Operating fuse deflector

摘要

Shields or deflectors are supported on fuse barrels and positioned to protect power linemen and other electrical workers on high voltage distribution lines against injuries resulting from the ejection of sparks and fuse debris that occurs when a fuse melts or operates due to excessively high electrical currents, by securing the deflectors on the fuse barrels in a position immediately below the fuse barrels where the deflectors can effectively direct the dangerous materials away from the workers.

主权项

1. A deflector attachment for use with a fuse cutout, the deflector attachment having first and second ends and comprising:
a closure at the first end of the deflector attachment, said closure removably connected to a fuse barrel to secure the deflector attachment to said fuse barrel, and an integrally connected deflector plate at the second end of the deflector attachment, said integrally connected deflector plate supported adjacent the lower end of the fuse barrel in a position to direct sparks and ejected debris away from a lineman.