US20200200508A1 - Pistol mounted multi-function flashlight - Google Patents
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- the present development relates to a multifunction flashlight for mounting to a weapon, preferably a handgun.
- the invention may take form in various components and arrangements of components, and in various steps and arrangements of steps.
- the drawings are only for purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the invention.
- a flashlight apparatus for a handgun includes a flashlight housing portion and a laser housing portion, which cooperate to define a housing, the housing defining an interior compartment.
- a flashlight head assembly is received within an opening in the flashlight main housing and includes one or more light sources.
- One or more laser modules are received within the laser housing portion.
- a rail clamp interface is attached to the flashlight main housing and is configured to removably attach the flashlight apparatus to the handgun.
- the flashlight apparatus further comprises a power supply received within the interior compartment for electrically coupling the power supply to the one or more light sources and the one or more laser modules.
- the flashlight head assembly is positioned to emit a beam of light in a direction generally parallel to a barrel of the handgun when the flashlight apparatus is attached to the handgun.
- the rail clamp is configured to attach to a rail interface disposed on a lower receiver of the handgun.
- the rail interface is a dovetail rail interface.
- the rail clamp interface comprises a fixed clamping member affixed to the flashlight housing portion on a first transverse side of the flashlight housing portion, a movable clamping member disposed on a second transverse side opposite the first transverse side; and a tensioning rod extending between the fixed clamping member and the movable clamping member.
- the tensioning rod is configured to extend within a transverse recoil groove of the dovetail rail interface.
- the one or more light sources include one or more light sources selected from the group consisting of visible light sources, infrared light sources, and a combination thereof.
- the visible light sources are visible LEDs and the infrared light sources are infrared LEDs.
- the one or more light sources include one or more visible LED light sources and one or more infrared LED light sources, wherein the infrared LEDs light sources are configured to emit light having a wavelength that is viewable with a night vision device.
- the flashlight apparatus further comprises a circuit assembly for electrically coupling a power supply to the one or more light sources and the one or more laser modules.
- the circuit assembly is a printed wire assembly secured within the interior compartment.
- the one or more laser modules includes a visible pointing laser and an infrared pointing laser.
- the visible pointing laser and the infrared pointing laser are arranged to emit beams through respective first and second apertures in the laser housing portion.
- the flashlight apparatus further includes a first windage adjustment assembly disposed in an first windage opening in the laser housing portion, the first windage adjustment assembly including an first external windage adjustment member and a first internal windage bearing member, the first internal windage bearing member bearing against the visible pointing laser for selectively adjusting an aim point of the visible pointing laser in a horizontal direction; a first elevation adjustment assembly disposed in a first elevation opening in the laser housing portion, the first elevation adjustment assembly including an first external elevation adjustment member and a first internal elevation bearing member, the first internal elevation bearing member bearing against the visible pointing laser for selectively adjusting the aim point of the visible pointing laser in a vertical direction; a second windage adjustment assembly disposed in an second windage opening in the laser housing portion, the second windage adjustment assembly including an second external windage adjustment member and a second internal windage bearing member, the second internal windage bearing member bearing against the infrared pointing laser for selectively adjusting an aim point of the infrared pointing laser in the horizontal direction; and a second windage adjustment assembly disposed in an
- the flashlight apparatus of claim 1 further includes a processor received within the housing, the processor configured to perform one or more processing functions, and a memory received within the housing and associated with the processor, the memory storing program instructions for executing the one or more processing functions.
- the flashlight apparatus further includes one or more switches for controlling operation of one or both of the flashlight head assembly and the one or more laser modules.
- the one or more switchers include a first switch on a first transverse side of the housing and a second switch on a second transverse side of the housing opposite the first transverse side.
- the processing functions are selected from the group consisting of processing signal input according to operation of the one or more switches to toggle power to the flashlight head assembly on and off; processing signal input according to operation of the one or more switches to toggle power to the one or more laser modules on and off; processing signal input according to operation of the one or more switches to select an operational mode of the flashlight head assembly; processing signal input according to operation of the one or more switches to select an operational mode of the one or more laser modules; and any combinations of the foregoing.
- the one or more switches are configurable by a user to actuate a preselected one of the one or more processing functions.
- the one or more switches are configured to be manually actuated as button press events and button release events, selected from the group consisting of individual button press and release events, simultaneous button press and release events, sequences of button press and release events, button press and hold events wherein a time of the button press and hold event is less than a predetermined value, button press and hold events wherein the time of the button press and hold event is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, and any combinations of the foregoing.
- the flashlight apparatus further comprises a magnetic sensor element operatively coupled to the processor, the processor configured to selectively activate and deactivate the flashlight apparatus when the firearm is moved into and out of proximity of a magnet.
- the flashlight apparatus further comprises an accelerometer operatively coupled to the processor, the processor configured to receive signals from the accelerometer representative a round being fired by the handgun and to log digital representations of the received signals in the memory.
- the flashlight apparatus of claim 17 further comprises a temperature sensor operatively coupled to the processor, the processor configured to receive signals from the temperature sensor representative of a temperature of the handgun and to store digital representations of the received signals in the memory.
- the flashlight apparatus further comprises a radio frequency (RF) transceiver module configured to perform wireless communication with an RF transceiver of a mobile electronic device.
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- the RF transceiver is a BLUETOOTH (TM) transceiver and the mobile electronic device is a smartphone.
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- the flashlight apparatus further comprises an RFID reader operatively coupled to the processor, wherein the RFID reader is configured to sense a proximity of an associated RFID tag and further wherein the processor is configured to allow operation of one or both of the flashlight apparatus and the handgun responsive to the associated RFID tag being in proximity with the RFID reader.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a flashlight assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment mounted to a weapon.
