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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 1988
Filed:
Sep. 03, 1987
Frank L Cameron, N. Huntingdon, PA (US);
George A Smith, N. Huntingdon, PA (US);
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
A current limiting fuse with an indicator characterized by a generally tubular, electrically insulating casing having a pair of tubular terminal members at opposite ends of the casing. A fusible element extends between the terminal members and through the casing. An indicator plunger extends from one end terminal member and is movable between a retracted and extended positions and is biased in the extended position. A restraining wire extending between the other end terminal member and the indicator plunger. The wire having a smaller diameter portion in the casing. An electrically conductive grease disposed between the plunger and the tubular terminal member.