SELF REGULATING HEATED SWITCH ASSEMBLY

• Main Authors: ETTERS, HARRY N., JR, KACZMAREK, MICHAEL
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 01.12.1992
• Edition: 5
• Subjects: BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS; ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; ELECTRIC SWITCHES; ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; ELECTRICITY; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES; RELAYS; SELECTORS

A self regulating heated switch assembly is provided for heating the interior of a switch housing so as to prevent freezing of switch contacts therein. The switch assembly includes a switch housing, an insulative cover member, and a PTC heater device. The switch housing includes top, bottom, front,...