Receptacle assembly including a light pipe structure

Details Receptacle assembly including a light pipe structure Receptacle assembly including a light pipe structure

2008-04-11

2009-11-24

Prasad, Chandrika (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With indicating or identifying provision

Connection indicating provision

Reexamination Certificate

active

07621773

ABSTRACT:
A receptacle assembly that is coupled to a host system and configured to receive an electrical component is provided. The receptacle assembly includes a guideframe having a front end, a back end, and a passage that extends therebetween. The guideframe is configured to receive the electrical component and includes a rear panel that is proximate to the back end and a side panel that has a support member extending therefrom. The receptacle assembly also includes a light pipe structure that has a light pipe that extends alongside the guideframe from the front end to the back end. The light pipe includes a rearward end portion that is configured to receive a status indication from the host system. The light pipe structure is directly engaged to the support member and the rearward end portion is directly engaged to at least one of the side panel and the rear panel.

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