Hand-operated power generation lamp
By designing a waterproof structure for the bracket and plug of the hand-cranked generator lamp, and a positioning connection for the crank, the problems of inconvenient handheld use and outdoor charging of the flashlight are solved, providing two usage methods: handheld and placed, thus improving the user experience and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423306120.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing flashlights are inconvenient to operate when not handheld, difficult to charge outdoors, and lack waterproof features, posing safety hazards.
A hand-cranked power-generating lamp has been designed, including a lamp body, a rechargeable battery, and a hand-cranked power generation component. A U-shaped bracket is hinged to the second end of the lamp body. The bracket can rotate and be positioned. The bracket and the plug together form a waterproof structure. The crank is detachably connected to the bracket. The base is stably installed, providing two usage methods: handheld and placed.
It enables convenient operation in different usage scenarios, avoids damage to rechargeable batteries and safety hazards, and improves user experience and reliability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lighting fixtures, and more particularly to a hand-cranked generator lamp. Background Technology
[0002] A flashlight is a common lighting tool, generally used only by hand. However, in situations where handheld operation is inconvenient, existing flashlights cause operational difficulties for users, severely impacting the user experience. Examples include Chinese invention patents with application number CN202411352978.4 (publication number CN118998709A) and application number CN202411284200.4 (publication number CN118912461A).
[0003] Furthermore, early flashlights typically used dry cell batteries, while current flashlights generally use rechargeable batteries, usually charged by household power. However, when used outdoors, it's often difficult to obtain an external power source, causing the flashlight to lose its function due to the inability to charge, thus affecting its normal use. Hand-crank charging is a method of powering rechargeable batteries through a hand-cranking motion, which is not limited by the usage environment and easily solves the flashlight charging problem outdoors. However, existing hand-cranked flashlights often lack a structure to position the crank, so the crank can easily rotate when the hand-cranking function is not in use, posing a safety hazard. In addition, existing flashlights lack corresponding waterproof structures to prevent water from entering the battery compartment where the rechargeable batteries are installed. When used outdoors, the rechargeable batteries are easily damaged by water immersion, affecting the flashlight's lifespan. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The first technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a hand-cranked generator lamp that is easy to use, in contrast to the existing technology.
[0005] The second technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a hand-cranked generator that is convenient to use, safe and reliable, in contrast to the prior art.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a hand-cranked power generator, including a lamp body, a rechargeable battery, and a hand-cranked power generator assembly for manually charging the rechargeable battery. The hand-cranked power generator assembly includes a rocker arm, one end of which is rotatably connected to the lamp body. The lamp body is elongated and can be held in the hand. A light-emitting component is provided at the first end of the lamp body, and a U-shaped bracket is hinged at the second end. The bracket can rotate outward relative to the second end of the lamp body and be positioned at a desired angle. In the initial state, the bracket is folded into the lamp body and can be detachably connected to the free end of the rocker arm. In the use state, the bracket can be rotated outward and unfolded to cooperate with the second end of the lamp body to support the lamp body.
[0007] Further, the second end of the lamp body is provided with a battery compartment for inserting the rechargeable battery, the battery compartment extends along the length direction of the lamp body and is open to the end face of the second end of the lamp body, and a waterproof plug cover is arranged on the opening, and in the initial state, the bracket cover is arranged at the second end of the lamp body and covers the plug cover. It is convenient to disassemble and assemble the rechargeable battery, and it can prevent the battery compartment from being filled with water and causing damage to the rechargeable battery. At the same time, the bracket in the folded state can protect the plug cover to a certain extent, and the bracket and the plug cover can better protect the rechargeable battery.
[0008] Further, the two sides of the second end of the lamp body are respectively recessed along the length direction of the lamp body and are provided with grooves matched with the vertical arms at the two ends of the bracket, and each groove penetrates to the end face of the second end,
[0009] In the initial state, the vertical arms of the bracket are respectively clamped into the corresponding grooves, and the horizontal arm connecting the two vertical arms of the bracket is spliced on the end face of the second end of the lamp body, so that the second end of the bracket and the lamp body are spliced into a holding part that can be held by hand. It can improve the integrity and appearance of the hand-cranked generator in the unused state, and it is more convenient for users to hold and use.
[0010] Further, the outer surface of each vertical arm of the bracket is respectively provided with an anti-skid texture along the length direction. It can prevent slipping when holding and using, and improve the reliability of use.
