George J. Baisz - Downers Grove IL Stephen A. Colleran - Lisle IL
Assignee:
Lucas Electrical Electronic Systems Limited
International Classification:
H01R 2302 H01R 33945
US Classification:
439622
Abstract:
An accessory fuse block is provided for incorporating an electrical accessory into an automotive vehicle. The accessory fuse block comprises a housing and a plurality of terminals mounted therein. The terminals comprise a pair of spaced apart blade terminals for electrical connection to the fuse receiving terminals on the automotive vehicle. The accessory fuse block further comprises a pair of primary fuse receiving terminals which are in electrical connection to the respective blade terminals, and which are constructed to electrically engage the terminals of an automotive fuse. The fuse block further comprises a pair of accessory fuse receiving terminals which also are constructed to receive the terminals of an automotive fuse. A jumper is provided to electrically connect one accessory fuse receiving terminal to one blade terminal of the accessory fuse block.