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Controlled seal for an expulsion fuse and method of assembling same

US4952900A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 1989
Grant dateAug 28, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H85/003
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A high voltage circuit interrupter, having telescopic tubular insulating and conducting casings, contains an expulsion end sealing construction which hermetically seals and controls the expulsion rate of the interrupter. The expulsion end includes a sleeve, a thin, rupturable diaphragm affixed against the sleeve by cyanoacrylate cement, and an end cap. Epoxy cement is applied into the cap so that the space between the diaphragm and the end cap are filled forming a sealant layer therebetween. A main ferrule secures the strain element, and an auxiliary ferrule secures both the main ferrule and the end cap onto the end of the tubular insulating casing.

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