Geometrical instruments
Patent
1977-11-16
1978-12-05
Abrams, Neil
Geometrical instruments
337215, 339258F, H01H 8522
Patent
active
041282914
ABSTRACT:
Fuse adapter terminals are provided for fuse holders of the type having a pair of spaced-apart spring clips which receive the ends of a cylindrical fuse. The basic adapter terminal comprises a substantially U-shaped member of electrically-conductive, resilient material which has two legs which are joined by an outwardly-curved central portion. Each leg has a first outwardly-curved lobe which is adjacent the central portion and which cooperates therewith to form an arcuate surface which is disposed in one of the fuse holder spring clips. Each leg also has a second outwardly-curved lobe which is adjacent the free end of the leg. The second lobes are oppositely disposed and cooperate with each other to receive one end of the fuse therebetween so that when a pair of the basic adapter terminals are utilized, each end of the fuse is mechanically supported by and electrically connected to the spring clip associated therewith. An outwardly-extending tab which is shaped as a male spade connector is provided on the free end of at least one of the legs of one of the basic terminals to receive a female connector thereon. The tab functions as an auxiliary terminal to permit connection of an auxiliary circuit to the fuse adapter terminal. When both legs of the adapter terminal are provided with such tabs, each adapter terminal provides connections for two auxiliary circuits.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1641203 (1927-09-01), Scordamaglia
patent: 3478307 (1969-11-01), Testo
Abrams Neil
Maikis Robert A.
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