SINGLE PHASE UNDERGROUND FUSED TAP

• US 20190237275A1
• Filed: 01/26/2019
• Published: 08/01/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 01/26/2018
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Robert K. Jones
• Original Assignee: Robert K. Jones
• Inventors: Jones, Robert K.
• Granted Patent: US 10,460,886 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 85/042 General constructions or structure of high voltage fuses, i.e. above 1000 V
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 85/143 Electrical contacts; Fastening fusible members to such contacts
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 85/20 Bases for supporting the fuse; Separate parts thereof
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 85/205 Electric connections to contacts on the base
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 85/22 Intermediate or auxiliary parts for carrying, holding, or retaining fuse, co-operating with base or fixed holder, and removable therefrom for renewing the fuse
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 9/085 contact separation effected by removing contact carrying element
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 9/102 Fuses mounted on or constituting the movable contact parts of the switch

Abstract

A fused tap for an elbow connector that properly insulates and houses an interruption device or fuse to provide protection on underground distribution power lines. The interruption device is replaceable without the need of replacing the entire assembly. The fused tap provides flexibility in installation for existing and new underground distribution lines and/or feeders.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising:

a first insulated interface covering a first conductive probe tip, the first insulated interface having a first molded rubber sleeve end;

a second insulated interface coveting a second conductive probe tip, the second insulated interface having a second molded rubber sleeve end;

a fuse having a first conductive end and a second conductive end;

the first conductive end of the fuse connecting to the first conductive probe tip;

the second conductive end of the fuse connecting to the second conductive probe tip; and

the second molded rubber sleeve end inserted into the first molded rubber sleeve end.

2. A method comprising:

providing a first insulated interface covering a first conductive probe tip, the first insulated interface having a first molded rubber sleeve end;

providing a second insulated interface covering a second conductive probe tip, the second insulated interface having a second molded rubber sleeve end;

providing a fuse having a first conductive end and a second conductive end;

connecting the first conductive end of the fuse to the first conductive probe tip;

connecting the second conductive end of the fuse connecting to the second conductive probe tip; and

inserting the second molded rubber sleeve end into the first molded rubber sleeve end.