Terminal and crimping method

摘要

To provide a terminal capable of securing an electrical connection. folded portion 55 is placed on a bottom portion 48 while a bottom projection 61 provided at the bottom portion 48 of an outer terminal 40 is biting thereinto. After a crimping piece 46 is brought into close contact with the outer surface of the folded portion 55 and an upper projection 62 is caused to bite into a sheath 54 of the folded portion 55, a crimping piece 47 is brought into close contact with the outer surface of the folded portion 55 and the end thereof is placed on that of the crimping piece 46. In this way, crimping is performed. Then, an outer crimping portion 45 squeezes the sheath 54 and is crimped while being held in close contact with the sheath 54 of the folded portion 55, and the two projections 61, 62 bite into the sheath 54. Since the folded portion 55 and the outer crimping portion 45 are electrically connected to a sufficient degree and a sufficient fastening force can be obtained, a stable electrical connection can be established.