Molding with integral fixation member

• US 6,596,946 B2
• Filed: 03/18/2002
• Issued: 07/22/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 09/04/1997
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
• Original Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
• Inventors: Yagi, Sakai
• Primary Examiner(s): Reichard, Dean A.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Nino, Adolfo
• Application Number:
  US10/098,361
• Publication Number:
  US 20020092669A1
• Time in Patent Office: 491 Days
• Field of Search: 174/137.R, 174/138.R, 174/138.G, 174/138.E, 174/154, 174/155, 174/156, 174/158.R, 174/162, 174/163.R, 439/90, 439/109, 439/212, 439/213, 439/251, 439/575, 439/692
• US Class Current: 174/154
• CPC Class Codes: B29C 2045/14131 using positioning or centering means forming part of the insert
• CPC Class Codes: B29C 45/14065 Positioning or centering articles in the mould
• CPC Class Codes: B29C 45/14639 for obtaining an insulating effect, e.g. for electrical components
• CPC Class Codes: B29L 2031/3061 Number plates

Abstract

An insert molding having a conductor member with an end portion utilized as a contact point. A fixation member holds a portion of the conductor member. A resin portion covers the conductor member in areas other than the contact point with the fixation member formed integrally with the resin portion.

Claims

1. An insert molding comprising:

a conductor member in which an end portion thereof is utilized as a contact point;

a fixation member for holding a portion of the conductor member; and

a resin portion for covering the conductor member in areas other than the contact point with the fixation member formed integrally with the resin portion.

2. The insert molding as set forth in claim 1, wherein the fixation member is comprising of a material identical to the resin.

3. The insert molding as set forth in claim 1, wherein the fixation member is formed substantially into a C-shape for receiving the conductor member.

4. The insert molding as set forth in claim 3, wherein a convex portion is formed in one of the conductor member and the fixation member for engaging with the other member at the time of supporting.

5. The insert molding as set forth in claim 1, wherein the fixation portion is formed as an insertion hole to which the conductor member is inserted.