Removable Fuse Carrier Module for Electrical Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Replacing blown fuses in electrical devices often requires disassembly and the use of tools, making the process cumbersome and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A fuse module with a removably attachable fuse carrier that allows easy access and replacement of fuses without disassembling the device, featuring a housing with a fuse access passage and electrically conductive terminals for secure coupling to power inputs and outputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional fuse replacement methods are used, then fuses can be replaced with proper tools, but disassembly and tool usage make the process cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The fuse carrier is designed as a separate, removable component from the housing. The carrier can be detached from the housing to provide direct access to the fuse, eliminating the need to disassemble the entire device. This segmentation allows users to replace fuses quickly by simply removing and reattaching the carrier panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The fuse carrier is extracted as a distinct removable element that can be taken out of the housing for fuse replacement. The carrier includes a recess that receives the fuse, and when removed from the housing, provides direct access to the fuse without requiring disassembly of the main device structure.
2Productivity
If fuses are made easily accessible, then replacement time is reduced, but device structure becomes more complex with removable carriers and access passages
Solution Approach 1:
The fuse carrier is segmented as a separate component that can be independently removed from the housing. The housing includes a specifically designed passage that accommodates the carrier's removal and reattachment, providing a structured yet simple mechanism for fuse access.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable carrier serves multiple functions: it houses the fuse, provides structural support, and acts as an access mechanism. The carrier's design integrates these functions into a single component that simplifies the overall device architecture while enabling quick fuse replacement.
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AI summary
Described herein are various embodiments of a fuse module with a fuse carrier for fused electrical devices. According to one exemplary embodiment, at least one fuse module can be mounted to a power distribution unit for receiving at least one power input and providing power to associated electronic equipment. The power distribution unit can have a housing with at least one fuse access passage and at least one power output displaced along the housing and electrically couplable to the at least one power input. The fuse module can be disposed at least partially within the at least one fuse access passage and be electrically couplable to the at least one power input and at least one power output. The fuse module can have at least one removably attachable fuse carrier that, when attached, electrically couples a fuse housed by the fuse carrier to the at least one power input and the at least one power output.