Multipurpose flashlight and mounting and adjusting structure thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a multi-purpose flashlight and an installation adjusting structure thereof, and the structure comprises a back clamp assembly which comprises a support, an embracing clamp and a movable seat, the embracing clamp is connected with the support, the movable seat is connected with the support or the embracing clamp, and at least one of the support and the embracing clamp support and the embracing clamp and the movable seat is detachably connected; the front end face of the flashlight body is provided with a front lighting assembly, the side end face of the flashlight body is provided with a side lighting assembly, the rear end face of the flashlight body is provided with a connecting groove with a backward opening, and the flashlight body is further provided with a mounting opening communicated with the connecting groove. The rotary limiting mechanism is arranged at the mounting opening, and the rotary connecting mechanism is provided with a buckling piece; wherein the bottom of the movable seat is hinged to the connecting groove through a rotating shaft, the top of the movable seat is connected with a positioning column, a plurality of positioning grooves or positioning holes matched with the positioning column are formed in the connecting groove, a clamping groove matched with the buckling piece is formed in the movable seat, and the rotating limiting mechanism moves to enable the buckling piece to be matched with or separated from the clamping groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mobile lighting technology, and in particular to a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure. Background Technology

[0002] Portable lighting devices are widely used in daily life. Traditional hinges (such as pivots and swivels) are widely used to achieve relative rotation between components, but they are cumbersome to operate, have complex structures, and poor stability, resulting in a poor user experience. This device is easy to operate and can achieve multi-angle illumination, improving overall performance and user satisfaction. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to propose a multi-purpose flashlight with convenient angle adjustment and its mounting and adjustment structure.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: A multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure, comprising: A back clip assembly includes a bracket, a clamp, and a movable seat, wherein the clamp is connected to the bracket, the movable seat is connected to either the bracket or the clamp, and at least one of the connections between the bracket and the clamp bracket and between the clamp and the movable seat is detachable. The flashlight body has a front lighting component on its front end face, a side lighting component on its side end face, a rearward-opening connecting groove on its rear end face, and a mounting port communicating with the connecting groove. A rotation limiting mechanism is disposed at the mounting port, and the rotation connecting mechanism has a fastening element; The bottom of the movable seat is hinged to the connecting groove via a pivot, and the top of the movable seat is connected to a positioning post. The connecting groove is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves or positioning holes that are adapted to the positioning post. The movable seat is provided with a slot that is adapted to the fastener. The rotation limiting mechanism moves to make the fastener engage or disengage with the slot.

[0005] Furthermore, the end face of the movable seat away from the rotating shaft has an arc-shaped sectional surface.

[0006] Furthermore, the bracket is provided with a mounting seat and a limiting seat. The mounting seat has a mounting cavity, and the limiting seat has a limiting cavity. An elastic buckle is disposed in the mounting cavity and has a pressing part protruding from the mounting cavity. One end of the clamp is engaged with the elastic buckle, and the other end is limited in the limiting cavity. The movable seat is connected to the clamp.

[0007] Furthermore, the elastic buckle has a first buckle end and a second buckle end. The first buckle end is connected to the pressing part through a wave portion, and the second buckle end is connected to the pressing part through an extension arm. The first buckle end is located at one end of the clamp, and the second buckle end is located at the other end of the clamp. When the pressing part is subjected to force, it moves into the mounting cavity, causing the wave portion to retract inward. The distance between the first buckle end and the second buckle end increases to allow the clamp to disengage from the elastic buckle.

[0008] Furthermore, on the bracket, the mounting base and the limiting base are provided with receiving grooves, and the clamp is disposed in the receiving grooves.

[0009] Furthermore, each end of the positioning post is provided with a positioning bead, and the positioning post cooperates with the positioning groove or positioning hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the rotation limiting mechanism also includes a switch, a switch spring, and a latching spring. The switch slides horizontally with the mounting port. The rear side of the switch has a guide groove that opens vertically away from the connecting groove. The front side of the latching member has a guide protrusion. The guide groove extends to both sides with guide surfaces. The latching spring abuts against the latching member, causing the latching member to tend to move closer to the guide groove. When the guide protrusion abuts against the guide surface, it tends to slide towards the bottom of the guide groove. The switch spring horizontally abuts against the switch, causing the switch to tend to return to its engaged position with the latching member.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotation limiting mechanism also includes a switch pressing frame, which limits the switch within the mounting port.

