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Class 337/290 - Fusible link or element structure or material


Subclass of Class 337 - Electricity: electrothermally or thermally actuated switches
Definition: Subject matter including significant details of fuse link
No. of patents: 148
Last issue date: 04/10/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8154377Passive triggering of a circuit breaker for electrical supply lines of motor vehicles
The invention relates to a circuit breaker for electrical supply lines, particularly power supply lines or battery cables, for motor vehicles, which circuit breaker is comprised of a first connecting element (1), a second connecting element (3) connect...
04/10/2012
7986212Fuse
A fuse includes: a first connecting terminal to be connected to a power source; a second connecting terminal to be connected to a load; a third connecting terminal to be connected to a relay control circuit; a fuse element having one end to be connected to the first...
07/26/2011
7439844Cord type thermal fuse and sheet type thermal fuse
A cord type thermal fuse, comprising a fuse core produced by winding a conductor meltable at a predetermined temperature on an insulating core member continuous in the length direction, and an insulating cover covering the outer periphery of the fuse core, wherein t...
10/21/2008
7425885Low cost electrical fuses manufactured from conductive loaded resin-based materials
Electrical fuse devices are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. T...
09/16/2008
7367114Method for plasma etching to manufacture electrical devices having circuit protection
Methods of manufacturing a variety of circuit protection devices are provided as well as devices so manufactured. In an embodiment, a surface mount electrical device having a substrate and a pair of conductive electrodes connected to an electrical protection compone...
05/06/2008
7362207Electrical switching apparatus and limiter including trip indicator member
A limiter includes a housing having a first surface and a second surface, a line terminal, a load terminal, a fusible conductor electrically connected between the line and load terminals and an indicator button disposed proximate the first surface. The button includ...
04/22/2008
7286037Protective element
A protective element with improved spherical segmentation performance during the melting of a low-melting metal member, has a heat-generating member and a low-melting metal member on a substrate, in which the low-melting metal member is heated and blown out by the h...
10/23/2007
7268661Composite fuse element and methods of making same
A composite fuse element includes a network or matrix of conductive material that is in contact and interspersed with arc suppressing materials at a particle level. In such a matrix, the conductive (e.g., metal) network and the arc suppressing material particles pro...
09/11/2007
7265653Method of providing a protective component with an adjusted time characteristic of the thermal transfer from a heating element to a fusible element
The invention relates to a method for producing a protective component, for example a fuse component or a fusing resistor, including a fusible element and a heating element, which are attached as stacking components to the surface of a substrate. The fusible element...
09/04/2007
7222561Pyromechanical cutting element
A pyromechanical cutting element has a housing (2) in which an electrical conductor (3) is arranged, a cutting plunger (5) with a cutting tool (8) to cut through the electrical conductor (3), and pyrotechnic charge (13) to d...
05/29/2007
7209027Fuse structure
A fuse structure is described. The fuse structure includes a first region adapted to be coupled to a voltage source, a second region adapted to be coupled to a ground, and a current flow region disposed between the first and second regions. The current flow region h...
04/24/2007
7199697Alloy type thermal fuse and material for a thermal fuse element
An alloy type thermal fuse is provided in which a ternary Sn—In—Bi alloy is used, excellent overload characteristic and dielectric breakdown characteristic are attained, the insulation stability after an operation can be sufficiently assured, and a fuse element ...
04/03/2007
7183892Chip PTC thermistor and method for manufacturing the same
Chip PTC thermistors that can easily be inspected the soldered portions after it is mounted on a printed circuit board and that can be used in a flow soldering process, and methods of making same. A chip PTC thermistor of the present invention includes: a first main...
02/27/2007
7179128Fuse
A fuse 1 of the present invention includes a fuse body 32, a housing 33 which is made of an insulative resin, and receives and holds the fuse body therein, the fuse body being inserted into the housing through an upper opening in the housing, an...
02/20/2007
7176780Fuse unit
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 h...
02/13/2007
7172462Fuse
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 ...
02/06/2007
7170387Fuse structure
A fuse structure is described. The fuse structure includes a first region adapted to be coupled to a voltage source, a second region adapted to be coupled to a ground, and a current flow region disposed between the first and second regions. The current flow region h...
01/30/2007
7142088Alloy type thermal fuse and material for a thermal fuse element
An alloy type thermal fuse is provided in which a ternary Sn—In—Bi alloy is used, excellent overload characteristic and dielectric breakdown characteristic are attained, the insulation stability after an operation can be sufficiently assured, and a fuse element ...
11/28/2006
7116208Printed-circuit board with fuse
A printed wiring board includes a substrate (20) on which a wiring pattern (12) has been formed, and a fuse (6) provided on the substrate (20). One end of the fuse (6) is directly connected to a first pad (12a) of the...
10/03/2006
7109839Fuse link, method for the production thereof and soldering substance
A fuse link, especially for low voltage, high-breaking-capacity fuses, includes at least one fusible conductor having a soldering substance in a solder depot of a carrier, the solder being tin-based and the carrier being copper-based. The solder contains a tin alloy...
09/19/2006
7106164Apparatus and method for electronic fuse with improved ESD tolerance
Tolerance to ESD is increased in an electronic fuse by providing at least one non-conductive region adjacent to a conductive region on the surface of an insulator. Such an arrangement reduces the thermal stresses imposed on the insulator in high current applications...
