Stress relieving weld joint for composite fusible element

摘要

A welded composite fusible element utilizing weld joints, or welded hinges, to interconnect the component parts of it. The above referred-to weld joints or hinges interconnect portions of a fusible element which are fragile and easily damaged with portions of the fusible element which are rugged and which involve little or no danger of damage in the process of assembly. The function of stress relieving hinges or weld joints according to this invention is to protect the delicate component of the composite fusible element.