Flashlight capable of being magnetically hung

By setting up hanging clips and installing magnetic parts on the flashlight shell, the problem of traditional flashlights needing handheld when it is inconvenient to hang, and the adsorption and fixing on the magnetic metal surface is achieved, improving the practicality and user experience of the flashlight.

CN223137774UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22SHENZHEN HUACHEN ZHIGUANG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422561755.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-23
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-23

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Technical Problem

Traditional flashlights need to be handheld when they are not convenient to be mounted, and cannot meet the needs of diversified use, especially when repairing cars or mechanical equipment, there is a lack of suitable mounting positions.

Method used

Set up a hanging clip on the flashlight housing, and install magnetic parts on the hanging clip. It is fixed to the magnetic metal surface by magnetic adsorption, so as to achieve no need for handheld use.

Benefits of technology

In scenarios that are not convenient to hang, the fixing of the flashlight is improved through magnetic adsorption, which can improve the flexibility and practicality of use, meet the usage needs of different scenarios, and improve the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flashlight capable of being hung magnetically, which comprises a shell, a control panel and a battery are arranged in the shell, a light-emitting component is arranged at the front end of the shell, a switch component is arranged at the rear end of the shell, and the battery, the light-emitting component and the switch component are respectively and electrically connected with the control panel. A hanging clamp is arranged on the outer side wall of the shell, the hanging clamp is detachably connected with the shell, a mounting plane is arranged on the outer side wall of the hanging clamp, the mounting plane is parallel to the outer side wall of the shell, a magnetic part is arranged on the mounting plane, and the magnetic part is detachably connected with the hanging clamp. According to the utility model, the function of hanging by using a hanging clamp is reserved, and the flashlight can be fixedly placed on the surface of the magnetic metal, so that the use in a scene where hanging is inconvenient is met, and the practicability is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of flashlights, in particular to a magnetically mountable flashlight. Background Art

[0002] A flashlight, abbreviated as a torch, is a handheld electronic lighting tool. Traditional flashlights need to be held by users; with the continuous improvement of usage requirements, the handheld mode can no longer meet the diverse usage needs of users; for example, during some repair operations, both hands of the user may need to perform repair operations, so it is not convenient to hold a flashlight. Later, some flashlights that can be mounted and used appeared. Such flashlights usually have a hook installed on the flashlight, and the flashlight is mounted on a preset position through the hook during use. However, in actual use, there are often some usage scenarios where it is not convenient to mount, resulting in the user still needing to hold the flashlight; for example: when repairing a car or repairing mechanical equipment, the user is surrounded by complete mechanical equipment or the vehicle body, and there is simply no place to mount. Thus, it is necessary to improve the structure of the existing flashlight so that it does not need to be held by the user even when it is not convenient to mount. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] To solve some or all of the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a magnetically mountable flashlight, which includes a housing. A control board and a battery are arranged inside the housing. A lighting component is arranged at the front end of the housing, and a switch component is arranged at the rear end of the housing. The battery, the lighting component, and the switch component are respectively electrically connected to the control board; a mounting clip is arranged on the outer side wall of the housing. The mounting clip is detachably connected to the housing. An installation plane is arranged on the outer side wall of the mounting clip. The installation plane is parallel to the outer side wall of the housing. A magnetic member is arranged on the installation plane. The magnetic member is detachably connected to the mounting clip.

[0004] As a further improvement of the utility model, two mounting holes are arranged on the installation plane, and a limit nut is arranged on each mounting hole. Fixing screws are respectively arranged at positions corresponding to the limit nuts on the magnetic member. The fixing screws are in threaded connection with the corresponding limit nuts.

[0005] As a further improvement of the utility model, an elastic clamping block is arranged at one end of the mounting clip, and a clamping groove is arranged on the outer side wall of the housing. The elastic clamping block is detachably clamped with the clamping groove.

