Patent ID: 6089930
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A terminal assembling structure, comprising:a terminal metal fitting having a tinning layer on a surface thereof and at least one protrusion extending from the surface thereof;a connecting portion having a tinning layer on a surface thereof and configured to connect with said terminal metal fitting; anda fastening member fastening said terminal metal fitting and said connecting portion with a fastening load of more than 6N/mm.sup.2 to form a mechanical connection where the protrusion contacts the connecting portion, so as to hold the tinning layer of said terminal metal fitting and the tinning layer of said connecting portion in a state of electrical contact, and to generate an adhesion phenomenon of metal between said protrusion of said terminal metal fitting and said connecting portion at the application of the fastening load by said fastening member to create an electrical contact that is maintained when the fastening load applied by the fastening member diminishes.