Patent ID: 8456270
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A multiple output thermal switch device, comprising: a first switch unit having an upper surface and a lower surface; a second switch unit having an upper surface and a lower surface; a plurality of terminal posts that partially protrude from the upper surface of the first switch unit; a plurality of terminal posts that partially protrude from the upper surface of the second switch unit; a locating plate that supports the first switch unit and the second switch unit, the locating plate having a top wall and a side wall that define a chamber; a first actuator button protruding from the lower surface of the first switch unit; a second actuator button protruding from the lower surface of the second switch unit; a bimetallic plate disposed in the chamber under the first and second actuator buttons, the bimetallic plate configured to contact the first and second actuator buttons when a predetermined temperature is reached; and a case surrounding the first and second switch units, and the locating plate, the case having a bottom wall with a temperature sensing surface; wherein at least one of the first and second actuator buttons is positioned to contact the bimetallic plate off center such that two temperature set points are generated from a single snap-action of the bimetallic plate toward the first and second actuator buttons.