Patent ID: 6218619
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connecting structure for a shielded wire, comprising:a shielded wire having a core made of a conductor, a core cover for covering the core, a braid provided around the core cover for shielding, and an insulating outer cover provided around the braid for covering the core, core cover and braid; anda shield terminal having a lead wire attached at an end to a terminal metal and conductively connected at a portion between the attached end and an unattached end to the braid of the shielded wire, wherein said structure is formed by:placing said portion of the lead wire of the shield terminal on the insulating outer cover of the shielded wire;placing at least one resin chip on said portion of the lead wire of the shield terminal; andapplying an ultrasonic vibration so as to melt and disperse the insulating outer cover of the shielded wire, thereby bringing the shield terminal and the braid conductively in contact with each other.