With Or For Fuse Patents (Class 439/620.26)
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Publication number: 20130023147Abstract: A power strip for conducting electrical power between an electrical power outlet having at least a live receptacle and a neutral receptacle, and at least two electrical device power plugs, each plug having at least a live prong and a neutral prong. The power strip includes a first housing segment having a first receptacle configured to receive at least an electrically conductive portion of a first device plug and a second housing segment having a second receptacle configured to receive at least an electrically conductive portion of a second device plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: Quirky IncorporatedInventors: Jacob Daniel Zien, Jordan Diatlo, Kate Sarah Vallon, Steven Richard Remy
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Patent number: 8342885Abstract: An inline fuse holder for housing a fuse that electrically connects first and second wire terminals is provided. The inline fuse holder can generally include a cannulated fuse holder housing having a cylindrical inner periphery. The fuse holder housing can have a first end that defines a first opening, and a second end that defines a second opening. The first and second ends comprise first locking features. A first wire connector includes a connector housing that defines a through bore. The connector housing can have a boss configured to be received by the first opening of the fuse holder housing. The first wire connector further includes a second locking feature that is configured to selectively lock with one of the first locking features in the installed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.Inventor: James Thomas Jetton
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Patent number: 8339236Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventor: Eiji Okada
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Publication number: 20120302098Abstract: A fuse unit includes a fuse element and an insulative resin part. The fuse element includes a power supply connecting part fixed to a battery post of a battery so as to receive power supply and arranged along an upper surface of the battery, a terminal connecting part to which a terminal is connected, and a fusible part provided between the power supply connecting part and the terminal connecting part. The insulative resin part is arranged on outer surface of the fuse element. The fuse element is bent upwards at a position between the power supply connecting part and the terminal connecting part. The terminal connecting part is arranged at a position above the upper surface of the battery and along a side surface direction of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Yusuke Matsumoto, Toshiko Masuda
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Patent number: 8303351Abstract: A distribution terminal for a wire-type fusible link is provided. The distribution terminal includes: an electrically-conductive metal plate having a fixing hole formed therethrough so as to be fastened to a battery terminal bolt; and a plurality of press-clamping barrels formed on the metal plate and provided corresponding respectively to a plurality of wire-type fusible links, each of the press-clamping barrels having a press-fastening leg for being press-clamped to a fusible conductor of the corresponding wire-type fusible link.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Naoto Taguchi, Mitsuhiko Totsuka
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Patent number: 8242874Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Slobadan Pavlovic, Mohamad Zeidan, David Menzies
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Patent number: 8221165Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing, an input conductor, and an output conductor. The housing is configured to mate with a mating connector. The input conductor is held in the housing and extends between a receiving end and a coupling end. The receiving end is configured to receive electric current from a power source. The coupling end is configured to join with a fuse inside the housing. The output conductor is held in the housing and extends between a transmission end and a joining end. The joining end is configured to couple with the fuse inside the housing. The transmission end is configured to convey the electric current to a first electric load. The input conductor and the output conductor are electrically coupled with one another via the fuse to provide a fused conductive pathway within the connector assembly over which the electric current passes from the power source to the first electric load.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventor: Thomas Robert DeWitte
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Publication number: 20120108106Abstract: An in-line fused connector includes an outer housing and a fuse subassembly disposed in the outer housing. The fuse subassembly includes a mating terminal that is configured to engage a first conductive body of the power distribution module and an internal terminal coupled with the fused conductor that electrically couples with an electronic device. The mating terminal and the internal terminal are shaped to receive a fuse to electrically couple the mating terminal and the internal terminal. Electric current that is supplied by the power distribution module is conveyed through the fuse subassembly when the fuse subassembly receives the fuse and the mating terminal of the fuse subassembly mates with the first conductive body of the power distribution module through an opening in the front end of the housing. The fuse is removable from the fuse subassembly through the front end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporaitonInventor: Aaron James de Chazal
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Publication number: 20120094537Abstract: It is an object to provide a connector to which a fuse can be detachably attached and that can reduce components or improve reliability and improve a shield performance. The connector includes first and second bus bars 11 and 21, a fuse 31 that electrically conducts and connects the first and second bus bars 11 and 21 to each other so as to be fused and a housing 41 that accommodates the first and second bus bars 11 and 21 and the fuse 31. The first and second bus bars 21 include tabs 12 and 22 for a device inserted into the device 3 and connected to a circuit in the device 3. The housing 41 has a hood part 43 that covers the peripheries of the tabs 12 and 22 for the device and is fitted to a connector attaching hole 6 of the device 3 and the fuse 31 is attached to an accommodating space 45 in the hood part 43.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Eiji Aoki, Motoo Nojima, Taro Mizuino
