Fuse holder with positive removal feature
US6406331B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/639
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fuse holder assembly for automotive-type fuses in an automotive fuse box, the fuse holder assembly being secured to the fuse box and mounting a fuse for movement relative to the fuse holder and the fuse box. The fuse is mounted on the holder for movement in a first direction for engaging and disengaging circuit terminals on the fuse box, and is further mounted for movement relative to the fuse holder in a second direction such that the fuse terminals are moved out of alignment with the circuit terminals on the fuse box. Moving the fuse in the second direction relative to the holder provides positive visual and mechanical assurance that the fuse is disconnected from the circuit terminals in the fuse box.
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