Patent ID: 7176780
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A fuse unit, comprising: a first fuse device, including: a first attaching portion to be attached to a battery terminal of a battery; a first housing provided on the first attaching portion and having a first cavity which is opened forward and backward of the first housing; and a first fuse body having a first end which is electrically connected to the battery terminal and a second end which is covered with the housing to form a wire connection part, the first fuse body having a first fusible portion which is disposed in the first cavity; and a second fuse device, including: a second attaching portion to be attached to the battery terminal of the battery; a second housing provided on the second attaching portion and having a second cavity which is opened forward and backward of the second housing; and a second fuse body having a first end which is electrically connected to the battery terminal and a second end which is covered with the housing to form a wire connection part, the second fuse body having a second fusible portion which is disposed in the second cavity, wherein when the first housing and the second housing are superposed in a direction away from the battery, at least one of the first and second housings and the first and second fuse bodies are constructed so that the first and second fusible portions are checked as viewed in a forward direction of the first and second housings.