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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2006
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2003
Atsushi Takeuchi, Aichi, JP;
Atsushi Takeuchi, Aichi, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho, Aichi, JP;
Abstract
A supporting device () for a discrete electric component is so designed as to include a supporting part (), and this supporting part includes a main body (), and a pair of first flange portions () and a pair of second flange portions () which are respectively provided on both sides of this main body. A first recess () is defined by the main body and a pair of the first flange portions, and a second recess () is defined by the main body and a pair of the second flange portions. These flange portions of the supporting part () have slanting portions at their upper end parts, and these flange portions are interrupted at a base end of the supporting part. The terminals () of an LED () are inserted into the recesses of the supporting part, enabling the LED to be supported and held.