Structure for fixing light guiding member
US11372166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/389
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A structure for fixing a light guiding member includes a light guiding member that guides light emitted from a light source to a prescribed position, a holder that holds the light guiding member, and a fixed member fixed to the light guiding member. The holder includes an insertion hole through which the light guiding member is inserted. The light guiding member includes a flange larger in outer geometry than the insertion hole and a shaft portion connected to the flange and inserted through the insertion hole. The fixed member is fixed to a portion of the shaft portion that projects from the insertion hole and larger in outer geometry than the insertion hole.
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