CA2281851C - Portable hazard-warning device - Google Patents
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- CA2281851C CA2281851C CA002281851A CA2281851A CA2281851C CA 2281851 C CA2281851 C CA 2281851C CA 002281851 A CA002281851 A CA 002281851A CA 2281851 A CA2281851 A CA 2281851A CA 2281851 C CA2281851 C CA 2281851C
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- shank portion
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q7/00—Arrangement or adaptation of portable emergency signal devices on vehicles
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
- E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
- E01F9/60—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
- E01F9/604—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs specially adapted for particular signalling purposes, e.g. for indicating curves, road works or pedestrian crossings
- E01F9/615—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs specially adapted for particular signalling purposes, e.g. for indicating curves, road works or pedestrian crossings illuminated
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21L—LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION
- F21L4/00—Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells
- F21L4/04—Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by the provision of a light source housing portion adjustably fixed to the remainder of the device
Abstract
A hazard-warning device includes a shank portion with lights and batteries received therein and a flange extending radially outward therefrom. A flashlight head is pivotally connected to the shank portion and two buttons are respectively attached to the shank portion to control the flashlight head and the lights. A sleeve is slidably mounted to the shank portion and limited between the flashlight head and the flange. Three legs are respectively and pivotally connected to the sleeve and three expanding rods are respectively and pivotally connected between the legs and the shank portion. A first cap is threadedly connected to the lower end of the shank portion and a second cap is attached to the three legs and sized to receive the respective three lower ends of the three legs.
Description
PORTABLE HAZARD-WARNING DEVICE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a hazard-warning device, and more particularly, to a multi-purpose hazard s warning device which includes a pivotable head used as a flashlight, a shank portion having lights disposed therein and three light-reflective legs pivotably connected to a sleeve slidably mounted to the shank portion.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A warning device known to the applicant is disclosed in the U.S. Patent No. 4,922,223 to Prevot, entitled as "Emergency Identifier For Vehicles" issued on May 1, 1990. The warning device disclosed in the referenced U.S. Patent No. 4,922,223 has a large volume and complicated structure, so that the device cannot be used conveniently. That is to say, the device occupies the space of the trunk of the vehicle and has only one feature which can be used when an emergent case happens on the road, the user will not use the device in a general situation such as to find something in the dark. Although the device has warning words shown in the board thereof , the board is deemed to be so large that it tends to be blown down by the wind especially when standing the device on the shoulder portion of the highway. This could be dangerous to the cars passing by.
The present invention intends to provide a portable hazard-warning device which has a compact size and a plurality of functions so that the device of the present invention can be used in many situations. Three light-reflective legs are pivotally connected to the device so that they can be expanded to form a triangle. A flashlight head is pivotally connected to the device so that the device can be used as a flashlight in the dark.
The warning device further has lights disposed in the transparent shank portion thereof so that it can be seen from a far distance when standing on the road and provides sufficient time to react properly for the vehicles followed behind.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hazard-warning device comprising a shank portion having lights received therein and a flange extending radially outward therefrom. A neck portion is rotatably connected to the first end of the shank portion and a flashlight head is pivotally connected to the neck portion. Two buttons are respectively attached to the shank portion to control the flashlight head and the lights.
A sleeve is slidably mounted to the shank portion and limited between the flashlight head and the flange.
Three legs each have the first end thereof pivotally connected to the sleeve and three expanding rods are respectively and pivotally connected between the legs and the second end of the shank portion.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a hazard-warning device, and more particularly, to a multi-purpose hazard s warning device which includes a pivotable head used as a flashlight, a shank portion having lights disposed therein and three light-reflective legs pivotably connected to a sleeve slidably mounted to the shank portion.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A warning device known to the applicant is disclosed in the U.S. Patent No. 4,922,223 to Prevot, entitled as "Emergency Identifier For Vehicles" issued on May 1, 1990. The warning device disclosed in the referenced U.S. Patent No. 4,922,223 has a large volume and complicated structure, so that the device cannot be used conveniently. That is to say, the device occupies the space of the trunk of the vehicle and has only one feature which can be used when an emergent case happens on the road, the user will not use the device in a general situation such as to find something in the dark. Although the device has warning words shown in the board thereof , the board is deemed to be so large that it tends to be blown down by the wind especially when standing the device on the shoulder portion of the highway. This could be dangerous to the cars passing by.
The present invention intends to provide a portable hazard-warning device which has a compact size and a plurality of functions so that the device of the present invention can be used in many situations. Three light-reflective legs are pivotally connected to the device so that they can be expanded to form a triangle. A flashlight head is pivotally connected to the device so that the device can be used as a flashlight in the dark.
