Patent ID: 6046665
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
An improved cable assembly for electrical overload protection, the cable assembly comprising:a first cable having a protective covering and an end portion extending past the protective covering;a second cable having a protective covering and an end portion extending past the protective covering;a fusible link having opposing first and second ends, wherein the end portion of the first cable is electrically connected to the fusible link adjacent the first end of the fusible link, and wherein the end portion of the second cable is electrically connected to the fusible link adjacent the second end of the fusible link; and,a protective housing covering the fusible link and portions of the first and second cables, the protective housing comprising a first component and a second component, the first and second components each having a first end portion contacting the first cable, a second end portion contacting the second cable, and an intermediate section therebetween, the first and second components each having a means for engaging the first cable adjacent the first end thereof and a means for engaging the second cable adjacent the second end thereof, wherein a portion of the intermediate section is spaced a distance from the fusible link to form a cavity which encases the fusible link, wherein the means for engaging the first cable contacts the protective covering of the first cable to contain the first cable, and wherein the means for engaging the second cable contacts the protective covering of the second cable to contain the second cable.