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Automatic function with selectable fuse rating for single fuses and fuse panels

US8050005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) · SE

Inventors

Dan Lindqvist · Stockholm, SE
Per Holmström · Påarp, SE
Anders Svensson · Växjö, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 5, 2007
Grant date	Nov 1, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 2, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH02H3/006
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A programmable fuse and fuse panel are described. Unlike conventional fuses and fuse panels, the trip values of the fuses of the panel—i.e., the current values at which the fuse trips—are field programmable. One of many advantages includes the ability to adaptively set the trip value of a fuse—depending on the operating needs of a load device—without having to physically exchange the fuse. In an embodiment, electronic fuses are used.

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