Lattice structure for electric fuses comprising fusible elements and insulating supports therefor
AssigneeThe Chase-Shawmut Company
InventorEdward J. Knapp, Jr.
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Abstract
An insulating support for fusible elements in ribbon form having points of drastically reduced cross-sectional area which reduces the dimensional stability of the fusible elements to such an extent that they are not capable of supporting themselves. The support consists of a strip of electric insulating material arranged in spaced relation from, and parallel to, the fusible element. The strip has a plurality of arms projecting transversely from the former. Each of said plurality of arms supports the fusible element at a region situated between points of drastically reduced cross-sectional area thereof.
Claims5
A sub-assembly for manufacturing electric fuses including
- a. a fusible element in form of a ribbon having a plurality of serially related points of drastically reduced cross-sectional area each formed by a pair of juxtaposed substantially V-shaped incisions;
- b. a substantially planar strip of electric insulating material arranged in spaced relation from, and substantially parallel to, said fusible element;
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- c. said strip having a plurality of arms projecting transversely therefrom and supporting said fusible element at points situated to opposite sides of pairs of said substantially V-shaped incisions.
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