Patent ID: 8823540
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: G02B,H01R,H04B

Abstract:
1. An electrical assembly comprising: a guide frame having a body that defines a first end and an opposed second end, the guide frame defining at least one cavity that extends between the first and second ends, the at least one cavity configured to at least partially receive an electrical component therein along an insertion direction; a light pipe having a light pipe body that defines an optical conduit, the light pipe body defining a distal end disposed proximate the first end of the body and an opposed proximal end that is configured to receive light from a light emitting element when the light emitting element is electrically connected to a substrate; and an electrical connector configured to be mounted to the substrate, the electrical connector including a housing that has a housing body, the electrical connector including a plurality of electrical contacts supported by the housing, the electrical contacts configured to mate with the electrical component so as to place the electrical component into electrical communication with the substrate, the electrical connector including a retainer that extends outwardly from the housing body along the insertion direction and directly secures to the light pipe.