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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 1996
Filed:
Dec. 27, 1994
Teruhiko Horinouchi, Kashihara, JP;
Nobumasa Ono, Hashimoto, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A photo interrupter includes a lead frame having a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element provided thereon and having a lead pattern for connecting input/output terminals of both the light-emitting element and said light-receiving element to the outside at a converged connector-jointing portion. Both the light-emitting element and the light-receiving element are provided on the common lead frame which is connected directly to a connector for connecting to the outside. A casing for holding the light-sensing parts is composed of a thermoplastic resin and provided with melt pins joining the connector and the lead frame to the casing.