JP5740071B2 - Portable luminaire with rotatable cylindrical head - Google Patents

Description

  This application is a continuation of U.S. Patent Application No. 29 / 367,099 filed on August 3, 2010, U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 195,306 filed on August 1, 2011, and No. 61 / 447,279, filed on Feb. 28, 2011, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. In the description, the benefit and priority based on each of said applications is claimed.

  The present invention relates to a portable lighting device, and more particularly to a portable lighting device having a rotatable head.

  Portable lighting fixtures, such as flashlights, are typically made of cylindrical chemical batteries such as AA batteries, AAA batteries, AA batteries, AA batteries, CR123 lithium batteries, etc. Regardless of the mechanical properties, such as carbon, zinc, alkali, Ni-Cd, NiMH, or lithium ions, power is supplied. As a result, flashlights generally have a cylindrical shape or another shape to accommodate a cylindrical battery.

  Some lighting devices use prismatic batteries, but many of these prismatic batteries include cylindrical cell batteries, which may not use their volume efficiently. A commonly available 9V 9 volt prismatic alkaline battery is an example of a battery that includes six cylindrical batteries connected in series.

  Batteries include single use (non-rechargeable), such as carbon zinc and alkaline cell batteries, and rechargeable, such as Ni-Cd, NiMH, and Li ion batteries. Because lighting fixtures that use rechargeable batteries require external contacts to connect to the recharge device, relatively small lighting fixtures are not rechargeable lighting fixtures as a trend.

Some portable lighting fixtures must be grasped or placed on a surface, but others can be attached to an object, for example with a clip or strap. Some portable luminaires have a light source that can be moved relative to the body of the luminaire so that the generated light can be directed in a desired direction, most or many of which are movable light sources It has become relatively large due to at least one of the reasons that accompanies the hinged hinges necessary to provide the There are few lighting fixtures that are small and can freely direct light. In addition, fewer are rechargeable, small, and free to direct light.
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  Therefore, the present applicant considers that there is a possibility that a portable lighting device that is small in size and capable of directing light beams may be required. It is also desirable that such lighting fixtures be rechargeable.

  Suitably, the portable luminaire is a substantially rectangular luminaire body having a pair of extending portions, and has a substantially rectangular cavity for receiving a battery, and the luminaire body and the luminaire body. A substantially cylindrical luminaire head that is adjacent and is rotatably supported between the extension portions of the luminaire main body, and includes a light source that generates light, and the light fixture head and the light source are selected. A switch to be activated automatically.

  According to another aspect, the portable luminaire is a substantially rectangular luminaire body having a pair of spaced apart extending portions, the luminaire having a substantially rectangular cavity for receiving a battery. A main body, a substantially cylindrical luminaire head adjacent to the luminaire main body and rotatably supported between the extending portions of the luminaire main body, and light in the substantially cylindrical luminaire head. A knob for rotating a light source to be generated and the substantially cylindrical luminaire head, wherein the knob includes at least one lens through which light generated by the light source is transmitted. A switch that selectively activates the light source to generate light, and a substantially rectangular battery in the cavity of the generally rectangular luminaire body, selectively responding to the switch to the light source. A substantially square-shaped power supply It is possible to have a door.

  According to yet another aspect, the portable lighting fixture is a substantially rectangular lighting fixture body having a pair of protrusions facing each other and spaced apart from each other, and having a substantially rectangular cavity for receiving a power source therein A substantially cylindrical luminaire head adjacent to the luminaire main body and rotatably supported between the projections of the luminaire main body, the light source generating light The lighting fixture head, a switch that selectively activates the light source, and a plurality of electrical conductors that provide electrical contacts within the generally rectangular lighting fixture body, the electrical contacts having a generally square shape. A plurality of electrical conductors configured to receive a battery or a plurality of cylindrical batteries interchangeably, and a power source in the generally rectangular cavity of the luminaire body, the electrical contacts being Has a terminal to connect That substantially prismatic battery, is intended to include interchangeably and a plurality of cylindrical battery having a terminal connected to the electrical contact, can have said power.

The detailed description of the preferred embodiments will be more readily understood when read with reference to the following drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example embodiment of a lighting fixture. 2A, 2B, 2C are side, edge and end views of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2D is a perspective view of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 2A, 2B, 2C are side, edge and end views of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2D is a perspective view of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 2A, 2B, 2C are side, edge and end views of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2D is a perspective view of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 2A, 2B, 2C are side, edge and end views of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2D is a perspective view of the example lighting fixture of FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a lighting fixture. 4A, 4B, and 4C are bottom, top, and end views of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 3, and FIG. 4D is a perspective view of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 4A, 4B, and 4C are bottom, top, and end views of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 3, and FIG. 4D is a perspective view of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 4A, 4B, and 4C are bottom, top, and end views of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 3, and FIG. 4D is a perspective view of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 4A, 4B, and 4C are bottom, top, and end views of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 3, and FIG. 4D is a perspective view of the example lighting fixture of FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of yet another example embodiment of a lighting fixture. 6A, 6B, and 6C are views of a top surface, a bottom surface, and an end portion of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 5, respectively. 6A, 6B, and 6C are views of a top surface, a bottom surface, and an end portion of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 5, respectively. 6A, 6B, and 6C are views of a top surface, a bottom surface, and an end portion of the example lighting fixture of FIG. 5, respectively. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the example luminaire, and FIGS. 7A and 7B are a cross-sectional view of the luminaire across the luminaire head and a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the luminaire head of the luminaire, respectively. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating various attachment devices. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the example luminaire, and FIGS. 7A and 7B are a cross-sectional view of the luminaire across the luminaire head and a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the luminaire head of the luminaire, respectively. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating various attachment devices. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the example luminaire, and FIGS. 7A and 7B are a cross-sectional view of the luminaire across the luminaire head and a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the luminaire head of the luminaire, respectively. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating various attachment devices. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the example luminaire, and FIGS. 7A and 7B are a cross-sectional view of the luminaire across the luminaire head and a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the luminaire head of the luminaire, respectively. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating various attachment devices. 8 is a perspective view of an example of the lighting fixture similar to the example of the lighting fixture of FIG. 3, FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the example of the lighting fixture of FIG. 8 with the housing base removed, and FIG. FIG. 8B is a perspective view of the luminaire example shown in FIGS. 8 and 8A upside down, with the housing base, the housing cover, and the luminaire head removed. 8 is a perspective view of an example of the lighting fixture similar to the example of the lighting fixture of FIG. 3, FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the example of the lighting fixture of FIG. 8 with the housing base removed, and FIG. FIG. 8B is a perspective view of the luminaire example shown in FIGS. 8 and 8A upside down, with the housing base, the housing cover, and the luminaire head removed. 8 is a perspective view of an example of the lighting fixture similar to the example of the lighting fixture of FIG. 3, FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the example of the lighting fixture of FIG. 8 with the housing base removed, and FIG. FIG. 8B is a perspective view of the luminaire example shown in FIGS. 8 and 8A upside down, with the housing base, the housing cover, and the luminaire head removed. 9 is a perspective view of an example of a lighting fixture similar to the example of the lighting fixture of FIG. 4, FIG. 9A is a perspective view of the lighting fixture with the housing portion removed, and FIG. 9B is the lighting fixture. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the device with the housing portion and lens element removed. 9 is a perspective view of an example of a lighting fixture similar to the example of the lighting fixture of FIG. 4, FIG. 9A is a perspective view of the lighting fixture with the housing portion removed, and FIG. 9B is the lighting fixture. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the device with the housing portion and lens element removed. 9 is a perspective view of an example of a lighting fixture similar to the example of the lighting fixture of FIG. 4, FIG. 9A is a perspective view of the lighting fixture with the housing portion removed, and FIG. 9B is the lighting fixture. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the device with the housing portion and lens element removed.