[0011] Further, the hand-cranked generator assembly further comprises a base pivotally connected to the lamp body, wherein one end of the rocker is hingedly connected to the base, and the free end of the rocker is provided with an auxiliary block, and the inner surface of the horizontal arm of the bracket is recessed along the length direction of the horizontal arm to form a through groove penetrating along the width direction of the horizontal arm, so that the user can rotate the rocker to generate electricity by 360 degrees, and the user's experience is ensured,
[0012] In the initial state, the rocker extends along the length direction of the lamp body, and the auxiliary block is clamped into the through groove and abuts against the exposed end of the plug cover. On the one hand, it realizes the detachable connection of the rocker and the bracket, and on the other hand, it can better protect the plug cover through the assistance of the auxiliary block, and thus better protect the rechargeable battery.
[0013] Further, the auxiliary block is square in shape, and the auxiliary block is pivotally connected to the end of the free end of the rocker. In the initial state, the setting direction of the auxiliary block is perpendicular to the length direction of the rocker, which facilitates the insertion of the auxiliary block into the through groove to form a detachable connection with the bracket. In the use state, the setting direction of the auxiliary block can be rotated to coincide with the length direction of the rocker, which facilitates the user to hold the free end of the rocker to rotate the rocker, and makes the hand-cranked generation action more labor-saving, and improves the user's experience.
[0014] Further, the base is disc-shaped, and the lamp body is concave to accommodate the base and allow the base to rotate.
[0015] Further, the two ends of the bracket are connected to the lamp body through hinged structures, each hinged structure includes a rotating shaft, a first contact surface arranged on the lamp body, and a second contact surface arranged on the end surface of the bracket, the first contact surface and the second contact surface are both circular surfaces with the rotating shaft as the center, and the rotating shaft is sequentially connected to the center holes of the first contact surface and the second contact surface,
[0016] Further, one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface is provided with a plurality of positioning protrusions in the form of hemispheres at intervals in the circumferential direction with the center hole as the center, and the other is concave to accommodate the positioning protrusions in the form of hemispheres one by one,
[0017] In the initial state, the positioning protrusions are clamped in the corresponding positioning grooves, the bracket is positioned, the bracket is rotated outward, the positioning protrusions slide out of the corresponding positioning grooves and slide along the circumferential direction of the contact surface with the center hole of the contact surface as the center, until the bracket stops rotating, and the positioning protrusions are clamped in the corresponding positioning grooves again. In this way, the bracket is positioned at the desired angle while being hinged to the lamp body, and the hand-cranking generator lamp is prevented from falling over when placed and used.
[0018] Further, the lamp body is provided with a hook on each side of the first end of the lamp body, and the surface of the lamp body is concave to accommodate the hook in the unused state. The hook can be used to hang the hand-cranking generator lamp, which can be used in more scenarios in combination with handheld use and placement.
[0019] Further, the surface of the lamp body is further provided with a charging interface electrically connected to the rechargeable battery and a switch button used to control the operation of the light-emitting assembly, and the hook is arranged outside the charging interface and the switch button in the unused state. In this way, the rechargeable battery can be charged by connecting an external power source in addition to hand cranking, and the design makes the appearance of the lamp body more compact and beautiful.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: the lamp body can be held in the hand, making the hand-cranked generator lamp of this utility model hand-held for use. A bracket is hinged to the second end of the lamp body, which can rotate outward relative to the lamp body and be positioned to form a desired angle between the bracket and the second end of the lamp body. This allows the hand-cranked generator lamp to be placed for use. The combination of handheld and placement modes facilitates user operation and adapts to different usage scenarios. Furthermore, in the initial state, the bracket is folded into the lamp body and can be detachably connected to the free end of the crank, facilitating the storage and transportation of the hand-cranked generator lamp. It also allows the crank to be positioned when the hand-cranking function is not in use, preventing accidental cranking and potential safety hazards. Simultaneously, the crank can also position the bracket, preventing accidental rotation of the bracket. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hand-cranked generator lamp in its initial state in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another direction;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the hand-cranked generator lamp in its initial state in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded view of the hand-cranked generator lamp in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B;
[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of section C;
[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the hand-cranked generator lamp in the unfolded state of the bracket in this embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0030] In the description of the utility model, need understanding is, the term "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "internal", "external", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" orientation or positional relationship indicated for based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawing, just for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and not indicate or imply the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, with a particular orientation configuration and operation, because the disclosed embodiment of the utility model can be arranged according to different directions, so these direction indicating terms are just as illustration and should not be regarded as limitation, such as "upper", "lower" are not necessarily limited to the direction opposite or consistent with the direction of gravity direction. In addition, the features defined with "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.
