Light pipe optical coupling between led and fiber optics cable

Details Light pipe optical coupling between led and fiber optics cable Light pipe optical coupling between led and fiber optics cable

1995-02-21

1996-08-20

Lee, John D.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector

385 88, G02B 642

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055486762

ABSTRACT:
In combination, a mounting structure having a longitudinal axis; an LED having a light emitter and a light-passing lens oriented along the axis; a cable having optical fibers defining a light entrance end in a location facing longitudinally toward the LED and spaced therefrom; and a light-reflecting light pipe located longitudinally between the LED lens and the cable entrance end.

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