Patent ID: 6773299
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connection structure for connecting a flat cable to a connector, comprising:a connector housing protruding from a base plate comprising: a first surface substantially parallel to the base plate; and a pair of side surfaces on both sides of the first surface; a plurality of terminals housed in the connector housing each having a press-fit contact exposed from the first surface; a fiat cable having a plurality of conductors each in contact with the respective press-fit contact; a cover covering the first surface and the side surfaces of the connector housing; and a pair of slits between the cover and the base plate that allows a direction of the flat cable therefrom to be regulated; wherein the flat cable is curved along the first surface and the side surfaces by the cover so as to be in contact with the press-fit contacts; wherein the base plate further comprises a pair of grooves each communicating with the respective slit and having a width which broadens toward each end of the base plate; and wherein the grooves house the flat cable.