Compact focused disconnect device

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1998-05-27

1999-10-05

Paladini, Albert W.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Circuit interruption by thermal sensing

337213, H01H 8550

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059634111

ABSTRACT:
A power supply disconnect device includes a main housing that fits within a power supply distribution panel; a receptacle in the main housing; a detachable fuse holder that fits within the main housing receptacle; first electrical contacts within the main housing that are engagable with a fuse in the fuse holder when the fuse holder is inserted in the main housing receptacle; the fuse holder includes two parts that are moveable relative to each other, and which can be moved into an open position for receiving the fuse and into a closed position for securing the fuse in the fuse holder; and an alarm fuse connected to the first electrical contacts so as to provide an alarm in the event that a fuse in the fuse holder is blown, the alarm fuse being located in the receptacle in the main housing.

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