- FIG. 2 is a partially exploded view of the weapon/flashlight system appearing in FIG. 1
- FIG. 3A is a right side elevation view of the flashlight assembly appearing in FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 3B and 3E are front views of the flashlight assembly appearing in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3C is a left side elevation view of the flashlight assembly appearing in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3D is a top plan view of the flashlight assembly appearing in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is an exploded isometric view of the flashlight assembly appearing in FIG. 1 , taken generally from the front and left side.
- FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the flashlight assembly appearing in FIG. 1 , taken generally from the rear.
- FIG. 6A is an isometric view of the circuit board (printed wire assembly) appearing in FIG. 1 , taken generally from the top and front.
- FIG. 6B is an isometric view of the circuit board (printed wire assembly) appearing in FIG. 1 , taken generally from the bottom and front.
- FIG. 7 is a partially exploded view illustrating the manner of removing the flashlight head from the main body.
- FIG. 8 is an exemplary block diagram illustrating the flashlight assembly.
- FIG. 9 is a partially exploded view illustrating the manner of replacing the battery.
- a multi-function flashlight assembly designated generally as 100 , is configured for attachment to a weapon 104 , such as a firearm, preferably, a handgun.
- the unit 100 is mounted to a rail interface 108 disposed on a lower receiver portion 112 of the handgun 104 at a position forward of the trigger guard 116 .
- the rail interface 108 is a dovetail interface such as a Picatinny interface, e.g., a MIL-STD-1913 or STANAG 2324 rail interface.
- the unit 100 includes a rail clamp interface 120 for mounting to the rail interface 108 .
- the rail clamp interface 120 assembly includes a fixed clamping member 124 affixed to a flashlight main housing 128 on one transverse side of the flashlight housing 128 .
- the rail clamp interface assembly 120 further includes a movable clamping member 132 disposed on the opposite transverse side of the flashlight housing 128 .
- a rod 136 extends through an opening 140 in the fixed clamping member 124 and an opening 144 in the movable clamping member 132 .
- the rod 124 includes helical threads disposed at least at a distal end 148 of the rod 136 .
- the threaded end 148 of the rod 136 rotatably engages a nut 152 (see FIG. 4 ) aligned with the opening 144 in the movable clamping member 132 .
- the proximal end of the threaded rod 136 includes an enlarged diameter head 150 configured to engage a tool for rotating the rod 136 to selectively advance or retract the rod 136 relative to the nut 152 , depending on the direction of rotation.
- the head 150 may include a tamperproof feature, such as keyed feature configured to engage a custom tool.
- the rod 136 is configured to extend within a transverse recoil groove 156 in the rail interface 108 . Rotation of the threaded rod 136 in one direction increases the clamping force exerted by the clamping members 124 , 132 , to secure the flashlight assembly 100 to the rail interface 108 and rotation of the rod 136 in the opposite direction decreases the clamping force for removal of the flashlight assembly 100 from the rail interface 108 .
- the nut 152 may be omitted and the bore 144 within the movable clamping member 132 may be tapped with internal threads to receive the threaded end 148 of the rod 136 .
- the rail clamp interface assembly 120 may include a cam lock having a lever and a cam surface, e.g., by providing an eccentric pivot axis, to allow for removal and attachment of the flashlight assembly without a tool.
- the flashlight main housing 128 includes an opening 160 receiving a flashlight socket 164 which, in turn, receives a flashlight head 168 including a light source 170 .
- An O-ring 163 is provided between the socket 164 and the main housing 128 to provide environmental sealing.
- a power contact 171 extends through an insulator 173 and electrically couples the power supply 178 to the light source 170 .
- the light source 170 includes a visible light source, e.g., such as a one or more white light emitting diodes (LEDs).
- the light source 170 includes an infrared (IR) light source, e.g., one or more IR LEDs viewable with a night vision device.
- the light source 170 contains both a visible (e.g., white light) light source and an infrared light source, selectable by the user, and will be described herein primarily by way of reference thereto.
- IR light source is an 860 nm light source. Flashlight heads with selectable white light and IR light sources are commercially available.
- the flashlight head 168 is a VAMPIRE (TM) flashlight head available from SureFire, LLC, of Fountain Valley, Calif., having visible (e.g., white) and infrared (e.g., 860 nm) light sources, wherein LED elements of the light source 170 are selectable via a switch actuated by rotating the bezel 172 .
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- the flashlight main housing 128 defines an interior compartment receiving one or more batteries or battery packs 178 for supplying power to the flashlight head 168 and the associated electronics, as described below.
- a battery saddle 161 supports the battery 178 and is secured with threaded fasteners 166 .
- the battery 178 is inserted via the open end 160 of the main housing 128 .
- a first terminal 180 is secured to the flashlight power contact 173 via a threaded fastener 177 and electrically couples one of the battery 178 terminals 179 to the contact 173 as well as terminal contacts 312 on a circuit board 184 .
- a second terminal 182 on the circuit board 184 electrically couples the other battery terminal 181 to the circuit board 184 .
- the battery compartment may be accessed from the rear of the housing 128 , e.g., via an opening covered with a cap or hinged door.
- the circuit board 184 e.g., printed wire assembly (PWA) is secured to the bottom (in the orientation shown in FIG. 4 ) of the flashlight housing 128 via threaded fasteners 188 , and is described in greater detail below.
- a laser housing or cover 192 is disposed over the printed wire assembly 184 and secured to the bottom of the flashlight housing 128 .
- the laser housing 192 is secured via a latch member 196 at the distal end thereof, which engages a complementary receptacle (not shown) in the flashlight housing 128 .
- the laser housing 192 is secured at the proximal end thereof via threaded fasteners 200 engaging openings in upstanding tabs 204 .
- One or more (two in the illustrated embodiment) laser modules 208 , 212 are disposed within the laser housing 192 and secured with a laser can clamp 216 and threaded fasteners 220 .
- the laser modules 208 , 212 are tensioned with the legs 228 of a torsion spring 224 .
