Integrated light pipe and LED

摘要

A method and apparatus is provided for an integrated light pipe. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a light pipe with a cavity positioned at a first end of the light pipe. The apparatus may further include a light emitting diode (LED) coupled to the light pipe within the cavity. The apparatus may further include, the light emitted from the LED is directed through the light pipe. The apparatus may also include a first and second conductive mount coupled to the LED and extending out of the cavity.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
a light pipe with an internal cavity positioned within a first end of the light pipe; a light emitting diode (LED) coupled to the light pipe within the internal cavity, wherein
the LED at least partially fits within the light pipe and wherein light emitted fromthe LED is directed through the light pipe; a first and second conductive mount coupled to the LED and extending out of the cavity; and
a resistor, located within the internal cavity, connected in series with the LED and integrated with the first conductive mount;wherein the light pipe, the LED, and the first and second conductive mount forman integrated light pipe, and wherein the first and second conductive mount is configured for mounting and electrically connecting the integrated light pipe to a body.