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Publication number: 20120064771Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Gary M. Bold
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Publication number: 20120045927Abstract: A cable assembly for connecting an electronic device to another electronic device and/or to a signal source. The cable assembly comprises a first connector and a second connector and a plurality of conductors connected between the connectors. The first connector may comprise receptacles for receiving a circuit-interrupter that can open a circuit in the cable assembly when an undesired signal (e.g., a over-voltage signal or an over-current signal) is applied to the cable assembly. The circuit-interrupter may comprise a fuse, such as a non-resettable fuse or a resettable fuse. The first connector may be arranged for connection to an automobile and the second connector may be arranged for connection to an electronic device operable for diagnosing and/or servicing the automobile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Snap-on IncorporatedInventors: James A. Panko, Howard S. Schwartz
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Patent number: 8105113Abstract: A fuse adapter adapts coplanar blades of fuse having a predetermined blade spacing to fit a pair of coplanar blade receiving terminal slots in a circuit having a different slot spacing. The fuse adapter includes a pair of adapter terminals. Each adapter terminal has a slotted, planar upper end spaced from the other terminal's slotted upper end by the fuse blade spacing. Each adapter terminal upper end also has an adjusting tab bent away from the upper end substantially perpendicular thereto and substantially parallel to the plane of the coplanar terminal slots. Each adjusting tab is integral with a transition portion that extends to an adapter blade. The two adapter blades are coplanar with and spaced apart to match the fuse blade receiving terminal slots in the circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Joseph Jozwiak
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Publication number: 20110300754Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may provide protection from exposed wires or terminals when a power plug is damaged or destroyed. One example may provide a plug having an inner cover that shields power carrying wires or terminals when an outer shell is damaged or destroyed. The inner cover may include openings to receive conductors, where the openings may lead to terminals or wires that connect to plug prongs. The received conductors may attach directly or indirectly to an outer shell, and further to a power cord, circuitry, or other electronic components. When the outer shell is damaged or destroyed, the conductors may pull out of the openings in the inner cover, thus disconnecting from the wires or terminals. The wires or terminals may thus remain protected by the inner shell, avoiding exposure to contact by users or inadvertent conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Min Chul Kim, Paul Yuan
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Patent number: 8033864Abstract: An electrical plug includes an internal contact holder, which comprises a holder base, a top cover covering the holder base and a sliding cover slidably coupled to two sliding grooves in an opening in the top cover and movable along the sliding grooves in and out of the top cover to close/open the opening, a first metal conducting member installed in the holder base and extending out of the front and rear sides of the holder base and a second and third metal conducting members installed in the holder base and respectively extended out of the front and rear sides of the holder base, and a fuse electrically connected between the second and third metal conducting members and suspending in the opening of the top cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Kuo Chie Precision Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: I-Chiung Cho
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Patent number: 8021190Abstract: A battery cable circuit protection device and circuit for preventing fluctuations in voltage from a supply battery is provided. The device includes a terminal base having a battery cable lug member adapted for mounting to and making an electrical connection with a battery post of the battery. A battery cable mounting structure is fixedly connected to the terminal base for detachably connecting the terminal base to a battery cable. The battery cable supplies a vehicle starter motor with electrical energy. A first fuse mount supported by the terminal base provides electrical interconnection to the battery post. A second fuse mount supported by the terminal base provides electrical energy to vehicle electrical systems other than the vehicle starter motor. The first and second fuse mounts are adapted for detachable a connection to a fuse which provides electrical interconnection between the first and second fuse mounts.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Mack Trucks, Inc.Inventor: Charles J. Groeller
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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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Patent number: 7972177Abstract: These objects are attained by a box for connecting an output conductor of a solar panel with a feed cable and that has a flat base mountable on the solar panel and having a first opening for the feed cable and a second opening for the output conductor. A contact mounted on a conductor of the feed cable has a flat connection region extending parallel to the base. A contact clip secures the conductor to the connection region.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Lumberg Connect GmbHInventor: Michael Richter
