Patent ID: 6354866
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A one-piece terminal fitting formed from sheet metal and adapted to electrically connect a plurality of flat cables each having a strip-like conductor and an insulating cover, said terminal fitting comprising:a base overlapping each flat cable and engageable with at least one side of one of the flat cables, connecting portions protruding from a central portion of said base, each said connecting portion having an edge adapted to pierce at least one of the flat cables and to project from the other side thereof, wherein said connecting portions are bendable away from each other in opposite directions to substantially extend over and contact a conductor such that each connecting portion contacts a conductor of a different flat cable, and clamping portions protruding from said base, each said clamping portion having an edge adapted to pierce at least one of the flat cables and to project from the other side thereof, wherein each said clamping portion is bendable transversely over one of the connecting portions whereby the flat cables can be tightly engaged between said base and said connecting portions.