Cordless spotlight, especially cordless construction spotlight

The rechargeable battery radiator device addresses the need for battery protection and compact transport by incorporating a pivotable handle unit and magnets, ensuring stable and efficient battery handling with adjustable lighting.

DE102024201810A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-08-28ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
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DE102024201810
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
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Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-28
Publication Date
2025-08-28

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Technical Problem

Existing battery radiator devices lack efficient protection for replaceable batteries during impact and do not provide a compact, stable, and versatile design for transport and use.

Method used

A rechargeable battery radiator device with a pivotable handle unit that surrounds the battery in a stowage position, featuring a bow-shaped handle and integrated magnets for secure transport, and a lighting means unit for illumination, allowing for adjustable brightness and easy battery insertion/removal.

Benefits of technology

Provides reliable battery protection during impacts, ensures compact transport, and offers versatile use with adjustable lighting and easy battery handling, enhancing stability and usability.

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Abstract

The invention is based on a battery-powered spotlight device, in particular a battery-powered construction spotlight, with at least one illuminating means unit (12) which has at least one illuminating means (14), in particular a illuminating means array, preferably an LED array, with at least one base housing (16) which at least partially accommodates the illuminating means unit (12), with a battery interface (18) arranged on the base housing (16) for detachably receiving a replaceable battery (20), which defines a battery receiving area (22), with at least one handle unit (24) and with at least one joint unit (26), via which the base housing (16) is mounted such that it can pivot relative to the handle unit (24) at least about a pivot axis (28). It is proposed that the handle unit (24) has at least one handle base body (30) which has at least one support surface (32) which defines a support plane (34) which is arranged at a distance substantially from the pivot axis (28) of the joint unit (26), wherein the handle unit (24) at least partially encompasses the battery receiving area (22) in at least one pivot position of the handle unit (24) relative to the base housing (16), in particular in a stowed position of the handle unit (24).
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[0001] A battery-powered spotlight device, in particular a battery-powered construction spotlight, has already been proposed, comprising at least one illuminating means unit which has at least one illuminating means, in particular a illuminating means array, preferably an LED array, comprising at least one base housing which at least partially accommodates the illuminating means unit, comprising a battery interface arranged on the base housing for detachably receiving a replaceable battery, which defines a battery receiving area, comprising at least one handle unit and comprising at least one joint unit, via which the base housing is mounted such that it can pivot relative to the handle unit at least about a pivot axis. Disclosure of the invention

[0002] The invention is based on a battery-powered spotlight device, in particular a battery-powered construction spotlight, with at least one illuminating means unit which has at least one illuminating means, in particular a illuminating means array, preferably an LED array, with at least one base housing which at least partially accommodates the illuminating means unit, with a battery interface arranged on the base housing for a detachable receptacle for an exchangeable battery, which defines a battery receiving area, with at least one handle unit and with at least one joint unit, via which the base housing is mounted so as to be pivotable relative to the handle unit at least about a pivot axis.

[0003] It is proposed that the handle unit has at least one handle base body which has at least one installation surface which defines an installation plane which is arranged at a significant distance from the pivot axis of the joint unit, wherein the handle unit at least partially encompasses the battery receiving area in at least one pivot position of the handle unit relative to the base housing, in particular in a stowed position of the handle unit. In particular, the handle unit forms a battery protector, at least in the stowed position. The handle unit extends in particular around an inserted replaceable battery and protects it in the event of an impact. Preferably, there is at least one cutting plane parallel to the installation plane which, in the stowed position, intersects both the handle unit and an inserted replaceable battery.Preferably, the handle unit encompasses the battery receiving area in a plane parallel to the installation plane in an angular range of at least 120°, preferably at least 180° and particularly preferably at least 240°, starting from a geometric center of the battery receiving area.

[0004] The battery-powered spotlight device is formed, in particular, by a portable spotlight that can be operated by means of a battery. The battery is, in particular, detachably connectable to the battery-powered spotlight device. A "portable device" is understood here, in particular, to mean a device that can be transported by an operator without the use of a transport machine. The portable device, in particular, has a mass that is less than 10 kg, preferably less than 5 kg, and particularly preferably less than 2 kg.

[0005] The lighting unit preferably has at least one lighting source, in particular a lighting source array, preferably an LED array. In particular, a “lighting source” should be understood to mean a component that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art and which in particular emits radiation, but advantageously a light bulb, an energy-saving lamp, a fluorescent tube and / or particularly advantageously a light-emitting diode. In addition to the at least one lighting source, the lighting unit preferably has additional lighting sources that are identical to one another and are arranged in particular at equal distances on a circuit board of the lighting unit. It is conceivable for the lighting unit to have at least one COB LED. It is conceivable for the lighting unit to have at least five lighting sources, preferably at least ten lighting sources and preferably at least 15 lighting sources, whereby a surface-illuminating effect can advantageously be achieved.The illuminant unit preferably has a light-emitting region on only one side of the illuminant unit. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the illuminant unit to have the light-emitting region or a further light-emitting region on at least one further side of the illuminant unit. Advantageously, the base housing has an at least partially transparent or at least partially semi-transparent protective screen, which is provided in particular for transmitting the light emitted by the at least one illuminant, in particular through the base housing. The protective screen preferably forms the light-emitting region of the illuminant unit and / or is at least partially arranged in the light-emitting region of the illuminant unit.

