Fuse holder with sliding joint

Abstract

A fuse holder may include a first holding member and a second holding member. The first retention component may include a first mounting device, a first coupling interface, and a first conductive terminal therebetween, and the second retention component may include a second mounting device, a second coupling interface, and a second conductive terminal therebetween. The first coupling interface may be locked with the second coupling interface in a primary latched position or a secondary latched position. The first conductive terminal may be a first distance from the second conductive terminal when the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in the primary latch position, and the first conductive terminal may be a second distance greater than the first distance from the second conductive terminal when the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in the secondary latch position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a fuse holder and more particularly to a fuse holder having a sliding joint. Background Art

[0002] Fuses are commonly used as circuit protection devices and may provide an electrical connection between a source of electrical power and a circuit component to be protected, such as in automotive and power distribution environments. A fuse holder is a device that holds a fuse in place and may include conductive terminals at its ends to connect the fuse between the electrical power and the circuit component to be protected.

[0003] Fuses can have different sizes and can have different lengths or spacings. Therefore, fuse holders known in the art also have different sizes. In fact, known fuse holders are designed and manufactured to hold fuses of a single size and cannot accommodate fuses of different sizes. For example, FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a fuse holder 102 known in the prior art for holding a fuse 108, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a fuse holder 110 known in the prior art for holding a fuse 116. As shown in FIG. 1A, the conductive terminals 104, 106 of the fuse holder 102 can be connected to the ends of the fuse 108, and there is a single fixed distance between them to accommodate the length and spacing of the fuse 108. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 1B, the conductive terminals 112, 114 of the fuse holder 110 can be connected to the ends of the fuse 116, and there is a single fixed distance between them to accommodate the length and spacing of the fuse 116. Therefore, when the fuse 108 and the fuse 116 have different lengths and spacings, the fuse holder 102 cannot accommodate and hold the fuse 116 , and the fuse holder 110 cannot accommodate and hold the fuse 108 .

[0004] In view of the foregoing, there exists a continuing need for improved fuseholders. Summary of the invention

[0005] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This brief summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to assist in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0006] In some embodiments, the fuse holder may include a first retaining member and a second retaining member. The first retaining member may include a first mounting device at a first end of the first retaining member, a first coupling interface at a second end of the first retaining member opposite to the first end of the first retaining member, and a first conductive terminal between the first end of the first retaining member and the second end of the first retaining member. The second retaining member may include a second mounting device at a first end of the second retaining member, a second coupling interface at a second end of the second retaining member opposite to the first end of the second retaining member, and a second conductive terminal between the first end of the second retaining member and the second end of the second retaining member. The first coupling interface may be locked with the second coupling interface in a primary latch position or a secondary latch position. When the first coupling interface is locked with the second coupling interface in the primary latch position, the first conductive terminal may be at a first distance from the second conductive terminal, and when the first coupling interface is locked with the second coupling interface in the secondary latch position, the first conductive terminal may be at a second distance from the second conductive terminal. The second distance may be greater than the first distance.

[0007] In some embodiments, the second retaining member can slide relative to the first retaining member to move the second coupling interface between the primary latching position and the secondary latching position.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second coupling interface can be unlocked from the first coupling interface to move the second coupling interface between the primary latched position and the secondary latched position.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first coupling interface may be locked with the second coupling interface to form a coupling arrangement.

[0010] In some embodiments, the coupling device may be I-shaped.

[0011] In some embodiments, the coupling device can slide along the X-axis between a primary latching position and a secondary latching position.

[0012] In some embodiments, when the first coupling interface is locked with the second coupling interface in the primary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal can accommodate a first fuse device having a first length, and when the first coupling interface is locked with the second coupling interface in the secondary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal can accommodate a second fuse device having a second length. The second length can be greater than the first length.

[0013] In some embodiments, the fuse holder may include a first retaining member and a second retaining member. The first retaining member may include a first coupling interface and a first conductive terminal, and the second retaining member may include a second coupling interface and a second conductive terminal. The first coupling interface may be locked with the second coupling interface in a primary latch position or a secondary latch position. When the first coupling interface is locked with the second coupling interface in the primary latch position, the first conductive terminal may be a first distance away from the second conductive terminal, and when the first coupling interface is locked with the second coupling interface in the secondary latch position, the first conductive terminal may be a second distance away from the second conductive terminal. The second distance may be greater than the first distance.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second retaining member can slide relative to the first retaining member to move the second coupling interface between the primary latching position and the secondary latching position.