[0031] As Figures 1 to 8 Indicated, a kind of hand-cranked electric light, including lamp body 1, charging battery 5 and the hand-cranked electric assembly 2 for the manual charging of this charging battery 5, the hand-cranked electric assembly 2 includes rocker 21, one end of the rocker 21 is rotatably connected in above-mentioned lamp body 1. The shape of above-mentioned lamp body 1 is long strip and can be held by hand, the first end of the lamp body 1 is provided with light-emitting assembly 3, and the second end is hinged with U-shaped support 4. The support 4 and above-mentioned light-emitting assembly 3 are located at both sides of lamp body 1 respectively, and the support 4 can be rotated relative to the second end of lamp body 1 in the direction opposite to above-mentioned light-emitting assembly 3, and can be positioned at the required angle. And, in initial state, above-mentioned support 4 is folded on lamp body 1 and can be detachably connected with the free end of above-mentioned rocker 21 (as Figure 1 Indicated), in use state, above-mentioned support 4 can be rotated and unfolded and cooperates with the second end of lamp body 1 to support lamp body 1 (as Figure 8 Indicated).
[0032] As can be seen from the above, the lamp body 1 of the hand-cranked generator lamp of this utility model can be held in the hand, allowing for handheld use. A bracket 4 is hinged to the second end of the lamp body 1. This bracket 4 can rotate outward relative to the lamp body 1 and be positioned so that the bracket 4 and the second end of the lamp body 1 form a desired angle. Thus, the hand-cranked generator lamp of this utility model can be placed for use, supported by the bracket 4 and the second end of the lamp body 1. The combination of handheld and placement modes facilitates user use and adapts to different usage scenarios. Furthermore, in the initial state, the bracket 4 is folded into the lamp body 1 and can be detachably connected to the free end of the crank 21, facilitating the storage and transportation of the hand-cranked generator lamp. It also allows for positioning of the crank 21 when the hand-cranking function is not in use, preventing accidental movement of the crank 21 and potential safety hazards. Simultaneously, the crank 21 can also position the bracket 4, preventing accidental rotation of the bracket 4.
[0033] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the second end of the lamp body 1 has a battery compartment 11 for inserting the rechargeable battery 5. The battery compartment 11 extends along the length of the lamp body 1 and opens at the end face of the second end of the lamp body 1, with a waterproof cap 6 covering the opening. In the initial state, the bracket 4 covers the second end of the lamp body 1 and shields the cap 6. This facilitates the installation and removal of the rechargeable battery 5 and prevents water from entering the battery compartment 11, which could damage the rechargeable battery 5. Furthermore, when the bracket 4 is folded, it provides some protection for the cap 6. The cooperation between the bracket 4 and the cap 6 better protects the rechargeable battery 5.
[0034] Preferably, the two sides of the second end of the lamp body 1 are respectively provided with grooves 12 along the length direction of the lamp body 1, which match the vertical arms 41 at both ends of the bracket 4, and each groove 12 extends to the end face of the second end. In the initial state, each vertical arm 41 of the bracket 4 is inserted into the corresponding groove 12, and the horizontal arm 42 connecting the two vertical arms 41 in the bracket 4 is spliced on the end face of the second end of the lamp body 1, so that the bracket 4 and the second end of the lamp body 1 are spliced together to form a grip part 10 for hand holding. This can improve the overall structure and aesthetic appearance of the hand-cranked generator lamp in the unused state, and make it easier for the user to hold. More preferably, each vertical arm 41 of the bracket 4 is provided with anti-slip texture 411 along the length direction on the outer surface. This prevents slippage when holding and improves the reliability of use.
