초록 ▼

A flashlight includes a rechargeable battery and is loaded from the front. The contacts are on an intermediate portion between the barrel extended and made with contacts of a recharging device. There is a helical spring member between the switching device above the barrel and the top of the battery

A flashlight includes a rechargeable battery and is loaded from the front. The contacts are on an intermediate portion between the barrel extended and made with contacts of a recharging device. There is a helical spring member between the switching device above the barrel and the top of the battery and a helical spring member on the base of the barrel at the bottom of the battery. An enlarged head is located above the barrel and there is the intermediate portion between the head and the barrel. The intermediate portion receives the switching device.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A rechargeable flashlight comprising:a body for receiving a rechargeable battery, the body having a longitudinal axis and a top and a base;a head on the body having a lens and a bulb;contacts below the head for making connection with contacts on a recharger device;a switc

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A rechargeable flashlight comprising:a body for receiving a rechargeable battery, the body having a longitudinal axis and a top and a base;a head on the body having a lens and a bulb;contacts below the head for making connection with contacts on a recharger device;a switch device with electrical contacts, the switch device being between the body and the head portion, the switch device acting to move radially inwardly and outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis of the body to open and close an electric circuit between the battery and the bulb;a first spring extending from the switch device to the battery top;a second spring between the battery bottom and a base of the body;an electrical connection between the battery base and the electrical contacts of the switch device; andthe springs acting to provide a shock absorbing effect to either side of the battery.