Time delay fuse for motor starter protection
US5150093A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H85/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A time-delay fuse having a fuse element with a series of weak spots surrounded by a loose sand filler. The fuse element is connected to a trigger mechanism by solder or other meltable alloy. The trigger section provides overload protection and the fuse element provides short circuit protection resulting in a time-delay fuse which can be used in places where there are size restrictions.
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