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Connector assembly

US11480747B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2021
Grant dateOct 25, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4292
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector assembly includes housing and one or more light guide members. Each light guide member includes a tube body, an extension column, a positioning member, and a fixing member. The tube body is located on the housing. The extension column extends downward from the tube body to a rear side of the housing. The positioning member is located on the extension column and inserted into a rear wall of the housing. The fixing member is located on the extension column and inserted into the rear wall. The fixing member includes a first bump protruding from the extension column toward the rear wall and a hook structure located on the first bump. When each light guide member is assembled onto the housing, the first bump is inserted into the rear wall, and the hook structure is hooked into the rear wall.

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