- the torsion spring 224 is disposed between the laser modules 208 , 212 and secured to a spring retainer 232 via a threaded fastener 236 .
- the spring retainer 232 is secured to mounting bosses 234 in the laser housing 192 via threaded fasteners 238 .
- the first laser module 208 is a visible pointing laser and the second laser module 212 is an infrared pointing laser.
- the laser beams emitted by the laser modules 208 , 212 pass through aligned apertures 240 , 244 , respectively, in the laser housing 192 .
- Laser focusing lenses 248 , 252 are retained in the respective openings 240 , 244 by laser port covers 256 , 260 .
- Sealing rings or gaskets 264 may be provided to prevent moisture or external contamination from entering the interior of the laser housing 192 .
- a windage and elevation adjustment assembly is provided for each laser module 208 , 212 .
- Each windage and elevation adjustment assembly passes through an associated opening in the laser housing 192 and includes an external adjustment member 272 e ( 1 ), 272 w ( 1 ), 272 e ( 2 ), and 272 w ( 2 ) and an internal bearing member 276 e ( 1 ), 276 w ( 1 ), 276 e ( 2 ), and 276 w ( 2 ).
- the bearing member 276 e ( 1 ) bears against the rear end portion of the laser cans 208 and can be selectively advanced and retracted, depending on the direction of rotation of the external adjustment member 272 e ( 1 ) to adjust the aim point of the laser in relation to the housing 192 in the vertical direction, against the urging of the tensioner 224 , to thereby provide an elevation adjustment mechanism for the laser module 208 .
- the bearing member 276 w ( 1 ) bears against the rear end portion of the laser cans 208 and can be selectively advanced and retracted, depending on the direction of rotation of the external adjustment member 272 w ( 1 ) to adjust the aim point of the laser in relation to the housing 192 in the horizontal direction, against the urging of the tensioner 224 , to thereby provide a windage adjustment mechanism for the laser module 208 .
- the bearing member 276 e ( 2 ) bears against the rear end portion of the laser cans 212 and can be selectively advanced and retracted, depending on the direction of rotation of the external adjustment member 272 e ( 2 ) to adjust the aim point of the laser in relation to the housing 192 in the vertical direction, against the urging of the tensioner 224 , to thereby provide an elevation adjustment mechanism for the laser module 212 .
- the bearing member 276 w ( 2 ) bears against the rear end portion of the laser cans 212 and can be selectively advanced and retracted, depending on the direction of rotation of the external adjustment member 272 w ( 2 ) to adjust the aim point of the laser in relation to the housing 192 in the horizontal direction, against the urging of the tensioner 224 , to thereby provide a windage adjustment mechanism for the laser module 212 .
- the lasers 208 , 212 can be coaligned and/or bore sighted to the weapon 104 .
- An activation switch assembly 278 includes a switch pod 280 having a mounting plate portion 284 secured to the proximal end of the laser housing via threaded fasteners 288 .
- An axially extending portion 292 includes actuator switches 296 L, 296 R on the respective left and right transverse sides thereof. The actuator switches 296 L, 296 R control operation of the flashlight head 168 and the lasers 208 , 212 , as described in greater detail below. Providing switches 296 L, 296 R on both the left and right sides of the switch pod 280 allows for ambidextrous operation of the unit 100 .
- a bezel 300 is disposed over the switch pod 280 and secured with the threaded fasteners 288 , with the axially extending portion 292 extending through an opening 308 in the bezel 300 .
- a switch boot 312 which may be formed of a flexible material such as rubber or other natural or synthetic polymer, is disposed over the axially extending portion 292 and the actuator switches 296 .
- the printed wire assembly 184 includes a circuit board substrate 304 having a first electrical connector 312 which is electrically coupled to the power supply 178 for energizing the printed wire assembly and the components thereon.
- a second electrical connector 316 is electrically coupled to the first connector 312 and the flashlight head 168 for powering operation of the flashlight head 168 .
- a third electrical connector 320 is electrically coupled to the actuator switch 296 L to receive user input from the left side actuator switch 296 L.
- a fourth electrical connector 324 is electrically coupled to the actuator switch 296 R to receive user input from the right side actuator switch 296 R.
- a fifth electrical connector 328 is electrically coupled to the first laser 208 to power operation of the first laser module 208 .
- a sixth electrical connector 332 is electrically coupled to the second laser module 212 to power operation of the second laser module 212 .
- the actuator switches 296 L, 296 R provide input signals representative of button press events and button release events to an onboard microcontroller or microprocessor 332 .
- the microprocessor includes a program of instructions stored within an associated memory to control operation of the flashlight head 168 and the laser modules 208 , 212 , responsive to one or more of: individual and combined button press and release events, button press and release sequences, time between button press events or time between button press and button release events, e.g., as determined by an associated clock source or oscillator 310 .
- buttons 296 L, 296 R are pressed and held for a predetermined time interval, e.g., three seconds. If the unit is powered on and it is desired to power off the unit 100 , both buttons 296 L, 296 R are again pressed and held for the predetermined time interval (e.g., three seconds).
- the first button pressed becomes the “activation pad” for turning on or off the currently selected light source (namely, the flashlight head 168 , the visible laser module 208 , and the IR laser module 212 ) or combination thereof.
- the other button then becomes a mode select switch for cycling through the operational modes of the unit 100 .
- a preferred set of operational modes are as follows:
- a visual indication of the currently selected operational mode is provided by LED indicators 336 which are visible though aligned windows in the flashlight housing 168 .
- the LED indicators 336 may be multicolor LEDs having red, green, and blue sources which can be driven in various combinations and relative intensities to output multiple colors, wherein each mode is associated with a different color.
- the LED indicators 336 are self-contained RGB LEDs with an integral diffusing lens.
- the LED indicators 336 are provided on the left and right sides of the unit 100 so at least one of the LED indicators 336 will be visible at all times to both left and right handed shooters.