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Publication number: 20110156477Abstract: Audio cables used in deploying audio equipment are typically selected to minimize signal transmission losses and may be chosen based on a distance between, and terminations of, an amplifier system and a loudspeaker system. Since this is usually unknown prior to deployment, multiple audio cables with different sizes and terminations and a variety of electrical extension cords to connect to a power supply line are transported. A loudspeaker adapter for the loudspeaker system and an amplifier adapter for the amplifier system can be used to interconnect the two systems via electrical extension cords. This precludes the need for transporting a large number of audio cables, and allows for interconnecting the loudspeaker and the amplifier systems without prior knowledge of the distance between the systems. Safety hazards and component damage can also be minimized by not connecting a hot terminal in the AC connectors of the loudspeaker and amplifier adapters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Steven Berman
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Publication number: 20110151719Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing, an input conductor, and an output conductor. The housing is configured to mate with a mating connector. The input conductor is held in the housing and extends between a receiving end and a coupling end. The receiving end is configured to receive electric current from a power source. The coupling end is configured to join with a fuse inside the housing. The output conductor is held in the housing and extends between a transmission end and a joining end. The joining end is configured to couple with the fuse inside the housing. The transmission end is configured to convey the electric current to a first electric load. The input conductor and the output conductor are electrically coupled with one another via the fuse to provide a fused conductive pathway within the connector assembly over which the electric current passes from the power source to the first electric load.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventor: THOMAS ROBERT DeWITTE
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Publication number: 20110136385Abstract: A battery cable circuits protection device (10) and circuit for preventing fluctuations in voltage from a supply battery (100) is provided. The device includes a terminal base (12) having a battery cable lug member (102) adapted for mounting to and making an electrical connection with a battery post (100a) of the battery. A battery cable mounting structure (12a, 12b) is fixedly connected to the terminal base for detachably connecting the terminal base to a battery cable. The battery cable supplies a vehicle starter motor with electrical energy. A first fine mount (14a) supported by the terminal base provides electrical interconnection to the battery post. A second fuse mount (14a) supported by the terminal base provides electrical energy to vehicle electrical systems other than the vehicle starter motor. The first and second fuse mounts are adapted for detachable a connection to a fuse (14), which provides electrical interconnection between the first and second mounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventor: Charles J. Groeller
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Publication number: 20110117783Abstract: A plug with replaceable fuse includes a base having an extended first terminal and second terminal, the first terminal is connected to a fuse, and a socket of the base has a first solder contact, and the second terminal extending as a second solder contact. The first solder contact and the second solder contact are contained in the solid block safely, and air entrance is reduced to avoid the first solder contact and the second solder contact and the wire soldered onto them from being oxidized.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: TUN-LI SU
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Publication number: 20110104940Abstract: Connectors for cables such as a 30-pin connector are provided. The connectors may have thermal protection circuits and may carry a power supply voltage and a ground voltage. The thermal protection circuits may disable the power supply voltage when the temperature of the connector exceeds a threshold value. The thermal protection circuits may disable the power supply voltage when liquid is detected in the connector. The thermal protection circuits may disable the power supply voltage permanently or temporarily. In one example, when a cable is reset, the thermal protection circuits may use a record of previous fault events and measurements from thermal and liquid sensors to determine whether to enable or disable the power supply voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Stanley Rabu, James M. Hollabaugh
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Patent number: 7918690Abstract: An electrical joint assembly for connecting a plurality of conductors includes a busbar hub and a plurality of limiter modules. The busbar hub includes an electrically conductive busbar body and a plurality of conductor legs extending from the busbar body. The limiter modules each include a fuse element. Each of the limiter modules is connected to a respective one of the conductor legs and is connectable to a respective conductor to provide a fuse controlled connection between the respective conductor leg and the respective conductor. Each of the limiter modules is independently removable from the respective one of the conductor legs.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Harry George Yaworski, Kenton Archibald Blue, Sherif I. Kamel, Timothy J. McLaughlin, Kenneth R. Gawason
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Patent number: 7909633Abstract: A terminal wire block includes a spring clamp and a screw clamp to hold an electrical wire in a fixed position using one or both of the clamps. The spring clamp includes a cage and a spring to push the wire against one of the walls of the cage. The screw clamp includes an externally threaded fastener such as a screw to hold the wire in place when the fastener is tightened. One or both of the spring clamp and the screw clamp may be operated independently of the other one of the spring clamp and the screw clamp. When operated together, the spring clamp and screw clamp provide additional integrity and security to the contact.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Arlyn E. Miller, Kent A. Burr, Russell W. Read, Steven K. Brown
