BUS BAR HAVING A MECHANICAL FUSE

A bus bar comprising a first end and a second end spaced from the first end, a first side and a second side spaced from the first side, a first surface extending between the first and second ends and the first and second sides, a second surface extending between the first and second ends and the first and second sides, a thickness between the first surface and the second surface, and a mechanical fuse arranged between the first and second ends and including an upper strength limit.