09/12/2006
7106165Fuse, battery pack using the fuse, and method of manufacturing the fuse
A fuse has a pair of lead terminals disposed on a substrate, an intermediate layers for welding formed on the surface of at least one of the lead terminals, and a fuse element. The fuse element is welded to the pair of lead terminals through the intermediate layer s...
09/12/2006
7088216Protective device
Protective devices for preventing overcurrent and overvoltage are disclosed. The devices includes a base substrate, a pair of electrodes formed on the base substrate, and a low-melting metal element connected between the pair of electrodes to interrupt the current f...
08/08/2006
7068141Thermal fuse
A thermal fuse having a quick melting property is provided. In the thermal fuse, metal layers 15, 16 connected to a fusible alloy 13 are provided at respective leading ends of a pair of metal terminals 11. The metal layers 15, 16 have lar...
06/27/2006
7064648Alloy type thermal fuse and material for a thermal fuse element
An alloy type thermal fuse is provided in which a Bi—Sn alloy is used as a fuse element, which has an operating temperature of about 140° C., which, even when used at a high power, can safely operate, and in which dispersion of the operating temperature can be su...
06/20/2006
7042327Alloy type thermal fuse and wire member for a thermal fuse element
An alloy type thermal fuse is provided in which a ternary Sn—In—Bi alloy is used, the operating temperature belongs to the range of 130 to 170° C., the overload characteristic and the dielectric breakdown characteristic are excellent, the insulation stability a...
05/09/2006
7038569Alloy type thermal fuse and fuse element
The present invention relates to an alloy type thermal fuse and a fuse element which are particularly useful as a thermoprotector for a battery. It is an object of the invention to provide an alloy type thermal fuse in which a ternary In—Sn—Bi alloy or an alloy ...
05/02/2006
7034378Fuse structure used in an integrated circuit device
A novel fuse structure. An optimal position of laser spot is defined above a substrate. A first conductive layer is formed on part of the substrate. A dielectric layer is formed on the substrate and the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer comprising th...
04/25/2006
6963264Alloy type thermal fuse and wire member for a thermal fuse element
The invention relates to an alloy type thermal fuse and a wire member for a thermal fuse element, and provides an alloy type thermal fuse in which a fuse element does not contain a harmful metal, the operating temperature is about 150° C., the dispersion of the ope...
11/08/2005
6960978Fuse structure
A fuse structure is described. The fuse structure includes a first region adapted to be coupled to a voltage source, a second region adapted to be coupled to a ground, and a current flow region disposed between the first and second regions. The current flow region h...
11/01/2005
6954132Pyrotechnic safety element
The invention relates to a pyrotechnic fuse element having a closed housing consisting of an electrically conductive material, in which an explosive is provided, the housing containing two terminal zones for electric contacting, which are electrically connected by m...
10/11/2005
6932650Fused battery terminal connector
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...
08/23/2005
6917277Fuse and fuse production method
The invention is to offer a fuse and a fuse production method excellent in reducing manufacturing cost. A fuse having an electrically conductive fuse element. The fuse element has a pair of terminal connection portions and a fusible member for electrically connectin...
07/12/2005
6911892Alloy type thermal fuse and fuse element thereof
The invention provides a thermal fuse and a fuse element of the low-melting fusible alloy type in which the fuse element has an alloy composition of 37 to 43% In, 10 to 18% Sn, and the balance Bi. As a result, the operating temperature is in the range of 65 to 75° ...
06/28/2005
6887084Electrical connection box and method for producing it
A busbar is arranged along a clearance, which is a dead space between a plurality of relay mounting portions and a fuse mounting portion in a block main body. The busbar is provided with narrow fusible links and tabs for connection with relays and fuses. The tabs ar...
05/03/2005
6819215Alloy type thermal fuse and fuse element thereof
The invention provides a thermal fuse and a fuse element of the low-melting fusible alloy type in which the fuse element has an alloy composition of 37 to 43% In, 10 to 18% Sn, and the balance Bi. As a result, the operating temperature is in the range of 65 to 75° ...
11/16/2004
6806421Fuse unit
A restricting wall (53) confronting an inner face wall (32b) of a first divided body (32) is stood on an inner face wall (33b) of a second divided body (33). The restricting wall (53) is provided with an inclin...
10/19/2004
6774761Alloy type thermal fuse and fuse element thereof
The invention provides a thermal fuse and a fuse element of the low-melting fusible alloy type in which the fuse element has an alloy composition of 48 to 60% In, 10 to 25% Sn, and the balance Bi, and a total of 0.01 to 7 weight parts of at least one selected from t...
08/10/2004
6768184Fuse structure used in an integrated circuit device
A novel fuse structure. An optimal position of laser spot is defined above a substrate. A first conductive layer is formed on part of the substrate. A dielectric layer is formed on the substrate and the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer comprising th...
07/27/2004
6759938Fuse link assembly and layout method therefor
A fuse circuit (11) having a plurality of terminals (22, 23) provided on a common joint plate (21) and a fuse circuit (11′) having a plurality of terminals (22′, 23′) provided on a common joint plate (21′) are incorp...
07/06/2004
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