Fusible link wire
US5304740A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H85/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fusible link wire for use in an electric circuit comprising a fusible conductor for opening the circuit in response to a given current level, an inner electrical insulation layer surrounding the fusible conductor, a braided sheath positioned over the inner electrical insulation layer for increasing the structural strength of the insulation layer and for holding the inner electrical insulation layer in place in the event of a failure, and an outer protective coating surrounding the sheath and the inner electrical insulation layer for holding the sheath in place during handling or processing of the fusible link wire and for providing protection against the environment.
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