Portable reading light for vehicle

Abstract

A portable reading light includes an illumination unit, a light base having a battery compartment for receiving a replaceable battery therein to electrically connect to the illumination unit, a light housing, having a transparent window, received in the light housing therein wherein the illumination unit is capable of producing light to outside through the transparent window; and a pivot arm having a coupling end extended from the light housing and a pivot end pivotally connected to the light base in such a manner that the light housing is adapted to pivotally fold the light housing to the light base to form a compact structure. A fastening device is provided at a rear side of the light base for detachably fastening the light body on the user's body.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a light apparent, and more particularly to a portable reading light for a vehicle, which comprises a fastening device that allows the user to quickly and easily attach the reading light at the interior of the vehicle for illuminating purpose. [0003] 2. Description of Related Arts [0004] A portable light, such as a torch or a flashlight, is considered as one of the common outdoor illuminating tools for a user to map reading at dark. Imaging that when a passenger wants to map reading in a vehicle during nighttime, he or she must turn on the overhead light or the dome light. However, it is dangerous for the driver since the light will distract the driver during driving when the overhead light is switched on. In addition, the light intensity of the overhead light is insufficient to light up the cabinet of the vehicle such that some passenger, such as senior, cannot clearly read the m...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] A main object of the present invention is to provide a portable reading light for a vehicle, which comprises a fastening device that allows the user to quickly and easily attach the reading light at the interior of the vehicle for illuminating purpose.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable reading light for a vehicle, wherein the fastening device is a multi-functional clip adapted for securely supporting within the interior of the vehicle such as vehicle seat belt or vehicle door, or on a user's body such as the headband, the user's cloth, or even the neck loop, so as to broaden the use of the present invention.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable reading light, which provides a hand free ability that the user is able to selectively locate the portable reading light to adjust the lighting distance without holding the portable reading light by hand.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable reading light, which comprises a light base for receiving a replaceable battery and a light housing foldably extended from the light base via a pivot arm so that the portable reading light of the present invention is constructed to have a compact size to enhance the portability thereof.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable reading light, wherein the fastening device is provided at the light base to fasten on the user's body so that the center of mass of the portable reading light is shifted close to the user's body so as to enhance the stabilization of the portable reading light when the portable reading light is fastened on the user's body.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable reading light, wherein the user is able to selectively adjust the projecting angle of the illumination unit by simply folding the pivot arm with respect to the light base without unfastening the light base from the user's body.

Problems solved by technology

However, it is dangerous for the driver since the light will distract the driver during driving when the overhead light is switched on.

In addition, the light intensity of the overhead light is insufficient to light up the cabinet of the vehicle such that some passenger, such as senior, cannot clearly read the map.

However, it is a hassle for the passenger to hold the portable light at one hand while the book or map at the other hand.

In other words, such portable light cannot provide hand free properties for the user in the vehicle.

In addition, it is inconvenient that the user must hold the flashlight at one hand while camping.

Therefore, the structural design of such improved portable light will create an unstable momentum especially during the head movement of the user.

In other words, the portable light cannot provide a secure attachment to fasten on the user's body.

However, the user must unfasten the portable light from his or her body to adjust the projecting angle of the light source.

It is a hassle for the user to unfasten and fasten the portable light for only adjusting the projecting angle thereof.

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