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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 2003
Filed:
May. 22, 2001
Kazuhiko Nimura, Yokkaichi, JP;
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
The invention provides a plurality of optional distributing directions for a flat cable. Pressure contact terminal fittings are attached within a housing , pressure contact blades of these pressure contact terminal fittings being in an exposed state. A holder is attached to the housing , this holder covering a pressure contact distributing path (a pressure contact area) of the pressure contact blades and a flat cable F. The flat cable F, which has been attached by means of pressure contact, is led to the exterior of the housing via through paths or that join with the pressure contact distributing path . The two differing through paths, and join with at least one of the distributed ends of the flat cable F that is located within the pressure contact distributing path , and lead the flat cable F to the exterior in differing distributing directions. Consequently, the portions of the flat cable F that are distributed to the exterior can optionally be lead along the through paths or the through paths depending on which distributing path is more suitable.