An accessory power center for a vehicle includes: a first terminal configured to be connected to a first reference potential of a battery of the vehicle; a second terminal configured to be connected to a second reference potential of the battery; and a fuse holder that includes: a first end that is electrically connected to the first terminal; and a second end. A first connector is configured to connect to a second connector of an accessory, the first connector including: a first electrical conductor that is electrically connected to the second end of the fuse holder; a second electrical conductor that is electrically connected to the second terminal; a third electrical conductor that is configured to receive power when backlights of the vehicle are powered; and a fourth electrical conductor that is configured to receive power when an ignition system of the vehicle is in an accessory state.

An accessory power center for a vehicle includes: a first terminal configured to be connected to a first reference potential of a battery of the vehicle; a second terminal configured to be connected to a second reference potential of the battery; and a fuse holder that includes: a first end that is electrically connected to the first terminal; and a second end. A first connector is configured to connect to a second connector of an accessory, the first connector including: a first electrical conductor that is electrically connected to the second end of the fuse holder; a second electrical conductor that is electrically connected to the second terminal; a third electrical conductor that is configured to receive power when backlights of the vehicle are powered; and a fourth electrical conductor that is configured to receive power when an ignition system of the vehicle is in an accessory state.

A touch-safe fuse module includes a built-in slidable handle movable between extended and retracted positions relating to a housing of the fuse module. In the extended position, the handle assists with removal of the fuse from a base housing assembly by improving mechanical leverage to apply extraction force to the housing. Fuse modules having high current ratings may be effectively removed by hand without separately provided tools.

A touch-safe fuse module includes a built-in slidable handle movable between extended and retracted positions relating to a housing of the fuse module. In the extended position, the handle assists with removal of the fuse from a base housing assembly by improving mechanical leverage to apply extraction force to the housing. Fuse modules having high current ratings may be effectively removed by hand without separately provided tools.

The present disclosure provides a conductive connection structure, a multifunctional high-voltage connector and a battery product, the conductive connection structure comprises: a main body portion; and two conductive connection portions. The main body portion comprises: a tube body having openings; and a conductive fusing body. The conductive connection portion has: a first contact segment connected to the conductive fusing body and sealing a corresponding opening; a second contact segment; and a transitional connection segment. It is not necessary to additionally provide the package plate, thereby making the structure of the conductive connection structure simple and the volume of the conductive connection structure small, reducing the assembling steps, and improving the space utilization of the multifunctional high-voltage connector. When the upper cover and the pedestal are assembled, the second contact segment is directly inserted into the corresponding mating terminal, thereby further reducing the connection resistance in the high-voltage circuit.

The present invention provides a fuse manufacturing method and a fuse that facilitate an assembling work of the fuse. Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a fuse including a fuse element including a pair of terminal portions and a fusing portion between the terminal portions, a casing for accommodating the fuse element, and a cap for closing openings at both ends of the casing. In this fuse manufacturing method, the fuse element is positioned in the casing such that the terminal portion of the fuse element protrudes from the opening of the casing, and a holding plate for holding the fuse element is inserted between a peripheral portion of the opening of the casing and an abutment piece provided at the terminal portion of the fuse element. Further, in this method, the opening of the casing is closed by the cap so as to cover the holding plate.

An arc flash mitigation system includes a main circuit protector such as a high amperage overcurrent protection fuse, and an arc flash mitigation network connected in parallel to the main circuit protector. The arc flash mitigation network includes at least one semiconductor switch operable to provide a shunt current path to a low amperage arc mitigation fuse for a faster response time to certain circuit conditions than the main circuit protector otherwise provides. The semiconductor switch may be a silicon controller rectifier operatively responsive to a voltage drop across the main circuit protector in use.

A power fuse with zinc-aluminum terminals is provided. The power fuse includes a housing having a first end and a second end. Coupled to the housing at the first end is a first terminal assembly fabricated from a zinc-aluminum alloy, and coupled to the housing at the second end is a second terminal assembly also fabricated from the zinc-aluminum alloy. The first and second terminal assemblies include a copper plating entirely covering an exterior of the zinc-aluminum alloy. A fuse element assembly is positioned inside the housing and is electrically connected between the first terminal assembly and the second terminal assembly.

A power fuse with zinc-aluminum terminals is provided. The power fuse includes a housing having a first end and a second end. Coupled to the housing at the first end is a first terminal assembly fabricated from a zinc-aluminum alloy, and coupled to the housing at the second end is a second terminal assembly also fabricated from the zinc-aluminum alloy. The first and second terminal assemblies include a copper plating entirely covering an exterior of the zinc-aluminum alloy. A fuse element assembly is positioned inside the housing and is electrically connected between the first terminal assembly and the second terminal assembly.

A compact fusible disconnect switch device includes a magnetic arc deflection assembly including pairs of magnets disposed about a mechanical switch contact assembly. The magnetic arc deflection assembly facilitates reliable connection and disconnection of DC circuitry operating at a voltage well above 125 VDC with reduced arcing intensity and duration. The pairs of magnets may apply magnetic fields in directions opposing one another to deflect electrical arcs in different directions at different locations in the mechanical switch contact assembly to facilitate high voltage DC switching operation.