Terminal block and method for assembling the same

Abstract

To provide a terminal block having a structure for facilitating the mounting operation of a coil spring to the terminal block, and a method for assembling the terminal block. A spring supporting part 25a has a supporting surface 251a in which one end of a coil spring 5a contacts, and a spring end holding portion 252a for preventing the end of the coil spring contacting supporting surface 251a from displacing in the radial direction of the coil spring. Spring end holding portion 252a extends form supporting surface 251a and is arranged at a part of the periphery of supporting surface 251a, such that spring end holding portion 252a does not block a slit 27a. The width of slit 27a is smaller than an outer diameter of coil spring 5a, and the length of slit 27a is preferably equal to or larger than the radius of coil spring 5a.

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