[0035] In this embodiment, specifically, the hand-cranked power generation assembly 2 further includes a base 22, which is pivotally connected to the lamp body 1. One end of the rocker arm 21 is hinged to the base 22, and an auxiliary block 23 is provided at the free end of the rocker arm 21. The inner surface of the cross arm 42 of the bracket 4 is recessed along its length to form a through groove 420 that extends along the width of the cross arm 42, and the size of the through groove 420 matches the auxiliary block 23. This facilitates the user to rotate the rocker arm 21 360° to generate electricity, ensuring a good user experience. In the initial state, the rocker arm 21 extends along the length of the lamp body 1, and the auxiliary block 23 is inserted into the through groove 420 and abuts against the exposed end of the plug 6. This achieves a detachable connection between the rocker arm 21 and the bracket 4, and the auxiliary block 23 provides better protection for the plug 6, thereby better protecting the rechargeable battery 5.
[0036] Preferably, the auxiliary block 23 is square in shape and is pivotally connected to the free end of the rocker arm 21. In the initial state, the auxiliary block 23 is oriented perpendicular to the length direction of the rocker arm 21, facilitating its insertion into the through slot 420 and forming a detachable connection with the bracket 4. In use, the auxiliary block 23 can be rotated to align with the length direction of the rocker arm 21. In this state, the auxiliary block 23 acts as a handle, allowing the user to grip the free end of the rocker arm 21 and rotate it, making the hand-cranked power generation operation less strenuous and improving the user experience.
[0037] Preferably, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the base 22 is disc-shaped, and the surface of the lamp body 1 is recessed with a groove 13 for the base 22 to be fitted and rotated. This facilitates the stable installation of the base 22 on the lamp body 1 and allows the base 22 to rotate more smoothly relative to the lamp body 1, thereby improving the reliability of the hand-cranked power generation operation.
[0038] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7As shown, the two ends of the bracket 4 are connected to the lamp body 1 through the hinge structures. Specifically, each hinge structure comprises a rotating shaft (not shown), a first contact surface 15 arranged on the lamp body 1, and a second contact surface 43 arranged on the end surface of the bracket 4. The first contact surface 15 and the second contact surface 43 are both circular surfaces with the rotating shaft as the center, and the rotating shaft is connected to the center holes of the first contact surface 15 and the second contact surface 43 in sequence. Furthermore, among the first contact surface 15 and the second contact surface 43, one of them is provided with a plurality of positioning protrusions 431 in the form of hemispheres on the circumference with the center hole as the center, and the other is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves 151 in the form of hemispheres corresponding to the positioning protrusions 431. In the initial state, each positioning protrusion 431 is clamped in the corresponding positioning groove 151, and the bracket 4 is positioned. When the bracket 4 is rotated outward, each positioning protrusion 431 slides out of the corresponding positioning groove 151 and slides along the circumference of the contact surface with the center hole of the contact surface as the center until the bracket 4 stops rotating, and each positioning protrusion 431 is clamped in the corresponding positioning groove 151 again. In this way, the bracket 4 is hinged to the lamp body 1, and the bracket 4 can be positioned at the desired angle, avoiding the hand-cranked electric lamp from falling when placed and used.
[0039] Further, as shown in Figure 2 the first end of the lamp body 1 is provided with a hook 7, the hook 7 is arranged on the two sides of the lamp body 1 respectively, and the surface of the lamp body 1 is recessed to form a storage groove 14 for accommodating the hook 7 in the unused state. Through the hook 7, the hand-cranked electric lamp can be used in a hanging manner, which can be combined with handheld use and placement use, so that the hand-cranked electric lamp in the utility model can be applied to more use scenarios.
[0040] In addition, in the embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 the surface of the lamp body 1 is further provided with a charging interface 8 electrically connected to the charging battery 5 and a switch button 9 for controlling the operation of the light-emitting assembly 3. The shape of the storage groove 14 matches the shape of the hook 7 and surrounds the charging interface 8 and the switch button 9. In this way, the charging battery 5 can be charged through an external power supply in addition to the hand-cranking, and the appearance of the lamp body 1 can be more compact and beautiful through the above design.
Claims
1. A hand-cranked power generator, comprising a lamp body (1), a rechargeable battery (5), and a hand-cranked power generator assembly (2) for manually charging the rechargeable battery (5), the hand-cranked power generator assembly (2) comprising a crank (21), one end of which is rotatably connected to the lamp body (1), characterized in that, The lamp body (1) is long strip-shaped, a light-emitting assembly (3) is arranged at the first end of the lamp body (1), and a U-shaped support (4) is hingedly arranged at the second end of the lamp body (1), the support (4) can be turned outward relative to the second end of the lamp body (1) and is positioned at a desired angle, In the initial state, the support (4) is folded on the lamp body (1) and can be detachably connected with the free end of the rocker (21), and in the use state, the support (4) can be turned outward and unfolded to support the second end of the lamp body (1).
