Circuit interruption device
A circuit interruption device ( 110 ) is provided in which an interruption element ( 112 ) and a fuse element ( 114 ) are configured electrically in parallel. The interruption element includes an electrical conductor and a current interrupter capable of severing the electrical conductor to eliminate its capacity to carry current. An exemplary embodiment of a circuit interruption device is capable of detecting an interrupt control signal and actuating in response to the signal.
1. A circuit interruption device, comprising:
an interruption element; and
a fuse element,
wherein said interruption element and said fuse element are coupled in parallel electrical connection, and
wherein the interruption element is in communication with a sensor and the interruption element is configured to actuate in response to a predetermined output signal from said sensor, and
wherein said sensor is configured to detect a vehicle deceleration rate.
2. A circuit interruption device, comprising:
an interruption element; and
a fuse element,
wherein said interruption element and said fuse element are coupled in parallel electrical connection, and
wherein the interruption element is in communication with a sensor and the interruption element is configured to actuate in response to a predetermined output signal from said sensor, and
wherein said sensor is configured to detect an airbag deployment.