With External Circuit Connection Means Patents (Class 337/187)
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Publication number: 20110267168Abstract: A fuse includes an upper shell, a lower shell and a cavity formed by the upper shell and the lower shell; first and second conductors which are respectively disposed between the upper shell and the lower shell. The first ends of each conductors are disposed in the cavity and form a clearance. The second ends of the conductors extend out from the cavity. A conductive bar is welded to the first and second conductors to form a first weld line and a second weld line.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Zhiwei Tong, Qing Lai, Jianhua Zhu
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Patent number: 8026786Abstract: A fuse module includes a wiring lug. The wiring lug includes a fuse clip member comprising a first pressure plate and a fuse clip, a lug box comprising a second pressure plate, and a securing member operably coupled to the lug box. The securing member operates between a first position and a second position to move the second pressure plate of the lug box with respect to the first pressure plate of the fuse clip member. The first pressure plate and the second pressure plate have a clamping relationship when the securing member is in the first position and have a non-clamping relationship when the securing member is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Matthew R. Darr, Jiehua Su
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Patent number: 8009010Abstract: Embodiments for an in-line fuse holder each include at least one housing and two mating pieces, which can snap-fit together and be held moveably together via a strap. Each embodiment houses at least one fuse, such as an automotive fuse. In one example, the fuse includes a first housing forming a first cavity, which is configured to house a first portion of the fuse. The first housing also includes a projection having sides that taper outwardly as the sides extend away from the first housing. The fuse holder also includes a second housing forming a second cavity, which is configured to house a second portion of the fuse. The second housing includes a channel having sides that taper outwardly as the sides extend into the second housing. The projection and channel snap-fit together in a water resistant relationship.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Littlefuse, Inc.Inventors: Christian Pentell, John Adamczyk, Charles E. Klingler
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Publication number: 20110193675Abstract: A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and a switchable contact for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A current detecting element, a tripping mechanism, and control circuitry are provided to move the switchable contact to an open position in response to predetermined electrical current conditions in the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Matthew Rain Darr, Hundi Panduranga Kamath
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Publication number: 20110175699Abstract: A fuse box system and method providing for visual and/or remote sensing of interrupted fusing elements is disclosed. The system incorporates LEDs and/or remote sensing apparatus to permit indication of a “blown” fuse and/or circuit protection breaker. This system may be configured for both polarized and/or non-polarized applications and generally provides for indicator illumination when a fuse/breaker is blown. Some preferred embodiments may incorporate current sourcing technologies to permit operation of the system over wide range of system voltages, as well as provisions for wired and/or RF/wireless interrogation of the fuse/breaker status. Alternate embodiments including systems/methods to permit remote sensing of fuse status and/or circuit current monitoring, and may be retrofit within existing fuse/breaker panel systems in some configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Roy Allen Huss, Jerry Anthony Dufour, Kevin Mark Klughart
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Patent number: 7978046Abstract: A fusible link unit includes a fusible link main body that includes a bus bar for connecting to a battery terminal, and a battery that has a battery post for connecting to the battery terminal. The fusible link main body includes an L-shaped housing having a first face and a second face which oppose two side surfaces forming a corner portion of the battery. The bus bar is connected to a fuse portion and is extended from the first face of the housing. Abutment portions for abutting against the side surfaces of the battery are provided on the first and second faces of the housing respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Norihiro Ohashi, Yusuke Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20110163838Abstract: A fuse includes an insulating base and a conducting terminal installed in the insulating base, and the insulating base is integrally formed and includes a groove and two concave pits interconnected to the groove. The conducting terminal is accommodated in the groove, and includes two conductive handles, a fuse filament coupled to the two conductive handles, and a forked holding portion formed at an end of each conductive handle and fixed into the concave pit. The forked holding portion is compressed, and a surface of the insulating base is stamped, such that the conducting terminal is passed and fixed securely to the insulating base, and the fuse features a simple structure and an easy installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Wen-Tsung CHENG, Wen-Ho CHENG
