.~ With longitudinally expansible solid element {7}
397
.~.~ Plural deformable elements in single switch
DEFINITION
Classification: 337/397
(under subclass 382) Subject matter including at least two or more thermally responsive expansible solid elements acting either singly, conjointly, or cooperatively in such a manner as to control the contact opening and/or closing operation in a single switch device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
38+, for electrothermally actuated switches utilizing a plurality of bimetallic elements combined with a single contact operating means.
95+, for electrothermally actuated switches utilizing plural bimetallic elements directly actuating movable contacts.
307+, for thermally actuated switches utilizing plural expansible or vaporizable fluid devices.
335+, for thermally actuated switches utilizing plural bimetallic elements combined with a single mechanical means. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
374, Thermal Measuring and Testing,
204, for thermometers utilizing plural expanding solid elements.