Fuse with metallic state indicator
US7312689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H85/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuse includes an insulative body, a primary fuse element extending within the body, a fuse state indicator extending on an exterior surface of the body and electrically connected in parallel with the primary fuse element, and first and second ferrules coupled to opposing ends of the fuse body and electrically connecting the primary fuse element and the fuse state indicator. At least one of the ferrules includes a recessed contact area establishing electrical connection to the fuse state indicator.
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