JP2001076502A - Rechargeable flash lamp - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To charge a storage battery inside a metallic cylinder by constituting a circuit by allowing a metallic ring to abut to the storage battery inside the metallic cylinder via a conductive ring, and electrically containing terminal contact points exposed outside the metallic cylinder with a battery charger. SOLUTION: A U-shaped stationary groove 21 is formed in a battery charger 20, the currature of a bottom part of the stationary groove 21 is formed according to an external shape of a flash lamp 10, elastic blocks 22 for fixing an outer wall of the flash lamp 10 by resiliency are respectively arranged in the upper end vicinity of opposed both side surfaces of the stationary groove 21, projecting parts 23 are respectively formed in the front end vicinity of both side surfaces, recesses 112 of the flash lamp 10 are fitted to the protrusions 23, and the flash lamp 10 is positioned in the battery charger 20. Two charging terminals 24 arranged in a bottom part of the stationary groove 21 correspond to terminal contact points of a metallic ring of the flash lamp 10, respectively, and when fixing the flash lamp 10 in the battery charger 20, the terminal contact points contact with the charging terminals 24 to charge a storage battery in a metallic cylinder 11. Charging work is easy, so that there is no need to use a dry battery for the flash lamp 10.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a rechargeable flashlight which supplies power with a charger.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Flashlights are not only provided in ordinary households as emergency lighting equipment, but are also always carried by workers in specific industries (for example, specific technicians, security guards and police officers). are doing.

[0003] Also, flashlights are not frequently used in ordinary households, but are frequently used by specific workers, so that the amount of battery consumption is extremely large and environmental protection is a problem. At present, such a method of providing electric power must be avoided as much as possible.

[0004] Accordingly, although each battery maker has changed the material to prevent mercury contamination by the discarded batteries, the problem of having to dispose of an enormous number of batteries has not been solved.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and comprises a metal cylinder, an upper cover provided at a front end of the metal cylinder, and a switch provided at an inner front end of the metal cylinder. A seat, a bulb seat member provided at a front end of the switch seat, and a plastic button cover provided between the switch seat and the metal cylinder, wherein the button cover is provided with terminal contacts and a switch. A circuit is formed with the storage battery and the bulb seat member inside the metal cylinder through the seat.

When a flashlight is connected to a charger, electric power is charged to a storage battery provided in a metal cylinder via a charging circuit, and when a flashlight is used, a switch of the flashlight is used to switch the light. Since the lighting or blinking is controlled, the amount of waste batteries can be significantly reduced.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a flashlight (1).
A rechargeable flashlight for charging by connecting the battery (0) to a charger (20), comprising: a metal cylinder (11); an upper cover (12) provided at a front end of the metal cylinder (11); A switch seat (3) provided at the inner front end of the cylindrical body (11)
0), a bulb seat member (40) provided at the front end of the switch seat (30), the switch seat (30) and the metal cylinder (1).
And a button cover (50) made of plastic provided between the switch member (1) and the switch member (32) and the conductive ring (34) inside the switch seat (30). 50) inside the terminal contact (5
A metal ring (52) having a metal ring (20) is provided, and the circuit is formed by abutting the metal ring (52) and the storage battery (5) provided in the metal cylinder (11) via the conductive ring (34). A rechargeable flashlight is provided, wherein the terminal contact (520) is exposed outside the metal cylinder (11) and is in electrical contact with the charger (20).

