Patent ID: 6899573
Filing Date: 2005-05-31
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A coupled terminal unit having a plurality of terminal fittings coupled by at least one coupling portion so that the terminal fittings are substantially parallel and in a common plane, the terminal fittings being separately arrangeable in a connector housing by cutting off the coupling portion after being inserted into terminal insertion holes ( 14 ) formed in the connector housing, wherein: the coupling portion is formed into a wavy shape extending out of the plane of the terminal fittings and is extendible in an arranging direction of the terminal fittings of the coupled terminal unit, an arrangement pitch of the terminal fittings is narrower than an arrangement pitch of the terminal insertion holes in a stamped-out state of the coupled terminal unit from a conductive plate, and the arrangement pitch of the terminal fittings can be made substantially equal to that of the terminal insertion holes by extending the extendible portion.