Single piece light guide having light rod and lens
US8567997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B21/208
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A single piece light guide is disclosed herein. The single piece light guide may include a light rod and a lens. The single piece light guide may be formed using injection molding. The light guide may have one or more regions between the light rod and the lens. A housing may be provided for the light guide. The housing may have an opening that physically supports the light rod. Therefore, the light rod may be secured into place, which may prevent misalignment during use. The one or more regions between the light rod and the lens may assist in assembling and holding the light guide in the housing.
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