- the flashlight head 168 has multiple light sources, such as white and infrared LED light sources
- switching between light sources is accomplished via a dedicated selector switch in the flashlight head, such as a rotatable bezel switch in the case of the VAMPIRE(TM) flashlight head.
- a dedicated flashlight head is contemplated wherein switching between multiple light sources in the flashlight head is accomplished via the switches 296 L, 296 R.
- the switch 296 L, 296 R that is designated as the activation pad is configured to toggle the currently selected light source(s) between the on and off states responsive to a single button press and release event. In certain embodiments, the switch 296 L, 296 R that is designated as the activation pad is configured to turn on the currently selected light source(s) during a button press and hold event and turn off the currently selected light source(s) responsive to a button release event. In certain embodiments, the switch 296 L, 296 R that is designated as the activation pad is configured to toggle the currently selected light source(s) between the on and off states responsive to a predetermined sequence of button press and release events, for example, pressing and releasing the activation pad twice within a relatively short period of time. Other button functions are also contemplated. For example, in certain embodiments, the buttons may be configured to control flashlight brightness or intensity and/or laser intensity.
- a magnetic sensor element 380 is provided on the unit 100 to selectively activate and deactivate the unit 100 when the firearm is moved into and out of proximity of a magnet (not shown), such as a rare earth magnet, having a flux field.
- the sensor element 380 is a magnetic reed switch or relay, although other devices such as a Hall effect semiconductor device.
- the magnet can be mounted to a holster (not shown) for the firearm 104 at a location that is in proximity to the sensor element 380 when the firearm is holstered.
- the unit 100 is activated in operator's selected mode of operation.
- the unit 100 is deactivated when the pistol 1204 is placed back in the holster.
- the socket 164 includes a sleeve 165 defining a female bayonet interface for providing a mechanical coupling with a male bayonet interface sleeve 169 on the flashlight head 168 .
- the sleeve 169 includes radial tabs 174 each sized to pass through a respective axial slot 175 and rotatably engage an internal channel 176 .
- Axial pins 183 within the channel 176 limit the extent of rotation, e.g., to 90 degrees.
- a locking pin 185 is biased toward the flashlight head by a captured spring 186 and engages a detent 187 on the flashlight head 168 to secure the flashlight head in the attached positon.
- the locking pin 185 is attached to a sliding tab 189 .
- the sliding tab is manually slid in the rearward direction to disengage the locking pin 185 from the detent 187 and the flashlight head 168 is rotated until the radial tabs 174 are aligned with the axial slots 175 .
- other complementary coupling structures on the flashlight head 168 and main body 128 are contemplated, such as threads, a snap-fit interface, or other type of interface for providing a mechanical coupling between the flashlight head 168 and the main housing 128 .
- a radio frequency (RF) transceiver module 340 is provided on the printed wire assembly 184 to perform wireless communication with a paired mobile device 344 , 348 .
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- the mobile device 344 , 348 is advantageously a BLUETOOTH-enabled smartphone device, such as an iPhone device ( 344 ) or an Android device ( 348 ).
- an accelerometer 352 is provided to provide a shot count function.
- the accelerometer 352 outputs a signal representative of movement of the handgun 104 .
- Accelerometer signals indicative of the forces associated with firing a round are counted and logged in a shot log 356 in a memory 360 .
- the accelerometer may also sense movement of the firearm and/or orientation of the firearm. Orientation information may be used to provide a cant indication function, e.g., using the LED indicators 336 .
- a temperature sensor 362 such as a thermocouple or other temperature gauge is provided is provided to monitor the temperature of the handgun. Data representative of temperature is logged in a temperature log 364 at periodic intervals to provide a temperature history of the firearm 104 . The temperature log information and shot log information is also transmitted to the mobile device 344 , 348 , where can be stored for use with one or more applications 368 , 372 on the respective devices, or transmitted to a remote location via a communications network, such as a cellular telephone network, Wi-Fi network, local area network, wide area network, or the like.
- a communications network such as a cellular telephone network, Wi-Fi network, local area network, wide area network, or the like.
- an RFID chip 376 which may be an active or passive RFID reader, is provided.
- the RFID reader 376 is configured to sense the proximity of an RFID tag 378 associated with the user.
- the RFID tag associated with the user is embedded within a wearable article 380 worn by the user, such as a tactical glove, eyewear, wristband, or other wearable article.
- the processor 332 is configured to allow operation of the unit 100 only when the associated tag is in proximity with the unit 100 . In certain embodiments, the proximity of the RFID tag is required to operate the firearm.
- the proximity of the associated RFID tag is required to disengage a wirelessly operated trigger lock associated with the handgun 104 and operated by a weapon system associated with the handgun 104 .
- the trigger lock comprises a solenoid switch engaging a trigger lock via a pin or plunger operably connected to the trigger mechanisms, such that when the pin is inserted into the trigger mechanism, the trigger cannot be activated.
- the trigger lock mechanism may be as described in commonly owned U.S. application Ser. No. 16/275,955 filed Feb. 14, 2019, and commonly owned U.S. application Ser. No. 16/433,224 filed Jun. 6, 2019, each of which in incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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- This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62/783,797 filed Dec. 21, 2018. The aforementioned application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present development relates to a multifunction flashlight for mounting to a weapon, preferably a handgun. The invention may take form in various components and arrangements of components, and in various steps and arrangements of steps. The drawings are only for purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the invention.
- In one aspect, a flashlight apparatus for a handgun includes a flashlight housing portion and a laser housing portion, which cooperate to define a housing, the housing defining an interior compartment. A flashlight head assembly is received within an opening in the flashlight main housing and includes one or more light sources. One or more laser modules are received within the laser housing portion. A rail clamp interface is attached to the flashlight main housing and is configured to removably attach the flashlight apparatus to the handgun.
- In a more limited aspect, the flashlight apparatus further comprises a power supply received within the interior compartment for electrically coupling the power supply to the one or more light sources and the one or more laser modules.
