Abstract: A swing door operator for moving at least one door leaf between a first and a second position includes a motor and a mechanical drive unit connected to and capable of moving the at least one door leaf from the first position to the second position, and a braking circuit connected to the motor. The braking circuit includes a diode circuit arranged to apply a voltage drop to the motor. The motor is adapted to act as a generator and is configured to generate a voltage when the drive unit moves the at least one door leaf, and to brake a movement of the at least one door leaf when the voltage generated by the motor is larger than the voltage drop applied by the diode circuit. The diode circuit includes at least three diodes connected in series.

Abstract: A fuse module including a mounting block formed of an electrically insulating material, the mounting block including a base portion and a wall portion disposed in a perpendicular relationship, the fuse module further including a fuse plate including an electrically conductive bus bar disposed on a bottom of the base portion, a fusible element electrically connected to the bus bar and disposed adjacent a front of the wall portion, and a fuse terminal electrically connected to the fusible element and disposed on a top of the base portion, the fuse module further including an electrically conductive terminal post extending from the top of the base portion and through the fuse terminal for facilitating connection to an electrical component.

Abstract: A variable connection retention system for a busbar. The retention system comprises of a dielectric overmold base. A main busbar is nested within overmold and engages a mating busbar. The overmold base includes a floating retention nut that displaces axially which engages the main busbar to the mating busbar when torque is applied.

Abstract: A network protector fuse is disclosed. A fuse is coupled to a fuse cover of the network protector fuse utilizing fasteners. Further, at least one captive fastener is inserted into the fuse cover and configured to couple the network protector fuse to a network protector. The at least one captive fastener is restricted from dislodging from the fuse cover.

Abstract: Apparatus for enabling distribution of electric power, fusing, and/or ground connection in electrical systems is provided. The apparatus may include an extensible, interlocking, modular block of multiple-use modules. Each module may be configured to include a fuse or a link bar mounted within it. Each module may accept multiple sizes and types of fuses. Each module may be configured to include an external link bar for providing an electrical connection to at least one other module. Apparatus may enable distribution of electrical power, fused power, and/or ground connection from a power source to a plurality of electrical components while organizing and minimizing wired connections.

Abstract: A fuse holder (10) for a high-voltage system for accommodating an electric fuse link (13), comprising a bottom part (11) and a cover (12), which, when assembled, form a housing that serves to accommodate a fuse link (13). The fuse link (13) has two opposite terminal lugs (131), which can be fixed in the cover by means of fastening screws (14), so that, together with the cover (12), the fuse link (13) forms a unit, which is fastened on the bottom part (11) by means of the fastening screws (14).

Abstract: A power supply system comprises an electricity storage device provided at a vehicle's front portion, a front relay device provided at the vehicle's front portion and distributing power to a first electric load including electric loads arranged at the vehicle's front portion, a central relay device provided in a vehicle compartment and distributing power to a second electric load including electric loads arranged in the vehicle compartment, a rear relay device provided at a rear portion of the vehicle and distributing power to a third electric load including electric loads arranged at the vehicle's rear portion, a first power line connecting the electricity storage device and the front relay device, a second power line connecting the front relay device and the central relay device, and a third power line connecting the front relay device and the rear relay device.

Abstract: A cowl trim assembly is provided. That cowl trim assembly includes a panel and a sliding cover carried on the panel. More specifically, the panel includes a slide track and the sliding cover includes a follower for engaging the slide track. A finger hold is provided in a face of the sliding cover to provide a point of engagement for opening the sliding cover from the closed position.

Abstract: An electrical disconnect includes a housing having a recess defined therein extending from an opening toward a base. The disconnect also includes a vacuum envelope defined within the housing near the base; a fixed contact assembly including a fixed contact structured to be in electrical communication with a voltage source disposed partially within the vacuum envelope; and a movable contact assembly including a movable contact having a first end disposed within the vacuum envelope and a second end disposed in the recess near the base and movable between a closed position in electrical contact with the fixed contact and an open position spaced apart from the fixed contact a separation distance. The housing includes a dynamic shield electrically connected to the movable contact, the dynamic shield being disposed about the recess within the housing and extending from the base toward the opening thereof.

Abstract: An electrical switch for use in an electrical actuation system is provided including a switch box having an upper surface with an opening. A stem guide is coupled to the switch box adjacent the opening. A lock out mechanism is received within a central bore of the stem guide and the opening. The lock out mechanism is configured to move between a first position and a second position to selectively break a flow of power through the electrical switch. A pin is configured to couple the lock out mechanism to the stem guide in one of the first position or the second position.

