Abstract: A temperature actuated switch (1) includes: first and second temperature sensing sections (10, 20) that each include a contact (12, 22) and a thermally deformable member (first bimetal 11, second bimetal 21) that is bent in accordance with a temperature rise from a normal temperature in a manner such that the contacts (12, 22) shift from an open state to a connected state, the contacts (12, 22) being provided on a free-end side and located on the individual surfaces of the first and second temperature sensing sections that face each other; first, second, and third terminals (31, 32, 33) connected to an external circuit; and an insulation section (40) that maintains the first, second, and third terminals (31, 32, 33) in an insulated state, wherein the first temperature sensing section (10) includes first and second regions (A1, A2) with a slit (13) that extends from a fixed-end side to the free-end side provided therebetween, the first terminal (31) is connected to the first region (A1), the second terminal (3

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a gas turbine combustor liner (34) comprising an outer surface (38) and an inner surface (36), a plurality of film cooling holes (44) through a thickness of the gas turbine combustor liner (34), and a plurality of resonator boxes (32) affixed to the outer surface (38) of the gas turbine combustor liner (34). The film cooling holes (44) extend circumferentially around the gas turbine combustor liner (34) and comprise a first set of holes (56) having a first axial row spacing X and a second set of holes (58) having a second axial row spacing X?. The second set of holes (58) is formed in the gas turbine combustor liner (34) in a downstream direction relative to the first set of holes (56). The second axial row spacing X? is greater than the first axial row spacing X.

Abstract: An integrated circuit with a transistor advantageously embodied in a laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor device having a gate located over a channel region recessed into a semiconductor substrate and a method of forming the same. In one embodiment, the transistor includes a source/drain including a lightly or heavily doped region adjacent the channel region, and an oppositely doped well extending under the channel region and a portion of the lightly or heavily doped region of the source/drain. The transistor also includes a channel extension, within the oppositely doped well, under the channel region and extending under a portion of the lightly or heavily doped region of the source/drain.

Abstract: A multiple output thermal switch device comprises a first switch unit having upper and lower surfaces, and a second switch unit having upper and lower surfaces. A plurality of terminal posts partially protrude from the upper surfaces of the first and second switch units. A locating plate supports the first and second switch units, with the locating plate having a top wall and a side wall that define a chamber. First and second actuator buttons protrude from the lower surfaces of the first and second switch units. A bimetallic plate is disposed in the chamber and is configured to contact the first and second actuator buttons when a predetermined temperature is reached. A case surrounds the first and second switch units, and the locating plate. The case has a bottom wall with a temperature sensing surface. The thermal switch device is selectable such that two set points are obtainable from a single snap-action of the bimetallic plate toward the first and second actuator buttons.

Abstract: A temperature switch includes a heat-conductive plate adapted to contact a heating element, an insulating support connected to the plate, and a switching unit mounted on the insulating support and including first and second fixed contact members adapted to be connected electrically and respectively to two electrical wires, and a movable contact member having first and second contact portions for electrical connection with the first and second fixed contact members, respectively. A temperature control unit includes first and second temperature-responsive elements mounted on the heat-conductive plate, and first and second control rods respectively extending from the first and second temperature-responsive elements to the first and second contact portions so as to control the first and second contact portions, respectively. The first and second temperature-responsive elements are deformable when first and second preset deformation temperatures are reached, respectively.

Abstract: A method for post-fabrication modification of the snap actuation properties of a thermally responsive bimetallic actuator by exposing a pre-formed bimetallic actuator to laser energy, thereby permanently altering the thermal response properties of the bimetallic actuator, and a thermally responsive bimetallic actuator having snap actuation properties developed according to the method.

Abstract: A micrometer sized, single-stage, horizontal and vertical thermal actuator capable of repeatable and rapid movement of a micrometer-sized optical device off the surface of a substrate. The horizontal and vertical thermal actuator is constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one hot arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end located above the surface. A cold arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end. The cold arm is located above and laterally offset from the hot arm relative to the surface. The cold arm is adapted to provide controlled bending near the first end thereof. A member mechanically and electrically couples the free ends of the hot and cold arms such that the actuator exhibits horizontal and vertical displacement when current is applied to at least the hot arm.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electromechanical protective relay comprising deformable bimetal switches in the event of overload in power lines. A triggering mechanism acts on a flexible blistering segment (20) which can pivot by means of a support (30) on a fixed rest (17) and whereof the stem (21) has an extension (27) formed along the length of the segment and folded back in U- or V-shape to press elastically against a bearing surface (36) of the box so as to cause the segment to exert pressure on the pivot.

Abstract: The bimetallic plates of the steam trap disclosed each comprise three same-direction active arms next to one another extending transversely to a center line. On the center line two active arms extend in opposite directions to one another and transversely to the other active arms. On the side of the bimetallic plates which curve concavely when deflected there are provided projections as support portions or faces for the active arms. The projections of at least two active arms project beyond those of the other active arms. The projections of the active arms come into effect at different temperatures and with accumulative force. The bimetallic plates therefore have a closing force line closely adapted to the saturated steam curve.

Abstract: A snap action thermal actuator utilizes a pair of mechanically coupled bimetallic members having different temperature characteristics to provide a fast and positive snap action thermal actuator even when a low temperature differential is required. The actuator is particularly useful for controlling the operation of electrical contacts in a thermal switch.

Abstract: Driving element (1) comprising a thin part (2) provided with a zone, ductile in the direction of its thickness in such a way as to occupy at least two positions, in at least one of which said zone is arc-shaped, at least one tab (3, 4) fixed at one end to a face of said ductile zone and extending towards the central part of the zone in such a way that, when the zone is molded, the free end (8, 9) of said tab moves away from or towards the face (5) of said thin part, the resulting amplitude of the movement of the free end of the tab being greater than the amplitude of ductility of the thin piece.

Abstract: A thermal actuator includes a housing containing a stack of deformable discs. A spring maintains a movable follower in engagement with the disc at the end of the stack. At least some of the discs are active snap-acting thermostatic bimetallic discs with first and second structural states wherein those discs are concave in first and second directions at different temperatures. The stack includes a first kind of bimetallic disc which snaps between its structural states at lower transition temperature and a second kind bimetallic disc which snaps between its structural states at a higher transition temperature. The first and second kinds of discs are alternately arranged in the stack. In one embodiment, passive discs which remain in a single structural state are disposed between adjacent pairs of the active discs.

Abstract: A thermally responsive electric switch including two dimensionally identical, bimetallic, snap-over, part-spherical, thermally responsive actuating elements 9, 11, arranged in a nesting, contacting relationship within the end portion 7 of a housing. The first element 9 changes from a first to a second curvature when its temperature rises above a first predetermined temperature, returning to its first curvature if its temperature falls below a second, lower, predetermined temperature. The second element 11 changes from a first to a second curvature when its temperature rises above a third predetermined temperature higher than the first temperature, and thereafter remains in that curvature. A common force transmitting rod 13 bearing on the uppermost element 11 transmits the movement of both elements to a pair of contacts 3 at the other end of the housing, the contacts being in one condition when both plates have the first curvature, and otherwise being in a second condition.

Abstract: An improved thermostat having two modes of operation selected by a pressure signal from a central source, which includes a separate set point for each mode of operation. Each set point has a scale which is clearly visible without removal of any parts of the thermostat. Each set point is also adjustable either by an adjuster that can be operated by occupants or only by authorized personnel having a tool fitting the opening in the set point adjustor. Adjustors can be provided with restrictors which limit set point adjustment to a predetermined range of temperatures and which can be adjustable by authorized personnel, or can be factory set.