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Patent number: 7969275Abstract: A fuse assembly includes a main component partially encased in a protective sheath. The main component includes a pair of connectors formed of an electrically conductive material to allow the fuse assembly to be electrically connected into an electric vehicle drive system. A fusible link is electrically connected between the connectors and is preferably encased in the protective sheath. The fusible link reacts to current flowing through the fuse assembly in excess of a predetermined current for a predetermined time, as is well known to those skilled in the art.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: EnerDel, Inc.Inventor: Chad Hartzog
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Patent number: 7948353Abstract: A power-circuit breaking device, which can easily mount a fuse and has a small number of component and a simple structure. The power-circuit breaking device includes a first connector housing having a pair of circuit terminals connected with a power circuit, and a second connector housing closing the power circuit by fitting with the first connector housing. The second connector housing includes a fuse having a pair of terminals to be connected with the pair of circuit terminals, a housing having a lock arm engaged with a cutout provided at the terminal and a cover an entry opening of a receiving section of the housing. The cover includes a limiter limiting the lock arm to move to disengaging the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Masahiro Deno, Yasukazu Chikamatsu
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Patent number: 7928827Abstract: A blade fuse includes a first terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge includes a first portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the first portion; a second terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge include a second portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the second portion; an element extending from the first portion of the inner edge of the first terminal to the second portion of the inner edge of the second terminal; and a housing covering the element.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio Urrea, James J. Beckert, Gary M. Bold, Seibang Oh, Juergen Scheele
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Patent number: 7924137Abstract: A fuse includes a fusible element and a body member encased within a heat-resistant housing. The fusible element is configured to open an electrical circuit coupled to a storage battery in response to an over-current in the electrical circuit. The housing is configured to contain an arc generated by the fusible element in response to the over-current and to shield the arc and the fusible element from ambient particles. Thus, the fuse is ignition protected. The body member includes an insulating material configured to interrupt the arc. The housing includes an opening configured to receive a terminal of the storage battery or a terminal of a mounting plate. An insulating material disposed about a first end of the mounting plate terminal is configured to electrically isolate the fuse and a power supply cable in the electrical circuit from the mounting plate terminal.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Naeem Rahman, Anthony Czyz, Cuong Ha
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Patent number: 7920044Abstract: An appliance assembly includes an appliance and a thermal assembly. The thermal assembly includes a housing attached to the appliance, a temperature sensing device carried by the housing and electrically coupled with the appliance, and a thermal fuse carried by the housing and electrically coupled with the appliance, the thermal assembly being a modular assembly and thereby configured for being, as a single unit, attached to and detached from the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Group Dekko, Inc.Inventors: Joseph J. Scheiber, Michael S. Coverstone
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Publication number: 20110074538Abstract: An electrical fuse structure is disclosed. The electrical fuse structure includes: a fuse element disposed on surface of a semiconductor substrate; an anode electrically connected to one end of the fuse element; and a cathode electrically connected to another end of the fuse element, wherein no silicide is formed on at least part of the cathode of the electrical fuse structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Kuei-Sheng Wu, Chang-Chien Wong, Tzu-Chuan Huang
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Publication number: 20110068889Abstract: A thermal fuse includes a first insulating film to which a pair of metal terminals are attached, a fusible alloy located above the first insulating film and connected between the leading end portions of the pair of metal terminals, and a second insulating film located above the fusible alloy and attached to the first insulating film so as to define a space with the first insulating film. The fusible alloy includes an Sn—Bi—In—Zn alloy containing 0.5 to 15 weight % of Bi, 45 to 55 weight % of In and 0.5 to 5 weight % of Zn with the balance being Sn.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: KENJI SENDA, Takahiro Mukai, Masatoshi Izaki