[0015] In some embodiments, the second coupling interface can be unlocked from the first coupling interface to move the second coupling interface between the primary latched position and the secondary latched position.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first coupling interface may be locked with the second coupling interface to form a coupling arrangement.

[0017] In some embodiments, the coupling device may be I-shaped.

[0018] In some embodiments, the coupling device can slide along the X-axis between a primary latching position and a secondary latching position.

[0019] In some embodiments, when the first coupling interface is locked with the second coupling interface in the primary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal can accommodate a first fuse device having a first length, and when the first coupling interface is locked with the second coupling interface in the secondary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal can accommodate a second fuse device having a second length. The second length can be greater than the first length.

[0020] In some embodiments, a method may include locking a first retaining member of a fuse holder and a second retaining member of the fuse holder in a primary latch position to create a first distance between a first conductive terminal of the first retaining member and a second conductive terminal of the second retaining member; unlocking the first retaining member from the second retaining member; and locking the first retaining member and the second retaining member in a secondary latch position to create a second distance between the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

[0021] In some embodiments, after unlatching the second retaining member from the first retaining member, the method may include sliding the second retaining member relative to the first retaining member to move between the primary latched position and the secondary latched position.

[0022] In some embodiments, the method may include installing a first fuse device having a first length to the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal when the first retaining member and the second retaining member are locked in the primary latch position, and connecting a second fuse device having a second length to the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal when the first retaining member and the second retaining member are locked in the secondary latch position. The second length may be greater than the first length.

[0023] In some embodiments, the method may include locking a first coupling interface of a first retaining component with a second coupling interface of a second retaining component to form a coupling device in a primary latched position or a secondary latched position.

[0024] In some embodiments, the coupling device may be I-shaped.

[0025] In some embodiments, the method may include sliding the coupling device along an X-axis of the fuse holder between a primary latched position and a secondary latched position.

[0026] Other technical features will be clear to those skilled in the art from the following drawings, description and claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing a fuse holder and a fuse device known in the prior art.

[0028] FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing a fuse holder and a fuse device known in the prior art.

[0029] Figure 2A is a perspective view showing a fuse holder and a fuse device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 2B is a top view showing a fuse holder according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 2C is a perspective view showing a fuse holder and a fuse device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 2D is a top view showing a fuse holder according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 3A is a perspective view showing a fuse holder and a fuse device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 3B is a top view showing a fuse holder according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 3C is a perspective view showing a fuse holder and a fuse device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 3D is a top view showing a fuse holder according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 4A is a top view showing a coupling device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 4B FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 4A A cross-sectional view of the coupling device along line HH.

[0039] Figure 4C FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 4A A cross-sectional view of the coupling device along line BB.

[0040] Figure 4D FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 4A A cross-sectional view of the coupling device along line CC.

[0041] Figure 5A is a top view showing a coupling device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 5B FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 5A A cross-sectional view of the coupling device along line JJ.

[0043] Fig. 6A is a top view showing a coupling device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 6B According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Fig. 6A A cross-sectional view of the coupling device along line KK.

[0045] Figure 6C According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Fig. 6A Cross-sectional view of the coupling device along line FF.

[0046] Fig.6D According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Fig. 6A A cross-sectional view of the coupling device along line EE.

[0047] Figure 7 is a flow chart illustrating a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Exemplary embodiments of a fuse holder with a sliding joint according to the present disclosure will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the fuse holder with a sliding joint can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein. Instead, these embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure will convey certain exemplary aspects of the fuse holder with a sliding joint to those skilled in the art.

[0049] As disclosed herein, a fuse holder can be used to hold, accommodate, and support fuse devices of different sizes. For example, the fuse holder can include a sliding joint that can be locked in different positions to adjust the length of the fuse holder, thereby allowing the fuse holder to be assembled with fuse devices of different lengths and spacings. Advantageously, while the sliding joint is adjustable, it can provide stability and rigidity to the fuse holder as needed.

