Patent ID: 7442099
Filing Date: 2008-10-28
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A metal terminal adapted to be fixedly held between a terminal connecting portion and a fastening member provided at the terminal connecting portion, the metal terminal comprising: an electrical contact portion which can be slid to be inserted between the fastening member and the terminal connecting portion so as to be connected to the terminal connecting portion; a wire connecting portion which extends from the electrical contact portion, a wire being adapted to be connected to the wire connecting portion; and an upstanding piece portion which is provided so as to extend in an upstanding manner from the electrical contact portion, and is disposed rearwardly of a connection part of the electrical contact portion in a direction of sliding of the electrical contact portion, wherein the connection part of the electrical contact portion is adapted to be held between the fastening member and the terminal connecting portion, and wherein the wire connecting portion extends from a side of the electrical contact portion, the side including a width and a length, wherein the length of the side is generally parallel to the direction of sliding of the electrical contact portion.