Abstract: Modular fuse block assemblies configurable to accommodate overcurrent protection fuses of different physical sizes. Single and multi-pole blocks may be easily assembled from a reduced number of modular parts than would otherwise be required, with enhanced safety features and improved capability to meet spacing requirements in a multi-pole fuse block.

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.

Abstract: A member-to-member connection bracket comprising a first connection member for coupling the connection bracket to a first structural member, a second connection member for coupling the connection bracket to a second structural member; and a fuse member disposed between the first connection member and the second connection member, the fuse member comprising at least one of hinge locations. The at least one hinge location provides inelastic deformation at a pre-determined load and the pre-determined load is less than the elastic yield load of a first structural member and a second structural member. The hinge locations may have a reduced thickness. The fuse member may have a tubular cross-section. A connection utilizing the member-to-member connection bracket is also included.

Abstract: A circuit protection assembly includes a mounting block, a unitary fuse assembly, a post assembly and a plug connector. The unitary fuse assembly is disposed the mounting block and includes a plurality of fuses each of which is defined by a portion of a bus plate disposed on the lower surface of the mounting block to form a first terminal of the fuse, a second terminal disposed at least partially on the upper surface of the mounting block and a fuse element connecting the first terminal and the second terminal. The post assembly is disposed at least partially within the mounting block and a post extending from the block. The plug connector extends from a portion of the first terminal of at least one of the plurality of fuses.

Abstract: A fusible link mounting structure, comprising a three-series fusible link formed by providing three pieces of fuse elements in series within a single common housing, a cavity having a mounting space formed according to a size of the common housing for the three-series fusible link, a plurality of tabs projected from a bottom of the cavity into the mounting space, and a monopole fusible link formed by providing a piece of fuse element in a single monopole housing, wherein a total length of the mounting space is set to be shorter than a sum of lengths of three-pieces of the monopole housings, and the tabs are arranged corresponding to positions of fuse terminals provided in the three-series fusible link, and also arranged at such positions that a plurality of the terminals do not interfere with the monopole housing, when the monopole fusible link is mounted in the cavity.

Abstract: A method for producing an electrical fuse, in particular a fusible link, with electrically conducting materials which are enclosed by electrically insulating materials, and with electrically conducting terminal elements on the electrically conducting materials.

Abstract: Modular fuse block assemblies configurable to accommodate overcurrent protection fuses of different physical sizes. Single and multi-pole blocks may be easily assembled from a reduced number of modular parts than would otherwise be required, with enhanced safety features and improved capability to meet spacing requirements in a multi-pole fuse block.

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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A fuse assembly includes: (i) a junction box including a battery B+ board having a plurality of metallized slots and a distribution board having a plurality of metallized slots; and (ii) a plurality of fuses releasably secured within the metallized slots, the fuses each including a substrate, first and second contacts positioned on the substrate, each contact in electrical communication with one of the metallized slots, and a fuse element in electrical communication with the first and second contacts.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A safe surge absorber module includes a protective member and a surge absorbing unit. The protective member includes a base and an upper lid coupled to the base. The base has two corresponding partitions extending upwards. The surge absorbing unit includes a body, two connecting feet, and a resilient metallic plate. The body has two sides each defining an electrode surface. The electrode surface is connected with one of the connecting feet. The resilient metallic plate has a first end welded to the electrode surface with a hot melt member and a second end curved and striding across an outer side of one of the partitions to penetrate through the bottom of the base. The connecting feet and the resilient metallic plate are connected to a power source and a circuit load, respectively. In case the body is exploded due to a high temperature, the protective member is adapted to prevent any further accidents which are occurred by the broken fragments.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: In order to readily remove a fusible link fastened by a bolt from an electrical junction box, an electrical junction box includes a bus bar made of an electrical conductive metallic plate and that has an input terminal section, a plurality of output terminal sections, narrow fusible portions interposed between the input and output terminal sections. The junction box further includes a fusible link embedding the bus bar in molded resin integrally, a body casing containing the fusible link, and a press fitting terminal coupled to an end of an electrical power source cable. The press fitting terminal is connected to the input terminal section by a bolt. A bolt-joining portion between the input terminal section and the press terminal is disposed on a position higher than an upper surface of the body casing or a position opposite to an cutout provided in the body casing. A bolt-handling space for fastening or releasing a bolt is defined at a position opposite to the bolt-joining portion.

