Patent ID: 6600611
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical module comprising, within a housing, a substrate having an electronic circuit, and light-emitting and light-receiving device units each having an optical output or input end connected to said electronic circuit;wherein said light-emitting device unit and said light-receiving device unit have respective cylindrical leading end parts accommodated in substantially cylindrical holes within said housing and respective flange parts having diameters greater than those of said leading end parts, said housing having an inclined wall behind said substantially cylindrical holes; and wherein said optical module further comprises a pressing member having a protrusion for pressing said flange parts of said light-emitting device unit and light-receiving device unit against said housing so as to secure said units, said pressing member engaging said housing while being slid along said inclined wall of said housing by a slanted wall provided so as to correspond to said inclined wall.