Patent ID: 6376928
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An electric current distribution system, particularly for powering a plurality of loads such as lamps, motors, and ignition systems in automotive vehicles, comprising:a junction box (5) having an input terminal connected with an electric power source (1;3) for providing power to said junction box, and a plurality of output terminals electrically coupled to the input terminal and connected respectively with said loads (7) for providing power to said loads, a fusible link (4) connected between the input terminal of the junction box (5) and the power source (1;3), and earthing means (10;12) comprising a grounding element connected between the input terminal and ground and acting in response to a direct signal from a crash sensor to immediately earth the input terminal of the junction box (5) causing excess current to flow through and break the fusible link (4) cutting off power to the input terminal, the output terminals and said loads.