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rechargeable flashlight according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the rechargeable flashlight according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rechargeable flashlight according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a side perspective view, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of a positioning seat in the rechargeable flashlight according to the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the rechargeable flashlight according to the present invention comprises a flashlight (10) and a charger (2).
A rechargeable flashlight for charging by connecting to a metal cylinder (11), an upper cover (12) provided at a front end of the metal cylinder (11), and a metal cylinder (11). A switch seat (30) provided at an inner front end, a bulb seat member (40) provided at a front end of the switch seat (30),
A plastic button cover (50) provided between the switch seat (30) and the metal cylinder (11), wherein the metal cylinder (11) is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the switch seat is provided therein. (30) and a storage battery (5) are provided, and a thread portion (11
By forming 0), the upper cover (12) can be screwed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a stopper (111) is formed at the upper end inside the metal cylinder (11), and the upper part of the stopper (111) in the metal cylinder (11) has an inner diameter. By being formed larger, the switch seat (30) can be positioned within the metal cylinder (11), and as shown in FIG. A concave portion (112) is formed in each of the wall surfaces, and one or more through holes (11) are formed in the other outer wall surfaces.
3) is formed (in the present invention, two vertically adjacent through holes (113) are formed).

The switch seat (30) is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, both ends of which are closed, and one or more vertically adjacent buttons on the outer wall surface of the switch seat (30). An insertion portion (31) is formed (in the present invention, two button insertion portions (31) are formed), and two switch members (32) are installed in the two button insertion portions (31), and are externally provided. Two conductive rings (3
4) A metal nut (33), a conductive spring (35) and a button cover (50) are installed.

An outer wall surface of each of the button insertion portions (31) has a step, and a through hole (310) is formed at an inner side end thereof.
Are formed, and concave slits (311) are respectively formed at opposing positions of the through holes (310).

Each of the switch members (32) is formed with a columnar button seat (320).
A thread (no symbol) is formed on the outer wall surface of 0), and a button portion (321) for controlling ON / OFF of the light is provided on the upper end surface.

Further, a button seat (320) of each switch member (32) is inserted from the inside into the button insertion portion (31).
Is inserted, a conductive ring (34) and a metal nut (33) are installed from the outside, and the button seat (320) and the metal nut (33) are screwed together, so that the metal nut (33) and the metal nut (33) are electrically connected. The ring (34) makes electrical contact.

A connecting piece (34) extending toward the button insertion part (31) is provided at a side edge of each of the two conductive rings (34).
0) is formed, and each connecting piece (340) is inserted into the switch seat (30) through the concave slit (311) in the through hole (310) formed in the button insertion part (31). At the same time, a charging circuit is configured with the bulb seat member (40) and the storage battery (5) by the leads (no symbol).

Each of the conductive springs (35) is provided outside the button portion (321) of the switch member (32), and comes into contact with the metal nut (33).

A contact portion (301) having a larger outer diameter is formed at the upper end of the switch seat (30), and a positioning seat (36) is formed on the upper surface of the contact portion (301).
A plurality of convex blocks (37) arranged radially around the positioning seat (36) are formed.

Further, the outer diameter of the contact portion (301) is equal to the inner diameter of the metal cylinder (11), and when the switch seat (30) is installed at the upper inside of the metal cylinder (11), The contact part (301) at the upper end of (30) is a stop part (111).
And the switch seat (30) is positioned at an appropriate position in the metal cylinder (11).

The inner wall of the positioning seat (36) has a polygonal shape, and each of the convex blocks (37) is formed on the outer wall at regular intervals, and further, a through hole (38) is formed on the bottom ( 4), bulb seat member (4
0) is connected and fixed.

The bulb seat member (40) includes a conductive member (41) provided in the positioning seat (36) and a conductive member (41) located in the positioning seat (36).
A cylindrical bulb seat (42) provided above, an insulating cover (43) located in the bulb seat (42), and an insulating cover (43) provided in the bulb seat (42) and located above the insulating cover (43). Light bulb (44), a light bulb seat cover (45) screwed with the light bulb seat (42) and fixing the light bulb (44) provided therebetween, and fitted to the outer wall of the light bulb seat (42). A positioning member (46) for positioning the bulb seat (42) in a correct direction, and an opening (4) in the center of the ring-shaped conductive member (41).
10) is formed, and the insulating cover (4) is formed in the opening (410).
By inserting 3), the conductive member (41) and
A plurality of contact pieces (411) are formed on the inner peripheral edge of the conductive member (41) to separate the conductive block (47) and the electricity supply spring (470), and each contact piece (411) is a light bulb. By being fitted to the inner wall surface at the bottom end of the seat (42), both are electrically contacted, and a conductive piece (412) extending downward is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the conductive member (41). Piece (412) is lead (unsigned)
A switch member (32), a conductive ring (34) and a metal nut (3) in the switch seat (30).
3), conductive spring (35) and terminal contact (520)
By connecting to the power supply circuit, a power supply circuit and a charging circuit are configured.