[0012] Furthermore, the rotation angle of the movable seat is less than 90 degrees.

[0013] Furthermore, the clamp has a connecting plate, and the rear end face of the movable seat is connected to the connecting plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: the back clip assembly has at least one detachable connection structure, allowing the flashlight body to be used separately from the bracket. When angle adjustment is required, the locking element is separated from the slot of the movable base by moving the rotation limiting structure, allowing the flashlight body to rotate relative to the movable base. The positioning groove or positioning hole cooperates with the positioning post for angle positioning. Angle adjustment is convenient and simple, and the stability is strong. The cooperation between the positioning post and the positioning groove or positioning hole ensures the angle posture, and the rotating shaft not only facilitates rotation but also provides support, further improving stability. The flashlight body has a front lighting component and a side lighting component. The front lighting component is generally used when connected to the bracket, and the side lighting component is generally used when handheld, meeting the user's multi-purpose needs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back clip assembly of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic buckle and clamp of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting groove of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is an exploded view of another direction of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the elastic buckle and back clip of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the switch structure of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle component of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning hole of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Label Explanation: 100. Back clip assembly; 110. Bracket; 111. Mounting base; 1111. Mounting cavity; 112. Limiting seat; 1121, Limiting cavity; 113, Receiving groove; 1131, Alternating groove; 120, Clamp; 121, First clamping arm; 122. Second clamping arm; 123. Connecting plate; 124. Guide section; 130. Movable seat; 131. Slot; 132. Positioning post; 1321. Positioning bead; 133. Arc-shaped cut surface; 134. Anti-detachment protrusion; 140. Elastic buckle; 141. Pressing part; 142. First buckle end; 143. Second buckle end; 144. Wave section; 145. Extension arm; 146. Stop protrusion; 150. Sealing plate; 200. Flashlight body; 210. Front lighting assembly; 220. Side lighting assembly; 230. Connecting slot; 240, pivot; 250, mounting port; 260, baffle; 261, positioning hole; 270, control key; 300. Rotation limit mechanism; 310. Buckling component; 311. Guide protrusion; 320. Switch; 321, guide groove; 3211, guide surface; 330, switch spring; 340, snap-fit ​​spring; 350. Switch pressure frame. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the following detailed description of a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, is provided. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0018] Please refer to Figures 1-10 A multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure, comprising: The back clip assembly 100 includes a bracket 110, a clamp 120, and a movable seat 130. The clamp 120 is connected to the bracket 110, and the movable seat 130 is connected to either the bracket 110 or the clamp 120. At least one of the bracket 110 and the clamp 120 and the movable seat 130 is detachably connected. The flashlight body 200 has a front lighting component 210 on its front end face, a side lighting component 220 on its side end face, a rearward opening connecting groove 230 on its rear end face, and a mounting port 250 that connects to the connecting groove 230. A rotation limit mechanism 300 is configured at the mounting port 250, and the rotation connection mechanism has a buckle 310. The bottom of the movable seat 130 is hinged to the connecting groove 230 via a rotating shaft 240. The top of the movable seat 130 is connected to a positioning post 132. The connecting groove 230 is provided with a number of positioning grooves or positioning holes 261 that are adapted to the positioning post 132. The movable seat 130 is provided with a slot 131 that is adapted to the fastener 310. The rotation limiting mechanism 300 moves to make the fastener 310 engage or disengage from the slot 131.