[0006] As a further improvement of the utility model, a charging connector is arranged inside the housing. The charging connector is connected to the control board. The charging connector is used to connect to an external power source to charge the battery. A charging hole is arranged at a position corresponding to the charging connector on the housing.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present utility model, a sliding seal sleeve is sleeved on the outer shell. The sliding seal sleeve is slidably and limit-connected to the outer shell, and the sliding seal sleeve is used to cover the charging hole.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present utility model, a limiting boss is provided on the outer side wall of the outer shell, and an annular limiting block is provided on the inner side wall of the sliding seal sleeve. The annular limiting block can abut against the limiting boss.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the light-emitting component includes an end cap. The end cap is connected to the outer shell. A lamp board and a light cup are provided inside the end cap. The lamp board is electrically connected to the control board. Lamp beads are provided on the lamp board. The light cup is connected to the end cap. The inner wall of the light cup is in a horn shape, and the small-diameter end of the light cup is sleeved around the lamp beads.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present utility model, a transparent lens is provided at one end of the end cap away from the outer shell, and one end of the light cup away from the lamp beads abuts against the transparent lens.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the switch component includes a control switch and a metal tail button. The control switch is connected to the outer shell. The control switch is electrically connected to the control board. The metal tail button is slidably and limit-connected to the outer shell, and the metal tail button can be in contact with the control switch.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present utility model, a convex block is provided at one end of the outer shell close to the metal tail button. The convex block is arranged around the metal tail button, and the height of the convex block is not less than the height of the metal tail button protruding from the end face of the outer shell.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0014] By providing a hanging clip on the outer shell of the present utility model, the flashlight can retain the function of being hung and used. On the other hand, by providing an installation plane parallel to the outer shell on the hanging clip and arranging a magnetic part on the installation plane, the flashlight can be fixedly placed on the magnetic metal surface through the magnetic attraction of the magnetic part, so as to meet the use in scenarios where it is not convenient to hang, improving the practicability. For example, when repairing a car, the flashlight can be fixedly magnetically attracted to the vehicle body through the magnetic part, so that it is still unnecessary for the user to hold it when it is not convenient to hang. Description of the Drawings

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the solutions in the present utility model or the prior art, the following will give a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram of the sliding seal sleeve in the open state in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is the exploded structural schematic diagram of the hanging clamp in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is the internal structural schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is Figure 4 the enlarged structural schematic diagram of part A in Detailed implementation manners

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the present utility model have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs; the terms used in the specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present utility model; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of the present utility model and the above-mentioned drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present utility model or the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects and are not used to describe a specific order.

[0022] Referring to "embodiment" in the present utility model means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present utility model. The appearance of this phrase at various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an exclusive, independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described in the present utility model can be combined with other embodiments.

[0023] To enable those skilled in the art of the present technology to better understand the solutions of the present utility model, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the drawings.

[0024] Such as Figures 1-5As shown in the figure, a magnetically attachable flashlight includes a housing 1. Inside the housing 1, a control board 2 and a battery 3 are fixedly installed. A light-emitting component is provided at the front end of the housing 1, and a switch component is provided at the rear end of the housing 1. The battery 3, the light-emitting component, and the switch component are electrically connected to the control board 2 respectively. When using this flashlight, by operating the switch component, the switch component will transmit a control signal to the control board 2, and then control the battery 3 to supply power to the light-emitting component, so that the light-emitting component emits light to achieve functions such as turning on, turning off, or adjusting the illumination brightness.

[0025] A mounting clip 4 is provided on the outer side wall of the housing 1. By setting the mounting clip 4, the flashlight can be mounted and used, and it is also convenient to carry, meeting the daily use requirements. An installation plane 41 is provided on the outer side wall of the mounting clip 4. The installation plane 41 is parallel to the outer side wall of the housing 1. A magnetic member 5 is provided on the installation plane 41. The magnetic member 5 is detachably connected to the mounting clip 4; in this embodiment, the magnetic member 5 is a permanent magnet. During use, if it is not convenient to mount and the user is not convenient to hold the flashlight, the flashlight can be fixed on the magnetic metal surface through the magnetic member 5, and the flashlight can be fixed by the magnetic attraction of the magnetic member 5; for example: when repairing a car, the flashlight can be magnetically fixed on the vehicle body through the magnetic member 5, so as to avoid the user having to hold the flashlight for use. By setting the magnetic member 5, the use requirements of users in different scenarios are met, the practicability is improved, and the user's favorable impression of use can be enhanced.

[0026] This flashlight not only retains the function of being mounted and used, but also has an installation plane 41 parallel to the housing 1 on the mounting clip 4, and a magnetic member 5 is provided on the installation plane 41. The flashlight can be fixed and placed on the magnetic metal surface through the magnetic attraction of the magnetic member 5, so as to meet the use in scenarios where it is not convenient to mount, improve the functionality of the flashlight, and enhance the user's favorable impression of use.

[0027] The magnetic member 5 and the mounting clip 4 adopt a detachable connection method, so that the user can install or remove the magnetic member 5 according to their own needs; when the magnetic member 5 is not needed, it can be disassembled, thereby reducing the volume of the flashlight and facilitating carrying. Specifically, two mounting holes 42 are provided on the installation plane 41, and a limit nut 43 is provided on each mounting hole 42. Fixing screws 51 are respectively provided at the corresponding positions of the magnetic member 5 relative to the limit nuts 43. The fixing screws 51 are threadedly connected to the corresponding limit nuts 43. When the magnetic member 5 needs to be disassembled, only the two fixing screws 51 need to be unscrewed from the corresponding limit nuts 43, and the magnetic member 5 can be taken off from the installation plane 41; when installing the magnetic member 5, place the limit nut 43 into the mounting hole 42, then place the magnetic member 5 on the installation plane 41, align the fixing screws 51 and the limit nuts 43, and tighten the fixing screws 51 with the corresponding limit nuts 43 to install the magnetic member 5 on the mounting clip 4.

