Fuse assembly
US8669840B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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