Patent ID: 6252491
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A fuse containing plug for mounting on an appliance with a replaceable fuse confined inside a housing for the appliance, comprising in combination,an insulation plug body having structure for receiving and supporting electrical contact pins for electrical connection between an electrical wire assembly outside the appliance and appliance electrical wiring inside the appliance, andplug body structure to non-removably mount the plug on an appliance with only the contact pin terminals for connecting the plug to the electrical wire assembly being accessible from outside of the appliance,wherein said plug body structure supports a replaceable fuse positioned on the plug body structure at a position to reside inside the appliance for making circuit connection between a contact pin accessible from outside the appliance and electrical wiring of the appliance thus requiring entry into the housing while the plug body structure is confined in place to replace the fuse.