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Patent number: 7876193Abstract: A fuse circuit assembly having a power distribution bar for distributing power from a power input and an electrical terminal integral with the power distribution bar. The electrical terminal has a fuse element that is configured to open at an over current threshold in order to prevent current flow therethrough. The electrical terminal portion also has a female terminal portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Slobadan Pavlovic, David Menzies, Mohamad Zeidan
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Patent number: 7864023Abstract: A fuse incorporates a fusible element assembly and an auxiliary fusible element assembly in a solid arc extinguishing material configuration. The fusible element assembly has a first operating characteristic and the auxiliary fusible element has a second operating characteristic different than the first operating characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: S&C Electric CompanyInventors: Glenn R. Borchardt, Michael G. Ennis, Jorge R. Montante, Martin A. Warszawa
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Patent number: 7864510Abstract: A clothes dryer cabinet has a rear wall with a wire entry opening through which wiring enters into the dryer cabinet. A fuse supporting block is mounted closely adjacent to the wire entry opening and supports fuses which are connected directly to the wiring entering through the wire opening so as to limit or minimize the length of wiring contained in the dryer drum that is not protected by the fuses. This safety feature reduces the chance of fires occurring in the dryer as a result of arcing between wires due to mishandling of the wires, malmanufacturing of the wires or a fire occurring in the dryer.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Mabe Canada Inc.Inventor: Pasquale Antonio Renzo
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Publication number: 20100328018Abstract: A fusible link unit includes a fuse busbar and a housing. The fuse busbar includes a first busbar having a first input connecting portion; a second busbar having a second input connecting portion; and a fusible element provided between the first busbar and the second busbar. The housing is provided with the fuse busbar. The fusible element is configured to melt down when a current of a predetermined value is conducted therethrough. The first input connecting portion and the second input connecting portion are formed into the same shape. The first and second input connecting portions are passed through inserting holes, which are provided on both end portions of the housing, and are projected outwards. The housing is formed symmetrical transversely.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Yusuke MATSUMOTO
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Publication number: 20100289611Abstract: There is provided an electric connection box in which even when a housing of a fuse is fusedly damaged by heat radiation or melting of a fusible element of the fuse, the fusedly-damaged housing can be restrained from adhering to an inner bottom portion of a fuse cavity. The inner bottom portion (11a) of the fuse cavity has a projecting portion (16) formed on an inner bottom face thereof and extending upwardly from the inner bottom face, and an upper face (16c, 16d) of the projecting portion (16) abuts against a lower face (21b) of the housing (21) of the fuse (2), and a gap (15e) is formed between the inner bottom face and the lower face (21b) of the housing (21) because of the projecting portion (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventor: Eiji Okada
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Patent number: 7825766Abstract: A fuse and fuse module that facilitate ampacity rejection based on electrical contact location is disclosed. A configuration of electrical contacts in the fuse and a corresponding configuration of fuse slots in the fuse holder permit fuses within an acceptable range of ampacities to be installed in the fuse holder while at the same time preventing fuses within an unacceptable range of ampacities from being installed in the fuse holder.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Matthew R. Darr, Robert Stephen Douglass
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Publication number: 20100259355Abstract: The invention relates to holders for fuses, in particular for cylindrical fuses, with a housing which has an opening to a receiving shaft and in which contacts are provided for at least one fuse, with a cover, preferably in the form of a cover plate, which is adjustably arranged in the receiving shaft and a fuse holding device which is adjustably guided in the receiving shaft, wherein the cover plate has means which are engaged with guides formed on the housing and hold the cover plate at a predetermined position within the housing and set apart from the contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Alex Buettner, Frank Leistner
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Patent number: 7808362Abstract: A fuse for a moderately hazardous environment comprising includes: (i) a fuse element; (ii) first and second terminals connected to the fuse element; and (iii) a metal enclosure placed around the fuse element, the enclosure configured to protect the environment from an opening of the fuse element, and wherein the first and second terminals extend from the metal enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Littlefuse, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Stanek, Daniel Gilman, Nathan Siegwald, William G. Rodseth
