US4810991A
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Encapsulated integral fuse block transformer
Assignee: GSEG LLC
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Filing: 1987-09-24
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Granted: 1989-03-07
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Expires: 2007-09-24
Abstract
Abstract An assembly which includes a transformer having a primary winding, a secondary winding, wires extending from the windings, a core at least partially disposed within the windings, a mounting flange, a housing surrounding at least a part of the windings and apparatus for mounting a fuse block on the transformer. The apparatus for mounting includes a tongue extending within the housing and a potting compound disposed in the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 John Olesak
- 👤 Dennis D. Bonkrud
- 👤 Richard De Lain
- 👤 II William W. Barnes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F27/00; H01F27/40; H01F27/402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An apparatus which comprises: a fuse block having at least one fuse holder; a transformer which includes a primary winding, a secondary winding, a plurality of wires extending from said windings, a core at least partially disposed within said windings, a mounting flange and a housing surrounding at least a part of said windings; and means for mounting said fuse block on said transformer, said means for mounting including a tongue extending within said housing and a potting compound disposed in said housing, said primary and secondary windings and said core being dimensioned to allow passage of said tongue intermediate said primary and secondary windings and said core.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
An apparatus which comprises: a fuse block having at least one fuse holder; a transformer which includes a primary winding, a secondary winding, a plurality of wires extending from said windings, a core at least partially disposed within said windings, a mounting flange and a housing surrounding at least a part of said windings; and means for mounting said fuse block on said transformer, said means for mounting including a tongue extending within said housing and a potting compound disposed in said housing, said primary and secondary windings and said core being dimensioned to allow passage of said tongue intermediate said primary and secondary windings and said core.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein: said tongue is generally planar and a plurality of barriers are disposed on at least a part of said tongue for guiding and protecting said plurality of wires extending from said windings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as described in claim 2 wherein: said barriers are each generally planar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as described in claim 3 wherein: said barriers are substantially mutually parallel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus as described in claim 4 wherein: said barriers are each substantially perpendicular to said tongue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus as described in claim 5 wherein: said means for mounting includes a base having a plurality of first channels in a first face thereof for guiding, and protecting said plurality of wires extending from said windings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as described in claim 6 wherein: each of said first channels is disposed in aligned relationship with a space intermediate at least two of said barriers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as described in claim 7 wherein: said barriers are at least partially disposed in said potting compound in said housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as described in claim 8 wherein: said fuse block includes at least a first spring member for engagement with said base. engagement with said base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus as described in claim 9 wherein: said base includes at least a first raised surface thereon for engagement with said first spring member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as described in claim 10 wherein: said fuse block includes a second spring member and said base includes a second raised surface disposed for engagement with said second spring member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as described in claim 11 wherein: said spring members on said fuse holder are disposed on opposed sides thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as described in claim 12 wherein: each of said spring members is an integrally molded part of said fuse holder.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as described in claim 13 wherein: said base includes a plurality of second channels in a second face of said base.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as described in claim 14 wherein: said first and second faces of said base are opposed faces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-03-06 | 1992-09-05 | 1993-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-06 | 1996-09-05 | 1997-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-06 | 2000-09-05 | 2001-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |