Patent ID: 6160471
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A fusible link structure for an electrical fuse, comprising:a metallic element having a portion of decreased cross-sectional area defining a fusible link, the metallic element having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end; and,a unitary arc-quenching tab being fixedly attached to the metallic element at a position adjacent the fusible link, the tab having an inner surface in continuous contact with the top surface, bottom surface, first side and having an inner surface in continuous contact with the top surface, bottom surface, first side and second side of the metallic element to completely surround a portion of the metallic element and prevent gaps along a plane between the tab and the metallic element, the unitary tab comprising a first sheet element adjacent the top surface of the metallic element compressedly joined to a second sheet element adjacent the bottom surface of the metallic element.