- In another a more limited aspect, the flashlight head assembly is positioned to emit a beam of light in a direction generally parallel to a barrel of the handgun when the flashlight apparatus is attached to the handgun.
- In another a more limited aspect, the rail clamp is configured to attach to a rail interface disposed on a lower receiver of the handgun.
- In yet another a more limited aspect, the rail interface is a dovetail rail interface.
- In another a more limited aspect, the rail clamp interface comprises a fixed clamping member affixed to the flashlight housing portion on a first transverse side of the flashlight housing portion, a movable clamping member disposed on a second transverse side opposite the first transverse side; and a tensioning rod extending between the fixed clamping member and the movable clamping member.
- In still another a more limited aspect, the tensioning rod is configured to extend within a transverse recoil groove of the dovetail rail interface.
- In another a more limited aspect, the one or more light sources include one or more light sources selected from the group consisting of visible light sources, infrared light sources, and a combination thereof.
- In yet another a more limited aspect, the visible light sources are visible LEDs and the infrared light sources are infrared LEDs.
- In another a more limited aspect, the one or more light sources include one or more visible LED light sources and one or more infrared LED light sources, wherein the infrared LEDs light sources are configured to emit light having a wavelength that is viewable with a night vision device.
- In another a more limited aspect, the flashlight apparatus further comprises a circuit assembly for electrically coupling a power supply to the one or more light sources and the one or more laser modules.
- In yet another a more limited aspect, the circuit assembly is a printed wire assembly secured within the interior compartment.
- In another a more limited aspect, the one or more laser modules includes a visible pointing laser and an infrared pointing laser.
- In yet another a more limited aspect, the visible pointing laser and the infrared pointing laser are arranged to emit beams through respective first and second apertures in the laser housing portion.
- In still another a more limited aspect, the flashlight apparatus further includes a first windage adjustment assembly disposed in an first windage opening in the laser housing portion, the first windage adjustment assembly including an first external windage adjustment member and a first internal windage bearing member, the first internal windage bearing member bearing against the visible pointing laser for selectively adjusting an aim point of the visible pointing laser in a horizontal direction; a first elevation adjustment assembly disposed in a first elevation opening in the laser housing portion, the first elevation adjustment assembly including an first external elevation adjustment member and a first internal elevation bearing member, the first internal elevation bearing member bearing against the visible pointing laser for selectively adjusting the aim point of the visible pointing laser in a vertical direction; a second windage adjustment assembly disposed in an second windage opening in the laser housing portion, the second windage adjustment assembly including an second external windage adjustment member and a second internal windage bearing member, the second internal windage bearing member bearing against the infrared pointing laser for selectively adjusting an aim point of the infrared pointing laser in the horizontal direction; and a second elevation adjustment assembly disposed in a second elevation opening in the laser housing portion, the second elevation adjustment assembly including an second external elevation adjustment member and a second internal elevation bearing member, the first external windage bearing member bearing against the infrared pointing laser for selectively adjusting the aim point of the infrared pointing laser in the vertical direction.
- In another a more limited aspect, the flashlight apparatus of
claim 1, further includes a processor received within the housing, the processor configured to perform one or more processing functions, and a memory received within the housing and associated with the processor, the memory storing program instructions for executing the one or more processing functions. - In yet another a more limited aspect, the flashlight apparatus further includes one or more switches for controlling operation of one or both of the flashlight head assembly and the one or more laser modules.
- In still another a more limited aspect, the one or more switchers include a first switch on a first transverse side of the housing and a second switch on a second transverse side of the housing opposite the first transverse side.
- In yet another a more limited aspect, the processing functions are selected from the group consisting of processing signal input according to operation of the one or more switches to toggle power to the flashlight head assembly on and off; processing signal input according to operation of the one or more switches to toggle power to the one or more laser modules on and off; processing signal input according to operation of the one or more switches to select an operational mode of the flashlight head assembly; processing signal input according to operation of the one or more switches to select an operational mode of the one or more laser modules; and any combinations of the foregoing.
- In another a more limited aspect, the one or more switches are configurable by a user to actuate a preselected one of the one or more processing functions.
- In still another a more limited aspect, the one or more switches are configured to be manually actuated as button press events and button release events, selected from the group consisting of individual button press and release events, simultaneous button press and release events, sequences of button press and release events, button press and hold events wherein a time of the button press and hold event is less than a predetermined value, button press and hold events wherein the time of the button press and hold event is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, and any combinations of the foregoing.
- In yet another a more limited aspect, the flashlight apparatus further comprises a magnetic sensor element operatively coupled to the processor, the processor configured to selectively activate and deactivate the flashlight apparatus when the firearm is moved into and out of proximity of a magnet.
- In yet another a more limited aspect, the flashlight apparatus further comprises an accelerometer operatively coupled to the processor, the processor configured to receive signals from the accelerometer representative a round being fired by the handgun and to log digital representations of the received signals in the memory.
- In yet another a more limited aspect, the flashlight apparatus of claim 17, further comprises a temperature sensor operatively coupled to the processor, the processor configured to receive signals from the temperature sensor representative of a temperature of the handgun and to store digital representations of the received signals in the memory.
- In yet another a more limited aspect, the flashlight apparatus further comprises a radio frequency (RF) transceiver module configured to perform wireless communication with an RF transceiver of a mobile electronic device.
- In still another a more limited aspect, the RF transceiver is a BLUETOOTH (™) transceiver and the mobile electronic device is a smartphone.
- In yet another a more limited aspect, the flashlight apparatus further comprises an RFID reader operatively coupled to the processor, wherein the RFID reader is configured to sense a proximity of an associated RFID tag and further wherein the processor is configured to allow operation of one or both of the flashlight apparatus and the handgun responsive to the associated RFID tag being in proximity with the RFID reader.
