Patent ID: 7670170
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector assembly comprising: a first connector having a housing and a plurality of contacts extending from the housing, the housing and the contacts defining a mating interface; a second connector having a housing and a plurality of contacts defining a mating interface configured to mate with the mating interface of the first connector; and a light pipe assembly comprising a plurality of separate light pipe segments associated with the second connector and a light source element associated with the first connector, the light source element being at least one of a light source and a first connector light pipe segment, wherein a first light pipe segment is provided with the second connector and directs light from the light source element, and a second light pipe segment distinct from the first light pipe segment and provided with the second connector and receives light from the first light pipe segment to direct light to an external portion of the second connector.