[0019] The back clip assembly 100 has at least one detachable connection structure, allowing the flashlight body 200 to be used separately from the bracket 110. When angle adjustment is required, the latch 310 is disengaged from the slot 131 of the movable base 130 by moving the rotation limiting structure, and the flashlight body 200 rotates relative to the movable base 130. The positioning slot or positioning hole 261 engages with the positioning post 132 for angle positioning. Angle adjustment is convenient and simple, and the stability is strong. The engagement of the positioning post 132 with the positioning slot or positioning hole 261 ensures the angle posture, and the rotating shaft 240 not only facilitates rotation but also provides support, further improving stability. The flashlight body 200 has a front lighting assembly 210 and a side lighting assembly 220. The front lighting assembly 210 is generally used when connected to the bracket 110, and the side lighting assembly 220 is generally used when handheld, meeting the user's multi-purpose needs.

[0020] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The end face of the movable seat 130 away from the rotating shaft 240 is an arc-shaped cut surface 133. The arc-shaped cut surface 133 can reduce the rotation radius in the connecting groove 230. Preferably, the arc-shaped cut surface 133 is centered on the rotating shaft 240.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 The bracket 110 is provided with a mounting base 111 and a limiting base 112. The mounting base 111 has a mounting cavity 1111, and the limiting base 112 has a limiting cavity 1121. An elastic buckle 140 is disposed in the mounting cavity 1111 and has a pressing part 141 protruding from the mounting cavity 1111. One end of the clamp 120 is engaged with the elastic buckle 140, and the other end is limited in the limiting cavity 1121. The movable base 130 is connected to the clamp 120. The clamp 120 and the bracket 110 are detachably connected by the elastic buckle 140, and disassembly and connection are very convenient.

[0022] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figures 5-7The elastic buckle 140 has a first buckle end 142 and a second buckle end 143. The first buckle end 142 is connected to the pressing part 141 via a wave part 144, and the second buckle end 143 is connected to the pressing part 141 via an extension arm 145. The first buckle end 142 is located at one end of the clamp 120, and the second buckle end 143 is located at the other end of the clamp 120. When the pressing part 141 is subjected to force, it moves into the mounting cavity 1111, causing the wave part 144 to retract inward. This increases the distance between the first buckle end 142 and the second buckle end 143, allowing the clamp 120 to disengage from the elastic buckle 140. Separation of the clamp 120 from the bracket 110 can be achieved by pressing the pressing part 141, which is convenient and simple. Furthermore, in the connected state, the elasticity of the elastic buckle 140 maintains the stability of the connection. Understandably, when the pressing part 141 is pressed, the middle part of the first latching end 142 rotates and retracts inward with the clamp 120 as support, so that the hook of the first latching end 142 moves away from the clamp 120, thereby separating the clamp 120 from the elastic latch 140. Understandably, the wave part 144 protrudes backward. Preferably, the bottom surface of the wave part 144 is provided with a stop protrusion 146. When the pressing part 141 is pressed down to a certain extent, the stop protrusion 146 abuts against the clamp 120.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 On the bracket 110, the mounting base 111 and the limiting base 112 are provided with a receiving groove 113, and the clamp 120 is disposed in the receiving groove 113. The receiving groove 113 is provided to better limit the clamp 120, improve the stability of the connection, and reduce the overall thickness.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 Each end of the positioning post 132 is provided with a positioning bead 1321, and the positioning post 132 cooperates with the positioning groove or positioning hole 261. The positioning bead 1321 facilitates sliding and positioning. The positioning bead 1321 can elastically cooperate with the positioning post 132, or the baffle 260 forming the positioning groove and positioning hole 261 in the flashlight body 200 is elastic to facilitate sliding from one positioning groove or positioning hole 261 to another. In particular, the positioning bead 1321 is a press-fit spring steel ball, that is, a mounting hole is provided at the end of the positioning post 132, and a spring or spring sheet is placed in the mounting hole. The positioning bead 1321 is pressed into the mounting hole and is limited. When the positioning bead 1321 cooperates with the positioning hole or positioning groove, it naturally extends out, and when it moves out of the positioning hole or positioning groove, it retracts inward.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 , Figure 9The rotation limit mechanism 300 also includes a switch 320, a switch spring 330, and a latching spring 340. The switch 320 is horizontally slidably engaged with the mounting port 250. The rear side of the switch 320 is provided with a guide groove 321 that opens vertically away from the connecting groove 230. The front side of the latching member 310 is provided with a guide protrusion 311. The guide groove 321 extends to both sides with guide surfaces 3211. The latching spring 340 abuts against the latching member 310, causing the latching member 310 to tend to approach the guide groove 321. When the guide protrusion 311 abuts against the guide surface 3211, it tends to slide towards the bottom of the guide groove 321. The switch spring 330 horizontally abuts against the switch 320, causing the switch 320 to tend to return to the engagement posture with the latching member 310. Under no external force, the guide protrusion 311 abuts against the bottom of the guide groove 321. When the latch 310 needs to be unlocked, the horizontal sliding switch 320 moves horizontally, and the guide protrusion 311 moves obliquely to the guide surface 3211. The latch 310 disengages from the slot 131, allowing rotation between the flashlight body 200 and the movable base 130. The positioning pin 132 engages with any positioning groove or positioning hole 261 to maintain the rotation angle. After adjustment, the switch 320 returns to its original position under the push of the switch spring 330, and the latch 310 abuts against the end face (arc-shaped sectional surface 133) of the movable base 130. The switch spring 330, the guide groove 321, and the guide surface 3211 ensure stable engagement between the latch 310 and the slot 131. Generally, the guide surface 3211 is a sloped or curved surface, and the distance between the two guide surfaces 3211 gradually widens in the direction away from the bottom of the guide groove 321, thus forming an inverted triangle or inverted trapezoid. The bottom of the guide protrusion 311 is generally curved to facilitate its mating with the guide surface 3211.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The rotation limiting mechanism 300 also includes a switch retaining frame 350, which limits the switch 320 within the mounting opening 250. The switch retaining frame 350 facilitates the installation of the switch 320 and prevents the switch 320 from falling off.

