Abstract:
A female fuse assembly has a fuse housing, and first and second fuse-link terminals (140, 160). Each fuse-link terminal (140, 160) includes a clip-receiving portion (144, 164), and first and second clip abutments (145, 146, 165, 166). The female fuse assembly also includes a fuse link (120) connected between the first and second fuse-link terminals (140, 160). The first and second female clips (200, 300) each include a clip body (202, 302) for operative engagement with the respective first and second fuse-link terminals (140 160). The first and second clips (200, 300) each also including first and second arm-connecting extensions (208, 210, 308, 310), and first and second arms (220, 230, 320, 330). The first and second arm-connecting extensions (208, 210) of the first clip (200) and the first and second arm-connecting extensions (308, 310) of the second clip (300) are engaged with the respective first and second clip abutments (145, 146, 165, 166) of the first and second fuse-link terminals (140, 160). The first and second arms (220, 230, 320, 330) of each first and second clips (200, 300) each have a first and a second branch. The first branches (222, 232, 322, 332) of the first and second arms of the first and second clips (200, 300) engage the respective first and second fuse-link terminals (140, 160), and second branches (224, 234, 324, 334) of the first and second arms of the first and second clips engage a contacting surface of a male terminal to secure a snug fit between the male terminals, the fuse-link terminals (140, 160), and the clips (200, 300).
Abstract:
An electrical component such as a fuse is modified so that the ends of the component are the electrical and mechanical equivalent to the ends of a high voltage shielded power cable and can be terminated to electrical equipment or jointed to high voltage power cables using conventional techniques. For example, the modified ends of the component can be connected to such equipment or cables by means of a typical high voltage separable insulated connector, such as a standard elbow connector or separable joint. The electrical component is provided with a pair of elongated conductors (16, 18) extending from each end (12, 14) of the component (10) with an insulating layer (22) covering the component and at least a portion of the conductors, leaving the ends of the conductors free of insulation, and an outer conductive shield (24) over the insulating layer. A corona control layer (20) can be positioned between the insulating layer and the component, if required to suppress corona discharge. The corona control layer can be of a semi-conductive polymer-based material. The corona control layer, insulation layer and outer shield can be applied as heat-shrinkable tubing.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a fuse holder (1) comprising two housing elements (4, 5) which, once assembled, together form a tube in which a fuse (10) is accommodated. One of the elements of housing (4, 5) includes a base (4a) extending longitudinally along the direction of assembly (A) of the two housing elements (4, 5) with each other. A seal (11) is placed on the base (4a) mainly in a plane perpendicular to the direction of assembly (A). During assembly, the other housing element is brought to at least partially cover the base (4a) to sandwich the seal (11) between the two housing elements (4, 5). A rim (4c) extends around the base (4a) in the direction of assembly (A) in order to protect the seal (11) until the two housing elements (4, 5) are assembled together.
Abstract:
A safety fuse holder assembly includes a retaining member (40). The retaining member is selectively configurable to retain the fuse (16) in an interior space of a first fuse holder component such that the entirety of the fuse remains in the interior space when the first fuse holder component (12) is removed from a second fuse holder component (14). The safety fuse holder may be IP 20 compliant.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a circuit of the type comprising at least one upstream cut-out metal conductive element (46) with solid cross-section substantially constant over its entire length and a downstream cable (18, 30) to a brush (20), and means forming a circuit breaker including a segment (30) of specific reduced cross-section of the conductor belonging to said downstream cable (18, 30), which break the circuit by melting said segment when the current is too strong. The invention is characterized in that said upstream conductive element (46) comprises a portion (52) with reduced cross-section for reducing thermal conduction phenomena through said upstream conductive element (46). The invention is applicable to a motor vehicle starter.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a safety device, in particular for ensuring protection of a loom of cables. Said safety device comprises a strip fuse (1) comprising at least two connection contacts. According to the invention, at least one connection piece (2) is firmly arranged in an electrically conductive manner on at least one connection contact (3). The strip fuse (1) and area of placement of the connection contacts (3) and the connection piece (2) 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.
Abstract:
The blade type fuse holder (1) comprises a housing (10) into which a blade type fuse (50) is inserted downwardly from above, and contacts (20) which are accommodated inside the housing (10) so that the direction of a center line (CL) of the contacts (20) is disposed in a direction that is perpendicular to a direction (A) of insertion of the blade type fuse (50). In the base part (21) each contact (20) with a cut-out (25) is provided, between the pair of contact arms (24a, 24b), that allows the blade (52) to pass through the base part (21). The combined overall height of the holder (1) and fuse (50) is reduced and improved wiping of the blades (52) is achieved.
Abstract:
A fuseholder and connecting assembly for fusing a circuit and connecting two insulated wires (13, 14), comprising a pair of tubular housing members (15L, 15R), each housing member having a connection chamber, a fuse chamber and a conductive member (W1), extending between the connection chamber and the fuse chamber. The conductive member having a bullet shaped portion (23') located in the connection chamber and a fuse engaging portion (61) located in the fuse chamber. A clamp member (31') having an externally threaded surface for threaded engagement with the threaded interior wall of the connection chamber. The clamp member also having a through bore which is adapted to receive a wire end which is to be connected to the bullet shaped end of the conductive member and clamp the wire end in the connection chamber.