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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 19, 1999
Masahiko Aoyama, Yokkaichi, JP;
Masashi Saito, Yokkaichi, JP;
Takashi Koide, Yokkaichi, JP;
Masahiro Tanaka, Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
A terminal is provided for secure electrical connection to a shielded cable. The outer conductor,of the cable,is exposed and folded onto the sheath. A folded portion,is placed on a bottom portion,of the terminal while a bottom projection,at the bottom portion 48 of an outer terminal,bites into the folded portion. A crimping piece,of the outer terminal,is brought into close contact with the outer surface of the folded portion,and an upper projection,on the crimping piece,bites into a sheath,of the folded portion,A crimping piece,is brought into close contact with the outer surface of the folded portion,and the end thereof is placed on that of the crimping piece,The outer crimping portion,squeezes the sheath,and is crimped while being held in close contact with the sheath,beneath the folded portion,and the two projections,bite into the sheath,Since the folded portion,and the outer crimping portion,are electrically connected to a sufficient degree and a sufficient fastening force can be obtained, a stable electrical connection can be established.