Light modules and devices incorporating light modules
US10551542B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10H20/856
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one implementation an assembly is provided that facilitates a coupling of one or more light diffusing optical fibers to one or more light emitting diodes. According to one implementation the assembly includes a light emitting diode positioned inside a cavity of a frame that is equipped with means to directly or indirectly electrically couple the anode and cathode of the light emitting diode to a printed circuit board. A proximal end portion of the light diffusing optical fiber is supported inside a through opening of a lid positioned over a front side of the frame. The light diffusing optical fiber includes a core that is surround by a cladding. According to some implementations the proximal end of the light diffusing optical fiber is butt-coupled to the light emitting diode with there being no gap between the proximal end of the fiber and the light emitting side of the light emitting diode.
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