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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2004
Jorge R. Montante, Cicero, IL (US);
Jorge R. Montante, Cicero, IL (US);
S & C Electric Co., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
An improved fuse cutout is provided of the type having a fuse tube assembly that moves to a dropout position upon operation in response to a fault current or other overcurrent. These types of fuse cutouts include the pivotal mounting of the fuse tube assembly with respect to a support hinge with the fuse tube assembly being released for pivotal movement to the dropout position when the fuse cutout has operated. The fuse tube assembly includes a collapsible toggle joint that collapses upon operation of the fuse cutout. The improved fuse cutout includes additional dropout assistance that is provided via a resilient member operating between the components of the collapsible toggle joint to apply a force to assist the collapse of the toggle joint.