The warning device further has lights disposed in the transparent shank portion thereof so that it can be seen from a far distance when standing on the road and provides sufficient time to react properly for the vehicles followed behind.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hazard-warning device comprising a shank portion having lights received therein and a flange extending radially outward therefrom. A neck portion is rotatably connected to the first end of the shank portion and a flashlight head is pivotally connected to the neck portion. Two buttons are respectively attached to the shank portion to control the flashlight head and the lights.
A sleeve is slidably mounted to the shank portion and limited between the flashlight head and the flange.
Three legs each have the first end thereof pivotally connected to the sleeve and three expanding rods are respectively and pivotally connected between the legs and the second end of the shank portion.
2 0 A first cap is threadedly connected to the second end of the shank portion and a second cap is attached to the three legs and sized to receive the respective three second ends of the three legs.
The main object of the present invention is to provide a portable hazard-warning device which can be used as a triangle frame, a flashlight and a light emitting warning device.
Further objects, advantages, and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESGRIPTTON OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is an exploded view of the warning device in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 2 is an illustrative view to illustrate the flashlight head pivotally connected to the neck portion;
Figure 3 is an illustrative view to illustrate the engagement between the neck portion and the flashlight head;
Figure 4 is a side elevational view, partly in section, of the warning device in accordance with the present invention, wherein the three legs are retracted toward the shank portion, and Figure 5 is a side elevational view, partly in section, of the warning device in accordance with the present invention, wherein the three legs are expanded outwardly to form a triangle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the hazard-warning device in accordance with the present invention comprises a shank portion 10 having lights and batteries received therein and the shank portion 10 is made of transparent material so that light can be seen via the shank portion 10 when the lights are turned on. The shank portion 10 has a serrated outer periphery 130 extending radially outward therefrom. A first button 13 and a second button 14 are respectively attached to the shank portion 10.
A neck portion 20 composed of two parts is connected to a base 200 which is rotatably connected to the first end of the shank portion 10. The neck portion 20 has a skirt portion 23 in which the base 200 is received, two flanges 231, 232 and a first rib 233 respectively extending radially inward therefrom. The base 200 has two annular grooves 204, 205 respectively defined therein so as to receive the two flanges 231, 232 therein and a second rib 206 extends radially outward from the base 200 so that the neck portion 20 is limited when the first rib 233 contacts the second rib 206. A flashlight head 21 has a tongue 210 extending therefrom which has a hole 211 defined therethrough. Each of the two parts of the neck portion 20 has two tubes 201 extending inwardly therefrom to each of which a ring member 202 is mounted. The two tubes 201 are received in the hole 211 with a bolt 2110 extending through the two tubes 201 and the hole 211 so that the flashlight head 21 is pivotable corresponding to the neck portion 20.
Each of the ring members 202 has a serrated inner surface 203 and the tongue 210 further has two apertures 212 each of which has a spring 22 and a pin 220 received therein so that when the flashlight head 21 is pivotably connected to the neck portion 20, the pins 220 will contact the serrated inner surfaces 203 of the two ring members 202 to provide a closed circuit if the first button 13 is pushed.
A sleeve 30 is slidably mounted to the shank portion 10 and limited between the flashlight head 21 and the serrated outer periphery 130. The sleeve 30 has two holes 31 defined therethrough which communicate with the first button 13 and the second button 14 when the sleeve 30 is positioned close to the first end of the shank portion 10 so that the user may operate the two buttons 13, 14 through the two holes 31. The sleeve 30 further has an enlarged end 301 defined thereto which is disengagably engaged with the flashlight head 21 to position the flashlight head 21 in an upright position.
Three legs 40 each have the first end thereof pivotally connected to the sleeve 30 and three expanding rods 41 are respectively and pivotally connected between the legs 40 and the second end of the shank portion 10, so that when the sleeve 30 is moved toward the flashlight head 21, the three legs 40 are moved close to the shank portion 10 as shown in Figure 4. A first cap 50 is threadedly connected to the second end of the shank portion 10 so as to replace batteries when needed. A second cap 51 is attached to the three legs 40 and sized to receive the respective three second ends of the three legs 40 as shown in Figure 4. A transverse plate 60 is detachably connected between two of the three legs 40 to form a triangle as shown in Figure 5, wherein the transverse plate 60 has two stubs 61 extending from two ends thereof and the two of the three legs 40 each has a hole 401 defined through the second end thereof so as to receive the stubs 61 therein.
