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Fuse assembly

US8669840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 17, 2011
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 13, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2085/0555
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit protection assembly employs a post arrangement that is easier to manufacture and has a built-in insulating fuse configuration. The circuit protection assembly is disposed between a source of power and a circuit to be protected. The circuit protection assembly includes comprises a mounting block having a bore extending therethrough and a recess cavity on a first surface of the mounting block. A post having a first end is disposed within the recess cavity and a body portion extends through the bore. A fuse having a centrally disposed aperture is configured to receive the body portion of the post. The post has a second end configured to receive a terminal for connection to a circuit to be protected.

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