Patent ID: 7864023
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: H01H,H01R

Abstract:
1. A fuse comprising: a housing, the housing having a length extending from a first end of the fuse to a second end of the fuse and an interior space having an interior surface; an arc extinguishing material disposed on the interior surface for at least a portion of the length; a passageway formed in the arc extinguishing material and extending within the arc extinguishing material longitudinally with respect to the housing; a fuse assembly disposed within the housing and having a portion extending through the passageway, the fuse assembly including a fusible element assembly and an arcing rod assembly coupled to the fusible element assembly; the fusible element assembly having a fuse element of having a first fault clearing rating coupled to a link assembly including a releasable attachment member, the fusible element being secured within the interior space adjacent the first end; the arcing rod assembly including a drive mechanism coupled to a elongated arcing rod, the arcing rod including a coupling member that releasably secures to the attachment member and an auxiliary fuse element having a second fault clearing rating, different than the first fault clearing rating; and