US3851224A
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Fuse panel assembly for mounting varying size fuses
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1973-09-27
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-09-27
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a versatile fuse panel assembly which includes a block adapted to accommodate any sequence of predetermined long and short cartridge fuses such as, for example, 30 and 60 amp cartridge fuses. The panel assembly includes an insulating-material fuse panel block adapted to receive a buss bar-like connector along one edge, and has means thereon for receiving a first respective row of a plurality of either 30 or 60 amp cartridge fuse clips electrically attached to the connector. Parallel to that edge of the block and spaced-apart therefrom are a plurality of second rows of fuse connector-receiving means. For example, the block can be designed to accommodate a plurality of both 30 and 60 amp fuses. The second 30 amp row of fuse connector receiving means is relatively close to the buss bar situs and the second 60 amp row is further away from the buss bar situs, each row being spacedapart from the buss bar a proper distance so that the appropriate fuse holders can be attached, during assembly of the panel, along the respective rows to provide proper spacing for receiving the desired fuses between respective pairs of fuse clips. The versatile fuse panel assembly makes it possible to custom assemble a panel for almost any combination, sequence or configuration of 60 and 30 amp fuses without the extra tooling costs associated with fabricating a special panel for each combination. Thus, the manufacturer''s representative can offer such custom panel assemblies at a predetermined and economical price regardless of configuration for any quantities and for any combinations comprising the predetermined size fuses, e.g., 30 and 60 amp fuses.
Inventors
- 👤 H Ege
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:36
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/18; H01; H01H; H01H85/00; H01H85/02; H01H85/20; H01H2085/2065; H01H85/202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
447 words
A mounting block for a fuse mounting panel assembly adapted to retain pluralities of varying size fuses in parallel side-byside relation in file thereon and adapted to mount varying input electrical connections thereon, said mounting block comprising: a mounting surface adapted to receive fuse clips for fastening to the ends of fuses, terminal connectors, buss bars, and fasteners in varying numbers and orientations, said mounting surface including means adapted for fastening said panel to an external member, a plurality of fuse clip mounting means located in ranks parallel to one side of said surface and also located in files perpendicular to said one side, a primary rank of said mounting means adapted to receive mountings for input fuse clips for fastening to one end of either of short and long fuses, a plurality of secondary ranks of mounting means, one of said secondary ranks adapted to receive mountings for output fuse clips for fastening the other end of short fuses, another of said secondary ranks adapted to receive mountings for output fuse clips for fastening to the other end of long fuses, said secondary ranks located in spaced apart relation from said primary rank, said secondary rank for receiving output fuse clips of short fuses being located between said primary rank and said secondary rank for receiving output fuse clips of long fuses, first raised transverse barrier means for increasing the surface path of any electrical arc between any input and output fuse clips which may be mounted on said surface, said first transverse barrier means located between said primary rank of mounting means and said one secondary rank of mounting means for output fuse clips of short fuses, second raised transverse barrier means for increasing the surface path of any electrical arc between any output fuse clips for short fuses and any output fuse clips for long fuses which may be mounted on said block, said second transverse barrier means located between said secondary ranks of mounting means for output fuse clips, a plurality of in-line raised barrier means between portions of said files of said mounting means for Increasing the surface path of an electrical arc between fuse clips mounted in separate files, segments of said in-line barrier means located between said input fuse clip mounting means and extending from said first raised transverse barrier means toward said one side of said surface, a substantially flat area across said mounting surface between the ends of said segments of in-line barrier means and said one side whereby said block is adapted to mount a plurality of combinations of either of input buss bars and terminal connectors connectible to any input fuse clips mounted on said block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
447 words
A mounting block for a fuse mounting panel assembly adapted to retain pluralities of varying size fuses in parallel side-byside relation in file thereon and adapted to mount varying input electrical connections thereon, said mounting block comprising: a mounting surface adapted to receive fuse clips for fastening to the ends of fuses, terminal connectors, buss bars, and fasteners in varying numbers and orientations, said mounting surface including means adapted for fastening said panel to an external member, a plurality of fuse clip mounting means located in ranks parallel to one side of said surface and also located in files perpendicular to said one side, a primary rank of said mounting means adapted to receive mountings for input fuse clips for fastening to one end of either of short and long fuses, a plurality of secondary ranks of mounting means, one of said secondary ranks adapted to receive mountings for output fuse clips for fastening the other end of short fuses, another of said secondary ranks adapted to receive mountings for output fuse clips for fastening to the other end of long fuses, said secondary ranks located in spaced apart relation from said primary rank, said secondary rank for receiving output fuse clips of short fuses being located between said primary rank and said secondary rank for receiving output fuse clips of long fuses, first raised transverse barrier means for increasing the surface path of any electrical arc between any input and output fuse clips which may be mounted on said surface, said first transverse barrier means located between said primary rank of mounting means and said one secondary rank of mounting means for output fuse clips of short fuses, second raised transverse barrier means for increasing the surface path of any electrical arc between any output fuse clips for short fuses and any output fuse clips for long fuses which may be mounted on said block, said second transverse barrier means located between said secondary ranks of mounting means for output fuse clips, a plurality of in-line raised barrier means between portions of said files of said mounting means for Increasing the surface path of an electrical arc between fuse clips mounted in separate files, segments of said in-line barrier means located between said input fuse clip mounting means and extending from said first raised transverse barrier means toward said one side of said surface, a substantially flat area across said mounting surface between the ends of said segments of in-line barrier means and said one side whereby said block is adapted to mount a plurality of combinations of either of input buss bars and terminal connectors connectible to any input fuse clips mounted on said block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The mounting block of claim 1 wherein said fuse clip mounting means includes a mounting hole for receiving a fuse clip fastener, and a second hole in said surface adjacent to said mounting hole in file therewith adapted to receive the end of a terminal connector fastener attachable to said fuse clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The mounting block of claim 1 wherein said mounting holes are self-threading.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The mounting block of claim 1 wherein said first raised transverse barrier means includes a pair of wall structures located in parallel spaced relation to each other and a rank of holes in said mounting surface between said walls adapted to receive said fastener means for mounting said block to an external member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The mounting block of claim 1 wherein said second raised transverse barrier means includes notched cut-outs in each file adapted for mounting a terminal connector to each of said output fuse clips for mounting a short fuse which may be mounted on said block.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |