Abstract: An improved fuse link has a fusible element attached between first and second terminals. The first terminal is attached to, or integral with, a length of flexible stranded cable. The terminals, the fusible element and some of the cable are within an arc-extinguishing sheath. The cable is unified and stiffened for a selected distance immediately adjacent the first terminal to act thereat substantially as a solid rod. The unified region acts as a guide for the first terminal moving through the sheath, reduces binding friction between the cable and the sheath, and eliminates "mushrooming" of the cable within the sheath.

Abstract: An indicator is disclosed for a high voltage circuit interrupter having a stored-energy mechanism for biasing the contacts open.The interrupter has a shunt trip mechanism to open the contacts in response to either circuit conditions or a remote command, and a manual mechanism to trip the store-energy mechanism and to recharge and reset the store-energy mechanism. The indicator mimics the operation of the circuit interrupter and provide three signals indicating that the contacts are closed and the manual mechanism are between home and trip position, that the contacts open and the manual mechanism is either in the home or trip position, and that the contacts are open and the manual mechanism is between the trip and reset position or at the reset position. The indicators are preferably two lights with either light on or with both lights out.