Current limiting fuse
US4058785A · kind A · utility
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12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1976 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H85/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A current limiting fuse is disclosed wherein at least one fuse element is employed and each such fuse element is positioned in a narrow space filled with dielectric fluid adjacent a rigid electrically insulating member with a plurality of rupturable vents and a chamber on the opposite side of the member. The narrow space filled with dielectric fluid defines the arc constrictor while the chamber on the side of the member defines the plasma cooler space.
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