Laminated electrical fuse
US9460882B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2085/383
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A compact, high breaking capacity fuse that includes a top insulative layer, at least one intermediate insulative layer, and a bottom insulative layer arranged in a vertically stacked configuration. The at least one intermediate layer may have a hole formed therethrough that defines an air gap within the fuse. A first conductive terminal may be formed on a first end of the fuse and a second conductive terminal may be formed on a second end of the fuse. At least one fusible element may connect the first terminal to the second terminal, thus providing an electrically conductive pathway therebetween. A portion of the at least one fusible element may pass through the air gap defined by the hole in the at least one intermediate insulative layer.
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