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Patent number: 7791864Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for regulating the distribution of electricity at events such as trade shows to prevent exhibitors from utilizing electricity not purchased from the convention center or other entity controlling electricity distribution, including lockable electric outlet boxes having a lockable fuse holder containing a fuse that restricts or limits a specific electrical outlet box or group of outlet boxes to a maximum electrical current or amperage.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Interface Group - Nevada, Inc.Inventors: Raymond T. Matyas, Dan Roman, Sergio Corona, Richard Heller
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Patent number: 7773368Abstract: A fuse incorporates a fusible element assembly and an auxiliary fusible element assembly in a solid arc extinguishing material configuration. The fusible element assembly has a first operating characteristic and the auxiliary fusible element has a second operating characteristic different than the first operating characteristic. An installation adapter may be used to adapt a fuse to a non-standard mounting for the fuse. The installation adapter may include first and second adapter members that secure to the fuse to provide contacts having an appropriate spatial relationship to engage the non-standard mounting. A fuse and an installation adapter may be packaged as a kit.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: S&C Electric CompanyInventors: Glenn R. Borchardt, Michael G. Ennis, Jorge R. Montante, Martin A. Warszawa
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Patent number: 7714693Abstract: A fuse element comprising a pair of female terminal portions into which the other pair of terminals is plugged, and which are disposed in parallel, and a blowout portion for coupling the pair of female terminal portions in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the other pair of terminals is plugged. A slow blow fuse comprising the fuse element accommodated in a housing made of an insulating resin and is provided with the insertion ports in which the other pair of terminals is plugged into the pair of the female terminal portions in the opposed surfaces of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Takashi Miyamoto
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Patent number: 7710236Abstract: A fuse system has both a non-serviceable fuse and a fuse terminal system for selectively installing a serviceable fuse. When installed, the serviceable fuse provides a current flow path parallel to the non-serviceable fuse.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Andrew J. Jozwiak
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Patent number: 7683751Abstract: A fuse mounting assembly includes an epoxy-bonded glass-fiber core that is surrounded by a resilient sleeve having a number of radially extending members. Attached to an end of the core is a first mounting bracket and attached to another end of the core is another mounting bracket. Each of the mounting brackets is connected to a fuse which is structured to protect a power circuit.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: James Jeffery Benke, Robert Neville Parry, Collin Christopher Otis
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Publication number: 20100060406Abstract: A small-sized surface-mounted fuse and a method of manufacturing the same. A fusing element, separated from a winding member, is connected to lead wires by arc welding instead of soldering. Consequently, the present invention has the effect of improving fusing characteristics and productivity while reducing the defective rate and manufacturing costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: SMART ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Young Sun Kim, Gyu Jin Ahn, Doo Won Kang, Mi Young Kim, Hee Kwon Son, Sang Joon Jin
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Patent number: 7663465Abstract: Disclosed is a fusible link unit which is capable of being directly connected to a battery, and which includes: a band plate portion integrally formed in a bus bar; two fuse circuit-forming members contiguously formed respectively to two sides of the band plate portion; and bodies each including an electrically insulating housing formed onto a corresponding one of the fuse circuit-forming members by insert molding. Flanges as long as the entire width of the band plate portion are formed respectively in two end edges of the band plate portion by bending the flanges from the two end edges in the plate thickness direction. The bodies are arranged side-by-side with a clearance equal to the width of the band plate portion by bending the bodies along the two side edges of the band plate portion in the same direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Yusuke Matsumoto, Norio Matsumura
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Patent number: 7663466Abstract: A fuse device for fitting over and around a corner of a battery housing has a top wall and two side walls extending downward from the top wall. The side walls are joined at a corner. A battery terminal for mechanical and electrical attachment to a battery post is provided in the top wall. Electrical connectors for connection to terminals on the ends of electrical cables are mounted on the side walls of the fuse device. The electrical connectors are linked through the walls to the battery terminal by fuses. Ribs extending down the side walls from the top wall pass close by each electrical connector to strengthen the structure of the fuse device and prevent rotation of the terminals on the ends of the cables as they are secured to the fuse device. Recessed strengthening ribs in the top wall extend radially outward from the battery terminal.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.Inventor: James Thomas Jetton
