Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
337187000 | With external circuit connection means | 54 |
20090140832 | Fuse device, particularly for ensuring protection of a cable harness - 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. | 06-04-2009 |
20090179727 | BLADE FUSE - 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. | 07-16-2009 |
20090184797 | FUSE ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED CURRENT SENSING - 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. | 07-23-2009 |
20090309689 | Electrical Connector Housing - 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. | 12-17-2009 |
20100060406 | SMALL-SIZED SURFACE-MOUNTED FUSE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - 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. To this end, the manufacturing method according to the present invention comprises winding a fusing element predetermined winding turns on a winding member having a predetermined length, cutting both ends of the fusing element wound the predetermined winding turns on the winding member, separating the fusing element having the cut ends from the winding member, pressing the upper ends of lead wires | 03-11-2010 |
20100259355 | HOLDER FOR FUSES - 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. | 10-14-2010 |
20100289611 | ELECTRIC CONNECTION BOX - 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 ( | 11-18-2010 |
20100328018 | FUSIBLE LINK UNIT - 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. | 12-30-2010 |
20110068889 | THERMAL FUSE ELEMENT, THERMAL FUSE AND BATTERY USING THE THERMAL FUSE - 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. | 03-24-2011 |
20110074538 | ELECTRICAL FUSE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - 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. | 03-31-2011 |
20110163838 | COMBINATION-TYPE FUSE - 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. | 07-07-2011 |
20110193675 | FUSIBLE SWITCHING DISCONNECT MODULES AND DEVICES WITH IN-LINE CURRENT DETECTION - 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. | 08-11-2011 |
20110267168 | FUSE - 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. | 11-03-2011 |
20110279218 | DOUBLE WOUND FUSIBLE ELEMENT AND ASSOCIATED FUSE - An improved fusible element for use within a circuit protection device is provided which includes a double wound fusible element configured to withstand high surge current associated with inductive and capacitive loads. The fusible element includes an insulated core having a longitudinal axis, a first wire wound about the core along the longitudinal axis of the core, and a second wire wound substantially orthogonally about a longitudinal axis of the first wire such that the fusible element is configured to withstand an over-current surge condition. | 11-17-2011 |
20120092123 | LOW CURRENT FUSE - A multi layer fuse device includes a substrate and an elongated fuse element, having a pair of contact pads formed therewith at opposed longitudinal ends thereof formed on one surface of the substrate. A pair of passivation layers are provided covering the fuse and contact pads. Windows may be opened through both passivation layers above both of the contact pads, and conductive electrode material is electroplated through the windows to contact the contact pads and to extend partially above a top surface of the passivation layers. Exposed electroplated material may be coated with solderable conductive material or a surface mount termination may be provided. Electroplated material may cover a portion of the fuse surface prior to application of the passivation layers and extend to an end of the substrate so that windows are not required. | 04-19-2012 |
20130009744 | ELECTRIC FUSE WITH TORQUE RESTRICTING TERMINALS - Electrical fuses include slip fit terminal elements coupled to the ends of a fuse element. The terminal elements may rotate relative to the fuse element ends as the fuses are bolted to circuit conductors and protect the fuse element from being damaged. | 01-10-2013 |
20130049920 | POWER SHUTOFF DEVICE - A power shutoff device includes: a fuse to shut off conduction between the input potion connected to a power source side and the output portion connected to a load side; a box having a first face side with the input portion, the output portion, and the fuse to be assembled thereon; and a lock portion to fix one of the input portion and the output portion to the box. The one of the input portion and the output portion is integrally provided to the fuse. The other of the input portion and the output portion includes a first terminal portion integrally provided to the fuse and fixed to the box via a bolt, and a second terminal portion separately provided from the fuse and connected to the first terminal portion via a connecting member being attachable and detachable on a second face side of the box. | 02-28-2013 |
20130241687 | POWER CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING DEVICE - A power circuit interrupting device including a first housing including a pair of fixed electrodes and a fuse having terminals at both ends thereof, and a second housing including a moveable electrode, the moveable electrode interrupting electrical connection between the fixed electrodes when the second housing is uncoupled from the first housing, and establishing the electrical connection between the fixed electrodes when the second housing is coupled with the first housing. The first housing has an opening provided for carrying out a continuity test for the fuse. The opening is always covered with the second housing in a condition that continuity of a circuit is allowed. The power circuit interrupting device serves to facilitate the continuity test for the fuse built therein and comply with such a maintenance procedure that the continuity test should be carried out after interrupting continuity of the power circuit. | 09-19-2013 |
20130293341 | ELECTRICAL FUSE - The invention relates to an electrical fuse ( | 11-07-2013 |
