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(11) EP 0 302 753 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
16.05.1990 Bulletin 1990/20

(43) Date of publication A2:
08.02.1989 Bulletin 1989/06

(21) Application number: 88307270.4

(22) Date of filing: 05.08.1988
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)4: H01H 85/20
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH DE ES FR GR IT LI LU NL SE

(30) Priority: 07.08.1987 GB 8718804

(71) Applicant: Manufacturing Electrical Design Consultants Limited
Pinxton, Nottingham NG16 6JF (GB)

(72) Inventor:
  • Pratt, Alfred G.
    Hemel Hempstead Herts. HP2 5JX (GB)

(74) Representative: Campbell, Iain Angus et al
Swindell & Pearson 48 Friar Gate
Derby DE1 1GY
Derby DE1 1GY (GB)


(56) References cited: : 
   
       


    (54) Fuse assemblies for electrical systems


    (57) The fuse assembly is for use in hazardous atmospheres and comprises an enclosure which is explosion proof/ flameproof.
    The invention is characterised in that the enclosure (1) is dimensioned to accept a single specified size of elongate fuselink (6), in that the enclosure has an opening (3) through which the fuse link is fitted which is closable by a tightly fitting cover (2), in that electrical connectors (4) extend through end walls of the enclosure and are supported in spaced relationship within the enclosure, and in that fixing means (14) are provided whereby the terminals of the fuselink can be directly and fixedly connected to respective connectors.
    Preferably, the cover (2) is hinged (via parts 9 to 11) at one end to the enclosure (1) and has fixing means (12) at the other end.







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