[0050] In some embodiments, the fuse holders as disclosed herein can hold, support and accommodate any two sizes of fuse devices known and desired by those skilled in the art, including large volume, high voltage fuse devices. For example, in a specific embodiment, in a first configuration, the fuse holder can be equipped with a 500V fuse device with a current range of 60-600A, an overall length of 73mm or 93mm, and a centerline spacing of 60mm or 75mm, and in a second configuration, the fuse holder can be equipped with a 1000V fuse device with a current range of 60-600mA, an overall length of 110.5mm, 110.7mm or 122mm, and a centerline spacing of 91.25mm or 100mm. However, it should be understood that these specifications are merely exemplary, and in the first configuration, the fuse holder can be designed to be equipped with any first fuse device having a first specification, and in the second configuration, the fuse holder can be designed to be equipped with any second fuse device having a second specification. It should also be understood that in some embodiments, the fuse holder can hold, support and accommodate fuse devices of multiple different sizes (e.g., three different sizes, four different sizes, etc.) by moving to more than two different configurations.

[0051] Figure 2A is a perspective view showing the fuse holder 202 and the fuse device 208 in a first configuration (eg, a primary latched position) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 2B 2 is a top view of the fuse holder 202 in the first configuration (ie, the primary latched position). Figure 2Cis a perspective view showing the fuse holder 202 and the fuse device 208 in a second configuration (eg, a secondary latched position) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 2D 2 is a top view of the fuse holder 202 in the second configuration (ie, the secondary latched position).

[0052] As shown, the fuse holder 202 may include a first holding member 220 and a second holding member 230. The first holding member 220 may include a first mounting device 222 located at a first end of the first holding member 220, a first coupling interface 224 located at a second end of the first holding member 220 opposite to the first end of the first holding member 220, and a first conductive terminal 226 located between the first end of the first holding member 220 and the second end of the first holding member 220. Similarly, the second holding member 230 may include a second mounting device 232 located at a first end of the second holding member 230, a second coupling interface 234 located at a second end of the second holding member 230 opposite to the first end of the second holding member 230, and a second conductive terminal 236 located between the first end of the second holding member 230 and the second end of the second holding member 230.

[0053] The first coupling interface 224 can be locked with the second coupling interface 234 in a manner such as Figure 2A and Figure 2B The main latch position shown or as Figure 2C and Figure 2D The secondary latch position shown in the figure is used to generate and form the coupling device 210. That is, the coupling device 210 can be formed by the first coupling interface 224 and the second coupling interface 234 when they are latched together. When the coupling device 210 is formed in the primary latch position, that is, the first coupling interface 224 and the second coupling interface 234 are locked in the primary latch position, the first conductive terminal 226 can be a first distance X1 away from the second conductive terminal 236. However, when the coupling device 210 is formed in the secondary latch position, that is, the first coupling interface 224 and the second coupling interface 234 are locked in the secondary latch position, the first conductive terminal 226 can be a second distance X2 away from the second conductive terminal 236. Figure 2B and Figure 2C As shown, the second distance X2 may be greater than the first distance X1.

[0054] To move between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position, the coupling device 210 can slide along the X-axis between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position. For example, the second retaining member 230 can slide (including toward or away from and / or into or out of) the first retaining member 220 to move between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position. In some embodiments, the second coupling interface 234 can be unlocked from the first coupling interface 224 to move the second coupling interface 234 between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position.

[0055] Figure 2A-2D , albeit in different configurations. Thus, the fuse holder 202 can hold a first fuse device 208 having a first length and spacing in a first configuration (i.e., the primary latch position), and can also hold a fuse device 216 having a second length and spacing in a second configuration (i.e., the secondary latch position). The second length and spacing can be greater than the first length and spacing, but a different fuse holder is not required. In particular, when the first coupling interface 224 is locked in the primary latch position with the second coupling interface 234, the first conductive terminal 226 and the second conductive terminal 236 can accommodate the first fuse device 208, for example, by connecting to the first fuse device. However, when the first coupling interface 224 is locked in the secondary latch position with the second coupling interface 234, the first conductive terminal 226 and the second conductive terminal 236 can accommodate the second fuse device 216, for example, by connecting to the second fuse device.

[0056] Once configured in the primary latch position or the secondary latch position, the fuse holder 202 can be mounted to any desired device known and desired by those skilled in the art. For example, in some embodiments, the first mounting device 222 and the second mounting device 232 can be fixed to a panel or other device via mounting hardware. In some embodiments, the first mounting device 222 and / or the second mounting device 232 can include an M6 hole or slot for receiving an M6 stud and / or nut.

