Master fuse module
First Claim
1. A master fuse module comprising:
- a base housing configured to be disposed on a battery;
a fuse assembly connected to the base housing, comprising;
a first generally planar portion comprising a first terminal;
a second generally planar portion disposed generally perpendicular to the first generally planar portion;
a plurality of second terminals;
a plurality of fuses, each fuse comprising;
a first portion in electrical communication with the first terminal;
a second portion in electrical communication with one of the plurality of second terminals; and
a fuse element in electrical communication between the first and second portions and providing overcurrent protection by melting when subjected to a predetermined current;
a plurality of connectors connecting the fuse assembly to the base housing, wherein at least some of the plurality of connectors are disposed on the first portion and the second portion adjacent the fuse element of the at least one fuse; and
a cover disposed on the base housing such that the fuse assembly is disposed between the cover and the base housing.
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Abstract
A master fuse module includes a base housing configured to be disposed on a battery, a fuse assembly connected to the base housing, and a cover disposed on the base housing. The fuse assembly includes a first generally planar portion including a first terminal, a second generally planar portion disposed generally perpendicular to the first generally planar portion, a plurality of second terminals, and a plurality of fuses. Each fuse includes a first portion in electrical communication with the first terminal and a second portion in electrical communication with one of the plurality of second terminals. A fuse element is in electrical communication between the first and second portions and provides overcurrent protection by melting when subjected to a predetermined current. A plurality of connectors connects the fuse assembly to the base housing.
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18 Claims
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1. A master fuse module comprising:
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a base housing configured to be disposed on a battery; a fuse assembly connected to the base housing, comprising; a first generally planar portion comprising a first terminal; a second generally planar portion disposed generally perpendicular to the first generally planar portion; a plurality of second terminals; a plurality of fuses, each fuse comprising; a first portion in electrical communication with the first terminal; a second portion in electrical communication with one of the plurality of second terminals; and a fuse element in electrical communication between the first and second portions and providing overcurrent protection by melting when subjected to a predetermined current; a plurality of connectors connecting the fuse assembly to the base housing, wherein at least some of the plurality of connectors are disposed on the first portion and the second portion adjacent the fuse element of the at least one fuse; and a cover disposed on the base housing such that the fuse assembly is disposed between the cover and the base housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A master fuse module comprising:
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a base housing configured to be disposed on an automobile battery; a fuse assembly connected to the base housing, comprising; a first generally planar portion comprising a first terminal, the first generally planar portion configured to be disposed on a top portion of the automobile battery; a second generally planar portion disposed generally perpendicular to the first generally planar portion, the second generally planar portion configured to be disposed adjacent a side portion of the automobile battery; a second terminal; a fuse comprising; a first portion in electrical communication with the first terminal; a second portion in electrical communication with the second terminal; and a fuse element in electrical communication between the first and second portions and providing overcurrent protection by melting when subjected to a predetermined current; a plurality of connectors connecting the fuse assembly to the base housing, wherein at least some of the plurality of connectors are disposed on the first portion and the second portion adjacent the fuse element of the fuses; and a cover disposed on the base housing such that the fuse assembly is disposed between the cover and the base housing, wherein the cover is not in substantial physical contact with the fuse assembly. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A method of making a master fuse module, comprising:
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providing a base housing configured to be disposed on a battery; providing a metal sheet; forming the metal sheet into a pattern including a plurality of fuses; bending the metal sheet to provide a first generally planar portion comprising a first terminal and a second generally planar portion disposed generally perpendicular to the first generally planar portion to provide a fuse assembly comprising; a plurality of second terminals; the plurality of fuses, each fuse comprising; a first portion in electrical communication with the first terminal; a second portion in electrical communication with one of the plurality of second terminals; and a fuse element in electrical communication between the first and second portions; connecting the fuse assembly to the base housing with a plurality of connectors, wherein at least some of the plurality of connectors are disposed on the first portion and the second portion adjacent the fuse element of the at least one fuse; and attaching a cover to the base housing such that the fuse assembly is disposed between the cover and the base housing. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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Specification