2. The hand-cranked electric lamp of claim 1, wherein, A battery compartment (11) for inserting the rechargeable battery (5) is formed in the second end of the lamp body (1), the battery compartment (11) extends along the length direction of the lamp body (1) and is open to the end face of the second end of the lamp body (1), a waterproof plug cover (6) is arranged on the opening, and in the initial state, the support (4) covers the second end of the lamp body (1) and covers the plug cover (6).
3. The hand-cranked electric lamp of claim 2, wherein, Two recesses (12) are respectively formed in the length direction of the lamp body (1) on the two sides of the second end of the lamp body (1) and match the vertical arms (41) of the two ends of the support (4), and each recess (12) penetrates to the end face of the second end, In the initial state, the vertical arms (41) of the support (4) are respectively clamped into the corresponding recesses (12), and the horizontal arm (42) connecting the two vertical arms (41) of the support (4) is spliced on the end face of the second end of the lamp body (1), so that the support (4) and the second end of the lamp body (1) are spliced into a holding portion (10) that can be held by hand.
4. The hand-cranked electric lamp of claim 3, wherein, Anti-slip textures (411) are respectively arranged on the outer surfaces of the vertical arms (41) of the support (4) in the length direction.
5. A hand-cranking electric lamp as claimed in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that The hand-operated power generation assembly (2) further comprises a base (22) pivotally connected to the lamp body (1), one end of the rocker (21) is hingedly connected to the base (22), and the free end of the rocker (21) is provided with an auxiliary block (23), the inner surface of the horizontal arm (42) of the support (4) is recessed in the length direction of the horizontal arm (42) to form a through groove (420) penetrating in the width direction of the horizontal arm (42), In the initial state, the rocker (21) extends in the length direction of the lamp body (1), and the auxiliary block (23) is clamped into the through groove (420) and abuts against the exposed end of the plug cover (6).
6. The hand-cranked electric lamp of claim 5, wherein, The auxiliary block (23) is square-shaped, the auxiliary block (23) is pivotally connected to the end of the free end of the rocker (21), in the initial state, the arrangement direction of the auxiliary block (23) is perpendicular to the length direction of the rocker (21), and in the use state, the arrangement direction of the auxiliary block (23) can be turned to coincide with the length direction of the rocker (21).
7. The hand-cranked electric lamp of claim 5, wherein, The base (22) is disc-shaped, and a containing groove (13) is recessed on the surface of the lamp body (1) for embedding and rotating the base (22).
8. The hand-cranking electric lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The two ends of the support (4) are connected with the lamp body (1) through hinged structures respectively, each hinged structure comprises a rotating shaft, a first contact surface (15) arranged on the lamp body (1) and a second contact surface (43) arranged on the end surface of the support (4), the first contact surface (15) and the second contact surface (43) are both circular surfaces with the rotating shaft as the center, and the rotating shaft is sequentially connected with the center holes of the first contact surface (15) and the second contact surface (43), And, among the first contact surface (15) and the second contact surface (43), one of them is provided with a positioning convex (431) in the form of a hemisphere at the center hole thereof in a circumferential direction, and the other is provided with a positioning groove (151) in the form of a hemisphere corresponding to the positioning convex (431), In an initial state, each positioning convex (431) is clamped in the corresponding positioning groove (151), the support (4) is positioned, the support (4) is rotated outward, each positioning convex (431) slides out of the corresponding positioning groove (151) and slides along the circumferential direction of the contact surface with the center hole of the contact surface as the center, until the support (4) stops rotating, and each positioning convex (431) is clamped in the corresponding positioning groove (151) again.
9. The hand-cranking electric lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The lamp body (1) is further provided with a hook (7) arranged on both sides of the first end of the lamp body (1) respectively, and a receiving groove (14) is arranged on the surface of the lamp body (1) for accommodating the hook (7) in an unused state.
10. The hand-cranked electric lamp of claim 9, wherein, The surface of the lamp body (1) is further provided with a charging interface (8) electrically connected with the charging battery (5) and a switch button (9) for controlling the working of the light-emitting assembly (3), and the hook (7) is arranged outside the charging interface (8) and the switch button (9) in an unused state.
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