20130342305 | STRUCTURE OF POSITIONING COVER OF MINIATURE FUSE DEVICE - The invention is directed to a structure of positioning a cover of a miniature fuse device, characterized in that locking bumps are set at two sides of the body of the miniature fuse device and locking holes are set at two sides of the cover. When the body is received in the cover, the locking bumps of the body fix with the locking holes at the cover such that the cover can firmly join the body. Accordingly, the cover can be prevented from falling off due to improper external forces when the miniature fuse device is being transferred or stored. | 12-26-2013 |
20140118102 | TELECOMMUNICATION SURGE PROTECTOR SYSTEM - A telecommunication surge protector system is provided. The surge protector has a transparent housing having four peripheral pins and a single central pin. The four peripheral pins are electrically connected to surge/non-surge protection components and communication transmission lines. The surge protector further has a fusible link, a voltage limiting component and a current liming component. Damage to the fusible link is visible through the transparent housing. The transparent nature of the housing also provides visual indication of the status of the communication transmission service with respect to the non-surge protection components. The present five pin surge protector is inserted into a socket of the telecommunication system. The socket of the present system has five openings, all of which are shallow; therein preventing the accidental insertion of a non-fusing surge protector pin into the system. | 05-01-2014 |
20150077212 | FUSE - A fuse according to the present invention includes terminal connecting portions connected to a counterpart terminal, and a fusible portion provided between terminal connecting portions and breaking a current not less than a rated current, and the terminal connecting portions and the fusible portion are integrally formed with a conductive plate. The terminal connecting portion includes a main body face and a bent face bent from the main body face and brought into contact with the main body face. The fusible portion includes a fusible conductor portion connecting a pair of the main body faces with each other, low-melting point metal provided on the fusible conductor portion and having a lower melting point than the fusible conductor portion, and a swaging portion for swaging and fixing the low-melting point metal. The swaging portion is bent toward a side of the bent face to fix the fusible conductor portion. | 03-19-2015 |
20160079027 | FUSE UNIT - A fuse unit includes: a fuse element with an insertion hole into which a stud bolt inserted, the stud bolt protrudingly provided on a battery terminal fixed to a battery post protrudingly provided on an upper surface of a battery; and a resin body integrally formed with the fuse element by insert molding, and having an abutment portion abutting on a side surface of the battery. For a plurality of batteries each having the battery post at a different arrangement position, the insertion hole of the fuse element is formed in a shape allowing insertion of the stud bolt thereinto in a state where the side surface of the battery and the abutment portion of the resin body abut on each other. | 03-17-2016 |
20160111240 | SURFACE MOUNT ELECTRICAL FUSE WITH A SUPPORT BRIDGE - An improved surface mount electrical fuse including a first fuse terminal; a second fuse terminal spaced apart from the first fuse terminal; and a fuse element formed from a conductive material, the fuse element having a support bridge for supporting the fuse element, the fuse element electrically connecting the first fuse terminal and the second fuse terminal. | 04-21-2016 |
20160141139 | FUSE - The invention provides a fuse that has a simple structure without having a flap included in a conventional fuse but can prevent a terminal of a different fuse from entering from an opening of an insulating housing. A fuse includes a pair of conductive terminals ( | 05-19-2016 |
20160141140 | INSERT FOR FUSE HOUSING - The present disclosure includes an insert for a fuse structure. In one approach, a fuse, includes a housing having a cavity, a fuse element disposed within the cavity, a plurality of terminals extending out of the housing and electrically connected to the fuse element, and an insert disposed in the cavity, the insert including a pin extending through an opening of the housing. In some approaches, the insert includes a separating wall defining first and second cavities of the insert. | 05-19-2016 |
20160203934 | Fuse Unit for Connecting Battery | 07-14-2016 |
20180025879 | PROTECTION ELEMENT | 01-25-2018 |
337188000 | Plural conductor connector means | 6 |
20110285496 | FUSE ASSEMBLY - 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. | 11-24-2011 |
20120019344 | CONFIGURABLE FUSE BLOCK ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - 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. | 01-26-2012 |
20120038451 | ELECTRICAL FUSE - 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. | 02-16-2012 |
20140022046 | FUSIBLE LINK MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX - 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. | 01-23-2014 |
20140062648 | Member-to-Member Fuse Connection - 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. | 03-06-2014 |
20160013003 | FUSE UNIT | 01-14-2016 |
337190000 | With fuse element tensioning or clamping means | 2 |
20130120101 | FUSE BLOCK DEVICE - Disclosed is a fuse block device that does not require total modification of a busbar even when circuits or ratings are changed. The fuse block device ( | 05-16-2013 |
20160203936 | AFFIXED OBJECT, FUSIBLE LINK, AND AFFIXING STRUCTURE FOR FUSIBLE LINK | 07-14-2016 |
337191000 | Cable or busbar attachment means | 5 |
20090108982 | FUSIBLE LINK UNIT - 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. | 04-30-2009 |
20110148564 | UNIVERSAL DUAL STUD MODULAR FUSE HOLDER ASSEMBLY FOR BUSSED AND NON-BUSSED POWER CONNECTIONS - Modular fuse holders include dual studs with stepped configuration allowing the fuse holders to be universally used with and without bus bars while ensuring proper connection of a fuse. | 06-23-2011 |
