PTC Circuit protection device

Details PTC Circuit protection device PTC Circuit protection device

1984-07-23

1985-10-22

Envall, Jr., Roy N.

Electrical resistors

Resistance value responsive to a condition

Current and/or voltage

338276, 338277, 338 22R, 338 21, 219505, 219548, 361106, H01C 100, H01C 702

Patent

active

045491615

ABSTRACT:
Circuit protection devices comprise a PTC conductive polymer element and means for minimizing the adverse effects of carbonaceous dust evolved by the PTC element when it is tripped. An enclosure encloses, but is spaced apart from, the PTC element. In one embodiment at least part of the interior surface of the enclosure is composed of polytetrafluoroethylene, a ceramic or another material which discourages the formation of permanent low resistance paths through carbonaceous material lying on its surface. In another embodiment the enclosure has a large internal surface area compared to the volume of the PTC element. In further embodiments, electrical leads are connected to and pass through the enclosure, and at least one of the leads is insulated along its length and/or the leads pass through opposite ends of the enclosure.

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