Patent ID: 6752660
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A terminal fitting comprising an elongate rectangular tubular main body having first through fourth walls, the first and fourth walls defining a corner of the elongate rectangular tubular main body, at least one holding groove formed in a portion of the first wall adjacent the fourth wall, the holding groove widening at locations farther from the fourth wall to define at least one restricting portion facing angularly away from the fourth wall, and at least one holding piece projecting from a portion of the fourth wall substantially adjacent the first wall, the holding piece widening at locations farther from the fourth wall for defining at least one restrictable portion facing angularly back toward the fourth wall, the holding piece being engaged in the holding groove so that the restrictable portion engages the restricting portion for preventing loose longitudinal movement of the walls and for restricting an opening deformation of the fourth wall away from the first wall.