[0028] In this embodiment, the hanging clip 4 is detachably connected to the outer shell 1. With a detachable installation method, users can freely choose whether to install the hanging clip 4. For example, when the user holds the flashlight by hand, the hanging clip 4 can be removed to facilitate the user to hold and use. Specifically, one end of the hanging clip 4 is provided with an elastic clamping block 44. The elastic clamping block 44 is semicircular in shape. A clamping groove 101 is provided on the outer side wall of the outer shell 1. The elastic clamping block 44 is detachably clamped with the clamping groove 101. When installing the hanging clip 4, just push the elastic clamping block 44 into the clamping groove 101 with force. The elastic clamping block 44 will undergo elastic deformation and then be clamped and fixed in the clamping groove 101 to fix the hanging clip 4 to the outer shell 1. When disassembling, pull the hanging clip 4 outwards to make the elastic clamping block 44 elastically deform and disengage from the clamping groove 101, and the hanging clip 4 can be removed from the outer shell 1.

[0029] A charging connector 6 is provided inside the outer shell 1. The charging connector 6 is electrically connected to the control board 2. The charging connector 6 is used to connect an external power source to charge the battery 3, thereby extending the service life of the flashlight. In this embodiment, the charging connector 6 is a Type-C connector; in other embodiments, the charging connector 6 can also be selected from other connector structures that can achieve charging. A charging hole 102 is provided at a position corresponding to the charging connector 6 on the outer shell 1. When charging is required, the data cable passes through the charging hole 102 and is inserted into the charging connector 6, so that the external power source is connected to the charging connector 6 to realize charging the battery 3.

[0030] A sliding sealing sleeve 7 is sleeved on the outer shell 1. The sliding sealing sleeve 7 is slidably and limit-connected to the outer shell 1. The sliding sealing sleeve 7 is used to cover the charging hole 102. By covering the charging hole 102 with the sliding sealing sleeve 7, it can not only improve the aesthetic appearance of the flashlight, but also prevent water vapor, dust, etc. from entering the flashlight through the charging hole 102, extending the service life of the flashlight. Usually, the sliding sealing sleeve 7 covers the charging hole 102. When charging is required, the user can push the sliding sealing sleeve 7 to make the sliding sealing sleeve 7 slide axially on the outer shell 1 until the charging hole 102 is exposed, and then insert the external power cord into the charging connector 6 to charge the battery 3.

[0031] In order to limit the sliding stroke of the sliding seal sleeve 7, a limiting boss 103 is provided on the outer side wall of the outer shell 1, and an annular limiting block 71 is provided on the inner side wall of the sliding seal sleeve 7. The annular limiting block 71 can abut against the limiting boss 103. Usually, the sliding seal sleeve 7 covers the charging hole 102, making the overall appearance of the flashlight more beautiful; when charging is required, the sliding seal sleeve 7 can be pushed to slide axially on the outer shell 1 until the annular limiting block 71 abuts against the limiting boss 103. At this time, the sliding seal sleeve 7 also disengages from the charging hole 102, thus exposing the charging hole 102. At this time, the battery 3 can be charged by inserting an external power cord into the charging connector 6. Through the cooperation of the limiting boss 103 and the annular limiting block 71, the opening sliding stroke of the sliding seal sleeve 7 can be limited, improving the structural stability.

[0032] The light-emitting component includes an end cap 8. The end cap 8 is fixedly connected to one end of the outer shell 1. A lamp board 9 and a light cup 10 are fixedly installed in the end cap 8. The lamp board 9 is electrically connected to the control board 2. Lamp beads 11 are provided on the lamp board 9. The light cup 10 is fixedly connected to the end cap 8. The inner wall of the light cup 10 is in a horn shape, and the small-diameter end of the light cup 10 is sleeved around the lamp beads 11. During operation, most of the light emitted by the lamp beads 11 passes through the light cup 10 and is emitted outward to achieve illumination; a part of the light will irradiate on the side wall of the light cup 10, and the light cup 10 reflects it to achieve the effect of light concentration, thus ensuring the illumination brightness of the flashlight. In this embodiment, a reflective coating is provided on the inner side wall of the light cup 10, thereby improving the light-concentrating ability of the light cup 10 and ensuring the illumination brightness.

[0033] A transparent lens 12 is provided at one end of the end cap 8 away from the outer shell 1. One end of the light cup 10 away from the lamp beads 11 abuts against the transparent lens 12; by providing the transparent glass, the light cup 10 and the lamp beads 11 are encapsulated in the end cap 8, improving the sealing performance of the flashlight; when the flashlight is working, the light emitted by the lamp beads 11 will pass through the transparent lens 12 and be emitted outward to achieve illumination.