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FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a flashlight assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment mounted to a weapon. -
FIG. 2 is a partially exploded view of the weapon/flashlight system appearing inFIG. 1 -
FIG. 3A is a right side elevation view of the flashlight assembly appearing inFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 3B and 3E are front views of the flashlight assembly appearing inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3C is a left side elevation view of the flashlight assembly appearing inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3D is a top plan view of the flashlight assembly appearing inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is an exploded isometric view of the flashlight assembly appearing inFIG. 1 , taken generally from the front and left side. -
FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the flashlight assembly appearing inFIG. 1 , taken generally from the rear. -
FIG. 6A is an isometric view of the circuit board (printed wire assembly) appearing inFIG. 1 , taken generally from the top and front. -
FIG. 6B is an isometric view of the circuit board (printed wire assembly) appearing inFIG. 1 , taken generally from the bottom and front. -
FIG. 7 is a partially exploded view illustrating the manner of removing the flashlight head from the main body. -
FIG. 8 is an exemplary block diagram illustrating the flashlight assembly. -
FIG. 9 is a partially exploded view illustrating the manner of replacing the battery. - Referring to the drawings, a multi-function flashlight assembly, designated generally as 100, is configured for attachment to a
weapon 104, such as a firearm, preferably, a handgun. In the illustrated embodiment ofFIG. 1 , theunit 100 is mounted to arail interface 108 disposed on alower receiver portion 112 of thehandgun 104 at a position forward of thetrigger guard 116. In certain embodiments, therail interface 108 is a dovetail interface such as a Picatinny interface, e.g., a MIL-STD-1913 or STANAG 2324 rail interface. - Unless specifically stated otherwise, terms used herein denoting direction or orientation, such as left, right, front, rear, forward, rearward, upper, lower, horizontal, vertical, etc., are taken from the perspective of an user operating the
unit 100 when the unit is mounted on a weapon, such as thehandgun 104 as illustrated inFIG. 1 . - As best seen in
FIGS. 2 and 3B , theunit 100 includes arail clamp interface 120 for mounting to therail interface 108. Therail clamp interface 120 assembly includes a fixed clampingmember 124 affixed to a flashlightmain housing 128 on one transverse side of theflashlight housing 128. The railclamp interface assembly 120 further includes amovable clamping member 132 disposed on the opposite transverse side of theflashlight housing 128. - A
rod 136 extends through anopening 140 in the fixed clampingmember 124 and anopening 144 in themovable clamping member 132. Therod 124 includes helical threads disposed at least at adistal end 148 of therod 136. The threadedend 148 of therod 136 rotatably engages a nut 152 (seeFIG. 4 ) aligned with theopening 144 in themovable clamping member 132. The proximal end of the threadedrod 136 includes anenlarged diameter head 150 configured to engage a tool for rotating therod 136 to selectively advance or retract therod 136 relative to thenut 152, depending on the direction of rotation. In certain embodiments, thehead 150 may include a tamperproof feature, such as keyed feature configured to engage a custom tool. - The
rod 136 is configured to extend within atransverse recoil groove 156 in therail interface 108. Rotation of the threadedrod 136 in one direction increases the clamping force exerted by the clampingmembers flashlight assembly 100 to therail interface 108 and rotation of therod 136 in the opposite direction decreases the clamping force for removal of theflashlight assembly 100 from therail interface 108. In certain embodiments, thenut 152 may be omitted and thebore 144 within themovable clamping member 132 may be tapped with internal threads to receive the threadedend 148 of therod 136. In certain embodiments, the railclamp interface assembly 120 may include a cam lock having a lever and a cam surface, e.g., by providing an eccentric pivot axis, to allow for removal and attachment of the flashlight assembly without a tool. - As best seen in
FIG. 4 , the flashlightmain housing 128 includes anopening 160 receiving aflashlight socket 164 which, in turn, receives aflashlight head 168 including alight source 170. An O-ring 163 is provided between thesocket 164 and themain housing 128 to provide environmental sealing. A power contact 171 extends through an insulator 173 and electrically couples thepower supply 178 to thelight source 170. - In certain embodiments, the
light source 170 includes a visible light source, e.g., such as a one or more white light emitting diodes (LEDs). In certain embodiments, thelight source 170 includes an infrared (IR) light source, e.g., one or more IR LEDs viewable with a night vision device. In preferred embodiments, thelight source 170 contains both a visible (e.g., white light) light source and an infrared light source, selectable by the user, and will be described herein primarily by way of reference thereto. In certain embodiments, IR light source is an 860 nm light source. Flashlight heads with selectable white light and IR light sources are commercially available. In certain embodiments, theflashlight head 168 is a VAMPIRE (™) flashlight head available from SureFire, LLC, of Fountain Valley, Calif., having visible (e.g., white) and infrared (e.g., 860 nm) light sources, wherein LED elements of thelight source 170 are selectable via a switch actuated by rotating thebezel 172. - The flashlight
main housing 128 defines an interior compartment receiving one or more batteries or battery packs 178 for supplying power to theflashlight head 168 and the associated electronics, as described below. A battery saddle 161 supports thebattery 178 and is secured with threadedfasteners 166. Thebattery 178 is inserted via theopen end 160 of themain housing 128. Afirst terminal 180 is secured to the flashlight power contact 173 via a threadedfastener 177 and electrically couples one of thebattery 178 terminals 179 to the contact 173 as well asterminal contacts 312 on acircuit board 184. Asecond terminal 182 on thecircuit board 184 electrically couples the other battery terminal 181 to thecircuit board 184. In alternative embodiments (not shown), the battery compartment may be accessed from the rear of thehousing 128, e.g., via an opening covered with a cap or hinged door. - The