  In the above drawings, when the same element or feature is shown in more than one figure, the same reference numerals are used for those elements, and related or modified elements or features are shown in more than one figure. Where indicated, the same reference numerals may be used for those elements, or "a" or "b" may be added. Similarly, elements or features that are similar to each other are designated by like reference numerals in different figures and may be designated by like terms herein. Based on common practice, the various features in the drawings are not drawn to scale, and the dimensions of the various features may be scaled up or down as appropriate for clarity, and any values listed in any figure Are also shown for illustrative purposes only.

  The portable lighting fixture described herein is, in its preferred embodiment, a small, rectangular, rechargeable lighting fixture that provides a light beam that can be directed. This portable luminaire is suitable for gripping in use, placing on a surface, or attaching to an object, for example by providing a flexible attachment option with clips and fasteners. The portable lighting fixture can have a replaceable battery, and can be permanently sealed and disposable. This portable lighting fixture can be used in both professional and everyday applications, including but not limited to police, military, government, industrial, inspection, recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and consumer applications. It is considered useful and convenient in a wide variety of situations.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a lighting fixture 10, FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C are views of side surfaces, edges, and ends thereof, and FIG. 2D is a perspective view thereof. The luminaire 10 includes a generally rectangular luminaire body 100 and a luminaire head 200 on the body, for example, on the end of the luminaire body 100. The luminaire body 100 includes a housing 110, which includes a body housing base 112 and its cover 114. The interior of the luminaire main body 100 is a cavity that receives a battery that supplies power to the luminaire 10, and the battery is used in a battery having a substantially square shape, such as a mobile phone or similar portable electronic device. A battery of a type or a battery that fits into a substantially rectangular battery cavity is preferred. The housing 110 has a pair of opposing extending portions or projecting portions 120, and the extending portions or projecting portions 120 extend from one end of the housing 110, and are substantially cylindrical between the extending portions or projecting portions 120. The luminaire head 200 is received. The luminaire head 200 is preferably rotatable about its longitudinal axis, for example, through an angle of 180 ° or greater or less, and one or more knobs 220 are provided for convenient rotation of the luminaire head 200. Can be provided.

  The luminaire head 200 is generally cylindrical and includes a generally cylindrical member 210 that has a reflector 216 therein that is a generally conical or other suitably shaped recess 212. The light source 230 is preferably a light emitting diode (LED) 230, located in the reflector 216 and covered with a lens 214. The recess 212 and the lens 214 therein are preferably conical, but other shapes that produce the light produced by the light source 230 may be used. The cylindrical member 210 is preferably a suitable heat conducting material that functions as a heat sink to remove the heat generated by the light source 230, such as typically aluminum.

  Optionally, the luminaire head 200 can further include one or more tubular cylindrical lenses 240 or filters 240 that are slidable on the cylindrical member 210. The tubular lens 240 is preferably substantially shorter than the cylindrical member 210 and at least as long as the diameter of the recess 212 on the surface of the cylindrical member 210, thereby axially moving to a position covering the lens 214. It can slide freely. As a result, the light emitted from the light source 230 that passes through the lens 214 passes through the lens 240 when the lens 240 is slid to a position covering the lens 214. The central lens 214 is preferably transparent and the lens 240 preferably includes two separate slidable tubular lenses 240a and 240b that provide two optically different lenses. Since the one or more tubular lenses 240, 240 a, 240 b are on the member 210 and the member 210 is held between the extensions 120 of the luminaire body 100, the lenses 240, 240 a, 240 b are on the member 210. Will not be lost.

  Each slidable tubular lens 240, 240a, 240b is shorter than the cylindrical member 210 and has different optical properties from the other slidable tubular lenses 240, 240a, 240b, eg, providing selectable lens conditions. To do. For example, lens 240a can be one color, such as a red lens, lens 240b can be a different color, such as a green lens, and / or lenses 240a, 240b can polarize or diffuse light. A combination of a ridge or another protrusion on one of the cylindrical member 210 and one or more lenses 240a, 240b and a recess or recess on the other of the member 210 and one or more lenses 240a, 240b. When combined, the lenses 240 a and 240 b can be held at a position aligned with the center from the top of the lens 214 or a retracted position close to the end of the member 210.

  The switch 250 is provided on the luminaire main body 100 in order to control the operation of the luminaire 10. The switch 250 can be activated one or more times, eg, in sequence and / or at specific times, to provide different operating modes of the luminaire 10, eg, on, off, temporary on, blinking, flashing. Preferably, it is a pushbutton switch that can select a strobe, light-intensify, light-intensify, "moonlight", and / or low light level mode.

  When it is desirable that the luminaire 10 is rechargeable, for example, the battery inside it is rechargeable, a charging connector 130 can be provided in the housing 110. In one preferred embodiment, connector 130 is a small connector or port, such as a mini USB connector, that accepts a USB port that can be a battery recharge power source, such as a computer USB port or a cable that connects to another power source. A suitable USB connector and USB cable may be those commonly used when connecting a digital camera to the computer's USB port to transfer image files to the computer. Suitable power sources for recharging the luminaire include computer USB ports, 12 volt outlets such as those commonly found in automobiles, or adapters such as ZTE type adapters made by Dokocom, China, 110-240 volt AC outlets and so on. The connector 130 may be provided with a cap or plug that provides a seal against moisture and debris, such as a screw cap or plug, or a snap-in cap or plug or other seal. Such a plug or cap can optionally be secured to the luminaire 10 by a lanyard or other flexible part.

  In the luminaire 10 of FIG. 2D, the inner end of each opposingly spaced extension or protrusion 120 includes a curved cover 120c that extends towards the light source LED 230, The lenses 240a and 240b are partially covered to protect the lenses 240a and 240b and maintain the beauty of the lenses. Otherwise, the luminaire 10 is as described. The inner ends of the lenses 240a and 240b are exposed beyond the end of the cover 120c and extend radially away from the cylindrical luminaire heads 200 and 210, respectively, and exposed ridges or tabs 242a and 242b. This makes it easier to move the lenses 240a and 240b to a position that covers the light source 230 by sliding the lenses 240a and 240b on the cylindrical member 210. The lenses 240a and 240b are tubular or comprise at least a portion of the tube and preferably surround the cylindrical member 210 so that they can slide on the cylindrical member 210 and the cylindrical member 210 can be slid over the lenses 240a and 240b. It is free to rotate within. Thus, for example, the rotation of the cylindrical member 210 using the knob 220 is not limited to the lenses 240a and 240b, so that the lenses 240a and 240b simply allow the member 210 to rotate to the desired rotational position as needed. To do.

  The switch 250 can be provided in front of the housing 110 or at another convenient location to control the operation of the light source 230. Alternatively, a rectangular switch actuator 250 that is one step higher can be placed in front of the housing 110 to selectively control the operation of the light source 230 by actuating an electrical switch in the luminaire body 100 ′. A raised triangular shape 141 can be provided in front of the housing 112 as a guide for attaching a band, clip, or other securing device to the luminaire 10.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another example embodiment of a lighting fixture 10 ′, FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C are views of its bottom, top, and end portions, and FIG. 4D is its perspective view. . The luminaire 10 ′ includes a generally rectangular luminaire body 100 ′, as well as a luminaire head 200 on the body, eg, on a large surface of the luminaire body 100 ′. The luminaire body 100 includes a generally rectangular housing 110 ', which includes a body housing base 112' and its cover 114 '. The interior of the luminaire body 100 ′ is a substantially rectangular cavity that receives a battery that supplies power to the luminaire 10 ′, and the battery is a battery having a substantially rectangular shape, such as a mobile phone or similar portable electronic device. It is preferably a battery of the type utilized in the device, or one or more other batteries that fit within the cavity. The housing 110 ′ has a pair of opposing extensions or protrusions 120 ′, which extend from the wide surface of the housing 110 ′, and the extensions or protrusions 120 ′. A generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 is received therebetween. The luminaire head 200 is preferably rotatable about its longitudinal axis, and a single knob 220 or optionally a plurality of knobs 220 may be provided to conveniently rotate the luminaire head 200.

