Illuminated latch indicator assembly
US7302150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B2001/0076
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An assembly for providing an indicator includes a light source, a stationary member, a first optical fiber coupled to the light source and to the stationary member, a movable panel, and a first latch assembly coupling the stationary member and the movable panel. The latch assembly has an unlatched position and a latched position. The assembly further includes a second optical fiber coupled to the movable panel, an indicator coupled to the movable panel, and a second optical fiber whereby in the last position, light from the first optical fiber is coupled to the second optical fiber differently than in the latched position.
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