Patent ID: 9224564
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A fuse comprising: a hollow body defining a central cavity, said hollow body having at least one end, said central cavity defining a perimeter in said at least one end, said hollow body further having a counter bore, said counter bore encircling said perimeter; a fusible element passing through the body; and a cap disposed on said end of said hollow body, wherein solder forms an electrical connection between said cap and said fusible element proximate said counter bore, a portion of said fusible element is substantially disposed within said counter bore for connection to said solder, said solder completely fills said counter bore, wherein said central cavity is defined by an inner wall of said hollow body, said counter bore disposed within said inner wall at said end of said hollow body, wherein said counter bore includes a first portion and a second portion, said first portion adjacent to said cap, said second portion adjacent to said first portion, said first portion having a first width perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said central cavity and a first length parallel to said longitudinal axis of said central cavity, said second portion having a second width perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said central cavity and a second length parallel to said longitudinal axis of said central cavity, wherein said first width is wider than said second width.