circuit board 184, e.g., printed wire assembly (PWA), is secured to the bottom (in the orientation shown inFIG. 4 ) of theflashlight housing 128 via threadedfasteners 188, and is described in greater detail below. A laser housing or cover 192 is disposed over the printedwire assembly 184 and secured to the bottom of theflashlight housing 128. In the illustrated embodiment, thelaser housing 192 is secured via alatch member 196 at the distal end thereof, which engages a complementary receptacle (not shown) in theflashlight housing 128. Thelaser housing 192 is secured at the proximal end thereof via threadedfasteners 200 engaging openings in upstanding tabs 204. - One or more (two in the illustrated embodiment)
laser modules laser housing 192 and secured with a laser can clamp 216 and threadedfasteners 220. Thelaser modules legs 228 of atorsion spring 224. Thetorsion spring 224 is disposed between thelaser modules spring retainer 232 via a threadedfastener 236. Thespring retainer 232 is secured to mountingbosses 234 in thelaser housing 192 via threadedfasteners 238. In preferred embodiments, thefirst laser module 208 is a visible pointing laser and thesecond laser module 212 is an infrared pointing laser. - The laser beams emitted by the
laser modules apertures 240, 244, respectively, in thelaser housing 192.Laser focusing lenses respective openings 240, 244 by laser port covers 256, 260. Sealing rings orgaskets 264 may be provided to prevent moisture or external contamination from entering the interior of thelaser housing 192. - A windage and elevation adjustment assembly is provided for each
laser module laser housing 192 and includes anexternal adjustment member 272 e(1), 272 w(1), 272 e(2), and 272 w(2) and aninternal bearing member 276 e(1), 276 w(1), 276 e(2), and 276 w(2). - The bearing
member 276 e(1) bears against the rear end portion of thelaser cans 208 and can be selectively advanced and retracted, depending on the direction of rotation of theexternal adjustment member 272 e(1) to adjust the aim point of the laser in relation to thehousing 192 in the vertical direction, against the urging of thetensioner 224, to thereby provide an elevation adjustment mechanism for thelaser module 208. - The bearing
member 276 w(1) bears against the rear end portion of thelaser cans 208 and can be selectively advanced and retracted, depending on the direction of rotation of the external adjustment member 272 w(1) to adjust the aim point of the laser in relation to thehousing 192 in the horizontal direction, against the urging of thetensioner 224, to thereby provide a windage adjustment mechanism for thelaser module 208. - The bearing
member 276 e(2) bears against the rear end portion of thelaser cans 212 and can be selectively advanced and retracted, depending on the direction of rotation of theexternal adjustment member 272 e(2) to adjust the aim point of the laser in relation to thehousing 192 in the vertical direction, against the urging of thetensioner 224, to thereby provide an elevation adjustment mechanism for thelaser module 212. - The bearing
member 276 w(2) bears against the rear end portion of thelaser cans 212 and can be selectively advanced and retracted, depending on the direction of rotation of the external adjustment member 272 w(2) to adjust the aim point of the laser in relation to thehousing 192 in the horizontal direction, against the urging of thetensioner 224, to thereby provide a windage adjustment mechanism for thelaser module 212. - In this manner, the
lasers weapon 104. - An
activation switch assembly 278 includes a switch pod 280 having a mountingplate portion 284 secured to the proximal end of the laser housing via threadedfasteners 288. An axially extendingportion 292 includes actuator switches 296L, 296R on the respective left and right transverse sides thereof. The actuator switches 296L, 296R control operation of theflashlight head 168 and thelasers switches 296L, 296R on both the left and right sides of the switch pod 280 allows for ambidextrous operation of theunit 100. - A bezel 300 is disposed over the switch pod 280 and secured with the threaded
fasteners 288, with theaxially extending portion 292 extending through an opening 308 in the bezel 300. Aswitch boot 312, which may be formed of a flexible material such as rubber or other natural or synthetic polymer, is disposed over theaxially extending portion 292 and the actuator switches 296. - As best seen in
FIGS. 6A and 6B , the printedwire assembly 184 includes acircuit board substrate 304 having a firstelectrical connector 312 which is electrically coupled to thepower supply 178 for energizing the printed wire assembly and the components thereon. A secondelectrical connector 316 is electrically coupled to thefirst connector 312 and theflashlight head 168 for powering operation of theflashlight head 168. - A third
electrical connector 320 is electrically coupled to the actuator switch 296L to receive user input from the left side actuator switch 296L. A fourthelectrical connector 324 is electrically coupled to theactuator switch 296R to receive user input from the rightside actuator switch 296R. - A fifth
electrical connector 328 is electrically coupled to thefirst laser 208 to power operation of thefirst laser module 208. A sixthelectrical connector 332 is electrically coupled to thesecond laser module 212 to power operation of thesecond laser module 212. - In certain embodiments, the actuator switches 296L, 296R provide input signals representative of button press events and button release events to an onboard microcontroller or
microprocessor 332. In certain embodiments, the microprocessor includes a program of instructions stored within an associated memory to control operation of theflashlight head 168 and thelaser modules oscillator 310. - A preferred configuration and method for controlling operation of the
flashlight head 168 and thelaser modules unit 100, bothbuttons 296L, 296R are pressed and held for a predetermined time interval, e.g., three seconds. If the unit is powered on and it is desired to power off theunit 100, bothbuttons 296L, 296R are again pressed and held for the predetermined time interval (e.g., three seconds). - After the unit is powered on, the first button pressed becomes the “activation pad” for turning on or off the currently selected light source (namely, the
flashlight head 168, thevisible laser module 208, and the IR laser module 212) or combination thereof. The other button then becomes a mode select switch for cycling through the operational modes of theunit 100. A preferred set of operational modes are as follows: -
- IR LASER ONLY
- IR LASER and FLASHLIGHT
- VIS LASER ONLY
- VIS LASER and FLASHLIGHT
- FLASHLIGHT ONLY
- In certain embodiments, a visual indication of the currently selected operational mode is provided by
LED indicators 336 which are visible though aligned windows in theflashlight housing 168. TheLED indicators 336 may be multicolor LEDs having red, green, and blue sources which can be driven in various combinations and relative intensities to output multiple colors, wherein each mode is associated with a different color. In certain embodiments, theLED indicators 336 are self-contained RGB LEDs with an integral diffusing lens. In the illustrated embodiment, theLED indicators 336 are provided on the left and right sides of theunit 100 so at least one of theLED indicators 336 will be visible at all times to both left and right handed shooters. - In certain embodiments, wherein the
