Drop-out expulsion fuse
US4857879A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1988 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H31/127
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An ejecta trap for a drop out expulsion fuse of the type comprising an elongate insulating body with a conductive head fitting and tail socket. The tail socket is pivotally connected to the tail fitting and the head and tail fittings are adapted to electrically and mechanically engage respective head and tail terminals. A fuse means is connected within the body between the head and tail fittings. The ejecta trap is pivotally mounted on the tail terminal such that it may be swung between an in-use position immediately below the tail fitting where it collects ejected fuse means material and another position.
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