[0057] Figure 3A is a perspective view showing the fuse holder 302 and the fuse device 308 in a first configuration (eg, a primary latched position) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 3B is a top view of the fuse holder 302 in the first configuration, ie, the primary latched position. Figure 3C is a perspective view showing the fuse holder 302 and the fuse device 308 in a second configuration (eg, a secondary latched position) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 3D is a top view of the fuse holder 302 in the second configuration (ie, the secondary latched position).

[0058] As shown, the fuse holder 302 may include a first holding member 320 and a second holding member 330. The first holding member 320 may include a first mounting device 322 located at a first end of the first holding member 320, a first coupling interface 324 located at a second end of the first holding member 320 opposite to the first end of the first holding member 320, and a first conductive terminal 326 located between the first end of the first holding member 320 and the second end of the first holding member 330. Similarly, the second holding member 330 may include a second mounting device 332 located at a first end of the second holding member 330, a second coupling interface 334 located at a second end of the second holding member 330 opposite to the first end of the second holding member 330, and a second conductive terminal 336 located between the first end of the second holding member 330 and the second end of the second holding member 330.

[0059] The first coupling interface 324 can be locked with the second coupling interface 334 in a manner such as Figure 3A and Figure 3B The main latch position shown or as Figure 3C and Figure 3D The secondary latch position shown in the figure is used to generate and form the coupling device 310. That is, the coupling device 310 can be formed by the first coupling interface 324 and the second coupling interface 334 when they are latched together. When the coupling device 310 is formed in the primary latch position, that is, the first coupling interface 324 and the second coupling interface 334 are locked in the primary latch position, the first conductive terminal 326 can be a first distance X3 away from the second conductive terminal 336. However, when the coupling device 310 is formed in the secondary latch position, that is, the first coupling interface 324 and the second coupling interface 334 are locked in the secondary latch position, the first conductive terminal 326 can be a second distance X4 away from the second conductive terminal 336. Figure 3B and Figure 3C As shown, the second distance X4 may be greater than the first distance X3.

[0060] Distances X3 and X4 can be different sizes from distances X1 and X2. Therefore, the fuse holders disclosed and described herein are not limited to specific sizes. Instead, the fuse holder can be designed to have a first configuration to fit any first fuse device having a first specification, and to have a second configuration to fit any second fuse device having a second specification.

[0061] To move between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position, the coupling device 310 can slide along the X-axis between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position. For example, the second retaining member 330 can slide (including toward or away from and / or into or out of) the first retaining member 320 to move between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position. In some embodiments, the second coupling interface 334 can be unlocked from the first coupling interface 324 to move the second coupling interface 334 between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position.

[0062] Figure 3A-3D , albeit in different configurations. Thus, the fuse holder 302 can hold a first fuse device 308 having a first length and spacing in a first configuration (i.e., the primary latch position), and can also hold a fuse device 316 having a second length and spacing in a second configuration (i.e., the secondary latch position). The second length can be greater than the first length, but a different fuse holder is not required. In particular, when the first coupling interface 324 is locked in the primary latch position with the second coupling interface 334, the first conductive terminal 326 and the second conductive terminal 336 can accommodate the first fuse device 308, for example, by connecting to the first fuse device. However, when the first coupling interface 324 is locked in the secondary latch position with the second coupling interface 334, the first conductive terminal 326 and the second conductive terminal 336 can accommodate the second fuse device 316, for example, by connecting to the second fuse device.

[0063] Once configured in the primary latch position or the secondary latch position, the fuse holder 302 can be mounted to any desired device known and desired by those skilled in the art. For example, in some embodiments, the first mounting device 322 and the second mounting device 332 can be fixed to a panel or other device via mounting hardware. In some embodiments, the first mounting device 322 and / or the second mounting device 332 can include an M6 hole or slot for receiving an M6 stud and / or nut.

[0064] One embodiment of a sliding joint including a coupling device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail. Figure 4A is a top view showing the hitch 410 in the primary latch position, Figure 5A is a top view showing the hitch 410 in the secondary latched position, and Fig. 6A 4 is a top view showing the hitch 410 in an unlatched position. It should be understood that the hitch 410 can be the same or similar to the hitch 210 and the hitch 310.

[0065] In some embodiments, the coupling device 410 may be I-shaped. Specifically, the first coupling interface 424 of the coupling device 410 may include a first receptacle 428a and a second receptacle 428b, and the second coupling interface 434 of the coupling device 410 may include a protruding tab 438 .

