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Class 337/249 - With gas expulsion means


Subclass of Class 337 - Electricity: electrothermally or thermally actuated switches
Definition: Subject matter wherein the cartridge or tube structure includes
No. of patents: 15
Last issue date: 04/10/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8154376Fuses with slotted fuse bodies
A configuration for fuses and a method of manufacturing is disclosed. A fuse body is made with slots on the ends, allowing solder a greater surface area to grip the body and form an excellent bond. The slots communicate with a central cavity in the fuse body. The im...
04/10/2012
6992560Fuse structure
The invention relates to a fuse structure, which includes a non-conductive tube connecting both ends with two respective metal caps and an inner resistance filament being inside. The improvement is an aperture being formed on the non-conductive tube for exhausting i...
01/31/2006
6762670Fuse apparatus with explosion-proof structure
The present invention relates to a fuse apparatus with explosion-proof structure, which includes a connector connecting with two conductive legs, a fuse mounted on the connector, and a cap covering the connector. The characteristic is to provide a horizontal hole an...
07/13/2004
6542063Electric fuse
A pair of electrodes are provided through a base. A cap and the base constitute a chamber, and are connected to each other by fitting projections provided on the base, into locking grooves formed in the cap. A fuse element is connected to upper portions o...
04/01/2003
5617069Microchip fuse with a casing constructed from upper and lower members and a hollow portion in the casing
A microchip fuse is disclosed which includes a casing constructed from box-like upper and lower members. On the end surfaces of both members, electrode sections are provided which are formed by plating metal onto a sintered conductive paste on the end sur...
04/01/1997
5300914Dropout expulsion fuse
A fuse is provided for protection of high current power distribution equipment, such as transformers. The fuse includes a dual function fuse element having a solder pot which permits fuse opening in response to long-term current overload conditions, and a...
04/05/1994
5179436Electric fuse
The invention relates to an electric fuse with a fuse element located in a housing which encases a fuse element chamber. The fuse element melts and thus cuts out the fuse under an overcharge, whereby the temperature and pressure in the interior of the cas...
01/12/1993
5119060Dropout expulsion fuse
An expulsion type fuse is provided which is resistant to line surges caused by lightning. The fuse includes an inner fusing assembly which has a tube and a knurled conductive button inserted in one end of the tube. A fusing area is provided wherein a pair...
06/02/1992
4952900Controlled seal for an expulsion fuse and method of assembling same
A high voltage circuit interrupter, having telescopic tubular insulating and conducting casings, contains an expulsion end sealing construction which hermetically seals and controls the expulsion rate of the interrupter. The expulsion end includes a sleev...
08/28/1990
4906961Rain shield for expulsion-type circuit interrupters
A rain shield for a circuit-interrupting device is provided that includes a housing for attachment to the circuit interrupter adjacent an exhaust outlet of the circuit interrupter. The rain shield prevents the ingress of moisture while providing a path fo...
03/06/1990
4904977Supersonic expulsion fuse
This invention provides a supersonic expulsion fuse for interrupting fault currents in high voltage alternating current networks. It creates an arc interruption region with a long length of supersonic turbulent flow and little or no subsonic plasma. This ...
02/27/1990
4808962Fuse
A fuse comprises a housing formed of synthetic resin, and the housing including a peripheral wall having an upper opening, a fuse-element, which is melted by an excessive electrical current flowing therethrough, fixedly disposed in the housing and at leas...
02/28/1989
4625196Modular under oil expulsion fuse cartridge assembly
A modular under oil expulsion fuse cartridge assembly includes a tubular housing of non-electrical conductive material, an electrically conductive contact removably threadedly mounted on each end of the housing, and a replaceable fuse assembly removably s...
11/25/1986
4220941High continuous current capacity oil expulsion fuse having multiple, unidirectionally vented, sealed bores
A high voltage oil expulsion fuse having multiple fuse wire bores which vent into opposed chambers which communicate with the oil medium for convective flow of oil through the bores during normal operation is provided wherein a pressure sensitive valve as...
09/02/1980
4099155Gas actuated high voltage bushing
An electrical connector system including a cable terminator having a conductive probe and a bushing having a bore contact mounted for reciprocal movement in an electrically conductive tubular member and a fusible member positioned between the bore contact...
07/04/1978
 
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