Fuse link exhaust systems and methods
US11177103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H31/127
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power fuse assembly includes a fuse mounting, a fuse unit, and a hinge assembly. The fuse unit is configured to carry current from a line connection to a load connection. The hinge assembly is configured to be removeably coupled to the fuse unit and to allow rotation of the fuse unit relative to the fuse mounting. The hinge assembly including: an inlet configured to accept incoming gases produced by the fuse unit in response to an overload event, the inlet having a first orientation; an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet, the outlet having a second orientation that is not equal to the first orientation; and a diverter component disposed between the inlet and the outlet, the diverter configured to guide the flow of the gases between the inlet and the outlet.
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