Sealed Battery Fuse Module With Energy-Dissipating Arc Cap

The patent applies the 'Blessing in disguise' principle by designing a cap with energy-dissipating features that convert the harmful electrical arc energy into beneficial controlled energy release through defined pathways. The cap includes features such as vent holes, rib structures, and material selections that guide the arc energy through controlled paths, transforming the potentially explosive arc into a managed energy dissipation process that prevents uncontrolled explosions while maintaining the protective function of the fuse module.

The patent applies the 'Intermediary' principle by introducing a specially designed cap as an intermediary element between the fusible element and the external environment. This cap acts as a mediator that intercepts and manages the electrical arc before it can escape into the surrounding environment. The cap's energy-dissipating features serve as an intermediate mechanism that handles the arc energy, preventing direct interaction between the harmful arc and volatile gases in the environment.

The patent applies this principle by transforming the harmful explosion energy into a controlled energy dissipation process. The cap's design features, including vent holes and energy-dissipating structures, convert the uncontrolled explosive energy release into a managed process that safely channels and dissipates the energy through predefined pathways, preventing uncontrolled explosions while maintaining effective current interruption.

The patent applies this principle by incorporating energy-dissipating features in the cap design that are prepared in advance to absorb and manage the explosion energy before it can cause harm. The cap's structural features, such as reinforced walls, vent holes, and material selections, are pre-configured to cushion and manage the energy release, providing a buffer between the fusible element's opening and the external environment.

The patent applies the 'Segmentation' principle by dividing the housing into functional segments: a sealed portion for arc containment and a cap portion with energy-dissipating features for pressure management. The cap is designed as a separate element that can be optimally configured for energy dissipation, while the main housing maintains its sealed structure for arc containment. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function without compromising the other.

The patent applies this principle by changing the physical parameters of the cap portion to optimize energy dissipation. The cap's material properties, thickness, vent hole size and distribution, and structural geometry are specifically designed to manage pressure and energy release. These parameter changes enable the cap to withstand and dissipate explosion energies without causing the entire housing to rupture, while maintaining the sealed structure's arc containment capability.