Patent ID: 6614340
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A fuse element assembly for a Full-Range fuse, said fuse element assembly comprising:an insulative former comprising opposite first and second ends; a first electrically conducting connector coupled to said former first end; a second electrically conducting connector coupled to said former second end; at least one fuse element extending between said first connector and said second connector about said insulative former, said at least one fuse element comprising a low current interrupting fuse element portion extending from said first connector, a high current limiting fuse element portion extending from said second connector, and said low current interrupting fuse element portion and said high current limiting fuse element portion coupled to one another intermediate said first and second connector; and an insulative sleeve surrounding said low current interrupting fuse element portion, said sleeve having a first end adjacent said first connector and a second end adjacent said high current limiting fuse element portion, said low current interrupting fuse element portion comprising a weak spot located adjacent said second end of said sleeve.