A switch having closed and open positions moves from one position to the
other in response to either an elevated temperature or an excessive
pressure. A switch member of bimetal material or shape memory alloy
operates in response to an elevated temperature, and a foil diaphragm that
cooperates with a bumper operates the switch member in response to
elevated pressure. The diaphragm may rupture to vent excessive pressure in
the event pressure continues to rise despite operation of the switch
member or due to failure of the switch member to operate.