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Compact fused disconnect switch

  • US 6,784,783 B2
  • Filed: 10/16/2001
  • Issued: 08/31/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fused disconnect switch comprising:

  • at least one switch housing assembly configured to receive a retractable fuse;

    said switch housing assembly comprising a receptacle for insertion of said retractable fuse and first and second terminal contact assemblies extending from said receptacle, wherein at least one of said first and second terminal contact assemblies-comprises a bullet contact assembly; and

    a retractable fuse comprising a fuse housing and a primary fuse link contained within said fuse housing, and first and second fuse terminals extending from said housing, said primary fuse link extending interior to said fuse housing between said first and second fuse terminals, and an open circuit indication device within said fuse housing and coupled to said first and second fuse terminals;

    wherein at least a portion of said retractable fuse housing is exposed when said retractable fuse is inserted into said receptacle and said first and second fuse terminals are respectively coupled electrically to said first and second terminal contact assemblies, said retractable fuse being removably engageable with said switch housing assembly via said exposed portion.

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