  The luminaire head 200 is generally cylindrical and includes a generally cylindrical member 210 having a reflector 216 therein which is a generally conical or other suitably shaped recess 212, or A reflective insert member 216 is included therein. The light source 230 is preferably a light emitting diode (LED) 230, which is located in the reflector 216 and is covered by a lens 214 in front of the LED 230. The lighting fixture 200 is as described herein.

  Optionally, the luminaire head 200 further includes one or more tubular cylindrical lenses 240 or filters 240, 240a, 240b that are slidable on the cylindrical member 210, as described herein. be able to. If it is desired that the luminaire 10 'is rechargeable, for example, if the battery inside it is rechargeable, the charging connector 130 can be housed in the housing 110' with or without an optional cap or plug. These are all as described herein.

  Optionally, the luminaire 10 'facilitates attachment and / or fixation of the luminaire 10' to a subject, eg, a person, body part, headwear (clothing on the head), clothing, appliance, equipment, etc. It can have one or more features. As an example, the luminaire 10 ′ may have one or more guides 140 ′ on the luminaire body 100 ′, and the guide 140 ′ includes the luminaire 10 ′, for example a human head, a hat. Defines a surface 142 ′ or recess 144 ′ that may be provided with a band 146 b or strap 146 b or clip 146 c or fastener 146 or other attachment device 146 for holding to a helmet, or another object. The guide 140 ′ may be a ridge 142 ′ that is parallel and raised as shown, or may be another convenient shape. It is also possible to provide slip-on or snap-on clips, some of which are arranged between the guides 140 ', such clips at a plurality of positions on the luminaire 10', e.g. Or it is arrange | positioned from the left side and / or is arrange | positioned in the front or back of lighting fixture 10 '. If it is desirable to attach the luminaire 10 'to a hat or helmet, a rubber or other elastic band is placed around the hat or helmet and the luminaire 10' is placed between the band and the helmet. The band may be disposed in the recess 144 ′ between the guides 142 ′. When using a fastener, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener such as Velcro (registered trademark) material, the loop side of the fastener or the hook-side piece (one piece) of the fastener is on the surface 142 ′ between the guides 140 ′. Attached with adhesive.

  In the luminaire 10 of FIG. 4D, the inner end of each of the opposedly spaced extensions or protrusions 120 ′ includes a curved cover 120′c, which covers the light source LED 230. Extending to the side, partially covering the lenses 240a and 240b to protect the lenses 240a and 240b and to keep the aesthetics of the lenses. In other cases, the luminaire 10 'is as described. The inner ends of the lenses 240a and 240b are exposed beyond the end of the cover 120'c and extend radially away from the cylindrical luminaire heads 200, 210, respectively, and exposed ridges or tabs 242a. 242b, which facilitates moving the lenses 240a and 240b to a position that covers the light source 230 by sliding the lenses 240a and 240b on the cylindrical member 210. The lenses 240a and 240b are tubular or comprise at least a portion of the tube and preferably surround the cylindrical member 210 so that they can slide on the cylindrical member 210 and the cylindrical member 210 can be slid over the lenses 240a and 240b. It is free to rotate within. Thus, for example, the rotation of the cylindrical member 210 using the knob 220 is not limited to the lenses 240a and 240b, so that the lenses 240a and 240b simply allow the member 210 to rotate to the desired rotational position as needed. To do.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view of yet another example embodiment of a luminaire 10 ″, and FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are views of the top, bottom, and ends thereof, respectively. It includes a rectangular luminaire body 100 "as well as a luminaire head 200 on the body, for example on a large surface of the luminaire body 100". The luminaire body 100 "includes a generally rectangular housing 110" that includes a body housing base 112 "and its cover 114". The interior of the luminaire body 100 "provides power to the luminaire 10". A generally rectangular cavity for receiving a battery, the battery having a generally square shape, for example, a battery of the type used in a mobile phone or similar portable electronic device, or fitted within the cavity Preferably, the housing 110 "has a pair of opposing extensions or protrusions 120" that extend from the housing 110 ". Extending from a large surface, a generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 is received between the extensions or protrusions 120 ". The luminaire head 200 is preferably rotatable about its longitudinal axis, and a knob 220 or a plurality of knobs 220 may be provided for convenient rotation of the luminaire head 200.

  The luminaire head 200 is generally cylindrical and includes a generally cylindrical member 210 having a reflector 216 therein which is a generally conical or other suitably shaped recess 212, or A reflector 216 is provided in the recess 212. The light source 230 is preferably a light emitting diode (LED) 230, which is located in the reflector 216 and is covered by a lens 214 in front of the LED 230. The lighting fixture 200 is as described herein.

  Optionally, the luminaire head 200 further includes one or more tubular cylindrical lenses 240 or filters 240, 240a, 240b that are slidable on the cylindrical member 210, as described herein. be able to. If it is desired that the luminaire 10 "be rechargeable, for example, the battery inside it is rechargeable, the charging connector 130 can be housed in the housing 110" with or without an optional cap or plug. These are all as described herein.

  FIG. 7 is a bottom view of an example of the luminaire 10 ′, and FIGS. 7A and 7B are cross-sectional views across the luminaire head 200 of the luminaire 10 ′, respectively, and the luminaire of the luminaire 10 ′. FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view of the head 200 in the longitudinal direction, and FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating various attachment devices 146. Inside the housing 110 ′ is an electronic circuit 300 that operates the luminaires 10, 10 ′, 10 ″. The circuit 300 includes a battery 310 and an electronic circuit board 320, which is used for the operation of the switch 250. A battery 310 that responsively energizes the light source 230 in response and an electronic circuit that connects the light source 230. The battery 310 has a generally square shape and is defined by the walls of the bases 112, 112 ', 112 ". Always placed in a generally rectangular cavity in the housing 110, 110 ′, 110 ″. The terminals of the battery 310 are always in the end position close to the luminaire head 200 and are electrically connected to the contacts on the circuit board 320. The contact is typically a spring-type metal contact that extends from the circuit board 320. The USB port connector 130 includes housings 110, 110 ′, 10 ", provided in the same end as the end connected to the circuit board 320.

  As seen in the cross-sectional view of the luminaire head 200, the generally cylindrical member 210 made of metal has a recess 212 defining a reflector 216 on its cylindrical surface, the bottom end of which is a light source 320, e.g. LED 320. The LED 320 is preferably provided on the circuit board 232 located on the flat bottom of the recess 212. The LED circuit board 232 is preferably thermally conductive to provide a thermally conductive connection to the cylindrical member 210 that acts as a heat sink for the LED 230. The lens 214 can be installed in the recess 212 that defines a reflector 216 that covers the normal light source 230 in front of the light source 230. The reflector 216 and / or the lens 214 can be shaped to provide light of a desired characteristic or shape, such as a spot beam or a floodlight beam or a beam positioned therebetween.

  Cylindrical member 210 preferably has longitudinal holes therein for wires and / or conductors. The electrical connection between the circuit board 320 and the light source 230 can be provided through wires and conductors, and can include one or more slip rings, coaxial rotatable conductors, and the like. If the electrical connection is made, for example, by wire, the luminaire head 200 can be rotated less than 360 °, for example about 180 °, relative to the luminaire body 100, the electrical connection being for example slip ring or coaxial. When performed with a rotatable conductor, the luminaire head 200 can be rotated over 360 ° relative to the luminaire body 100. Electrical connection between the switch 250 and the circuit board 320 can be provided through wires and conductors, and can include one or more slip rings, coaxial rotatable conductors, and the like. In one embodiment, one or more spring metal contacts directly contact one or more circular contacts on the cylindrical member 210 to define one or more slip rings, The slide of the spring contact against the contact ring tends to clean the connection.

