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The present invention concerns that of a new and improved fuse box system that combines a series of specially designed fuses in a fuse box that allows an individual to see if one or more particular fuses within the fuse box are broken.
The present invention concerns that of a new and improved fuse box system that combines a series of specially designed fuses in a fuse box that allows an individual to see if one or more particular fuses within the fuse box are broken. The fuse has one of two different configurations, depending on whether the fuse is used in a system that is used in a polarized or non-polarized system. In each scenario, the fuse includes a number of diodes, including a plurality if light emitting diode (LED) that will be lit up when the fuse is working and will not be lit up when the fuse is broken and/or not working. Another embodiment utilizes only the light emitting diodes, which reduces heat generated and voltage drop to eventually what is called the load from the other embodiment.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of a fuse box system that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the fuse box system that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the fuse box system in detail, it is to be understood that the fuse box system is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The fuse box system is capable of other embodiments and being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of descriptions and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present fuse box system. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a fuse box system which has all of the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a fuse box system which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a fuse box system which is of durable and reliable construction.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a fuse box system which is economically affordable and available for relevant market segment of the purchasing public.
Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment when considered with the attached drawings and appended claims.
LEDs and illustrating that the LED is off when the fuse is good and LED is on when the fuse is broken.
With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to
As best illustrated in
The fuse box system 2 includes at least one incoming power line 18 and at least one outgoing power line 20. Preferably, the fuse box system 2 has three separate outgoing power lines 20.
A plurality of fuses 22 are inserted through the upper surface 6 of the outer casing 4 and partially stick out of the upper surface 6 of the outer casing 4. Each fuse has a numerical designation 24 on it to designate the particular maximum amps that it can tolerate before it will short out and need to be replaced.
In a polarized system fuse 26, as represented in
In
Normally, current passes through D1 and D2 to the presence of less resistance. However, once D1 and/or D2 is broken or does not function, the current's only path is through “the path of greater resistance”—through D3.
Once the current passes through D3 in a large enough degree, the D3 will light up, allowing an individual to see that the polarized system fuse 26 is broken and needs to be replaced.
In a non-polarized system fuse 28, as represented in
In
Diodes D5, D1, and D2 allows current to flow from T1 to T12, while diodes D3, D4, and D6 allow current to flow from T12 to T1. Essentially, diodes D3, D4, and D6 are placed within non-polarized system fuse 28 facing the opposite way of that of diodes D5, D1, and D2.
With reference to
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 12,169,467 filed Jul. 8, 2008 and U.S. Pat. No. 11,620,243 filed Jan. 5, 2007
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