Joint structure for metal plates

摘要

Disclosed herein is a joint structure which can provide stronger contact force. A first metal plate (11) is provided with a lug (14) to have an opening. An end portion of a second metal plate (12) is partially press-molded with the lug, to be press-fitted into the opening in a state held between the opening and the lug. The press-fitted portion of the second metal plate (12) has a cutoff portion which is cut off from the remaining portion, and a connected portion which is not cut off from but connected with the remaining portion.