Patent ID: 6462639
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A fuse cutout for connection to a power source, comprising:a mounting having upper and lower support members extending from opposing ends of said mounting, respectively, said upper support member including a first contact extending therefrom, said first contact having opposing first and second end portions, a length defined between said first and second end portions, and a dome portion disposed between said first and second end portions, said first end portion being attached to said upper support member, said dome portion including opposing first and second dome surfaces and a first ridge extending along said second dome surface substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis extending along the length of said first contact; a holder member fixedly attached to said lower support member of said mounting; a pivot member received in said holder member at a first pivot point, said pivot member being movable between first and second positions; and a fuseholder movable between closed and open positions and having upper and lower ends, said lower end being pivotally coupled to said pivot member at a second pivot point, and said upper end having an engagement surface for engaging said first ridge of said dome portion of said first contact of said mounting forming an electrical connection therewith.