Abstract:
A high-current current-limiting fuse comprises an aluminum plate containing two spaced-apart notches extending transversely of the central longitudinal axis of the plate from opposite lateral edges of the plate to points near said axis, thereby dividing the plate into two massive tang portions spaced apart along said axis and a restricted neck portion interconnecting the tang portions. The tang portions constitute fuse terminals, and the neck portion constitutes fusible conducting means for carrying current between the tang portions and for melting in response to overcurrents. The neck portion is integral with the tang portions, and the junctions between the neck portions and the tang portions are free of solder. A housing of insulating material surrounds the neck portion and comprises plates of insulating material at opposite faces of the aluminum plate and portions of insulating material extending into the notches. The insulating plates are secured to said tang portions and to each other, thereby effectively preventing motion of the tang portions relative to each other.