  Cylindrical member 210 is rotatably mounted within an extension or protrusion 120, 120 ', 120 "of the body, with the extension or protrusion 120, 120', 120" being substantially a bearing, such as a member. A sleeve bearing is provided at the opposite ends of 210. The member 210 can be rotated by turning a knob 220 provided at one or both of the ends of the member 210, so that the light source over an angular range of about 180 ° relative to the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″. 230 can direct the light generated at 230. Cylindrical member 210 can rotate freely in the bearings of extensions or protrusions 120, 120 ', 120 "or by friction, detent, stop member Therefore, the movement can be suppressed by another suppression shape. A concave portion can be provided on the rear surface of the knob 220, and the axially extending portion of the cylindrical member 210 is complementarily pressed against the concave portion, thereby causing friction, a complementary higher step shape, and a concave shape. Secured by shape, adhesive, or other suitable means.

  FIG. 7C shows various attachments attached to the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″ of the luminaire 10, 10 ′, 10 ″ to attach the luminaire 10, 10 ′, 10 ″ to a person, clothing, or object. An example of a device 146. An example of a strap or band 146b is typically sized from a stretchable material, such as rubber or stretchable plastic, to which a luminaire 10, 10 ', 10 "is to be attached, such as a hat. , Helmets and / or loops surrounding the head, or relatively non-stretchable material, for example loops of woven strips, with buckles or other length adjustment devices to adjust the length of the loop And thus sized to surround the object to which the luminaire 10, 10 ', 10 "is attached, for example a hat, a helmet and / or a head Has a loop to be played.

  Examples of the clip 146c typically have a folded structure made of a relatively rigid material, such as steel or other metal, in which case one of the folded portions is the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 Receiving this against the wide surface of the top and bottom of the sizing and spacing to be clipped onto the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ”, another folded part is Sized and relatively closely spaced and clipped onto a belt, garment, or other object. The latter part can have keyholes or other shaped apertures for attachment to headed posts (posts) or other attachment structures. An example of such a structure is US Pat. No. 7,581,847 issued on September 1, 2009 “CLIP-ON, CLIP OFF MOUNTING DEVICE, AS FOR A PORTABLE LIGHT” (for portable lighting fixtures). Clip-on, clip-off attachment device), which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

  Examples of the fasteners 146 include separable fasteners 146f, such as hook-and-loop or similar fasteners 146f, such as Velcro (registered trademark) fasteners, and one side of the fasteners 146, for example, with an adhesive. ', 100 "can be attached and the opposite side can be attached to the person or object to which the luminaire 10, 10', 10" is removably attached, for example by glue, sewing or other suitable means.

  8 is a perspective view of an example embodiment of a luminaire 10 "'similar to that of the luminaire 10' of FIG. 3. The luminaire 10" 'is a generally rectangular luminaire body 100 "' and a luminaire. Includes a head 200, the luminaire head 200 includes a cylindrical member 210, which is supported at its end by an extension or protrusion 120 "'of the body housing 110"' and the body housing 110 ". 'Has a housing base 112 "' from which an extension or protrusion 120" 'and a housing cover 114 "' extend. The lighting fixture 200 is as described.

  The luminaire head 200 may include slidable lenses or filters 240a, 240b as described above, but in the luminaire 10 "', the lenses or filters 240a and / or 240b may be extended or protruding. Covered with an optional cover 120 "'c attached to the outer end of 120"'. The luminaire body 100 "'may be a band 146b or clip 146c or other that attaches the luminaire 10"' to a person or object. Can have a ridge 140 ′ ′ or similar shape for positioning the member or attachment device 146.

  The end of the body 100 "'of the luminaire 10"' includes a switch actuator 250, e.g., a flexible member, which, when pressed, activates an electrical switch within the body 100 "'. It can be made of rubber, plastic or other material that allows the actuator 250 to bend and transmit the pressure applied to it to the internal electrical switch. It is preferred to have a cover 130c that prevents intrusion of other and undesirable materials into the housing 110 "', which can be kept anchored to the luminaire body 100"' by a thin loop or lanyard. The cover 130c provides the desired flexibility and sealing of the connector 130 opening. Can be made of rubber, plastic, or other materials.

  8A is a perspective view of the example of the luminaire 10 ′ of FIG. 8 with the housing base 112 ′ removed, and FIG. 8B is flipped over, the housing base 112 ′, the housing cover 114 ′, and the luminaire It is a perspective view of the state which removed the head 200 and made the internal structure of lighting fixture 10 'visible. The luminaire head 200 is shown to include a cylindrical member 210 having a recess therein, in which a light source 230, for example an LED 230, is provided, the member 210 serving as the heat sink. A knob 220 at one end of the cylindrical member 210 provides a convenient shape for rotating the cylindrical member 210 about its longitudinal axis. One or two optional tubular lenses or filters 240a, 240b are slidable on the cylindrical member 210 and are slid to a central position on the member 210 so that the light generated by the light source 230 is filtered 240a, 240b can be passed. Optionally, the lenses or filters 240a, 240b can have ridges or other shapes 241a, 241b that facilitate sliding of the lenses or filters 240a, 240b, respectively.

  The largest element in the luminaire body 100 "'is a battery 310, which is of the type commonly used in square shaped cell batteries 310, such as cell phones, smartphones, and similar small handheld electronic devices. It may be a cell battery and is held within the housing base 112 "'by a cover 114"'. The battery 310 typically has two or more terminals 312 at its narrow end, thereby providing power. If the battery 310 is a rechargeable battery, power is also received.

  The battery 310 is located between the housing cover 114 "'and the electronic circuit board 320 that supports the electronic circuit that controls the luminaire 10"'. The connector 330 attached to the circuit board 320 can be used to connect to the terminal of the battery 310 to receive power and to supply and charge the battery 310. A connector 130, such as a USB or mini USB connector 130, is attached to the circuit board 320 and can be used to receive power from an external charging source of the battery 310.

  The electrical switch 350 attached to the circuit board 320 can have an actuator 352 on its outward side that is located on the back side (below) of the switch actuator 250 of the luminaire body 100 "', thereby enabling the switch When the actuator 250 is pushed, the switch actuator 250 pushes the actuator 352 of the electric switch 350, and the light source 230 is controlled by the switch 350 through a control circuit on the circuit board 320. The switch actuator 250 is, for example, rubber, rubber, or A flexible cover or seal (protective wrap) made of a flexible plastic material may be molded with part of the housing 110 "', for example the housing base 110"' or the housing cover 110 "' Housing 1 It may be a cover or seal that is secured in a portion of the 0 "'. In general, the switch actuator 250 is in any convenient position on the luminaire body 100, 100', 100", 100 "'. Well, more than one switch actuator 250 may be provided if the electrical switch 350 is properly positioned inside the switch actuator 250.

  The electronic circuit 300 may be any electronic circuit that provides the desired function of the luminaires 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"'. Examples of suitable electronic circuits that can be used include, for example, US Pat. No. 7,883,243 “LED FLASHLIGHT AND HEAT SINK ARRANGEMENT” (LED flashlight and heat sink device), US Pat. No. 7,674,003 “FLASHLIGHT HAVING” "PLURAL SWITCHES AND A CONTROLLER" (flashlight with multiple switches and controller), U.S. Patent No. 7,466,082 "ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT REDUCING AND BOOSTING VOLTAGE FOR CONTROLLED LED CURRENT AND CURRENT CURRENT REDUCTION" Control electronics) and / or rice filed on March 17, 2011 National Patent Application No. 13 / 050,498 “LIGHT HAVING A COMPARTMENT ACCOMMODATING BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT SIZES, SHAPES AND / OR TYPES” (lighting fixtures with compartments to accommodate batteries of different sizes, shapes, and / or types). Are now found in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2012 / ___, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for any and all purposes.