20140097932 | BENT MIDI OR SAFETY FUSE - A safety fuse ( | 04-10-2014 |
20150340189 | BUSBAR - A busbar includes a plurality of main terminals (upstream side terminal, downstream side terminals) and one auxiliary terminal conductively connected to one of the main terminals and is press-formed in an integrated manner. The auxiliary terminal is connected to the main terminals through connection bars which are all cut off, except for one, in a cutting process after a pressing process, and the circuit configuration can be changed by selectively cutting off the connection bars. Therefore, there is no need to change the shape of a press die, and the production efficiency can be improved using a die having a uniform shape. | 11-26-2015 |
20160035528 | FUSE UNIT - Between a first housing | 02-04-2016 |
337194000 | With relatively movable cooperative elements (e.g., pull out) | 5 |
20090295533 | Fusible Switching Disconnect Modules and Devices - A monitoring module for a fusible switch disconnect device includes an open fuse detecting element and wire leads for completing an electrical connection with a fuse. | 12-03-2009 |
20100271168 | HIGH VOLTAGE SERVICE DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY - A high voltage service disconnect assembly is provided. The high voltage service disconnect assembly is configured to fixedly hold a plurality of different sized fuses therein having different current rating capabilities, one fuse at a time. | 10-28-2010 |
20140118103 | SERVICE DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY - A service disconnect assembly includes a receiver assembly having a fuse receptacle that is configured to receive a fuse therein. The service disconnect assembly includes a lockout device having a latch. The latch is actuatable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latch cooperates with the receiver assembly in the latched position such that the lockout device cannot be removed from the receiver assembly. The latch is configured to be locked in the latched position. | 05-01-2014 |
337195000 | With spring biasing means | 2 |
20090085712 | High Power Case Fuse - 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. | 04-02-2009 |
20160163491 | LOW PROFILE FUSIBLE DISCONNECT SWITCH DEVICE - A compact fusible disconnect switch device having a reduced switch housing size and increased power density is configured to be face mounted to a panel. A fuse cover assembly allows installation and removal of a fuse without having to open the panel. Line-side and load-side terminals are provided on a common side of the housing. In-line mechanical ganging and simultaneous application is provided for combinations of the compact fusible disconnect switch devices. | 06-09-2016 |
337198000 | Prong or blade (e.g., plug-type housing) | 8 |
20080272877 | Fuse Device - A fuse device is disclosed for automatically disconnecting an electric line at the occurrence of over-current condition. The fuse device comprises: a fuse having an insulating base, a pair of lead wires affixed to the base in a spaced-apart relationship with each other, a fusible member interconnecting the lead wires and a cap coupled to the base for enclosing the fusible member; a holder for removably retaining the fuse in place, the holder having a pair of through-holes in alignment with the lead wires of the fuse; and, a pair of receptacle terminals respectively fitted into the through-holes of the holder for receiving the lead wires of the fuse, each of the receptacle terminals having a leg connectable to a printed circuit board. | 11-06-2008 |
20090179728 | BLADE FUSE - 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. | 07-16-2009 |
20100019878 | Touch Safe Fuse Module with Ampacity Rejection - 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. | 01-28-2010 |
20100033291 | HOUSING SECURING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY FUSES - An electric component includes: an insulating housing; a conductive member inserted into the housing until hitting a stop provided by the housing, the conductive member configured to mate with a conductive portion of a device that mates with the electrical component, the mating device thereby applying a force to the conductive portion, the conductive member including a wall, the wall defining a projection that is at least substantially coplanar with the wall; and wherein the housing includes a catch that flexes when the conductive member is inserted into the housing to allow the projection to move past the catch so that the conductive member can hit the stop, at which point the catch unflexes into locking engagement with the projection. | 02-11-2010 |
20120044037 | BLADE FUSE - 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. | 02-23-2012 |
20130328658 | FUSE AND FUSE ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - A fuse includes: a conductive fuse element having a pair of connection terminals formed by bending two ends of a conductive wire rod in such a manner that the ends extend parallel with each other, and a meltable portion provided between the pair of connection terminals and formed to have a smaller cross-sectional area than the remainder of the fuse element; and an insulative shape retaining member fixed to the fuse element and retaining the shape of the fuse element. | 12-12-2013 |
20150348731 | COMPACT HIGH VOLTAGE POWER FUSE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A high voltage power fuse having a dramatically reduced size facilitated by silicated filler material, a formed fuse element geometry, arc barrier materials and single piece terminal fabrications. Methods of manufacture are also disclosed. | 12-03-2015 |
20150348732 | COMPACT HIGH VOLTAGE POWER FUSE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A high voltage power fuse having a dramatically reduced size facilitated by silicated filler material, a formed fuse element geometry, and arc barrier materials. Methods of manufacture are also disclosed. | 12-03-2015 |