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Publication number: 20110045343Abstract: A battery interface includes an interface housing which encloses an electrical connector for an electrically powered device and a fuse electrically connected to the electrical connector. The fuse is preselected to match the electrically powered device to which electrical power is to be supplied via the electrical connector. The interface housing is configured to be disposed on a battery housing and to be operatively connected thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Roland Barkoczi, Thomas Reiss
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Patent number: 7892050Abstract: A female terminal receptor for an automotive fuse or a terminal includes three or more pairs of opposing beams and at least one U-shaped clamping member. The U-shaped clamping member has a first base portion laterally disposed between two pairs of opposing beams and at least one pair of first end portions disposed over at least one pair of opposing beams for applying a predetermined compression force. The opposing beams have a first metallic composition and the U-shaped clamping member has a second metallic composition, wherein the first metallic composition has a higher conductivity than the second metallic composition, and wherein the second metallic composition has a higher relaxation temperature than the first metallic composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Slobodan Pavlovic, David Menzies, Michael Glick
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Patent number: 7893809Abstract: A service disconnect assembly for an electronic module includes a fuse carrier having a holder configured to hold a fuse for the electronic module, where the fuse carrier has an attachment finger extending from the holder. The attachment finger has a peg. The service disconnect assembly also includes a service disconnect cover having a hood forming a channel, with the hood having a window exposing a portion of the channel. The attachment finger is received in the channel to couple the fuse carrier to the service disconnect cover. The service disconnect cover is slidable with respect to the fuse carrier between an initial position and a final position, wherein the hood moves with respect to the attachment finger as the service disconnect cover is moved between the initial and final positions. The peg is aligned with the window in the final position. A handle is rotatably coupled to the service disconnect cover and the handle has a catch aligned with the window.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventor: James Alan Head
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Patent number: 7880328Abstract: A stage-fused underground transformer loop system, which includes a series of transformers connected sequentially by a series of cables, and a series of fused elbow terminators connected to the inlets and outlets of the transformers. The fused elbow terminators are arranged in an order of decreasing the fuse capacity starting from the feed. The fused elbow terminator includes an elbow connector having a housing and a cable connector disposed within; and a fused pin connected to the cable connector. Further disclosed is a method of rapid diagnosis of a fault cable or a transformer failure using the stage-fused transformer loop system.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: Gregory P. Whyte
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Patent number: 7748117Abstract: A method for producing electric contact parts includes the following stages: a) stamping a strip of electric conducting parts connected together in the longitudinal direction (X-X) by a continuous strip; b) inserting said strip inside a mould; c) over-moulding the conducting parts with insulating material depending on the final form envisaged for the electric contact part; d) cutting the continuous strip in the region of the flat pins; e) extracting the finished parts.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Morsettitalia, S.p.A.Inventor: Giordano Pizzi
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Patent number: 7750789Abstract: A breaker switch includes a connector housing having plug-in contacts and a socket housing having sockets. The connector housing has a fuse chamber having an opening through which a fuse can be inserted into the fuse chamber. A lever pivotably mounts the housings such that the connector housing is movable with the lever relative to the socket housing between starting and final positions. In the starting position the housings disengage such that the contacts and sockets disengage. In the final position the housings engage such that the contacts and sockets engage. A cover is movably connected to the connector housing to move between opened and closed positions. The cover opens the fuse chamber opening when opened and closes the fuse chamber opening when closed. When the cover is opened the cover prevents the connector housing from moving to the final position thereby preventing the contacts and sockets from electrically connecting.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Kostal Kontakt Systeme GmbHInventors: Konstantinos Titokis, Volker Thurau
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Patent number: 7736187Abstract: An electrical joint assembly for connecting a plurality of conductors includes a busbar hub and a plurality of limiter modules. The busbar hub includes an electrically conductive busbar body and a plurality of conductor legs extending from the busbar body. The limiter modules each include a fuse element. Each of the limiter modules is connected to a respective one of the conductor legs and is connectable to a respective conductor to provide a fuse controlled connection between the respective conductor leg and the respective conductor. Each of the limiter modules is independently removable from the respective one of the conductor legs.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Harry George Yaworski, Kenton Archibald Blue, Sherif I. Kamel, Timothy J. McLaughlin, Kenneth R. Gawason