  9 is a perspective view of an example of a lighting fixture 10 ′ similar to the example of the lighting fixture 10 ′ of FIG. 4, and FIG. 9A is a perspective view of the lighting fixture 10 ′ with the housing portion 112 ′ removed. FIG. 9B is a perspective view of the luminaire 10 ′ with the housing portion 112 ′ and the lens 240 element removed. As for the outside, the luminaire 10 ′ includes a curved cover 120′c at the inner end of each of the oppositely spaced extensions or protrusions 120 ′, which cover 120′c is the light source LED. 4 differs from the luminaire of FIG. 4 in that it extends towards 230 and partially covers the lenses 240a and 240b, for example, protecting the lenses 240a and 240b and maintaining the aesthetics of the lenses. In other cases, the luminaire 10 'is as described. The inner ends of the lenses 240a and 240b are exposed beyond the ends of the cover 120'c, and are respectively exposed ridges or tabs extending radially away from the cylindrical luminaire heads 200, 210. 242a and 242b are preferably included, which facilitates moving the lenses 240a and 240b to a position that covers the light source 230 by sliding the lenses 240a and 240b on the cylindrical member 210. The lenses 240a and 240b are tubular or comprise at least a portion of the tube and preferably surround the cylindrical member 210 so that they can slide on the cylindrical member 210 and the cylindrical member 210 can be slid over the lenses 240a and 240b. It is free to rotate within. Thus, for example, the rotation of the cylindrical member 210 using the knob 220 is not limited to the lenses 240a and 240b, so that the lenses 240a and 240b simply allow the member 210 to rotate to the desired rotational position as needed. To do.

  If the luminaire 10 'utilizes a rechargeable power source, the luminaire body 100' may be connected to a battery charging connector 130, such as a mini USB connector or other suitable electrical connector, for example at the housing portion 112 'or another suitable location. Can be provided with a stepped portion 113 '. The connector 130 is connected to an external power source for charging the batteries 310 and 310 ′ inside the luminaire main body 100 ′, to charge the rechargeable batteries 310 and 310 ′ inside the luminaire main body 100 ′ and / or the luminaire. When 10 'is connected to an external power source through the connector 130, it is connected to the internal electronic circuit 300 to supply power to the luminaire 10'.

  Inside the luminaire main body 100 ′ of the luminaire 10 ′, there is a support member 260 including a substantially rectangular base portion 264, and the base portion 264 has a semi-cylindrical receptacle 262 at its opposite end. Receptacle 262 has an external shape that generally conforms to the shape of slidable lenses 240a, 240b thereon, and has an internal shape that provides at least a portion of a cylindrical surface with a cylindrical shape adjacent thereto. The cylindrical end of the member 210 can be rotated. At the end of the cylindrical member 210 where the knob 220 is located, the support receptacle 262 typically has an opening at its generally circular end and engages with the end of the cylindrical member 220 through the opening. A shaft 222 of the knob 220 is provided. Support member 260 extends cylindrical member 210 and optional lenses 240a, 240b when luminaire housing portion 112 'is mated with luminaire housing portion 114' to define luminaire housing portion 110 '. It is preferably located at a desired location within the protrusion or protrusion 120 ′ and the luminaire housing portion 112 ′.

  The base 264 of the support member 260 is provided adjacent to the circuit board 320 and can have the same shape and size. The circuit board 320 supports a support block 342 that includes one or more metal contacts 344, each metal contact 344 contacting one or more circular contact rings 244 of the cylindrical member 210, which together are 1 Or more slip rings 340 to define one or more electrical connections throughout the rotatable joint between the cylindrical member 210 of the luminaire 10 ′, the circuit board 320, and the rest of the electrical circuit 300. Bring the connection. The circuit board 320 can also support one or more additional metal contacts 354 that abut each contact ring 254 of the cylindrical member 210 and one or more additional slip rings 350. And provide electrical connections across the rotatable joint between the cylindrical member 210 of the luminaire 10 ′, the circuit board 320, and the rest of the electrical circuit 300, respectively.

  The housing 110 ′ of the luminaire body 100 ′ includes housing parts 112 ′, 114 ′ that define a generally rectangular internal cavity 116 ′ that receives the power source 310. The power source may include, for example, a substantially square battery 310, which may include one or more batteries as described or that may be utilized by, for example, certain luminaires 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"'. A cylindrical battery 310 ′ may be included, or batteries of both shapes and sizes can be received. The housing portion 114 ′ and / or the housing portion 112 ′ can have one or more positioning shapes 118 ′ that position the battery 310 and / or the battery 310 ′ therein. It extends into the cavity 116 '. The positioning shape 118 ′ may have a curved edge, for example, against which the battery 310 ′ is positioned adjacently within the cavity 116 ′ or other edge that positions the generally square battery 310. The cavity 116 ′ is configured to receive both a generally square battery 310 and a plurality of cylindrical batteries 310 ′. When a cylindrical battery 310 ′ is utilized, conductors 314, 316, eg, metal conductive strips 314, 316 can be provided to connect the battery 310 ′ in series with the circuit 300, and the conductors 314, 316 are connected to the luminaire body 110. 'Or part of the battery assembly 310', in which case a plurality of cylindrical batteries are connected in series within the battery assembly 310 '.

  The luminaire body 100 ′ can include any one or more luminaires 10, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′ of various shapes as described, eg, a switch or switch actuator 250, a charging connector 130, The guide 140 ′ or the like may be convenient or desirable for certain lighting fixtures. Optionally, the cylindrical member 210 can have one or more grooves in which each O-ring 218 that provides a seal to the support member 260 is located, the support member 260 being at the base 264 thereof. An outer periphery may include an O-ring 268 that provides a seal against the housing portion 112 ′.

  In one general example embodiment of luminaire 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"', luminaire body 100, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' is approximately 1.6 x 2.5. Inch (about 4.1 × 6.4 cm), thickness of about 0.38 inch (about 1 cm), and optional guides 140 thereon are about 1.0 inch (about 2.5 cm) apart. Yes. The cylindrical member 210 has a diameter of about 0.5 inches (about 1.3 cm), an exposed length of about 1.25 inches (about 3.2 cm), and the conical angle of the recess 212 or reflector 216 is about 90 °. However, it may be larger or smaller. The slidable lenses 240, 240 a, 240 b are each about 0.4 inches (about 1.0 cm) in length and can have optional peripheral ridges that assist each slide along the member 210. The axis of the rotatable member 210 is about 0.28 inches (about 7 mm) above the surface of the housing 100, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' so that the rotatable member 210 and optional one Alternatively, the plurality of lenses 240, 240 a, 240 b are adjacent to the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ′ ′, for example, separated by about 0.20 to 0.50 inch (about 0.5 to 1.3 mm). The When the luminaires 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, and 10 ′ ′ utilize cylindrical batteries, for example, AAA or AA nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries 310 ′, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' increases slightly in thickness and / or size to accommodate the battery diameter and / or length, but such luminaire body 100, 100 ', 100 ", 100 The cavity 116 in "" can be configured to receive the prismatic battery 310 interchangeably with a plurality of cylindrical batteries or assemblies thereof.