Further, a protruding conductive block (47) is provided in the opening (410) of the conductive member (41), and an energizing spring (470) is provided above the conductive block (47). At this time, the upper end of the conductive block (47) is in contact with the lower end of the energizing spring (470).

The bulb seat (42) has a cylindrical shape and has a polygonal polygonal bottom (420) formed at the bottom end, and the polygonal bottom (420) is stored on the inner wall of the positioning seat (36). Positioned at the same time.

The insulating cover (43) has a through hole (430) formed at the upper end thereof, and the insulating cover (43).
3) is fitted in the bulb seat (42) and said bulb (44)
Is located at the upper end inside the bulb seat (42) and protrudes from an opening at the upper end thereof, and the electrode (441) at the bottom end of the bulb (44) passes through the through hole (430) at the upper end of the insulating cover (43). A ring-shaped piece (44) in contact with the upper end of the energizing spring (470) and the upper end of the other electrode (442) of the bulb (44) is in contact with the bulb seat (42).
3) is formed, and the insulating cover (43) and the bulb (44) are fixed by the bulb seat cover (45).

An opening (460) is formed at the center of the positioning member (46), and the bulb seat (42) is fitted into the opening (460) and extends upward on the periphery of the opening (460). By forming a plurality of inwardly protruding pieces (461), the outer wall of the bulb seat (42) is fixed at the opening (460), and further, a positioning piece (462) extending downward at the bottom of the positioning member (46). And a plurality of outer projecting pieces (463) extending obliquely upward on the outer peripheral edge.
Are formed, and the positioning piece (462) is fitted between the positioning seat (36) and the convex block (37) to assist the positioning of the bulb seat (42), and the end portion has a saw blade shape. Each outer projecting piece (463) is a metal cylindrical body (11).
Is bitten by the inner wall of the

Further, two cylindrical portions (51) are formed on the inner surface of the button cover (50), and each cylindrical portion (51) is formed.
Corresponds to each button insertion part (31), a metal ring (52) is provided in each cylindrical part (51), and a protruding terminal contact (52) is provided at the center of each metal ring (52).
0) is formed, and each terminal contact (520) protrudes outward from the button cover (50), and the metal cylindrical body (11) is formed.
Corresponds to the through hole (113). Furthermore, the inner surface of the metal ring (52) in the button cover (50) corresponding to the charging terminal (24) in the charger (20) contacts the conductive spring (35). Thereby, each metal ring (52) is electrically connected to the storage battery (5) via the conductive spring (35), the metal nut (33), the conductive ring (34) and the like.

Further, one of the electrodes of the charging circuit in the flashlight (10) has a terminal contact (520), a metal ring (52), a conductive spring (35), and a metal nut (3).
3), a conductive member (4) via the conductive ring (34), the connecting piece (340) and the lead in the conductive ring (34).
After being electrically connected to the conducting piece (412) in 1), it is electrically connected to the positioning member (46) at the polygonal bottom portion (420) of the bulb seat (42), and the metal cylinder (11).
The lead provided therein electrically connects to one electrode of the storage battery (5), and the other electrode of the charging circuit connects the terminal contact (520), the metal ring (52), the conductive spring (35), the metal nut ( 33), conductive ring (3
4), a charging circuit is formed by being electrically connected to the other electrode of the storage battery (5) through the connecting piece (340) and the lead in the conductive ring (34), and the two switching members are used in use. Lighting or blinking of the light is controlled by (32).

