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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 14, 1999
Yoshito Oka, Yokkaichi, JP;
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
There is provided an electrical connection box configured to be smaller in size on which electrical components and an electronic control device are mounted such that production costs are reduced. A plurality of electrical component housing areas is provided on a surface of one side on an electric connection box. An electrical component is adapted to be mounted on the electrical component housing areas. A male type connector for mounting an electronic control device is provided on a surface of the electrical connection box. The electronic control device is connected with the electric connection box by connecting the male type connector with a female type connector provided in the electronic control device. The electronic control device is mounted off to an outer side of the electric connection box, and a supporting plate which supports an area of the electronic control device is cantilevered from, or shifted off to the outer side of, the electronic control device. Additionally, fastening elements are provided on at least one of the electrical connection box and the electronic control device.