[0066] like Figure 4A As shown, in the primary latch position, the protruding tab 438 can be locked and / or latched into, on, and / or through the first receptacle 428a. Therefore, the second receptacle 428b can remain empty.

[0067] Figure 4B yes Figure 4A 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling device 410 along line HH and shows the protruding tab 438 latched in the first receptacle 428a and the empty second receptacle 428b in the primary latched position.

[0068] Figure 4C yes Figure 4A 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling device 410 along line BB and showing the protruding tab 438 latched in the first receptacle 428a in the latched position.

[0069] Figure 4D yes Figure 4A 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling device 410 along line CC and showing the empty second receptacle 428b in the latched position.

[0070] However, if Figure 5A As shown, in the secondary latch position, the protruding tab 438 can be locked and / or latched into, on, and / or through the second receptacle 428b. Therefore, the first receptacle 428a can remain empty.

[0071] Figure 5B yes Figure 5A 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling device 410 along line JJ and shows the protruding tab 438 latched in the second receptacle 428b and the empty first receptacle 428a in the secondary latched position.

[0072] To move between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position, the second coupling interface 434 can be moved, for example, along the X-axis toward or away from and / or into or out of the first coupling interface 424. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second coupling interface 434, including the protruding tab 438, can be assembled inside the first coupling interface 424 and slide within the first coupling interface 424 to move between aligning the protruding tab 438 with the first receptacle 428a and the second receptacle 428b.

[0073] In some embodiments, the coupling device 410 can be in an unlatched position to slide a portion thereof, which includes the first coupling interface 424 and / or the second coupling interface 434. For example, as Fig. 6A As shown, in the unlatched position, the first receptacle 428a and the second receptacle 428b can remain empty. That is, in the unlatched position, the protruding tab 438 does not need to be latched in the first receptacle 428a or the second receptacle 428b.

[0074] Fig. 6A The second coupling interface 434 is shown completely outside the first coupling interface. However, it should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto, and that some or all of the second coupling interface 434 may be located inside the first coupling interface 424 as long as the protruding tab 438 is located outside the first receptacle 428a and the second receptacle 428b and / or unlatched in the unlatched position. That is, the unlatched position includes a variety of different configurations of the first coupling interface 424 and the second coupling interface 434.

[0075] Figure 6B yes Fig. 6A 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling device 410 along line KK, and shows an empty first receptacle 428a and an empty second receptacle 428b, and the protruding tabs 438 unlocked from the first and second receptacles.

[0076] Figure 6C yes Fig. 6A 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling device 410 along line FF and showing the empty second receptacle 428b.

[0077] Fig.6D yes Fig. 6A 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling device 410 along line EE and showing the protruding tab 438 unlocked from the first receptacle 428a and the second receptacle 428b.

[0078] Figure 7 is a flow chart illustrating a method 700 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the method 700 may include locking a first retaining member of a fuse holder and a second retaining member of the fuse holder in a primary latch position to create a first distance between a first conductive terminal of the first retaining member and a second conductive terminal of the second retaining member, as shown at 702. For example, a first coupling interface of the first retaining member may be locked with a second coupling interface of the second retaining member to form a coupling device in the primary latch position. In some embodiments, the method 700 may also include installing a first fuse device having a first length to the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal when the first retaining member and the second retaining member are locked in the primary latch position.

[0079] Then, the method 700 may include unlocking the first retaining member from the second retaining member, as shown at 704. In some embodiments, after unlocking the second retaining member from the first retaining member, the method 700 may also include sliding the coupling device along the X-axis of the fuse holder between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position. For example, the method 700 may include sliding the second retaining member relative to the first retaining member to move between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position.

[0080] Finally, the method 700 may include locking the first retaining member and the second retaining member in the secondary latched position to create a second distance between the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal, as shown at 706. For example, the first coupling interface of the first retaining member may be locked with the second coupling interface of the second retaining member to form a coupling device in the secondary latched position. In some embodiments, the method 700 may also include installing a second fuse device having a second length to the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal when the first retaining member and the second retaining member are locked in the secondary latched position.

[0081] In some embodiments, the second distance between the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal can be greater than the first distance between the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal. Therefore, in these embodiments, the second length of the second fuse device can be greater than the length of the first fuse device.

[0082] As used herein, an element or step described in the singular and beginning with the word "a" or "an" should be understood as not excluding multiple elements or steps, unless such exclusion is explicitly stated. In addition, reference to "one embodiment" of the present disclosure is not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also include the described features.