As shown in FIG. 1, a U-shaped stationary groove (21) is formed in the charger (20).
The arc of the bottom of 1) is formed according to the outer shape of the flashlight (10), and the outer wall of the flashlight (10) is fixed to the stationary groove (21) by elastic force near the upper end of each of the opposing sides. Elastic block (22) is provided.
A convex portion (23) is formed near the front end of each of the side surfaces, and the concave portion (112) of the flashlight (10) is fitted into the convex portion (23), whereby the flashlight (1) is formed.
0) is positioned on the charger (20).

Further, two charging terminals (24) are provided at the bottom of the stationary groove (21) in the charger (20),
Each of the charging terminals (24) is connected to a terminal contact (52) provided on a metal ring (52) of the flashlight (10).
0), when the flashlight (10) is fixed in the charger (20), the terminal contact (520) is connected to the charging terminal (24).
The charging is performed by contacting with.

[0030]

According to the present invention having the above-described structure, the charging operation can be easily performed by the charger, so that there is no need to use a dry battery, thereby greatly reducing the amount of waste dry batteries. And it is very useful for environmental protection.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rechargeable flashlight according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a rechargeable flashlight according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of a rechargeable flashlight according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a positioning seat in the rechargeable flashlight according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Flashlight 11 Metal cylinder 110 Screw part 111 Stop part 112 Depression 113 Through hole 12 Top cover 20 Charger 21 Stationary groove 22 Elastic block 23 Convex part 24 Charging terminal 30 Switch seat 301 Contact part 31 Button insertion part 310 Penetration Hole 311 Concave slit 32 Switch member 320 Button seat 321 Button portion 33 Metal nut 34 Conductive ring 340 Connecting piece 35 Conductive spring 36 Positioning seat 37 Convex block 38 Through hole 40 Bulb seat member 41 Conductive member 410 Opening 411 Contact piece 412 Conducting piece 42 Bulb seat 420 Polygon bottom 43 Isolation block 430 Through hole 44 Bulb 441 Electrode 442 Electrode 443 Ring-shaped piece 45 Bulb seat cover 46 Positioning member 460 Opening 461 Inner projecting piece 462 Positioning piece 463 Outer projecting piece 47 Conductive Lock 470 energizing spring 5 battery 50 button cover 51 cylindrical section 52 the metal ring 520 terminal contact