flashlight head 168 has multiple light sources, such as white and infrared LED light sources, switching between light sources is accomplished via a dedicated selector switch in the flashlight head, such as a rotatable bezel switch in the case of the VAMPIRE(™) flashlight head. Alternatively, a dedicated flashlight head is contemplated wherein switching between multiple light sources in the flashlight head is accomplished via theswitches 296L, 296R. - In certain embodiments, the
switch 296L, 296R that is designated as the activation pad is configured to toggle the currently selected light source(s) between the on and off states responsive to a single button press and release event. In certain embodiments, theswitch 296L, 296R that is designated as the activation pad is configured to turn on the currently selected light source(s) during a button press and hold event and turn off the currently selected light source(s) responsive to a button release event. In certain embodiments, theswitch 296L, 296R that is designated as the activation pad is configured to toggle the currently selected light source(s) between the on and off states responsive to a predetermined sequence of button press and release events, for example, pressing and releasing the activation pad twice within a relatively short period of time. Other button functions are also contemplated. For example, in certain embodiments, the buttons may be configured to control flashlight brightness or intensity and/or laser intensity. - In certain embodiments, a
magnetic sensor element 380 is provided on theunit 100 to selectively activate and deactivate theunit 100 when the firearm is moved into and out of proximity of a magnet (not shown), such as a rare earth magnet, having a flux field. Preferably, thesensor element 380 is a magnetic reed switch or relay, although other devices such as a Hall effect semiconductor device. The magnet can be mounted to a holster (not shown) for thefirearm 104 at a location that is in proximity to thesensor element 380 when the firearm is holstered. During operation, when the pistol is drawn from the holster, theunit 100 is activated in operator's selected mode of operation. Theunit 100 is deactivated when the pistol 1204 is placed back in the holster. - Referring now to
FIGS. 7 and 9 , and with continued reference toFIG. 4 , there is shown an exemplary attachment interface between theflashlight head 168 and themain housing 128. Thesocket 164 includes asleeve 165 defining a female bayonet interface for providing a mechanical coupling with a malebayonet interface sleeve 169 on theflashlight head 168. Thesleeve 169 includesradial tabs 174 each sized to pass through a respectiveaxial slot 175 and rotatably engage aninternal channel 176.Axial pins 183 within thechannel 176 limit the extent of rotation, e.g., to 90 degrees. A lockingpin 185 is biased toward the flashlight head by a capturedspring 186 and engages adetent 187 on theflashlight head 168 to secure the flashlight head in the attached positon. Thelocking pin 185 is attached to a slidingtab 189. To remove the flashlight head from themain body 128, the sliding tab is manually slid in the rearward direction to disengage thelocking pin 185 from thedetent 187 and theflashlight head 168 is rotated until theradial tabs 174 are aligned with theaxial slots 175. In alternative embodiments, other complementary coupling structures on theflashlight head 168 andmain body 128 are contemplated, such as threads, a snap-fit interface, or other type of interface for providing a mechanical coupling between theflashlight head 168 and themain housing 128. - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , there is shown a block diagram of theflashlight assembly unit 100. A radio frequency (RF)transceiver module 340 is provided on the printedwire assembly 184 to perform wireless communication with a pairedmobile device mobile device - In certain embodiments, an
accelerometer 352 is provided to provide a shot count function. Theaccelerometer 352 outputs a signal representative of movement of thehandgun 104. Accelerometer signals indicative of the forces associated with firing a round are counted and logged in ashot log 356 in amemory 360. In certain embodiments, the accelerometer may also sense movement of the firearm and/or orientation of the firearm. Orientation information may be used to provide a cant indication function, e.g., using theLED indicators 336. - In certain embodiments, a
temperature sensor 362 such as a thermocouple or other temperature gauge is provided is provided to monitor the temperature of the handgun. Data representative of temperature is logged in atemperature log 364 at periodic intervals to provide a temperature history of thefirearm 104. The temperature log information and shot log information is also transmitted to themobile device more applications 368, 372 on the respective devices, or transmitted to a remote location via a communications network, such as a cellular telephone network, Wi-Fi network, local area network, wide area network, or the like. - In certain embodiments, an
RFID chip 376, which may be an active or passive RFID reader, is provided. In certain embodiments, theRFID reader 376 is configured to sense the proximity of anRFID tag 378 associated with the user. In certain embodiments, the RFID tag associated with the user is embedded within awearable article 380 worn by the user, such as a tactical glove, eyewear, wristband, or other wearable article. In certain embodiments, theprocessor 332 is configured to allow operation of theunit 100 only when the associated tag is in proximity with theunit 100. In certain embodiments, the proximity of the RFID tag is required to operate the firearm. For example, in certain embodiments, the proximity of the associated RFID tag is required to disengage a wirelessly operated trigger lock associated with thehandgun 104 and operated by a weapon system associated with thehandgun 104. In certain embodiments, the trigger lock comprises a solenoid switch engaging a trigger lock via a pin or plunger operably connected to the trigger mechanisms, such that when the pin is inserted into the trigger mechanism, the trigger cannot be activated. In certain embodiments, the trigger lock mechanism may be as described in commonly owned U.S. application Ser. No. 16/275,955 filed Feb. 14, 2019, and commonly owned U.S. application Ser. No. 16/433,224 filed Jun. 6, 2019, each of which in incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. - The invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. Obviously, modifications and alterations will occur to others upon reading and understanding the preceding detailed description. It is intended that the invention be construed as including all such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
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