  In a typical embodiment of the luminaire 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"', an illumination that includes a housing base 112, 112 ', 112 ", 112"' and a cover 114, 114 ', 114 ", 114"' The instrument body 100, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' can be plastic, such as nylon, ABS, polycarbonate (PC), or a mixture thereof, such as a PC / ABS mixture, and the lenses 240, 240a, 240b are , Polycarbonate, PMMA acrylic, or other suitable plastic or glass, and member 210 can be aluminum, brass, copper, or other suitable thermally conductive material. Member 210 can have a recess 212, for example, a conical recess 212 with a flat bottom and a conical angle of about 90 ° to receive LED circuit board 232 and LED 230, or a reflector shaped to provide the desired beam shape. 216 can be internal to the recess 212 or can be defined by the recess 212 of the cylindrical member 210. The housings 110, 110 ', 110 ", 110"' can be covered by the covers 114, 114 ', 114 ", 114"' by ultrasonic, chemical or thermal welding, or adhesive. Can be closed by permanently attaching to the housing, or the covers 114, 114 ', 114 ", 114"' can be detachably attached to the housings 112, 112 ', 112 ", 112, such as by snap-on engagement or detachable fasteners. Can be attached to "".

  Typically, the batteries 310, 310 ′ may be rechargeable batteries, such as prismatic lithium ion batteries available from many commercial sources, or one or more cylindrical batteries, such as alkaline, lithium, or other simple batteries. Many commercial sources of reusable batteries or nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, or lithium ion or other rechargeable batteries, as well as various manufacturers and suppliers of mobile phones, smartphones, MP3 players, and other portable electronic devices And / or available from suppliers of batteries therefor. The electronic circuit 300 can be as described, the switches 250, 350 can be on / off switches, for example instant contact switches or “clicker” type latch on / off switches, and can have an instant on position, Further, the circuit board 310 can be of FR4 or other suitable material. Connector 130 may be a USB or mini USB connector of the type commonly used in cell phones, smartphones, MP3 players, digital cameras, and other portable electronic devices, and connector 330 may be a cell phone, smartphone, MP3 player, It may be a battery connector of the type commonly used in digital cameras and other portable electronic devices.

  The portable lighting fixture 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′ includes a substantially rectangular lighting fixture body 100 having a pair of opposed spaced-apart extension portions 120, 120 ′, 120 ″, 120 ″ ′ at the top thereof, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' and having a generally rectangular cavity for receiving a power supply 310 therein, the luminaire body 100, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' and the luminaire body 100, 100 A substantially cylindrical luminaire head 200 adjacent to ', 100 ", 100"' and rotatably supported between said extensions 120, 120 ', 120 ", 120"', which produces light The lighting fixture head 200 including the light source 230 to be turned on, and the switch 250 for selectively operating the light source 230 can be provided. The substantially cylindrical luminaire head 200 is adjacent to an end of the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ or the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′. Near the wide surface of the light fixture body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′, near the wide surface of the light fixture body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ Can be installed. In the portable lighting fixtures 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"', the substantially cylindrical lighting fixture head 200 is rotatable about its axis, or the substantially cylindrical lighting fixture head 200 is A knob 220 that rotates the generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 about its axis at the end thereof, or the generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 is rotatable about its axis. And can include a knob 220 at its end that rotates the generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 about its axis. The cylindrical luminaire head is rotatable less than 360 °, or more than 360 °. The generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 can include at least one circular electrical contact 244, wherein the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ is the generally cylindrical luminaire head. At least one fixed electrical contact 344 may be included that is adjacent to and provides at least one electrical slip ring 340 connection therebetween. The substantially cylindrical luminaire head 200 may include a cylindrical member 210 and curved lenses 240, 240 a, and 240 b that are slidable along the cylindrical member 210. The curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b may include one or more slidable curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b, each slidable curved lens 240, 240a, 240b being a cylinder. It is shorter than the shape member 210 and has different optical properties from the other slidable curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b. The curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b can be confined adjacent to the cylindrical member 210, or can include one or more color filters, polarizing filters, and / or diffusion filters, or Alternatively, more color filters, polarizing filters, and / or diffusing filters may be included and confined adjacent to the cylindrical member 210. The generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 may include a cylindrical member 210 having a recess 212 therein, and the light source 230 includes a light emitting diode 230 in the recess 212 of the cylindrical member 210. be able to. The portable lighting fixture 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′ may further include a lens 214 that covers the light emitting diode 230 in the recess 212 of the cylindrical member 210. The portable lighting fixture 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′ further includes a reflector 216 in front of the light emitting diode 230 in the recess 212 of the cylindrical member 210, or the recess of the cylindrical member 210. A lens 214 in front of the light emitting diode 230 in 212 or a reflector 216 and lens 214 in front of the light emitting diode 230 in the recess 212 of the cylindrical member 210 may be provided. The generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 can include a cylindrical member 210, which has a thermally conductive metal or a thermally conductive non-metal. The switch 250 can be activated at the end of the generally cylindrical luminaire head 200, at the knob 220 at the end of the generally cylindrical luminaire head 200, or at the generally cylindrical luminaire head. 200 at the end with the knob 220 or at the end of the generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 opposite the end with the knob 220 or at the generally rectangular luminaire body 100, 100 ′, On 100 ", 100" 'or at the edge of said generally rectangular luminaire body 100, 100', 100 ", 100" ', or at any two of the above. The switches 250 and 350 may include an electrical switch 350 provided on an electronic circuit board 320 in the lighting fixture body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′, and the lighting fixture body 100, 100 ′. , 100 ", 100" 'by a switch actuator 250. The power sources 310 and 310 ′ are substantially rectangular power sources 310 in the generally rectangular cavities 116 of the generally rectangular luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, and 100 ″ ′, or the generally rectangular luminaire body 100. , 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′, a power supply including a plurality of cylindrical power supplies 310 ′ in parallel arrangement in the substantially rectangular cavities 116, 116 ′, or the substantially rectangular luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 A substantially rectangular power source 310 and a plurality of cylindrical power sources 310 ′ interchangeable within the generally rectangular cavity 116, 116 ′ of “, 100” ′. In the portable lighting fixture 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′, the battery 310 may be a prismatic rechargeable battery 310 in the cavity of the lighting fixture body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′. The portable lighting fixtures 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, and 10 ″ ′ are further on the lighting fixture main bodies 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ and are electrically connected to the battery 310 therein. Connected to the charging connector 130 for charging the battery 310 or the luminaire main body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ and electrically connected to the battery 310 therein. A USB compatible charging connector 130 for charging the battery 310 may be included. The portable lighting fixture 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′ may further include an electronic circuit board 320 including an electronic circuit that controls the operation of the light source 230 in response to the switch 250. The electronic circuit board 320 has a connector 330 that is electrically connected to the power source 310 when the power source 310 is in the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′, or the substantially rectangular power source 310 is the luminaire. When in the cavity in the main body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′, the connector 130 that is electrically connected to an external power source to charge the substantially rectangular power source 310, or the power source 310 is the luminaire main body 100, When in 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′, a first connector 330 that is electrically connected to a power source as well as the generally rectangular power source 310 are within the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′. When in the cavity, a second connector 130 may be included that is electrically connected to an external power source to charge the generally rectangular power source 310. The tubular lenses 240, 240a, 240b can be confined on the cylindrical member 210, or can include one or more color filters, polarizing filters, and / or diffusion filters, or one or more. Color filters, polarizing filters, and / or diffusion filters can be included and confined on the cylindrical member 210. The generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 can include a cylindrical member 210, which has a thermally conductive metal or a thermally conductive non-metal. The switch 250 may be an electric switch 350 provided on an electronic circuit board 320 in the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′, and the body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″. It can be actuated by the switch actuator 250 above. The electronic circuit board 320 may be provided adjacent to the power source 310 when the power source 310 is installed in the cavity of the luminaire main body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ′ ′. The luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ may have a shape 140, 140 ′ for receiving the mounting device 146 at the top, and the portable luminaire 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ′, "" May further comprise an attachment device 146 for attaching the portable lighting fixture 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"' to a person and / or object. The attachment device 146 may include a band 146b, a strap 146b, a clip 146b, a slip-on clip 146c, a snap-on clip 146c, a hook and loop fastener 146f, or a fastener 146.

