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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 1994
Filed:
Jun. 01, 1992
Thomas C Hartman, Allegany, NY (US);
Stephen P Johnson, Olean, NY (US);
Paul R Desnoyers, Allegany, NY (US);
William E Hurlburt, Olean, NY (US);
Robert N Schettler, Olean, NY (US);
Walter R Materna, Allegany, NY (US);
Cooper Power Systems, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A fuse is provided for protection of high current power distribution equipment, such as transformers. The fuse includes a dual function fuse element having a solder pot which permits fuse opening in response to long-term current overload conditions, and a minimum cross-section wire portion for short circuit opening. The fuse element is enclosed within a tube, and the tube is received within a housing. The tube is closed off on one end thereof with a dual size button, which size is selectable for reception into the housing.