Accordingly, the warning device in accordance with the present invention has a plurality of functions, which can be performed as a flashlight, a triangle frame and a light emitting warning device. It is to be noted that the device has a compact size as shown in Figure 4 so that it occupies a limited space and can be used as a directing rod when the lights are turned on in the dark.
Each of the three legs 40 and the transverse plate 60 are covered with light reflective material so that they can be seen from a long distance.
The invention is not limited to the above embodiment but various modification thereof may be made.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.
The main object of the present invention is to provide a portable hazard-warning device which can be used as a triangle frame, a flashlight and a light emitting warning device.
Further objects, advantages, and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESGRIPTTON OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is an exploded view of the warning device in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 2 is an illustrative view to illustrate the flashlight head pivotally connected to the neck portion;
Figure 3 is an illustrative view to illustrate the engagement between the neck portion and the flashlight head;
Figure 4 is a side elevational view, partly in section, of the warning device in accordance with the present invention, wherein the three legs are retracted toward the shank portion, and Figure 5 is a side elevational view, partly in section, of the warning device in accordance with the present invention, wherein the three legs are expanded outwardly to form a triangle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the hazard-warning device in accordance with the present invention comprises a shank portion 10 having lights and batteries received therein and the shank portion 10 is made of transparent material so that light can be seen via the shank portion 10 when the lights are turned on. The shank portion 10 has a serrated outer periphery 130 extending radially outward therefrom. A first button 13 and a second button 14 are respectively attached to the shank portion 10.
A neck portion 20 composed of two parts is connected to a base 200 which is rotatably connected to the first end of the shank portion 10. The neck portion 20 has a skirt portion 23 in which the base 200 is received, two flanges 231, 232 and a first rib 233 respectively extending radially inward therefrom. The base 200 has two annular grooves 204, 205 respectively defined therein so as to receive the two flanges 231, 232 therein and a second rib 206 extends radially outward from the base 200 so that the neck portion 20 is limited when the first rib 233 contacts the second rib 206. A flashlight head 21 has a tongue 210 extending therefrom which has a hole 211 defined therethrough. Each of the two parts of the neck portion 20 has two tubes 201 extending inwardly therefrom to each of which a ring member 202 is mounted. The two tubes 201 are received in the hole 211 with a bolt 2110 extending through the two tubes 201 and the hole 211 so that the flashlight head 21 is pivotable corresponding to the neck portion 20.
Each of the ring members 202 has a serrated inner surface 203 and the tongue 210 further has two apertures 212 each of which has a spring 22 and a pin 220 received therein so that when the flashlight head 21 is pivotably connected to the neck portion 20, the pins 220 will contact the serrated inner surfaces 203 of the two ring members 202 to provide a closed circuit if the first button 13 is pushed.
A sleeve 30 is slidably mounted to the shank portion 10 and limited between the flashlight head 21 and the serrated outer periphery 130. The sleeve 30 has two holes 31 defined therethrough which communicate with the first button 13 and the second button 14 when the sleeve 30 is positioned close to the first end of the shank portion 10 so that the user may operate the two buttons 13, 14 through the two holes 31. The sleeve 30 further has an enlarged end 301 defined thereto which is disengagably engaged with the flashlight head 21 to position the flashlight head 21 in an upright position.
Three legs 40 each have the first end thereof pivotally connected to the sleeve 30 and three expanding rods 41 are respectively and pivotally connected between the legs 40 and the second end of the shank portion 10, so that when the sleeve 30 is moved toward the flashlight head 21, the three legs 40 are moved close to the shank portion 10 as shown in Figure 4. A first cap 50 is threadedly connected to the second end of the shank portion 10 so as to replace batteries when needed. A second cap 51 is attached to the three legs 40 and sized to receive the respective three second ends of the three legs 40 as shown in Figure 4. A transverse plate 60 is detachably connected between two of the three legs 40 to form a triangle as shown in Figure 5, wherein the transverse plate 60 has two stubs 61 extending from two ends thereof and the two of the three legs 40 each has a hole 401 defined through the second end thereof so as to receive the stubs 61 therein.
Accordingly, the warning device in accordance with the present invention has a plurality of functions, which can be performed as a flashlight, a triangle frame and a light emitting warning device. It is to be noted that the device has a compact size as shown in Figure 4 so that it occupies a limited space and can be used as a directing rod when the lights are turned on in the dark.
Each of the three legs 40 and the transverse plate 60 are covered with light reflective material so that they can be seen from a long distance.