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Publication number: 20100124834Abstract: A connector assembly for mating with a power distribution module is provided. The connector assembly includes a header connector assembly and a fuse connector assembly. The header connector assembly is configured to be mounted to the power distribution module. The header assembly includes contacts that are connected to a power supply circuit within the power distribution module. The fuse connector assembly is configured to mate with the header assembly. The fuse connector assembly includes a fuse subassembly that has an insert body configured to hold a fuse and conductive terminals. The conductive terminals are mounted to the insert body and are configured to electrically couple with the fuse to establish a fused conductive pathway. The fuse subassembly mates with the contacts in the header assembly to electrically couple the fused conductive pathway with the power supply circuit of the power distribution module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: AARON JAMES DE CHAZAL, ADAM PRICE TYLER
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Publication number: 20100124850Abstract: A manual disconnect system includes a battery part, a disconnect part, a circuit assembly and a fuse assembly with a fuse connector and a circuit connector connected to the battery part. The battery part has a main compartment and a fuse assembly subcompartment. The disconnect part is releasably connected to the battery part. The fuse assembly is releasably received by the fuse assembly subcompartment. When the disconnect part is connected to the battery part, the fuse assembly and the fuse connector are electrically connected together and the circuit assembly and the circuit connector are electrically connected together. Upon detaching the disconnect part and the battery part from each other, the circuit assembly and the circuit connector are electrically disconnected from one another while the fuse assembly remains releasably connected to the battery part in the fuse assembly subcompartment and electrically connected to the fuse connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: J.S.T. CorporationInventors: Kin Boon Hong, Lee Yin Chuang
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Patent number: 7717750Abstract: A kit for converting an N class bus plug to a J class bus plug in which the N class bus plug has three pairs of spaced apart fuse terminals. A Z-shaped conductive strip is associated with each fuse terminal and each conductive strip has a top and a bottom. A first fastener secures the bottom of the conductive strip to its associated fuse terminal. A J class fuse is then associated with each pair of fuse terminals. The J class fuse has a flat conductive electrical contact extending outwardly from each end which overlies the top of one of the conductive strips. A second fastener then connects the electrical contact with the top of its associated conductive strip.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Bulldog Sales Company Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey W. Layer
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Patent number: 7683752Abstract: A fuse box system that combines a series of specially designed fuses in a fuse box that allows an individual to see if one or more particular fuses within the fuse box are broken. The fuse has one of two different configurations, depending on whether the fuse is used in a system that is used in a polarized or non-polarized system. In each scenario, the fuse includes a number of diodes, one of which is a light emitting diode (LED) that will be lit up when the fuse is working and will not be lit up when the fuse is broken and/or not working.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventor: Roy A. Huss
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Patent number: 7666033Abstract: A power plug with over temperature and over current protection comprises a housing, a plurality of terminals partially embedded in the housing, and a plurality of power cables. The housing is provided with an over temperature and over current protection unit therein. A live terminal of the power plug is directly and electrically connected with the protection unit by either pressing the live terminal immediately against the protection unit or directly welding the live terminal to the protection unit without any wire therebetween. The power plug provides a more direct and efficient heat transfer from the live terminal of the power plug to the protection unit, thereby response sensitivity of the protection unit can be enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignees: Shen Daewood Electric (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Daewood Electrical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kai Yu Fung
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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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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: 7614914Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection device for low-voltage switches (1), which is particularly suited for low-voltage automatic switches both in the fixed version and in the withdrawable version. The device comprises a first terminal board (10) positioned on a corresponding switch (1) and comprising a plurality of terminals for electrical connection to one or more devices or accessories inside the switch and one or more cable clamps (20) for connection between said terminals and one or more corresponding connection cables. The cable clamp (20) comprises a shaped body (201) having a first end (202) shaped to couple mechanically and electrically with the first terminal board (10). Said shaped body (201) has a first opening (203) for insertion of a first connection cable and comprises conductive means (204) positioned inside for electrical connection between the terminals of the terminal board (10) and a corresponding connection cable.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: ABB S.p.A.Inventors: Stefano Besana, Michele Ferrari
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Patent number: 7568921Abstract: A fuse cassette for use with Power Distribution Boxes (PDBs) and other electrical devices. The fuse cassette may include a fuse circuit having a power distribution bar for distributing power between a number of terminals. The terminals may include electrical traces having fuse-like characteristics. The traces may open during over current conditions to protect the PDB and devices connected thereto from over current conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Slobadan Pavlovic, Mohamad Zeidan