[0034] The switch component includes a control switch 13 and a metal tail button 14. The control switch 13 is fixedly installed in the outer shell 1. The control switch 13 is electrically connected to the control board 2. The metal tail button 14 is slidably and limit-connected to the outer shell 1, and the metal tail button 14 can be in contact with the control switch 13. By pressing the metal tail button 14, the metal tail button 14 slides in the outer shell 1 until the metal tail button 14 is in contact with the control switch 13, so that the flashlight can be controlled through the control switch 13, including but not limited to turning on, turning off, and adjusting the brightness.

[0035] In this embodiment, on one end face of the outer shell 1 near the metal tail button 14, there are two bumps 104 with the same height. The bumps 104 are arranged on the periphery of the metal tail button 14, and the two bumps 104 are symmetrically distributed on the end face of the outer shell 1. The height of the bumps 104 is greater than the height of the metal tail button 14 protruding from the end face of the outer shell 1. By setting the two bumps 104, it can reduce the chance that the user accidentally touches the metal tail button 14 and improve the stability of the work; at the same time, through the two bumps 104, the flashlight can also be placed upside down on the platform, and the two bumps 104 can stably support the flashlight, which is convenient for the storage and arrangement of the flashlight.

[0036] In other embodiments, the height of the bumps 104 can also be flush with the end face of the metal tail button 14 protruding from the outer shell 1; at the same time, in other embodiments, the number of the bumps 104 can also be any other number, as long as it is ensured that the heights of all the bumps 104 are the same and they are arrayed on the periphery of the metal tail button 14.

[0037] The above specific implementation manner is the preferred implementation manner of the present utility model, and does not limit the specific implementation scope of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model includes but is not limited to this specific implementation manner. All equivalent changes made in accordance with the present utility model are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A magnetically mountable flashlight, characterized in that: It includes a housing, inside which there is a control board and a battery. At the front end of the housing, there is a lighting component, and at the rear end of the housing, there is a switch component. The battery, the lighting component, and the switch component are respectively electrically connected to the control board; On the outer side wall of the housing, there is a hanging clip, which is detachably connected to the housing. On the outer side wall of the hanging clip, there is an installation plane, which is parallel to the outer side wall of the housing. On the installation plane, there is a magnetic part, which is detachably connected to the hanging clip.

2. The magnetically mountable flashlight according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two installation holes on the installation plane, and a limit nut is provided on each installation hole. At the corresponding positions of the magnetic part with respect to the limit nuts, there are fixing screws respectively, and the fixing screws are threadedly connected to the corresponding limit nuts.

3. The magnetically mountable flashlight according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the hanging clip is provided with an elastic clamping block, and on the outer side wall of the housing, there is a clamping groove, and the elastic clamping block is detachably clamped with the clamping groove.

4. The magnetically mountable flashlight according to claim 1, wherein: Inside the housing, there is a charging connector, which is connected to the control board. The charging connector is used to connect to an external power supply to charge the battery, and at the corresponding position of the housing with respect to the charging connector, there is a charging hole.

5. The magnetically mountable flashlight according to claim 4, wherein: A sliding sealing sleeve is sleeved on the housing, and the sliding sealing sleeve is slidably and limit-connected to the housing. The sliding sealing sleeve is used to cover the charging hole.

6. The magnetically mountable flashlight according to claim 5, characterized in that: On the outer side wall of the housing, there is a limit boss, and on the inner side wall of the sliding sealing sleeve, there is an annular limit block, and the annular limit block can abut against the limit boss.

7. The magnetically mountable flashlight according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The lighting component includes an end cap, which is connected to the housing. Inside the end cap, there is a lamp board and a light cup. The lamp board is electrically connected to the control board. There are lamp beads on the lamp board. The light cup is connected to the end cap. The inner wall of the light cup is in a horn shape, and the small-diameter end of the light cup is sleeved around the lamp beads.

8. The magnetically mountable flashlight according to claim 7, wherein: At the end of the end cap away from the housing, there is a transparent lens, and the end of the light cup away from the lamp beads abuts against the transparent lens.

9. The magnetically mountable flashlight according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The switch component includes a control switch and a metal tail button. The control switch is connected to the housing, and the control switch is electrically connected to the control board. The metal tail button is slidably and limit-connected to the housing, and the metal tail button can be in contact with the control switch.

10. The magnetically mountable flashlight according to claim 9, characterized in that: At one end of the housing close to the metal tail button, there is a convex block, which is arranged around the metal tail button, and the height of the convex block is not less than the height of the metal tail button protruding from the end face of the housing.