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Light-emitting module and planar light source

US11709394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2022
Grant dateJul 25, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/133607
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A light-emitting module includes a light guide member including a first light guide portion including a first upper surface, a first lower surface, a first lateral surface, a first extending portion facing the first lateral surface and extending continuously from a portion of the first lateral surface, and a first hole portion, and a second light guide portion including a second upper surface, a second lower surface, a second lateral surface, a second extending portion facing the second lateral surface and extending continuously from a portion of the second lateral surface, and a second hole portion; a light source unit including a first light source disposed in the first hole portion, and a second light source disposed in the second hole portion; and a first light-reflective member covering at least a portion of the first lateral surface facing the first extending portion and at least a portion of the first extending portion facing the first lateral surface, in which the first extending portion faces the second extending portion.

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