Patent ID: 6774760
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: H01H,Y10T

Abstract:
A fuse comprising:a fuse body comprising a first end, a second end and a bore extending therethrough, said bore comprising a clearing portion having a first cross sectional area and a positioning portion having a second cross sectional area, said first cross sectional area different than said second cross sectional area; a fuse element assembly within said bore and extending substantially from said first end to said second end of said bore, said fuse element assembly comprising an outer dimension substantially coextensive with said second cross sectional area, a portion of said fuse element assembly substantially centered within said first cross sectional area, thereby ensuring a clearance between a fuse element and an interior surface of said fuse body within said clearing portion; a first end cap secured to said first end of said fuse body and electrically connected to said fuse element assembly; and a second end cap secured to said second end of said fuse body and electrically connected to said fuse element assembly.