an elongated temperature sensing portion (22h, 22h′) extending from the fitting within a threaded bore of the fitting adapted to be inserted in the bore of a fluid pressure source nipple (2). A thermistor (24) is disposed at the distal end (22k, 22k′) of the temperature sensing portion and is electrically connected to terminals (14) of the base member.

Abstract: A signal accessory for a molded case circuit breaker, with the circuit breaker (10) having an operating mechanism (40) with a cradle pin (41b), a cross bar (55) and a trip bar (54) and a main breaker cover (20). The signal accessory (300) comprises a signal accessory mounting (301) having a bottom mount (308) and a top mount (306) coupled to the bottom mount (308) with the top mount configured to receive a switch (302, 304) and engage the breaker cover (20) in an accessory socket (22). A switch member (311) is rotably mounted on the bottom mount (308) with the switch member (311) having an actuator lever (322) in contact with the operating mechanism (40) of the circuit breaker (10) and an actuator pad (314) in contact with a switch mounted on the top mount (306).

Abstract: A thermal switch comprises an elongate tubular sealed housing. A control circuit is mounted in the housing. The control circuit comprises a thermostat, a fuse and a thermal overload switch electrically connected in series. An electrical connector is mounted to the housing and is connected to the control circuit.

Abstract: A device for preventing the inadvertent rotation of a temperature selection dial associated with the temperature controller of a water heater. The device includes a spring-loaded prong that extends across the face of a rotatable dial so as to prevent rotation of thereof. The force required to pry the prong off of the dial is selected to be greater than what a small child is typically capable of exerting.

Abstract: A layer of thermal fusible material is placed on one surface of a metal oxide varistor (MOV) to monitor the heating of the MOV due to applied voltage spikes. The thermal fusible material is part of the electrical circuit which includes the MOV and melts at a predetermined temperature. In the presence of a severe or a number of voltage spikes the MOV heats up and the heat transferred to the thermal fusible material causes it to open the electrical circuit to the MOV to prevent overheating and thermal runaway. In another form, the MOV is separated into two halves and the thermal fusible material layer is placed between the ends of the MOV halves.

Abstract: An aircraft ground connector is described for delivering electrical power to aircraft parked at airports. The connector includes a thermal sensor arrangement which is positioned in the normal insulating body of such connector, which sensor reacts to a rise of temperature in such body higher than a predetermined temperature by cutting off the flow of electrical power through the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for regulating the temperature of a fluid circuit comprising a thermostatic valve, which consists in maintaining a leak rate through the valve once the valve has been opened a first time in order to eliminate the temperature fluctuations of the fluid around a regulation temperature. Two thermodilatable elements with different expansion temperature thresholds are used. The invention further relates to a thermostatic valve intended to regulate the temperature of a fluid around at least one value and comprising at least a first thermodilatable element. The valve further includes a second thermodilatable element for maintaining a controlled leak rate as soon as the valve has been opened (a first time).

Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker and current suppressing unit protects an electric motor without tripping during motor current reversal. Upon the occurrence of a short circuit within the protected circuit, the current suppressing feature rapidly suppresses the let-through current until the circuit breaker responds to isolate the protected equipment. Power is restored to the protected equipment without the need to replace any of the current suppressing unit components.

Abstract: An immersion well assembly for a fluid vessel, such as a boiler, hot water heater or piping system, having an existing threaded opening. A preexisting well housing a mechanical temperature sensor, which is connected to a temperature display or control first system, is removed from the opening, and the present assembly threaded therein. In this assembly are a (replacement) mechanical sensor to be connected to the first system and an electronic sensor. The electronic sensor is positioned in a small distal pocket and the sensor wires travel along a groove adjacent the mechanical sensor and out to a second system, such as a remote computer control system.

Abstract: An electric switch is shown which is responsive separately to two different conditions, i.e. temperature and pressure. The switch includes a temperature sensing disc and a pressure sensing disc both coupled through several alternate motion transfer arrangements to the movable electrical contact of the switch. Several structures are shown for mounting a switch on a surface so that the pressure sensing disc is exposed to fluid pressure and the temperature sensing disc is thermally coupled to the surface.

Abstract: A thermal relay is disclosed which can be remotely re-set and/or tripped by means of remote control electromagnets.The case of the relay has second fixing means adapted to receive first fixing means belonging to one and the same electromagnet can in which an extension of the core or plate is orientable so as to come opposite each of the re-setting and testing pushers placed on the front face of the relay.