Abstract: A fusible link device comprising a housing that contains terminals for terminating incoming/outgoing wires, and that also contains a fusible link that interconnects a pair of the terminals in series, the fusible link device providing a self-contained unit/module for terminating and fusing wires to be electrically interconnected in series. The housing includes ports for inserting the wires that terminate on the terminals. These ports may be environmentally protected, such as by gel-sealing. The terminals may be implemented as insulation displacement connectors for connecting the wires and/or the fusible links. In one implementation, the fusible link device may contain a total of four of the terminals and two fusible links for terminating and fusing the tip and ring lines in a telecommunications network. The fusible link device may also include one or more voltage protection devices, of the same or different type, electrically connected across terminals that are not series connected to each other.

Abstract: A fuse unit includes first and second fuse devices. Each of the fuse devices includes a attaching portion to be attached to a battery terminal of a battery, a housing provided on the attaching portion and having a cavity which is opened forward and backward of the housing, and a fuse body having a first end which is electrically connected to the battery terminal and a second end which is covered with the housing to form a wire connection part, the fuse body having a fusible portion which is disposed in the cavity. When the housings are superposed in a direction away from the battery, at least one of the housings and the fuse bodies are constructed so that the fusible portions are checked as viewed in a forward direction of the housings.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector having at least one ferrule at one end of the connector; a body portion at the other end of the connector; a generally flat base portion between the ferrule and the body portion; and a removable fuse, having two terminals, and positioned between the ferrule and the body portion. The connector preferably has an insulator positioned adjacent the generally flat base portion, a spindle arising from a generally flat panel upon which the insulator is positioned, and a clamping nut rotatably connectable onto the spindle.

Abstract: A battery fuse assembly for a storage battery having a threaded post terminal is provided. The fuse assembly includes a bus bar having a planar surface and a first opening extending therethrough, at least one threaded terminal stud extending from the planar surface and distanced from the first opening, and a battery fuse coupled to the first surface over the second threaded post terminal.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for fast installation of switch connectors is provided. The mounting fixture is encased in a molded housing with a plurality of dividers separating an interior of the housing into a plurality of compartments. An elongated pin is adjacent to one end wall of the housing for receiving the metal pin of the connector and an elongated anchor slot is adjacent to another end wall for anchoring a metal inlay in each compartment. Each metal inlay is formed with two orthogonal planes, an anchor plate and a resilient plate. The resilient plate has a notch on the far edge, such that when the copper wires of the electric cable are inserted into the mounting fixture through the wire hole, the notch will be able to clamp on the inserted wires by the counter force from the resilient plate.

Abstract: A connector to supply power or communications to a printed circuit board having positive thermal coefficient switches embedded in or mounted on the connector. These positive thermal coefficient switches are linked to connector leads that in turn are connected to leads/traces embedded in or on the printed circuit board. The connector using these positive thermal coefficient switches protects the circuitry of the printed circuit board from possible damage.

Abstract: A fuse holder and method of building the same, the fuse holder comprising: a fuse having a pair of fuse terminals; a housing configured to accept any fuse carrier selected from a plurality of fuse carriers, the housing defining an enclosed region adapted to accept the fuse; a pair of contacts within the housing at opposite ends of the enclosed region and configured to engage the fuse terminals; and a fuse carrier selected from the plurality of fuse carriers, the fuse carrier configured to support the fuse and position the fuse terminals in the enclosed region in electrical engagement with the pair of contacts.

Abstract: A large current fuse for direct coupling to a power source which comprises a fuse body 2A electrically connected to a battery post 4a of a battery 4 by way of a power source side terminal 5, and a resin case 3A which partially covers the fuse body, is characterized in that the fuse body 3A consists of a power supply terminal plate 6 in a rectangular shape having the power source side terminal connected to one end thereof and at least one connecting terminal plate 8 integrally formed with at least one of both sides of the power supply terminal plate in a longitudinal direction by way of an L-shaped fusible member, the connecting terminal plate being positioned at the same side as the power supply terminal plate with respect to an extension line extending along the other end of the power supply terminal plate so as to shorten a distance D of the large current fuse protruding from the battery, a portion of an outer peripheral edge of the connecting terminal plate being substantially along the extension line.

Abstract: A bottom contact assembly for push-in connection with a line wire includes a bottom contact, a spring element and a spacer element. The bottom contact includes a base portion with gripping teeth for push-in connection of the line wire, and a rounded channel portion for engaging an end cap of a fuse element member. Positioning tabs extending from the base portion facilitate positioning of the base portion within the spacer element. The bottom contact assembly may be pre-assembled and inserted into an integral fuseholder body to reduce manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A fuse box for motor vehicles includes a housing that is adapted to contain electrical fuses mounted to a common busbar for connecting one end of the fuses directly to a pole of an electric battery in the vehicle. The housing includes lateral surfaces for providing torsional protection to the fuses against twisting or bending when the nuts holding the fuses in place are tightened. Screening zones are defined in the housing for screening off fusable portions of the fuses so that melted material is prevented from migrating into the housing beyond the screening zone where the melted material may cause damage. Mechanical coding structures are provided in the housing to ensure that only cable terminals having a shape corresponding to the coding structures can be installed in selected regions of the fuse box. This prevents inadvertent misuse of cross-connection of cables having inadequate or excessive current carrying capacity.