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Patent number: 7652552Abstract: A fuse unit for use in e.g. motor vehicles, includes an electrically conductive busbar and a plurality of connections for individual power consuming components which are connected to the busbar directly or by way of interposed fusible links so as to be electrically conductive. The busbar has a contact blade adapted to plug into a mating connector of a power supply without the interposition of a further connection between them.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignees: Lisa Dräxlmaier GmbH, Dr. Ing, h.c.F. Porsche AGInventors: Peter Fussl, Michael Sessner, Hans Weiner, Oliver Frohlich
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Patent number: 7646282Abstract: An insulator for a cutout switch and fuse assembly used in connection with an electrical power grid, including a body including a first end and a second end, a guide connector, a conductor strip, and a tool structure is located, a pivot connector is located at the second end of the body, and a mounting connector is located on the body between the first end and the second end. In an alternative embodiment, universal connectors are located at the first end and the second end. The body is manufactured by a filament winding process.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Inventor: Jiri Pazdirek
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Publication number: 20090309689Abstract: A fuse holder for an electrical fuse includes a first housing portion which has first and second electrical terminals disposed therein. A second housing portion is pivotally attached to the first housing portion, and is configured to carry the electrical fuse. Pivoting the first and second housing portions together automatically and sequentially connects the fuse carried by the second housing portion to the terminals disposed within the first housing portion. This provides a convenient mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the fuse, and facilitates the use of a fuse without its own insulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Slobadan Pavlovic, Mohamad Zeidan, David Menzies
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Patent number: 7633370Abstract: A fuse mounting assembly includes an epoxy-bonded glass-fiber core that is surrounded by a resilient sleeve having a number of radially extending members. Attached to an end of the core is a first mounting bracket and attached to another end of the core is another mounting bracket. Each of the mounting brackets is connected to a fuse which is structured to protect a power circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2009Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: James Jeffery Benke, Robert Neville Parry, Collin Christopher Otis
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Patent number: 7612646Abstract: Fuse cavity structure includes fuses 10, 20 in which each of fusible elements 17, 27 for protecting a circuit from overcurrent is located between terminals 15 or 25, and a housing 59 in which the fuses 10, 20 are mounted; a part of a wall 65 of the housing 59 which partitions the fuse 10, 20 and fuse 10, 20 is removed thereby to form a notch 65H in the wall 65; and space is provided between the fuses 10 or 20. The notch 65H is formed by notching the wall 65 corresponding to at least a part of the fusible portion 17, 27. The fuse 10 has a head portion 13 and jig engagement portions 14a. A groove 80 corresponding to the head portion 13 and the jig engagement portions 14a is provided within the housing 59. A wide-width portion is provided at the groove 80 in correspondence to the width of the head portion 13 of the fuse 10, and a narrow-width portion is provided at the groove 80 in correspondence to the width of the jig engagement portion 14a of the fuse 10 which is narrower than the head portion 13.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventor: Katsuhiro Kubota
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Patent number: 7612647Abstract: A plurality of fuse circuits are layered with a space therebetween in a housing. A fusible portion of one of the layered fuse circuits is offset from a fusible portion of an adjacent one of the layered fuse circuits perpendicularly to a direction in which the fuse circuits are layered. A connection plate of one of the layered fuse circuits is offset from a connection plate of an adjacent one of the layered fuse circuits perpendicularly to a direction in which the fuse circuits are layered. The connection plate has a U-shaped extended portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Shinya Onoda, Toshiharu Kudo, Yoshihiko Nakahama, Takanori Kawai
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Patent number: 7595715Abstract: A high power fuse includes a fuse body having a first terminal receptor including a first set of terminal legs and a second terminal receptor in spaced relation to the first terminal receptor. The second terminal receptor includes a second set of terminal legs. A fuse element is disposed between the first terminal receptor and the second terminal receptor. A first clamp-like member is mounted to the fuse body for applying a predetermined compression force against the first set of terminal legs and is configured to secure a first male terminal between the first set of terminal legs. A second clamp-like member is mounted to the fuse body for applying a predetermined compression force against the second set of terminal legs and is configured to secure a second male terminal between the second set of terminal legs.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Slobadan Pavlovic, Mohamad Zeidan, David Menzies