The invention is not limited to the above embodiment but various modification thereof may be made.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.
Claims (9)
1. A hazard-warning device comprising:
a shank portion having lights received therein and a serrated outer periphery extending radially outwardly therefrom, a first button and a second button respectively attached to said shank portion;
a neck portion rotatably connected to the first end of said shank portion and a flashlight head pivotally connected to said neck portion;
a sleeve slidably mounted to said shank portion and being limited between said flashlight head and said serrated outer periphery;
three legs each having the first end thereof pivotally connected to said sleeve and three expanding rods respectively and pivotally connected between said legs and the second end of said shank portion, and a first cap threadedly connected to the second end of said shank portion and a second cap attached to said three legs and being sized to receive the respective three second ends of said three legs.
a shank portion having lights received therein and a serrated outer periphery extending radially outwardly therefrom, a first button and a second button respectively attached to said shank portion;
a neck portion rotatably connected to the first end of said shank portion and a flashlight head pivotally connected to said neck portion;
a sleeve slidably mounted to said shank portion and being limited between said flashlight head and said serrated outer periphery;
three legs each having the first end thereof pivotally connected to said sleeve and three expanding rods respectively and pivotally connected between said legs and the second end of said shank portion, and a first cap threadedly connected to the second end of said shank portion and a second cap attached to said three legs and being sized to receive the respective three second ends of said three legs.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a transverse plate detachably connected between two of said three legs.
3. The device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said transverse plate has two stubs extending from two ends thereof and said two of said three legs each has a hole defined through the second end thereof so as to receive the stubs therein.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sleeve has two holes defined therethrough which communicate with said first button and said second button when said sleeve is positioned close to the first end of said shank portion.
5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sleeve has an enlarged end defined thereto which is disengagably engaged with said flashlight head.
6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sleeve has a serrated outer periphery.
7. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said neck portion has two tubes extending inwardly therefrom and said flashlight head has a tongue extending therefrom which has a hole to receive said two tubes.
8. The device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a base connected to said first end of said shank portion and said neck portion rotatably mounted to said base portion.
9. The device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said neck portion has a skirt portion in which said base is received, two flanges and a first rib respectively extending radially inward therefrom, said base having two annular grooves respectively defined therein so as to receive said two flanges therein, a second rib extending radially outward from said base so that the neck portion is limited when said first rib contacts said second rib.
Priority Applications (4)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9819893A GB2341408A (en) | 1998-09-11 | 1998-09-11 | Portable hazard-warning device |
| DE29818529U DE29818529U1 (en) | 1998-09-11 | 1998-10-20 | Portable hazard warning device |
| FR9900563A FR2788586B1 (en) | 1998-09-11 | 1999-01-20 | PORTABLE LIGHT DIPOSITIVE DANGER WARNING |
| CA002281851A CA2281851C (en) | 1998-09-11 | 1999-09-10 | Portable hazard-warning device |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9819893A GB2341408A (en) | 1998-09-11 | 1998-09-11 | Portable hazard-warning device |
| DE29818529U DE29818529U1 (en) | 1998-09-11 | 1998-10-20 | Portable hazard warning device |
| FR9900563A FR2788586B1 (en) | 1998-09-11 | 1999-01-20 | PORTABLE LIGHT DIPOSITIVE DANGER WARNING |
| CA002281851A CA2281851C (en) | 1998-09-11 | 1999-09-10 | Portable hazard-warning device |
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| CA2281851A1 CA2281851A1 (en) | 2001-03-10 |
| CA2281851C true CA2281851C (en) | 2001-12-04 |
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| CA002281851A Expired - Fee Related CA2281851C (en) | 1998-09-11 | 1999-09-10 | Portable hazard-warning device |
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| DE (1) | DE29818529U1 (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2788586B1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2341408A (en) |
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| DE60028398T2 (en) | 1999-10-12 | 2006-11-02 | Eveready Battery Co., Inc., Westlake | HAND LIGHT WITH ROTATABLE HEAD |
| CN100347482C (en) * | 2003-11-15 | 2007-11-07 | 曾伟洪 | Multifunctional traffic safety warning lamp |
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| CA2281851A1 (en) | 2001-03-10 |
| FR2788586B1 (en) | 2001-03-23 |
| DE29818529U1 (en) | 1999-02-18 |
| FR2788586A1 (en) | 2000-07-21 |
| GB2341408A (en) | 2000-03-15 |
| GB9819893D0 (en) | 1998-11-04 |
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