Abstract: The device comprises a busbar (1′) connected, on the one hand, to the source of electrical energy and, on the other hand, to a plurality of electrical contacts (3′i) each forming part of one of the circuits. According to the invention, several self-resettable fuses (5′i) for protecting said circuits are soldered to said busbar (1′), these fuses each consisting of a layer of a dispersion of an electrically conductive particulate material in a polymer, said layer being laminated between first and second, plane and parallel, electrodes electrically connected to the busbar (1′) and to said electrical contacts (3′i) of an associated circuit, respectively.

Abstract: A fuse assembly (10) for mounting on a battery of a motor vehicle comprising a housing (12) of electrically insulating material having a base plate (22); a starter motor cable terminal (18) mounted on the base plate; a number of cable harness terminals (20); a fuse strip (14) secured on the base plate and including a busbar (36), a contact portion (40) adjacent the starter motor cable terminal, contact portions (38) making an electrical connection with each cable harness terminal, and fusible links (42) connecting the contact portions with the busbar; and a battery terminal clamp (16) having a mounting portion (26) positioned inside the housing and making an electrical connection with the busbar of the fuse strip, and a clamp portion (28) positioned outside the housing for making an electrical connection with a terminal post of the battery. Provides a compact fuse assembly for a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A holder (10) for a fuse (18) of the type typically used in automobile and marine applications. The fuse includes a fuse element encased within a generally rectilinear insulative fuse body (20), with a pair of parallel coplanar conductive blades (22, 24) in contact with opposite ends of the fuse element and extending out the fuse body. The holder is a unitary molded insulative plastic piece having a base member (12), a capture plate (14), and a cover member (16). The capture plate and cover member are hingedly secured to the base member on opposite sides thereof, with the capture plate adapted to overlie the base member and the cover member adapted to overlie the capture plate. The base member includes pockets with retention wings (50) for holding wire- terminating receptacles (28) and the capture plate locks the receptacles in place by means of blocks (62) extending into the pockets. The capture plate includes apertures (58, 60) aligned with the receptacles for receiving therethrough the fuse blades.

Abstract: A fuse-box which is reduced in size and which is designed so that the electric cable extends straight from the fuse-box. In the box body (21), a fuse-receiving portion (3) is provided in an upper surface of the box body (21) and electric-cable-end receiving portions (10) are produced in a lower surface of the box body (21). Further, screwing opening portions (8) are provided in opposite sides of the box body (21) so that a round terminal (17), connected to an electric cable (16) and disposed in the electric-cable-end receiving portion (10), is fixedly tightened to a screw-driven terminal (7) of the fuse (2) in the fuse-receiving portion (3) by a screw member (18). Further, an electric cable-fixing member (32) is provided so as to extend down from the box body (21) so that the electric cable (16), attached to the electric-cable-end receiving portion (10), is fixed vertically along the electric cable-fixing member (32).

Abstract: A fuse box including an insulative bottom shell having a locating block and fixedly mounted with a metal common receptacle, a cover shell covered on the bottom shell and secured thereto by hooks, a plurality of spring supported jacks mounted in respective through holes in the locating block of the bottom shell, a plurality of cartridge fuses respectively connected between the jacks and respective plug holes in the metal common receptacle, a plurality of first electric wire connectors respectively fastened to respective electric wires and then connected to the jacks by a respective screw joint, and a plurality of second electric wire connectors respectively fastened to respective electric wires and then respectively threaded into a respective screw hole in the metal common receptacle.

Abstract: A surge protector includes a housing having therein a wire wound resistor and a fuse separated by a partition wall. In one embodiment for use with high density information transmission, the resistor is of very low value and preferably is 5.6 ohms. The leads from the resistor and fuse are glued in position. The resistor wire is wound about a mandrel and is widely spaced to prevent arcing between adjacent coils of the resistor. A high temperature coating covers the resistor coils and mandrel effectively immobilizing the coils from movement in response to a magnetic field generated when high voltage is applied to the resistor. A cover closes the housing and conceals the components. The housing is empty of potting material.