The portable lighting fixture 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′ includes a substantially rectangular lighting fixture body 100 having a pair of opposed spaced-apart extension portions 120, 120 ′, 120 ″, 120 ″ ′ at the top thereof, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′, and a luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ having a cavity for receiving a substantially square battery 310 therein, and the luminaire body 100, A substantially cylindrical luminaire head 200 adjacent to 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ and rotatably supported between the extensions 120, 120 ′, 120 ″, 120 ″ ′; and the substantially cylindrical shape A light source 230 for generating light and a knob 220 for rotating the substantially cylindrical luminaire head 200, wherein the substantially cylindrical luminaire head 200 is generated by the light source 230. At least one through which the light passes A knob 220 including lenses 214, 240, 240a, 240b, a switch 250 that selectively activates the light source 230 to generate light, and the generally rectangular luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″. A substantially square battery 310 in the cavity of ′, which substantially selectively supplies power to the light source 230 in response to the switch 250. The substantially cylindrical luminaire head 200 is adjacent to the end of the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ or wide of the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′. It can be installed near the end of the luminaire body 100, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' adjacent to the surface or adjacent to the large surface of the luminaire body. The cylindrical luminaire head 200 is rotatable beyond 360 °, the generally cylindrical luminaire head 210 includes at least one circular electrical contact 244,
The luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ provides at least one electrical slip ring 340 connection adjacent to and between the circular electrical contacts 244 of the generally cylindrical luminaire head 200. At least one fixed electrical contact 344 is included. The generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 may include a cylindrical member 210 and curved lenses 240, 240 a, 240 b that are slidable along and confined adjacent to the cylindrical member 210. The curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b may include one or more slidable curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b, each slidable curved lens 240, 240a, 240b having a cylindrical shape. It is shorter than member 210 and has different optical properties from other slidable curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b. The curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b may include one or more color filters, polarizing filters, and / or diffusion filters. The power source 310, 310 ′ may include a rechargeable battery 310, 310 ′, and the portable luminaire 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ′ ′ may further include the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, On the charging connector 130 for charging the rechargeable battery or the lighting fixture main body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ that is on the 100 ″ ′ and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery 310, 310 ′. A USB compatible charging connector 130 that is electrically connected to the rechargeable batteries 310 and 310 ′ and charges the rechargeable battery may be included. The switch 250 is provided on the switch actuator 250 on the substantially rectangular luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ and the electronic circuit board 320 in the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′. And an electrical switch 350 operable by a switch actuator 250. The luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ can have a shape 140, 140 ′ for receiving the mounting device 146 at the top, and the portable luminaire 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′ Further comprises an attachment device 146 for attaching the portable lighting fixture 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ to a person and / or to an object.

  The portable lighting fixture 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′ includes a substantially rectangular lighting fixture body 100 having a pair of opposed spaced-apart extension portions 120, 120 ′, 120 ″, 120 ″ ′ at the top thereof, 100 ', 100 ", 100"', which has a generally rectangular cavity for receiving a power source therein, and selectively activates the light source 230 and the luminaire body 100, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' A plurality of conductors providing electrical contacts within the switch 250 and the generally rectangular luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′, the electrical contacts comprising a generally square battery 310 or a plurality of A plurality of electrical conductors configured to replaceably receive a cylindrical battery 310 'and a power source 310, 310' in the generally rectangular cavity of the luminaire body 100, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' And having a terminal connected to the electrical contact It may have a prismatic battery 310, 'interchangeably and a power supply 310, 310' a plurality of cylindrical battery 310 having a terminal connected to the electrical contact and. The substantially cylindrical luminaire head 200 is adjacent to the end of the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ or wide of the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′. It can be installed near the end of the luminaire body 100, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' adjacent to the surface or adjacent to the large surface of the luminaire body. The cylindrical luminaire head 200 is rotatable by more than 360 °, and the generally cylindrical luminaire head 210 includes at least one circular electrical contact 244, and the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ", 100" 'is at least one fixed electrical contact 344 that is adjacent to and provides at least one electrical slip ring 340 connection to the circular electrical contact 244 of the generally cylindrical luminaire head 200. including. The generally cylindrical luminaire head 200 may include a cylindrical member 210 and curved lenses 240, 240 a, 240 b that are slidable along and confined adjacent to the cylindrical member 210. The curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b may include one or more slidable curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b, each slidable curved lens 240, 240a, 240b having a cylindrical shape. It is shorter than member 210 and has different optical properties from other slidable curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b. The curved lenses 240, 240a, 240b may include one or more color filters, polarizing filters, and / or diffusion filters. The power source 310, 310 ′ may include a rechargeable battery 310, 310 ′, and the portable luminaire 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ′ ′ may further include the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, On the charging connector 130 for charging the rechargeable battery or the lighting fixture main body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ that is on the 100 ″ ′ and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery 310, 310 ′. A USB compatible charging connector 130 that is electrically connected to the rechargeable batteries 310 and 310 ′ and charges the rechargeable battery may be included. The switch 250 is provided on the switch actuator 250 on the substantially rectangular luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ and the electronic circuit board 320 in the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′. And an electrical switch 350 operable by a switch actuator 250. The luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ can have a shape 140, 140 ′ for receiving the mounting device 146 at the top, and the portable luminaire 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′. Further comprises an attachment device 146 for attaching the portable lighting fixture 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ to a person and / or to an object.

  As used herein, the term “about” refers to dimensions, sizes, formulations, parameters, shapes, and other quantities and features that are not exact and need to be exact, as required, tolerances, conversion factors, rounding, measurements. It is meant to be approximate reflecting errors and other factors known to those skilled in the art, and / or may be relatively large or small. In general, dimensions, sizes, formulations, parameters, shapes and other quantities or characteristics are “about” or “approximately” whether or not expressly stated. It should be noted that embodiments that are very different in size, shape, and dimensions may use the described configuration.

  For example, the terms “top”, “bottom”, “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear”, “side”, “top”, “bottom”, “front”, “back”, “ “Down” and / or “above” and the like have been described herein as may be used for convenience in describing one or more embodiments and / or uses of this configuration. The article can be placed in any desired orientation and / or available in any desired location and / or orientation. It should be understood that such terms regarding position and / or orientation are merely for convenience and are not intended to limit the invention as claimed.

  Further, what is described as “optimal” or “considered optimal” may or may not be truly optimal, and may be applicable and / or applicable based on the choice of the designer Based on decision rules and / or criteria defined by a control function, conditions that are considered to be “optimal” within desirable or acceptable ranges, for example of the rectangular housings 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ Similarly, when the rectangular battery 310 is disposed in a rectangular battery cavity that has been adjusted in size, an electronic component having a low external shape is mounted on the thin and flat electronic circuit board 320 and is disposed adjacent to the battery 310. In doing so, the volume of the housing 100, 100 ', 100 ", 100"' is at least substantially optimally utilized.

  The term “battery” as used herein refers to an electrochemical device having one or more electrochemical cells and / or fuel cells, so that a battery is an individual unit or a packaged unit. Regardless, it may include a single cell or multiple cells. A battery is an example of a type of power source suitable for portable devices.

  The present invention has been described above by taking the above-described embodiments as examples. However, those skilled in the art will clearly understand the modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention defined by the following claims. I will. For example, the luminaire head 200 can be placed at any position on the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′ as needed, and various features such as the connector 130 or the switch actuator 250 can be 10 ', 10 ", 10"' may be necessary or convenient for interlocking with the internal electronic circuitry.

  The switch actuator 250 can be in any convenient position on the luminaire 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"', eg, on the knob 220 of the luminaire 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"', distal to the cylindrical member. On the end of the side knob 220, or on any convenient surface of the luminaire 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"', an electronic circuit embedded in the luminaire 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"' It can be arranged according to the convenience of controlling 300. One alternative position for the switch or actuator 250 is on the relatively large and wide surface of the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 ″ ′, which is the luminaire body 100, 100 ′, 100 ″, 100 If "" is placed on a horizontal plane, it is considered "upper".