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A rechargeable flashlight for charging by connecting a flashlight (10) to a charger (20), the rechargeable flashlight being provided at a metal tube (11) and at a front end of the metal tube (11). An upper cover (12), a switch seat (30) provided at an inner front end of the metal cylinder (11), and a switch seat (3).
0), a light bulb seat member (40) provided at a front end of the switch seat (30), and a plastic button cover (50) provided between the switch seat (30) and the metal cylinder (11). A switch member (32) and a conductive ring (34) are installed inside 30), and a metal ring (52) having a terminal contact (520) is installed inside a button cover (50). The metal ring (52) and the storage battery (5) provided in the metal cylinder (11) are in contact with each other via a ring to form a circuit, and the terminal contact (520) is outside the metal cylinder (11). A rechargeable flashlight which is exposed and makes electrical contact with the charger (20). 2. A stopper (111) is formed at the upper end inside the metal cylinder (11), and the metal cylinder (11) is formed.
The upper part of the stop (111) has a larger inner diameter, and the upper end of the switch seat (30) has the stop (111).
The rechargeable flashlight according to claim 1, wherein the switch seat (30) is positioned in the metal cylinder (11) by forming a contact portion (301) having an outer diameter equal to that of the flashlight. . 3. A plurality of through holes (113) are formed in the outer wall surface of the metal cylinder (11), and the through holes (113) are formed in the switch member (32) and the button cover (50) in the switch seat (30). 2.) The rechargeable flashlight according to claim 1, wherein the flashlight corresponds to the terminal contact (520). 4. The switch seat (30) has two button insertion portions (31) formed on a side surface thereof, and the switch member (32) and the conductive ring (34) are made of metal in each button insertion portion (31). It is fixed by a nut (33), and furthermore, a button seat (320) is provided on the side of the switch member (32).
A button portion (321) is provided on the other side surface of the button seat (320), and a conductive spring (35) is fitted on the outside of the button portion (321). One end of the conductive spring (35) is The other end is electrically connected to the conductive ring (34) via the metal nut (33), and the other end is in electrical contact with the metal ring (52) in the button cover (50). Department (5
The rechargeable flashlight according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein 1) is formed, and each cylindrical portion (51) corresponds to each button insertion portion (31). 5. A positioning seat (36) is formed on an upper portion of the switch seat (30), and a bulb seat member (40) is provided on an upper end of the positioning seat (36). Conductive member (41) provided in positioning seat (36)
A light bulb seat (42) located above the conductive member (41) and having an insulating cover (43);
3) a bulb (44) located at the top of the bulb, a bulb seat cover (45) screwed into the bulb seat (42) and fixing the bulb (44) therebetween, and fitted on the outer wall of the bulb seat (42). And a positioning member (46) for positioning the bulb seat (42) in the correct direction by being combined, further comprising: a conductive block (47) and a conductive block (47) on the positioning seat (36). An energizing spring (470) is provided for contact with the energizing spring (4).
70) and the electrode (44) at the bottom end of the bulb (44).
2. The rechargeable flashlight according to claim 1, wherein 1) is in electrical contact. 6. An opening (410) is formed in the center of the ring-shaped conductive member (41), and an insulating cover (43) is inserted into the opening (410) to form the conductive member (41).
And the conductive block (47) and the energizing spring (47)
0), and a plurality of contact pieces (411) extending in the vertical direction are formed on the inner peripheral edge of the conductive member (41).
When the contact pieces (411) are fitted to the inner wall surface at the bottom end of the bulb seat (42), they are electrically contacted with each other, and further, a current-carrying piece extending downward to the outer peripheral edge of the conductive member (41). (412) is formed, and the power supply circuit and the charging circuit are configured by connecting the energizing piece (412) to one switch member (32) and the conductive ring (34) in the switch seat (30). Claim 5
A rechargeable flashlight as described in. 7. The bulb seat (42) has a cylindrical shape,
The polygonal bottom (420) is formed at the bottom end, and the polygonal bottom (420) is stored and positioned on the inner wall of the positioning seat (36).
A rechargeable flashlight as described in. 8. A through hole (4) is formed at an upper end of the insulating cover (43).
30) is formed, the insulating cover (43) is fitted into the bulb seat (42), and the bulb (44) is located at the upper inside of the bulb seat (42) and protrudes from the opening at the upper end. , Light bulb (44)
The electrode (441) at the bottom end of the power spring (47) is passed through the through hole (430) at the upper end of the insulating cover (43).
0), a ring-shaped piece (443) is formed at the upper end of the other electrode (442) of the bulb (44) and in contact with the bulb seat (42), and the ring-shaped piece (443). Rechargeable flashlight according to claim 5 or 7, characterized in that the is fixed by a bulb seat cover (45). 9. An opening (4) in the center of the positioning member (46).
60) is formed, and the bulb seat (4) is formed in the opening (460).
2) is fitted, and a plurality of inwardly projecting pieces (461) extending upward are formed on the periphery of the opening (460), thereby fixing the outer wall of the bulb seat (42) at the opening (460). Further, a plurality of positioning pieces (462) extending downward are formed at the bottom of the positioning member (46), and a plurality of outer projecting pieces (463) extending obliquely upward are formed on the outer peripheral edge. Each of the outer projecting pieces (463) fitted to the upper end of the positioning seat (36) and having a saw-toothed end.
6. The rechargeable flashlight according to claim 5, characterized in that it is bitten by the inner wall of the metal cylinder (11).