Rechargeable flashlight

Information

  • Patent Application
  • 20070177377
  • Publication Number
    20070177377
  • Date Filed
    January 31, 2007
    17 years ago
  • Date Published
    August 02, 2007
    17 years ago
Abstract
A flashlight includes a dynamo connected with a retractable handle. At least one rechargeable battery is connected to the dynamo. Many light emitting diodes (LEDs) are connected to the rechargeable battery. A first switch is connected to the rechargeable battery.
Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The embodiments are illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:



FIG. 1 illustrates an internal view of an embodiment with the retractable handle released;



FIG. 2 illustrates a top side view of a motor in relation to a side view of a rotor and connected elements;



FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of an embodiment with an outer case;



FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of an embodiment with an outer case;



FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of an embodiment with an outer case; and



FIG. 6 illustrates an internal view of an embodiment with the retractable handle retracted.


Claims
  • 1. A rechargeable flashlight comprising: a plurality of gears;a dynamo coupled to the plurality of gears;a retractable handle coupled to one of the plurality of gears;a rechargeable battery coupled to the dynamo;a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) coupled to the rechargeable battery;a first switch coupled to the retractable handle; anda second switch coupled to the rechargeable battery.
  • 2. The rechargeable flashlight of claim 1, wherein the first switch one of locks the retractable handle and releases the retractable handle, and the first switch is spring loaded.
  • 3. The rechargeable flashlight of claim 1, wherein the second switch one of couples the rechargeable battery to the plurality of LEDs and decouples the rechargeable battery from the plurality of LEDs.
  • 4. The rechargeable flashlight of claim 1, wherein pumping of the retractable handle charges the rechargeable battery.
  • 5. The rechargeable flashlight of claim 1, further comprising: a housing;a lampshade coupled to the housing;
  • 6. The rechargeable flashlight of claim 1, wherein the plurality of LEDs are capable of being powered on during charging of the rechargeable battery.
  • 7. The rechargeable flashlight of claim 1, wherein the retractable handle is flush with a housing when retracted and locked.
  • 8. The rechargeable flashlight of claim 7, wherein the housing comprising a first housing cover and a second housing cover.
  • 9. The rechargeable flashlight of claim 1, wherein the plurality of LEDs are one of clear and colored.
  • 10. A flashlight comprising: a dynamo;a pump device coupled to the dynamo;at least one rechargeable battery coupled to the dynamo; anda plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) coupled to the at least one rechargeable battery.
  • 11. The flashlight of claim 10, further comprising: a first switch coupled to the at least one rechargeable battery; anda second switch coupled to the pump device,
  • 12. The flashlight of claim 10, wherein the first switch controls the plurality of LEDs.
  • 13. The flashlight of claim 10, wherein pumping of the pump device charges the at least one rechargeable battery.
  • 14. The flashlight of claim 10, further comprising: a first housing cover and a second housing cover; anda lampshade, the lampshade covers the plurality of LEDs.
  • 15. The flashlight of claim 10, wherein the plurality of LEDs are capable of being powered on during charging of the at least one rechargeable battery.
  • 16. The flashlight of claim 10, wherein the pump device is flush with the first housing cover and the second housing cover when retracted and locked.
  • 17. The flashlight of claim 10, wherein the plurality of LEDs are one of clear and colored.
  • 18. A system comprising: a flashlight housing;a pump-activated motor disposed in the housing;a pump device coupled to the pump-activated motor;at least one rechargeable battery coupled to the pump-activated motor; andat least one light emitting diode (LED) coupled to the at least one rechargeable battery,
  • 19. The system of claim 18, further comprising: a first switch coupled to the pump device; anda second switch coupled to the at least one rechargeable battery,
  • 20. The system of claim 18, wherein the at least one LED is capable of being lighted during charging of the at least one rechargeable battery.
  • 21. The system of claim 18, wherein the pump device is flush with the housing when retracted and locked.
Provisional Applications (1)
Number Date Country
60764742 Feb 2006 US