Reflowable circuit protection device

摘要

A circuit protection device includes a base assembly, a spring on top of the base, a conductive terminal that fits over the base and spring, and a cap that first over the base, spring and terminal. The base includes latches on the front side of the base. The conductive terminal includes a first end on the front side of the base and a second end on a rear side of the base that is opposite to the front side. The cap includes a first protrusion extending downward from the cap above one of the latches and a second protrusion extending downward from the cap above the other latch. The circuit protection device also includes a means for activating the circuit protection device after reflow in response to a force applied to the cap in a first direction defined from a top of the cap towards the base.

主权项

1. A circuit protection device comprising: a base comprising:
a first latch on a front side of the base; and a second latch on the front side of the base; a spring on top of the base; a conductive terminal that fits over the base, the conductive terminal comprising a first end on the front side of the base and a second end on a rear side of the base that is opposite to the front side, wherein the first and second latches each comprise a portion that rests on top of a portion of the first end of the conductive terminal; a cap covering the base, conductive terminal and spring, the cap comprising:
a first protrusion extending downward from the cap above the first latch; anda second protrusion extending downward from the cap above the second latch; and a means for activating the circuit protection device after reflow in response to a force applied to the cap in a first direction defined from a top of the cap towards the base.