Patent ID: 6572418
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A terminal device of an electric apparatus having a terminal board of a main circuit, comprising:a hollow member connected to the terminal board of the main circuit of the apparatus and formed of an elongated metal plate including a screw hole, one end having bifurcated engagement projections with first tapered surfaces at portions facing each other, and the other end having engaging grooves with second tapered surfaces at inner surfaces thereof to engage the first tapered surfaces of the engagement projections, said bifurcated engagement projections and engaging grooves being arranged perpendicular to each other when the metal plate is bent in a form of a hollow shape while the screw hole is positioned on top of the hollow member and being directly joined together to connect the one and the other end, and a terminal screw engaged with the screw hole of said hollow member.