Abstract: A thermostat subbase has a conductive grid located on a first surface of an insulating base. Terminals for connection to the controlled heating and cooling apparatus and terminals for connection to a thermostat are integrally formed from the conductive grid. Manual switching is provided to connect adjoining grid portions. The adjoining grid portions extend over a pocket formed in the base and are shaped to receive a conductive ball.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolating fusible link, in series with a transformer primary circuit breaker device, for producing an isolating gap after an occurrence of a primary fault condition. More particularly, the invention provides an apparatus comprising a power transformer primary circuit breaker device adapted to be electrically connected in a circuit and including a first contact, and a second contact movable out of engagement with the first contact to open the circuit and movable into engagement with the first contact to close the circuit; and a fuse device including a fusible link connected in electrical series with the breaker device, and adapted to fuse upon an overcurrent condition in the circuit, and structure for moving and maintaining the second current out of engagement with the first contact in response to fusing of the fusible link.

Abstract: In this construction there are provided: a case; several contact members exposed within the case; several lead terminals electrically connected to some of the contact members, and a support member, all insert molded in the case and protruding outwards; and a circuit breaker provided outside the case, one of its ends supported by a lead terminal and its other end supported by the support member. Thereby compact and efficient unitary construction are attained, and space within a device to which this construction is to be fitted, can be economized. The contact members may be five in number, and may be arranged within the case for contact in a linear relationship, alternatingly serving as input side and output side contact members, with the end ones and the middle one serving for being switched between while the other two serve as common contact members.

Abstract: A combined switch and circuit breaker device. The circuit breaker includes trip means for interrupting current flow when the current exceeds a predetermined level and for preventing the resumption of current flow until the trip means is reset. The device is adapted such that after interruption of current flow by the trip means, opening the switch resets the trip means.

Abstract: A manually operated two-pole excess-current protective circuit breaker includes a bimetal control for a switching latch serving both contact bridges. In case of an excess current, the circuit breaker is tripped by a switching latch actuated by the bimetal by virtue of its heat-caused deformation. The circuit breaker unit is provided with a plug-in auxiliary tripping unit having a solenoid-actuated plunger extending into the circuit breaker housing. The plunger moves codirectionally with the working end of the bimetal and cooperates with the switching latch of the circuit breaker. The plunger may assume an actuating position and a withdrawn position dependent upon whether the solenoid is in an energized or a de-energized state and the auxiliary tripping unit may serve as a zero-voltage tripper or as an excess-current tripper dependent upon its structural design which determines the relationship of the plunger positions to the states of solenoid energization.

Abstract: An inertia switch having an inertia mass, in the form of a ball resting in a conical seat, which mass is responsive to applied acceleration or deceleration in any direction in a horizontal plane and is arranged to operate changeover electrical contacts connected in an electrical circuit for unlocking the electrically operated door locks of an automobile.

Abstract: An electrical switch assembly including two separate, temperature-dependent electrical switches, one of the electrical switches being substantially mechanically acting and the second of the electrical switches being a non-mechanical, solid-state switch. The mechanical switch may be a bimetallic switch of various configurations or may consist of a snap or toggle switch actuated by the expansion of a suitable fluid, for example a wax mixture. The solid-state switch element may be a resistive element which inhibits the electrical conduction upon the occurrence of elevated or lowered temperature, depending on the type of material used. Various embodiments of the mechanical portion of the switch assembly are presented.

Abstract: A crash-sensing switch assembly for breaking an electrical circuit has a weight pivotally supported on a horizontal surface with the center of gravity above the surface. The weight is free to move away from the surface if the assembly is inverted. Movement of the weight away from the surface, either by tilting or falling, brings the weight into engagement with the trip lever of a latch, releasing a switch to break the circuit.

Abstract: A remotely actuable switch includes a housing defining a cavity having first and second thermally separated chambers, each enclosing a pair of spaced electrical contacts and each having an associated heating element. An electrically conductive fusible element occupies one of the chambers and electrically bridges the spaced contacts therein. To activate the switch the first heating element is activated to melt the fusible element, allowing a Lorentz force resulting from an applied external magnetic field and from current passing between the bridged contacts to expel the melted fusible material from the first chamber into the second chamber. A helical passage may be used as an alternative to a cavity with discrete chambers.

Abstract: A temperature sensing transformer primary switch for a distribution transformer, the switch being mounted within the distribution transformer below the level of the dielectric fluid and being manually operable externally of the transformer for opening the primary circuit and deenergizing the transformer, the switch including a temperature sensing device mounted on the internal end of the transformer below the level of the dielectric fluid to open the primary switch in response to overload temperatures produced on the transformer's secondary circuit. The temperature sensing device includes a compression spring and a wax motor for releasing the energy stored in the compression spring as the temperature of the dielectric fluid reaches a predetermined maximum temperature. The spring is preloaded sufficiently by a manual operation to actuate the switch at the maximum temperature. A pressure responsive switch assembly is provided for opening the primary switch.