CPC H01H 85/143 (2013.01) [H01H 85/165 (2013.01); H01H 85/43 (2013.01)] | 9 Claims |
1. A fuse assembly comprising:
a fuse housing;
a fuse element disposed within the fuse housing and extending between a first terminal and a second terminal, the fuse element to break in response to an overcurrent event, wherein the first terminal and the second terminal extend outside of the fuse housing; and
a terminal vent channel formed in the first terminal, the terminal vent channel abutting the fuse housing and extending from a first end within the fuse housing to a second end outside of the fuse housing for providing a path for outgassing of debris during the overcurrent event.
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