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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2000
Teruaki Hasegawa, Yokkaichi, JP;
Hideshi Tachi, Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
Connecting members F and R pierce conductors in a state whereby plate faces of these connecting members F and R are approximately at a right angle with respect to the length-wise direction of the conductors . Consequently, if a pulling force is exerted on flat cables A and B along the length-wise direction of the conductors , the connecting members F and R will not cause edges of slit-shaped piercing locations to split. The piercing locations of the connecting members F and R (locations where the rigidity has decreased due to their having been pierced) are provided along the length-wise direction of the conductors in a location that is clamped between the connecting members F and R and a base (the rigidity of these locations does not decrease due to piercing). As a result, if a bending force is exerted on the flat cables A and B this bending force is absorbed at the clamping locations, and does not reach the piercing locations . Consequently, bending at the piercing locations is prevented.