A bi-metal thermal switch. A bi-metal switch is mechanical and consists of two metals of different heat coefficient characteristics bonded together. When heated the bi-metal strip bends, because one expands at a greater rate than the other. This breaks the circuit at a specified temperature to prevent overheating in a component or as a simple temperature control. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Chillmaid, Martyn F. |
Bildgröße: | 3866 px × 4521 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |