Patent ID: 6851989
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A terminal fitting having opposite front and rear ends and defining a longitudinal direction extending between the ends, comprising: at least first and second resilient contact pieces having first and second base ends coupled unitarily to each other and at least partly placed substantially one over another by being folded along a fold line extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the terminal fitting such that the base ends are held substantially in close contact with each other, and at least one pressing portion extending unitarily from the base end of the first resilient contact piece and folded about a fold line extending transverse to the longitudinal direction into substantially face-to-face contact with the base end of the second resilient contact piece for preventing the base ends from being separated by contacting and pressing the base end from a side of the second resilient contact piece opposite the first resilient contact piece.