[0083] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, many modifications, variations and changes to the described embodiments may be made without departing from the field and scope of the present disclosure as defined in the appended claims. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, but has the full scope defined by the language of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fuse holder, comprising: a first retaining member, the first retaining member comprising a first mounting device at a first end of the first retaining member, a first coupling interface at a second end of the first retaining member opposite the first end of the first retaining member, and a first conductive terminal between the first end of the first retaining member and the second end of the first retaining member; a second retaining member, the second retaining member comprising a second mounting device at a first end of the second retaining member, a second coupling interface at a second end of the second retaining member opposite the first end of the second retaining member, and a second conductive terminal between the first end of the second retaining member and the second end of the second retaining member, wherein the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in a primary latch position or a secondary latch position, Wherein, when the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in the primary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal are separated by a first distance, and Wherein, when the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in the secondary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal are separated by a second distance, and the second distance is greater than the first distance.

2. The fuse holder according to claim 1, wherein: The second retaining member slides relative to the first retaining member to move the second coupling interface between the primary latching position and the secondary latching position.

3. The fuse holder according to claim 2, wherein: The second coupling interface is unlocked from the first coupling interface to move the second coupling interface between the primary latched position and the secondary latched position.

4. The fuse holder according to claim 1, wherein: The first coupling interface is locked with the second coupling interface to form a coupling device.

5. The fuse holder according to claim 4, wherein: The coupling device is I-shaped.

6. The fuse holder according to claim 4, wherein: The hitch device slides along an X-axis between the primary latching position and the secondary latching position.

7. The fuse holder according to claim 1, wherein: When the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in the primary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal accommodate a first fuse device having a first length, wherein, when the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in the secondary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal accommodate a second fuse device having a second length, and wherein the second length is greater than the first length.

8. A fuse holder, comprising: a first retaining member, the first retaining member comprising a first coupling interface and a first conductive terminal; a second holding member, the second holding member comprising a second coupling interface and a second conductive terminal, wherein the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in a primary latch position or a secondary latch position, Wherein, when the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in the primary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal are separated by a first distance, and Wherein, when the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in the secondary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal are separated by a second distance, and the second distance is greater than the first distance.

9. The fuse holder according to claim 8, wherein: The second retaining member slides relative to the first retaining member to move the second coupling interface between the primary latching position and the secondary latching position.

10. The fuse holder according to claim 9, wherein: The second coupling interface is unlocked from the first coupling interface to move the second coupling interface between the primary latched position and the secondary latched position.

11. The fuse holder according to claim 8, wherein: The first coupling interface is locked with the second coupling interface to form a coupling device.

12. The fuse holder according to claim 11, wherein: The coupling device is I-shaped.

13. The fuse holder according to claim 11, wherein: The hitch device slides along an X-axis between the primary latching position and the secondary latching position.

14. The fuse holder according to claim 8, wherein: When the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in the primary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal accommodate a first fuse device having a first length, wherein, when the first coupling interface and the second coupling interface are locked in the secondary latch position, the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal accommodate a second fuse device having a second length, and wherein the second length is greater than the first length.

15. A method comprising: locking a first retaining member of a fuse holder and a second retaining member of the fuse holder in a primary latched position to create a first distance between a first conductive terminal of the first retaining member and a second conductive terminal of the second retaining member; unlocking the first retaining member from the second retaining member; and The first retaining member and the second retaining member are locked in a secondary latched position to create a second distance between the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

16. The method according to claim 15, further comprising: After unlocking the second retaining member from the first retaining member, the second retaining member is slid relative to the first retaining member to move between the primary latch position and the secondary latch position.

17. The method according to claim 15, further comprising: installing a first fuse device having a first length to the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal when the first retaining member and the second retaining member are locked in the primary latch position; and installing a second fuse device having a second length to the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal when the first retaining member and the second retaining member are locked in the secondary latched position, Wherein, the second length is greater than the first length.

18. The method according to claim 15, further comprising: The first coupling interface of the first retaining component is locked with the second coupling interface of the second retaining component to form a coupling device in the primary latch position or the secondary latch position.

19. The method according to claim 18, wherein: The coupling device is I-shaped.

20. The method of claim 18, further comprising: The coupling device is slid along an X-axis of the fuse holder between the primary latched position and the secondary latched position.

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