SOLID STATE OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY

摘要

A line protector for a communications circuit comprises a generally cup-shaped housing; and a generally disc-shaped solid state overvoltage arrester having electrodes formed at axially oppositely facing surfaces thereof for connection to a line circuit and a ground circuit respectively. An elongate contactor extends into the housing for contacting a first one of the electrodes and projects outwardly of the housing for contacting one of the line circuit and the ground circuit. An insulator member receives and positions the solid state overvoltage arrester with the other of the electrodes thereof in contact with a closed end of the cup-shaped housing and with the first electrode in position for contacting the contactor. An elastomeric member surroundingly engages the contactor and is surroundingly engaged by the cup-like housing for retaining the contactor, the insulator member and the overvoltage arrester in assembled condition within the housing.