LAMINATED ELECTRICAL FUSE

摘要

A compact, high breaking capacity fuse that includes a top insulative layer, at least one intermediate insulative layer, and a bottom insulative layer arranged in a vertically stacked configuration. The at least one intermediate layer may have a hole formed therethrough that defines a chamber having arc suppression material disposed therein. A first conductive terminal may be formed on a first end of the fuse and a second conductive terminal may be formed on a second end of the fuse. At least one fusible element may connect the first terminal to the second terminal, thus providing an electrically conductive pathway therebetween. A portion of the at least one fusible element may pass through the air gap defined by the hole in the at least one intermediate insulative layer.

主权项

1. A high breaking capacity fuse comprising:
a top insulative layer, a first and a second intermediate layers, and a bottom insulative layer arranged in a vertically stacked configuration, wherein the first and second intermediate layers have a hole formed therethrough defining a chamber within the fuse, wherein the chamber is at least partially filled with an arc suppressing material; a first conductive terminal formed on a first end of the fuse; a second conductive terminal formed on a second end of the fuse; and at least one fusible element connecting the first terminal to the second terminal and providing an electrically conductive pathway therebetween, wherein a portion of the fusible element passes through the chamber.