[0027] Preferably, the rotation angle of the movable seat 130 is less than 90 degrees. The flip angle is less than 90 degrees, which is convenient for user operation. Understandably, multiple positioning angles can be set as needed, such as... Figure 10 That is, four angles are set, which means four positioning holes 261. Understandably, multiple positioning slots or positioning holes 261 are spaced apart on the baffle 260 along the rotation path of the positioning post 132.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6The clamp 120 has a connecting plate 123, and the rear end face of the movable seat 130 is connected to the connecting plate 123. In particular, the rear end face of the movable seat 130 is provided with a groove that matches the connecting plate 123. Generally, the connecting plate 123 and the movable seat 130 are connected by screws, bolts, nuts or welding.

[0029] Generally, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The clamp 120 includes an integrally bent and extended first clamping arm 121 and a second clamping arm 122. The end of the first clamping arm 121 typically has a raised guide portion 124 to facilitate the entry of other objects between the first clamping arm 121 and the second clamping arm 122. Preferably, the receiving groove 113 has a recessed groove 1131 adapted to the guide portion 124. Generally, the clamp 120 is made of a flexible metal sheet, such as copper.

[0030] This is understandable, please refer to... Figure 1 The main body of the flashlight 200 generally also includes a control button 270. The control button 270 can be a button or a knob, or even an integrated button and knob structure, to control the on / off function, brightness and other functions of the front lighting component 210 and the side lighting component 220 as needed.

[0031] Generally, the mounting cavity 1111 opens rearward to facilitate the installation of the elastic clip 140. After the clip 140 is installed, it can be closed by the sealing plate 150. The sealing plate 150 can be connected to the mounting base 110 by clip connection or welding. Understandably, the top of the mounting base 110 extends through the mounting cavity 1111, with the pressing part 141 protruding from the upper end and the first clip end 142 extending from the lower end. The bottom of the mounting base 110 also has a hole for the second clip end 143 to extend out.

[0032] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The front end of the movable seat 130 (i.e. the front end of the arc-shaped cut surface 133) is provided with an anti-detachment protrusion 134. When the flashlight body 200 or the movable seat 130 is rotated to the limit, the anti-detachment protrusion 134 abuts against the inner rear wall of the connecting groove 230.