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Patent number: 7592892Abstract: A fusible link unit includes a bus bar adapted to be connected to a battery without interposing a fuse between the bus bar and the battery, and a heat resistant insulating sheet which covers at least an upper edge portion of the bus bar. The fusible link unit is adapted to be accommodated inside an in-vehicle electrical connection box.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignees: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Pacific Engineering Corp.Inventors: Katsuya Ito, Akira Hirata, Manabu Ohta
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Publication number: 20090184797Abstract: A fuse assembly includes a main component partially encased in a protective sheath. The main component includes a pair of connectors formed of an electrically conductive material to allow the fuse assembly to be electrically connected into an electric vehicle drive system. A fusible link is electrically connected between the connectors and is preferably encased in the protective sheath. The fusible link reacts to current flowing through the fuse assembly in excess of a predetermined current for a predetermined time, as is well known to those skilled in the art.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventor: Chad Hartzog
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Patent number: 7564337Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, subminiature fuses are soldered to a PCB via clips attached to the fuse end caps. The clips are physically attached to the PCB pads, enabling the fuse to be replaced if needed and providing thermal decoupling between the fuse and the heating sinking solder/PCB pads. The fuse and clips can also be picked and placed in one operation. In another aspect, improved fuse clips are provided that include tabs that separate the housing portions of the clips from the heating sinking solder/PCB pads. Such improved clips further enhance thermal decoupling. In a further aspect, an improved fuse is provided, in which the thermal decoupling tabs just described are provided directly with the fuse. In yet a further aspect, a thermally insultive fuse body is provided to further decouple the fuse element from its surroundings.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Whitney, Gordon T. Dietsch, Vincent Minh-Tu Tran
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Publication number: 20090179727Abstract: A blade fuse includes a first terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge includes a first portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the first portion; a second terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge include a second portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the second portion; an element extending from the first portion of the inner edge of the first terminal to the second portion of the inner edge of the second terminal; and a housing covering the element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Julio Urrea, James J. Beckert, Gary M. Bold, Seibang Oh, Juergen Scheele
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Patent number: 7561018Abstract: The invention relates to a fuse strip, comprising a housing, preferably made of plastics material, with at least two means, arranged in the housing, for receiving fuse elements, with clamping feet provided on the underside of the housing, wherein a contact for contacting the associated conductor rail is configured in the region of each clamping foot. Laterally of the housing, in the region of each clamping foot, there is provided a laterally integrally formed terminal block which receives a respective outgoing contact for connecting an outgoing line. In a preferred embodiment, each terminal block contains a guide for receiving a contact pin of an adapter strip in such a way that when the adapter strip is attached, each contact spring is electrically connected to the associated outgoing contact of each terminal block and wherein the adapter strip is provided with an end-face module comprising terminal clamps.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Wöhner GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Alex Buettner
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Patent number: 7545253Abstract: An electronic fuse for an integrated circuit and a method of fabrication thereof are presented. The electronic fuse has a first terminal portion and a second terminal portion interconnected by a fuse element. The fuse element has a convex upper surface and a lower surface with a radius of curvature at a smallest surface area of curvature less than or equal to 100 nanometers. Fabricating the electronic fuse includes forming an at least partially freestanding dielectric spacer above a supporting structure, and then conformably forming the fuse element of the fuse over at least a portion of the freestanding dielectric spacer, with the fuse element characterized as noted above. The dielectric spacer may remain in place as a thermally insulating layer underneath the fuse element, or may be removed to form a void underneath the fuse element.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Louis Lu-Chen Hsu, Jack A. Mandelman, William R. Tonti, Chih-Chao Yang
