Patent ID: 6249210
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A switch for conducting an electrical current, comprising:a first external terminal and a planar cover electrode having an inner side being connected to said first external terminal,a second external terminal,an insulating support, the first and second external terminals being arranged at said insulating support,a temperature-dependent switching mechanism having a switching member changing its geometric shape in temperature-dependent fashion between a closed position and an open position, and an actuating member having a first end and being connected electrically and mechanically in series with the switching member and being fastened with its first end to the planar cover electrode, such that as a function of its temperature said switching mechanism makes an electrically conductive connection for said current between said first and second external terminals, anda flat series resistor arranged at said inner side of said planar cover electrode and being electrically connected between the first external terminal and the first end of the actuating member.