US PATENT SUBCLASS 337 / 75
.~.~.~.~ Bimetallic element unitary with or comprising latch means

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337 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES

14  DF  ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {9}
36  DF  .~ With bimetallic elements (i.e., motion takes place in a plane at right angles to its major axis) {10}
37  DF  .~.~ With manual or other mechanical contact controlling means {12}
70  DF  .~.~.~ Latch or latch-release means {7}
75.~.~.~.~ Bimetallic element unitary with or comprising latch means

DEFINITION

Classification: 337/75

(under subclass 70) Subject matter wherein the latch structure comprises at least one bimetallic element which directly constitutes the latching means by which the main switch contacts are prevented from moving from one condition to another. The actual detent means may be rigidly attached to the bimetallic element in such a manner as to form a continuation thereof.

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359, for similar devices utilizing thermally actuated bimetallic elements.