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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 13, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Takashi Shikama, Yokaichi, JP;
Masami Sugitani, Fukui-ken, JP;
Takahiro Yamamoto, Yokaichi, JP;
Hisato Oshima, Yokaichi, JP;
Assignee:
Murata Manufacturing Co., LTD, Kyoto, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01F 2/702 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01F 2/702 ;
Abstract
An inductor includes a coiled metal wire, an insulating molded member in which the coiled metal wire is embedded, and metal caps fitted on both ends of the insulating molded member. The metal caps are welded to both ends of the coiled metal wire. Between the metal caps and the end surfaces of the insulating molded member, spaces are defined respectively. The insulating molded member is made of, for example, resin or rubber.