Patent ID: 7990738

Claim:
A master fuse module comprising: a base housing configured to be disposed on a battery; a fuse assembly connected to the base housing, comprising: a first generally planar portion comprising a first terminal; a second generally planar portion disposed generally perpendicular to the first generally planar portion; a plurality of second terminals; a plurality of fuses, each fuse comprising: a first portion in electrical communication with the first terminal; a second portion in electrical communication with one of the plurality of second terminals; and a fuse element in electrical communication between the first and second portions and providing overcurrent protection by melting when subjected to a predetermined current; a plurality of connectors connecting the fuse assembly to the base housing, wherein at least some of the plurality of connectors are disposed on the first portion and the second portion adjacent the fuse element of the at least one fuse; and a cover disposed on the base housing such that the fuse assembly is disposed between the cover and the base housing.