Abstract: A miniature aircraft type circuit breaker (10') has a threaded mounting bushing (18) in which a push button (20) is slidably received. Push button (20) is coupled to a movable contact arm (24) to move a movable electrical contact (26) into and out of engagement with a stationary electrical contact (28). A flexible fluid splash barrier sleeve (32) is telescopically received on a reduced diameter portion (34) of push button (20) above a white indicator portion (30) of the push button and has a lower distal end portion (36) which engages an annular top surface (38) of the bushing when push button (20) is depressed to bring the electrical contacts into engagement. Adhesive material may be used to affix the barrier sleeve to the reduced diameter portion (34) which optionally can have a roughened surface to enhance adhesion.

Abstract: An integral plastic fuseholder for receiving portions of a pair of in-line electrical conductors which may be connected to a non-fused electrical adapter plug. One conductor of the pair is severed within the holder to form an open connection until the connection is completed by a flat-blade insertion fuse. A pair of female electrical terminals is located within the fuseholder with each terminal connected to a different end of the severed conductor. The fuseholder has a foldable clam-shell housing formed by a pair of foldable cover sections which are joined by a centrally disposed hinge section. The housing is opened to receive the in-line electrical conductor pair, or alternatively is folded to a closed position to retain the in-line conductor pair and to create a partially enclosed cavity which forms a fuse-insert access opening opposite the hinge section. Any inserted fuse is connected in series with the conductor terminals to complete a fused conductor connection to an adapter plug through the fuseholder.

Abstract: A dual position, piggyback fuse holder for mounting on the edge of a printed circuit board comprises two fuse holder compartments each adapted to receive a fuse assembly, plurality of coterminous contact pins which are locked in position and which can be inserted in corresponding apertures on the surface of the board and two locating bosses for anchoring the fuse holder on the board when the pins are inserted in said apertures and soldered.

Abstract: A holder for a tubular safety fuse providing an insulating ring that surrounds the safety fuse which prevents short circuits during removal of the fuse. It can occur that when the safety fuse blows, an axially displaceable contact piece which is wired to a first terminal welds to a back contact cap of the safety fuse. When the safety fuse is thereafter pulled, there is a risk that the back contact cap, adhering to the displaceable contact piece, will come into electrical contact with a middle contact which is wired to a separate terminal pin. If the first terminal pin and the separate terminal pin are at different electrical potentials a sparking can result. The insulating ring prevents this electrical contact between the back contact cap and the middle contact.

Abstract: An electrical terminal block adapted for mounting on a printed circuit board and having integral fuse receptacles for each pair of electrical terminals, and a cover which provides a shock-safe fuse holder and extractor is disclosed. During insertion, the cover loosely retains the fuse while applying pressure only to the end caps. Only when a spent fuse is extracted is any force applied against the body of the fuse. The cover also furnishes visual access of the fuse element while maintaining electrical isolation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power entry module for supplying power from an outside source to equipment with which the power entry module is in association. The module is made up of a one piece housing divided into at least two compartments with a first compartment having means housed therein for connection to an outside power source. A second compartment includes respective fuse clips for use with different size fuses for routing power from the outside power supply through the fuses and into the equipment requiring the power. A voltage card enables selection of the outside power supply within predetermined ranges and converts the incoming voltage to that required by the equipment depending upon the position of the card. A cover is hinged to the housing and when in closed position with an outside power supply plugged into the power entry module, has means for preventing opening of the cover to prevent access to the fuse compartment to avoid the danger of shock.

Abstract: A fusible electrical connector assembly comprises a sheet metal terminal of one-piece construction having an intermediate fuse portion and a housing having a fuse chamber in which the intermediate fuse portion of the terminal is disposed. The fuse chamber is defined in part by spaced slotted walls. The terminal has conformations which cooperate with the respective slotted walls to retain the terminal parts in assembly with the housing when the intermediate fuse portion has "blown" and to maintain a spacing between the ends of the fuse portion remnants.

Abstract: An A.C. power entry module for supplying A.C. power to equipment which provides A.C. fusing, power on-off switching, RFI filtering and selection of voltage. The module can be utilized for both U.S. and European style fusing and a number of different voltage options are available which can be selected by merely changing the position of a circuit board. The contacts for engaging the fuses are mounted such that an operator cannot come in contact with them and the European or U.S. fuses can be easily selected by inverting a fuse holder board.

Abstract: A combination power connector with in-line fuse holder is disclosed. The structure includes a power connector assembly wherein a replaceable fuse is interposed in the power line and a two-piece jack assembly in the ground line. Disconnecting the connector assembly also facilitates the replacement of a fuse, if necessary. The structure includes a twist or retainer lock ring overlying respective halves of the connector assembly and releasably locks the respective connector components in the assembled relation. A pliant, two-piece insulating cover completes the assembly.