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Publication number: 20090140832Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device, in particular for ensuring protection of a loom of cables. The safety device comprises a strip fuse comprising at least two connection contacts. According to the invention, at least one connection piece is firmly arranged in an electrically conductive manner on at least one connection contact. The strip fuse and area of placement of the connection contacts and the connection piece are sealed at least in sections with the aid of an electrically insulating material. The protective device is embodied in a simple manner and can thus be produced economically.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2005Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Heiko Frohlke, Susann Jansen
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Patent number: 7532103Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical fuse cutout comprising: (i) an insulator having a composite body and at least two connectors, wherein a first connector couples the composite body to a fuse assembly and a second connector couples the body to a utility structure; (ii) a housing containing the composite body; and (iii) a fuse assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Victor Almgren, Scott Henricks, Michael J. Schomer
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Patent number: 7515030Abstract: The invention relates to a fusible element provided with a flat insulating body and a pair of contacts which are projected therefrom and whose sections receivable in the reception areas of the insulating body are connected to each other by a fusing conductor wherein at least one reception area and the contact section associated thereto comprise form-fitting connectors corresponding to each other. The inventive fusible element makes it possible to simplify assembling of the individual elements forming it without affecting the quality and without additional costs.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2004Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Littelfuse Automotive GmbHInventors: Henning Schulte, Jürgen Scheele
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Patent number: 7515031Abstract: Fuse assemblies, system and kits and methods for assembling fuses include a fuse body that may be universally and interchangeably used with a plurality of different end fittings providing various fuse configurations for connection to electrical circuits. The highly adaptable fuse construction allows fuses to be manufactured and assembled using a reduced number of parts that need to be stocked in order to manufacture a complete line of fuses, and further to more quickly provide replacement fuses to customers.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Tonni Normann Jakobsen, Peder Knudsen
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Publication number: 20090066469Abstract: A fuse includes a fusible element and a body member encased within a heat-resistant housing. The fusible element is configured to open an electrical circuit coupled to a storage battery in response to an over-current in the electrical circuit. The housing is configured to contain an arc generated by the fusible element in response to the over-current and to shield the arc and the fusible element from ambient particles. Thus, the fuse is ignition protected. The body member includes an insulating material configured to interrupt the arc. The housing includes an opening configured to receive a terminal of the storage battery or a terminal of a mounting plate. An insulating material disposed about a first end of the mounting plate terminal is configured to electrically isolate the fuse and a power supply cable in the electrical circuit from the mounting plate terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Naeem Rahman, Anthony Czyz, Cuong Ha
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Publication number: 20090033453Abstract: For providing a power-circuit breaking device, which can easily mount a fuse and has a small number of component and a simple structure, the power-circuit breaking device includes a first connector housing having a pair of circuit terminals connected with a power circuit, and a second connector housing closing the power circuit by fitting with the first connector housing. The second connector housing includes a fuse having a pair of terminals to be connected with the pair of circuit terminals, a housing having a lock arm engaged with a cutout provided at the terminal and a cover an entry opening of a receiving section of the housing. The cover includes a limiter limiting the lock arm to move to disengaging the terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Masahiro Deno, Yasukazu Chikamatsu
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Patent number: 7479866Abstract: An automotive blade-type fuse and method of manufacturing same are provided. The fuse includes a pair of metallic terminals separated by and in electrical communication with a fuse element. An insulative housing is provided that covers at least a portion of an inner edge of each of the terminals and exposes the outer edges of the terminals and at least a portion of the upper edges of the terminals. The terminals can define grooves that interface with projections extending inwardly from the housing to hold the terminals firmly within the housing. Also, the upper edges of the terminals are bent inward to crimp the housing between an intermediate portion of the terminals and the bent upper end edges.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Timothy R. Goldsberry, Edwin Jay Harris