[0033] Typically, the clip 120 uses a one-piece molded metal sheet for support, such as copper, steel, or alloy. The elastic buckle 140 uses a flexible metal sheet for support, with elasticity provided by its wave portion 144, and can be made of materials such as bronze, stainless steel, or spring steel as needed.

[0034] Understandably, the bracket 110 can be worn on the head via straps or a helmet, or connected to the arm or other parts via straps, or attached to other objects. It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0035] Furthermore, if the embodiments of the present invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature.

[0036] In summary, this invention provides a multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure. The back clip assembly has at least one detachable connection structure, allowing the flashlight body to be used separately from the bracket. When angle adjustment is required, the locking mechanism is moved to separate the latch from the slot of the movable base, allowing the flashlight body to rotate relative to the movable base. The positioning groove or hole engages with the positioning post for angle positioning. Angle adjustment is convenient and simple, and the stability is strong. The engagement of the positioning post with the positioning groove or hole ensures the angle posture, and the rotating shaft not only facilitates rotation but also provides support, further improving stability. The flashlight body has a front lighting component and a side lighting component. The front lighting component is generally used when connected to the bracket, while the side lighting component is generally used when held in hand, meeting the user's multi-purpose needs.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure, characterized in that, include: A back clip assembly includes a bracket, a clamp, and a movable seat, wherein the clamp is connected to the bracket, the movable seat is connected to either the bracket or the clamp, and at least one of the connections between the bracket and the clamp bracket and between the clamp and the movable seat is detachable. The flashlight body has a front lighting component on its front end face, a side lighting component on its side end face, a rearward-opening connecting groove on its rear end face, and a mounting port communicating with the connecting groove. A rotation limiting mechanism is disposed at the mounting port, and the rotation connecting mechanism has a fastening element; The bottom of the movable seat is hinged to the connecting groove via a pivot, and the top of the movable seat is connected to a positioning post. The connecting groove is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves or positioning holes that are adapted to the positioning post. The movable seat is provided with a slot that is adapted to the fastener. The rotation limiting mechanism moves to make the fastener engage or disengage with the slot.

2. The multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end face of the movable seat away from the rotating shaft is an arc-shaped sectional surface.

3. The multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is provided with a mounting base and a limiting base. The mounting base has a mounting cavity, and the limiting base has a limiting cavity. An elastic buckle is disposed in the mounting cavity and has a pressing part protruding from the mounting cavity. One end of the clamp is engaged with the elastic buckle, and the other end is limited in the limiting cavity. The movable base is connected to the clamp.

4. A multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic buckle has a first buckle end and a second buckle end. The first buckle end is connected to the pressing part through a wave part, and the second buckle end is connected to the pressing part through an extension arm. The first buckle end is located at one end of the clamp, and the second buckle end is located at the other end of the clamp. The pressing part moves into the mounting cavity under force, causing the wave part to retract inward, and the distance between the first buckle end and the second buckle end increases to allow the clamp to disengage from the elastic buckle.

5. A multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, On the bracket, the mounting base and the limiting base are provided with receiving grooves, and the clamp is disposed in the receiving grooves.

6. A multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning post has a positioning bead at both ends, and the positioning post cooperates with the positioning groove or positioning hole.

7. A multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation limiting mechanism also includes a switch, a switch spring, and a latching spring. The switch slides horizontally with the mounting port. The rear side of the switch has a guide groove that faces away from the vertical opening of the connecting groove. The front side of the latching member has a guide protrusion. The guide groove extends to both sides with guide surfaces. The latching spring abuts against the latching member, causing the latching member to tend to move closer to the guide groove. When the guide protrusion abuts against the guide surface, it tends to slide towards the bottom of the guide groove. The switch spring horizontally abuts against the switch, causing the switch to tend to return to its engaged position with the latching member.

8. A multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rotation limiting mechanism also includes a switch pressing frame, which limits the switch within the mounting port.

9. A multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation angle of the movable seat is less than 90 degrees.

10. A multi-purpose flashlight and its mounting and adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp has a connecting plate, and the rear end face of the movable seat is connected to the connecting plate.

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