| 摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to a fuse assembly (1) for interrupting fault current in an external dc circuit. The fuse assembly (1) includes fusible conductor elements (6a...6d) that extend substantially along, and are circumferentially around, a longitudinal axis of the fuse assembly. The fusible conductor elements (6a...6d) are connected together in series to define fuse elements (18, 24) and the fusible conductor elements (6a...6d) are orientated within the fuse assembly (1) such that current flowing along each fusible conductor element is in the opposite direction to current flowing along the fusible conductor element or fusible conductor elements adjacent to it. This creates a mutually repulsive force between the fusible conductor elements (6a...6d). The fuse assembly (1) also includes a first supply terminal (10a) connected to an end of a first fuse element (18) and connectible to a dc supply, a first load terminal (10b) connected to an opposite end of the first fuse element (18) and connectible to an electrical load, a second supply terminal (10d) connected to an end of a second fuse element (24) and connectible to the dc supply, and a second load terminal (10c) connected to an opposite end of the second fuse element (24) and connectable to the electrical load.</p> |
