Modular fuseholder
US6650222B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2085/209
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fuseholder includes a main housing configured for receiving a plurality of cartridge fuses, a fuse drawer configured for slidable insertion into the main housing, and a handle coupled to the drawer for opening the drawer to release fuses from the main housing. The drawer includes a retractable handle that is substantially flush with the drawer when the drawer is closed. A handle recess is located adjacent the drawer for prying the handle open with a tool. A drawer frame includes a lock opening therethrough for a lock member to prevent closing of the fuse drawer as desired. Built-in fuse rejection members are included in the main housing to prevent use of incorrect fuses with the fuseholder and an auxiliary contact actuator is provided for added features on an as needed basis.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.