Patent ID: 6312167
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A light transmission module comprising:a light device module having a socket member having a base, at least two opposing side walls and a plurality of leads for transmitting an electrical signal, and a light device installed within the socket member to be electrically connected to the leads, wherein said light device is an electrical signal to light signal converter, a light signal to electrical signal converter, or a combination of both;a connector module having a holder for coupling with the socket member, and at least one optical fiber installed in the holder to face the light device, for transmitting a light signal, wherein said holder has at least two opposing peripheral walls;a coupler for slidably coupling the socket member and the holder, wherein said coupler comprises a pair of first guide tracks longitudinally formed on said opposing side walls of the socket member, and a pair of second guide tracks longitudinally formed on said opposing peripheral walls of the holder, wherein said first guide tracks are slidably engageable with said second guide tracks;at least one electrical wire installed at the holder, for transmitting an electrical signal; andan electrical connector having a pair of first electrode layers formed at the respective first guide tracks connected to the leads and a pair of second electrode layers formed at the respective second guide tracks connected to said at least one electrical wire.