The present invention provides a multi-link fuse capable of charging a battery with a configuration simpler than a conventional configuration, and a method for charging a battery by using the multi-link fuse. A multi-link fuse H includes a bus bar body that includes an input terminal, a plurality of external terminals, and a fusion portion provided between the input terminal and the external terminal, and a housing body that covers the bus bar body. The multi-link fuse H includes an extension bus bar for charging a battery by connecting a charging connection terminal. The extension bus bar includes an input extension terminal that overlaps the input terminal and an outer extension portion that extends outward from the bus bar body and connects the charging connection terminal. Both the extension bus bar and the bus bar body are fixed to the housing body in a state where the input extension terminal of the extension bus bar overlaps the input terminal.

The present invention provides a multi-link fuse capable of charging a battery with a configuration simpler than a conventional configuration, and a method for charging a battery by using the multi-link fuse. A multi-link fuse H includes a bus bar body that includes an input terminal, a plurality of external terminals, and a fusion portion provided between the input terminal and the external terminal, and a housing body that covers the bus bar body. The multi-link fuse H includes an extension bus bar for charging a battery by connecting a charging connection terminal. The extension bus bar includes an input extension terminal that overlaps the input terminal and an outer extension portion that extends outward from the bus bar body and connects the charging connection terminal. Both the extension bus bar and the bus bar body are fixed to the housing body in a state where the input extension terminal of the extension bus bar overlaps the input terminal.

The invention of the present application provides a fuse that is easily attached directly or indirectly to a battery. A fuse fixed to a battery post BP or a coupling post of a base member coupled to the battery post BP includes: a fuse element including an input terminal fixed to the battery post BP or the coupling post, an external output terminal, and a fusion portion provided between the input terminal and the external output terminal; a housing including an exposure window through which the fusion portion is exposed, the housing accommodating the fuse element; and a cover member that covers the exposure window. The cover member includes a protruding portion protruding toward a battery BT side including the battery post BP or a base member side, and the protruding portion is able to abut on a part of the battery BT or a part of the base member.

The invention of the present application provides a fuse that is easily attached directly or indirectly to a battery. A fuse fixed to a battery post BP or a coupling post of a base member coupled to the battery post BP includes: a fuse element including an input terminal fixed to the battery post BP or the coupling post, an external output terminal, and a fusion portion provided between the input terminal and the external output terminal; a housing including an exposure window through which the fusion portion is exposed, the housing accommodating the fuse element; and a cover member that covers the exposure window. The cover member includes a protruding portion protruding toward a battery BT side including the battery post BP or a base member side, and the protruding portion is able to abut on a part of the battery BT or a part of the base member.

A fuse housing for safe outgassing of a fuse is disclosed. The fuse housing features labyrinth walls disposed at opposing sides of the fuse housing. The labyrinth walls feature serpentine paths for the flow of outgassing material. At an end of the serpentine paths which is farthest away from a fuse element are vent channels. The vent channels are narrower in depth than that of the serpentine paths of the labyrinth walls, facilitating a suctioning effect during outgassing. Conductive material deposits along the serpentine paths so that the fuse maintains a high OSR rating. By directing and controlling the outflow of gases, the fuse housing is able to reduce the temperature of the gases produced. The fuse housing is also able to reduce the physical and observable effects of outgassing.

A fuse housing for safe outgassing of a fuse is disclosed. The fuse housing features labyrinth walls disposed at opposing sides of the fuse housing. The labyrinth walls feature serpentine paths for the flow of outgassing material. At an end of the serpentine paths which is farthest away from a fuse element are vent channels. The vent channels are narrower in depth than that of the serpentine paths of the labyrinth walls, facilitating a suctioning effect during outgassing. Conductive material deposits along the serpentine paths so that the fuse maintains a high OSR rating. By directing and controlling the outflow of gases, the fuse housing is able to reduce the temperature of the gases produced. The fuse housing is also able to reduce the physical and observable effects of outgassing.

The present application invention provides a fuse capable of saving space inside a casing even when the casing includes a plurality of fusion parts arranged side by side. A fuse includes: a fuse element including a fusion part provided between a pair of terminal portions; and a casing configured to house a part of the fuse element while causing the terminal portions to protrude outward. Two or more of the fusion parts are arranged in a lateral direction X orthogonal to a terminal portion direction Y connecting the terminal portions and connected to the terminal portions. The casing includes two casing split pieces configured to house the fuse element to sandwich the fuse element. The respective casing split pieces are fixed to each other by a frame-shaped fixing member configured to make one round of a periphery of the respective casing split pieces. A housing space N1 of the casing has a maximum width L1 in the vertical direction Z narrower than a maximum width L2 in the lateral direction X.

The present application invention provides a fuse capable of saving space inside a casing even when the casing includes a plurality of fusion parts arranged side by side. A fuse includes: a fuse element including a fusion part provided between a pair of terminal portions; and a casing configured to house a part of the fuse element while causing the terminal portions to protrude outward. Two or more of the fusion parts are arranged in a lateral direction X orthogonal to a terminal portion direction Y connecting the terminal portions and connected to the terminal portions. The casing includes two casing split pieces configured to house the fuse element to sandwich the fuse element. The respective casing split pieces are fixed to each other by a frame-shaped fixing member configured to make one round of a periphery of the respective casing split pieces. A housing space N1 of the casing has a maximum width L1 in the vertical direction Z narrower than a maximum width L2 in the lateral direction X.

Therefore, the invention of the present application provides a fuse in which a position and a posture of a fuse element are easily stabilized and which is easily assembled, and a method for manufacturing the fuse. A fuse including a fuse element having a fusing portion; and a casing accommodating the fusing portion; where the fuse element has a long shape extending in a longitudinal direction of the casing and at least two or more fuse elements are provided; the fuse element has one end portion side coupled to each other by a coupling portion; a first holding portion that holds the fuse element is provided in one opening of the casing; and a locking portion that locks the coupling portion of the fuse element is provided in the first holding portion.

Therefore, the invention of the present application provides a fuse in which a position and a posture of a fuse element are easily stabilized and which is easily assembled, and a method for manufacturing the fuse. A fuse including a fuse element having a fusing portion; and a casing accommodating the fusing portion; where the fuse element has a long shape extending in a longitudinal direction of the casing and at least two or more fuse elements are provided; the fuse element has one end portion side coupled to each other by a coupling portion; a first holding portion that holds the fuse element is provided in one opening of the casing; and a locking portion that locks the coupling portion of the fuse element is provided in the first holding portion.