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Publication number: 20090068894Abstract: In a terminal connection structure, a stud bolt is stood and inserted into a hole of a top plate portion of a terminal, and the nut is screwed and fastened to the stud bolt on the top plate, thus connecting the terminal to the stud bolt. A terminal accommodation section is formed by a tubular wall around the stud bolt. It has an opening and ribs at a part of a circumference thereof, and allows the terminal fixed to the stud bolt from above. The opening is formed so as to fit on a belt portion extending from the top plate portion toward a fixing portion of the terminal. The ribs are protruded on the protection wall. The ribs prevent the terminal from being detached upward when the terminal is being temporarily lifted. The ribs are arranged at different heights in a top-bottom direction of the stud bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Norihiro OHASHI, Asako Takahashi
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Publication number: 20090061687Abstract: According to one embodiment, a connector plug includes a plug housing, a head terminal movably attached to a distal end portion of the plug housing, a fixed terminal arranged in the plug housing and electrically connected to a power cord, a cartridge fuse located between the head terminal and the fixed terminal in the plug housing, and a connecting member located between the cartridge fuse and the fixed terminal. The connecting member has a spring portion, which is located between the cartridge fuse and the fixed terminal and urges the cartridge fuse toward the head terminal, and a continuation portion, which extends from an end of the spring portion on the cartridge fuse side, extends straight or in a curve, and is electrically connected to the power cord.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Yukio Oya
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Patent number: 7445509Abstract: An in-line fuse holder, assembly and system for plug in connection to a female fuse.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Jacek Korczynski
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Patent number: 7377813Abstract: 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: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Christian Pentell, John Adamczyk, Charles E. Klinger
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Publication number: 20080117568Abstract: A multiple fused junction with blown fuse indication which generally includes a main body, a fuse connected to the main body and a switch disposed within the main body. The main body has multiple cable ports extending outwardly therefrom. At least one of the ports is adapted for electrical connection with a feeder cable and another of the ports is adapted to receive a fuse. The fuse is removably connected to the fuse port of the main body and has an indicator rod movably disposed therein, which protrudes from an axial end of the fuse into the main body upon electrical interruption of the fuse. The switch is disposed within the main body adjacent the fuse port and is activated by the indicator rod of the fuse upon protrusion of the rod from the fuse to provide indication of electrical interruption of the fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Anthony Reed, Larry Siebens, Frank M. Stepniak, Timothy Taylor
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Publication number: 20070293091Abstract: An in-line fuse holder, assembly and system for plug in connection to a female fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventor: Jacek Korczynski
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Publication number: 20070161293Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of a fuse module for fused electrical devices. According to one exemplary embodiment, a fuse module is mounted to the housing of a fused electrical device. The fused electrical device can include at least one power output displaced along the power distribution housing with the at least one power output electrically couplable to at least one power input. The fuse module can be electrically coupled to the at least one power input and electrically couplable to the at least one power outputs. Further, the fuse module can comprise at least one fuse holder that is movable between a first position in which a fuse held by the fuse holder is electrically couplable to the at least one power output and a second position in which a fuse held by the fuse holder not electrically couplable to the at least one power output and is exposed to allow access to the fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Brandon W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly
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Patent number: 7172462Abstract: An over-current fuse of unitary, disposable construction is used to protect battery and alternator cables from over-current conditions. The fuse comprises a cylindrical body of high-temperature plastic having an axial through-bore and recessed annular seat surfaces formed into the opposite surfaces. Metal rings are mounted on the annular seat surfaces and are electrically interconnected by a fuse element.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.Inventor: William Gronowicz, Jr.
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Patent number: 7140920Abstract: An electric plug includes: a housing; a mounting seat mounted in the housing and having two opposite side walls, a U-shaped transverse wall interconnecting the side walls and defining a resistor-receiving recess, and a partition wall cooperating with the side walls to define two opposite fuse-receiving grooves, the mounting seat further having two wings that cooperate with the side walls to define two opposite prong-receiving grooves; a pair of prongs extending through the prong-receiving grooves and provided with protrusions that extend through the side walls and into the fuse-receiving grooves; a voltage-limiting component mounted in the resistor-receiving recess and having a pair of conductive clamping members extending into the fuse-receiving grooves, respectively; and a pair of fuses clamped by the clamping members and extending into the fuse-receiving grooves to contact the prongs.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Inventor: Vincent Lin