  The lenses 240, 240a, 240b are adjacent to the cylindrical member 210 and slide on the member 210 to a position in front of the lens 214 and LED 230 to filter the light emitted therefrom. The lenses 240, 240a, 240b may be tubular (eg, cylindrical) and may surround the cylindrical member 210 or may be outside of an exposed portion of the cylindrical member 210, eg, the luminaire 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ′. It can be cylindrical or part of a tube, for example semi-cylindrical or U-shaped, so that it can be moved in front of the visible part. The lenses 240, 240a, 240b can have ribs, grooves, ridges, or tabs 240, 240a, 240b or other shapes against which the user's fingers or nails or instruments are placed and cylindrical This is useful when sliding the lenses 240, 240a, 240b from one position to another on the member 210.

  The optional guide 140 ′ may be parallel and raised as shown, or may be another shape and / or size, such as a raised post or a recessed recess. The guide 140 'may be on one or more surfaces of any of the luminaires 10, 10', 10 ", 10" ', such as on a relatively wide front or back or a relatively narrow end or side. For convenience or need, for example, a band 146b, a strap 146b, a clip 146c, a slip-on clip 146c, a snap-on clip 146c, a hook and loop fastener 146f, or another fastener 146 or attachment device 146. Can be placed to accept.

  When the luminaires 10, 10 ', 10 ", 10"' are configured to receive the square battery 310 and the cylindrical battery 310 'interchangeably, the luminaire body 100, 100', 100 ", 100" ' The cavity 116, 116 ′ includes any fixed and / or elastic protrusion 118 that defines each space configuration within the cavity 116, 116 ′ so that any battery that a user places therein. Can also be accepted. In such a case, the cavities 116, 116 ′ may also include electrical contacts 330 that connect to the terminals 312 of one or more of the batteries 310, 310 ′ intended to be received therein. .

  Each of the US provisional patent applications, US patent applications, and / or US patents identified herein is a reference, regardless of how it is referenced herein for any and all purposes. Is incorporated herein in its entirety.

  Finally, the stated numerical values are general or exemplary values, not intended to be limiting, and do not exclude values that are substantially larger and / or substantially smaller than these. The values in all given embodiments may be substantially greater and / or substantially smaller than the exemplary or typical values described.

Claims (15)

A portable lighting fixture,
A substantially rectangular luminaire body having first and second wide surfaces opposed to each other and a plurality of small and narrow side surfaces, from one of the first and second wide surfaces of the luminaire body The lighting fixture main body, which has a pair of extending portions extending, facing and spaced apart from each other, and a substantially rectangular cavity for receiving a power source therein;
A substantially cylindrical lighting fixture that is installed adjacent to the first surface of the first and second wide surfaces of the lighting fixture body and is rotatably supported between the extending portions of the lighting fixture body. Head,
The opposite ends of the luminaire head are each rotatably supported by one of the spaced extension portions of the luminaire body,
The luminaire head includes a light source that produces light,
Thereby, the luminaire head is rotatable with respect to the luminaire main body, and light is directed in different directions.
The luminaire head;
A switch for selectively operating the light source;
A portable lighting device comprising: an electronic circuit board including an electronic circuit that controls the operation of the light source in response to the switch. The portable luminaire according to claim 1, wherein the substantially cylindrical luminaire head comprises:
A portable lighting fixture that is installed adjacent to a wide surface of the lighting fixture main body and near an end of the lighting fixture main body. The portable lighting device according to claim 1,
The generally cylindrical lighting fixture head is rotatable about its axis, or
The substantially cylindrical luminaire head includes a knob at its end for rotating the substantially cylindrical luminaire head about its axis, or
The substantially cylindrical lighting fixture head is rotatable about its axis, and includes a knob at its end for rotating the lighting fixture head about its axis. The portable luminaire of claim 1, wherein the generally cylindrical luminaire head includes at least one circular electrical contact, and the luminaire body is at least one fixed adjacent to the circular electrical contact. An electrical contact, wherein at least one electrical slip ring connection is provided between the circular electrical contact and the fixed electrical contact;
Thereby, the substantially cylindrical luminaire head is rotatable at less than 360 °, or more than 360 °,
Portable lighting equipment.   2. The portable lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein the substantially cylindrical lighting fixture head includes a cylindrical member and a curved lens that is slidable along the cylindrical member.   6. The portable lighting device of claim 5, wherein the curved lens includes one or more slidable curved lenses, each of the slidable curved lenses being shorter than the cylindrical member, and the like. A portable lighting device having optical characteristics different from the slidable curved lens. 6. The portable lighting device of claim 5, wherein the curved lens is
Confined adjacent to the cylindrical member, or
Includes one or more color filters, polarizing filters, and / or diffusion filters, or
A portable luminaire comprising one or more color filters, polarizing filters and / or diffusing filters and confined adjacent to said cylindrical member.   2. The portable lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein the substantially cylindrical lighting fixture head includes a cylindrical member having a recess therein, and the light source includes a light emitting diode in the recess of the cylindrical member. Portable lighting fixtures to include. The portable lighting device of claim 8, further comprising:
A reflector in front of the light emitting diode in the recess of the cylindrical member, or
A lens in front of the light emitting diode in the recess of the cylindrical member, or
The portable lighting fixture which has a reflector and a lens ahead of the said light emitting diode in the said recessed part of the said cylindrical member.   2. The portable lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the substantially cylindrical lighting device head includes a cylindrical member, and the cylindrical member has a heat conductive metal or a heat conductive non-metal. lighting equipment. The portable lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the switch includes:
At the end of the generally cylindrical luminaire head, or
At the knob at the end of the generally cylindrical luminaire head, or
At the end of the generally cylindrical luminaire head having a knob, or
At the end of the generally cylindrical luminaire head opposite the end with the knob, or
On the substantially rectangular luminaire body, or
On the side of the substantially rectangular luminaire body, or
A portable luminaire operable in any two of the above. The portable lighting device according to claim 1, further comprising a power source, wherein the power source is:
A substantially rectangular power source in the generally rectangular cavity of the generally rectangular luminaire body, or
A power supply including a plurality of cylindrical power supplies in a parallel arrangement in the substantially rectangular cavity of the substantially rectangular luminaire body, or
A portable luminaire comprising a substantially rectangular power source and a plurality of cylindrical power sources exchangeable within the substantially rectangular cavity of the substantially rectangular luminaire body. The portable lighting device according to claim 1, further comprising a rechargeable battery in the cavity of the lighting device body, wherein the portable lighting device further includes:
A charging connector for charging the rechargeable battery, disposed on the lighting fixture body and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, or
The portable lighting fixture which is arrange | positioned on the said lighting fixture main body, and contains the USB compatible charge connector which charges the said rechargeable battery electrically connected to the said rechargeable battery. The portable lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic circuit board is provided adjacent to the power source when the power source is disposed in the cavity of the substantially rectangular lighting device body, Or
The switch has a switch actuator on the substantially rectangular luminaire body and an electric switch on the electronic circuit board and operable by the switch actuator, or
The electronic circuit board is provided adjacent to the power source when a power source is disposed in the cavity of the substantially rectangular luminaire body, and the switch is provided with the substantially rectangular luminaire body. A portable lighting device comprising: an upper switch actuator; and an electric switch on the electronic circuit board and operable by the switch actuator.   The portable luminaire according to claim 1, wherein the luminaire body has a shape for receiving an attachment device at an upper portion, and the attachment device includes a band, a strap, a clip, a slip-on clip, a snap-on clip, A hook-and-loop fastener or a portable lighting fixture having a fastener.

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