[0006] The battery-powered spotlight device preferably has an operating element which is provided for switching the lighting unit on and off depending on an operating operation by an operator. Preferably, the at least one lighting unit is provided for emitting light at different brightness levels. The brightness level of the at least one lighting unit is preferably adjustable by the operating element. However, it would also be conceivable for several operating elements with different functions to be provided. Preferably, the operating element is arranged on the base housing. Alternatively, it would be conceivable for the operating element to be arranged on the handle unit or directly on the lighting unit. The operating element can, for example, be designed as at least one push button and / or slide button and / or rotary knob and / or switch and / or button and / or the like.

[0007] The base housing in particular forms part of a base unit. The base unit preferably has at least the base housing and in particular at least one electronic module within the base housing. The electronic module is preferably at least partially and in particular completely accommodated in the base housing. The base unit and in particular the electronic module preferably have at least one electronic circuit board, in particular a printed circuit board. The battery interface for a detachable receptacle for a replaceable battery preferably also forms part of the base unit. The base unit preferably has the battery interface, which is provided for coupling a replaceable battery in a manner that is advantageously detachable by an operator without the need for tools. The battery interface is in particular an interface that, in an operational state, electrically contacts a replaceable battery and preferably mechanically fastens it.The battery interface is preferably formed on a side of the base unit opposite a side of the base unit to which the lighting unit and / or the fastening element is / are attached. The battery interface is arranged on a side of the base housing facing away from the lighting unit. The battery interface, in particular a mechanical interface element of the battery interface, is in particular formed at least partially integrally with the base housing.

[0008] The removable battery is preferably a handheld tool battery. The removable battery is preferably a battery pack suitable for supplying a handheld power tool, such as a screwdriver, a saw, or a drill, with electrical energy. The removable battery is preferably designed as a lithium-based battery. The term "removable" is to be understood in particular to mean that the removable battery can be removed by an operator non-destructively and, advantageously, without the use of tools. Preferably, the removable battery is connected to the battery interface in an operational state so that it cannot move relative to the base housing of the base unit.

[0009] It is conceivable that the battery-powered spotlight device, in particular the lighting unit, draws energy exclusively from the removable battery during operation. It is conceivable that the battery-powered spotlight device does not have an energy storage device for storing operating energy for an extended period. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the battery-powered spotlight device has an energy storage device. It is particularly conceivable that the energy storage device is designed to be supported and / or charged by the removable battery. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the energy storage device is designed to function independently of the battery interface.

[0010] The handle unit is formed in particular by a bow handle. The handle unit is used in particular for manual transport of the battery-powered spotlight device. The handle unit has the handle base body. The handle base body forms a handle bar. The handle base body is intended to be gripped directly by an operator during transport. The handle base body has a gripping region that is intended for direct gripping by an operator. Preferably, the gripping region is intended to be grasped by an operator with one hand. The handle base body has in particular a U-shape. The handle base body in particular has a main extension plane, wherein the installation surface extends at least substantially parallel to the main extension plane. The installation surface forms in particular a flat surface of the handle base body that is arranged facing away from the base housing.The installation surface is formed, in particular, by an outermost surface of the handle base body. The installation surface preferably has a U-shape. The installation surface defines, in particular, a main installation surface, wherein the handle base body can form further installation surfaces. The installation surface defines, in particular, an installation plane, wherein the installation plane extends at least substantially parallel to a main extension plane of the battery-powered spotlight device in the stowed position. In this context, a "stowed position" is to be understood, in particular, as a position of the battery-powered spotlight device, in particular a pivoted position of the base body relative to the handle unit, in which the battery-powered spotlight device is advantageously compact, in particular for transport.Preferably, the base body is folded onto the handle unit in the stowed position so that a main extension plane of the base body extends at least substantially parallel to the installation plane.

[0011] The support surface is preferably at least substantially flat and, in particular, at least substantially smooth, particularly at least outside the fastening state. Deviations of the support surface from a flat and / or smooth surface preferably extend in a normal direction of the main extension plane of the support surface by less than 10%, preferably less than 5%, and particularly preferably less than 2% of the extension of the support surface. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the contact surface to have a different shape that would be deemed appropriate by a person skilled in the art.

[0012] A “main extension plane” of a structural unit is to be understood in particular as a plane which is parallel to a largest side surface of a smallest imaginary cuboid which just completely encloses the structural unit and in particular runs through the center point of the cuboid. “Substantially parallel” is to be understood here in particular as an alignment of a direction relative to a reference direction, in particular in a plane, wherein the direction has a deviation from the reference direction of in particular less than 8°, advantageously less than 5° and particularly advantageously less than 2°. Furthermore, in this context, “significantly spaced” is to be understood in particular as meaning that a minimum distance between the installation plane and the pivot axis of the joint unit is at least 1 cm, preferably at least 2 cm and particularly preferably at least 3 cm.Preferably, a minimum distance between the installation plane and the pivot axis of the joint unit is at least 30%, preferably at least 50%, and particularly preferably at least 70% of a maximum extension of the battery-powered spotlight device perpendicular to the installation plane in the stowed position. The pivot axis of the joint unit extends in particular parallel to the installation plane.

[0013] The inventive design of the battery-powered spotlight device makes it possible to provide, in particular, a battery-powered spotlight device that can be used in a variety of ways. Furthermore, a battery-powered spotlight device that is advantageously stable can be provided. Furthermore, advantageous protection of a removable battery on the battery-powered spotlight device can be enabled. The removable battery can be reliably protected, in particular, if the battery-powered spotlight device falls.

[0014] It is further proposed that the handle base body be formed by a bow handle which, viewed parallel to a pivot axis of the joint unit, has at least approximately an L-shape. Preferably, at least one side, in particular both sides, of the handle base body has an L-shape when viewed parallel to a pivot axis of the joint unit. It is further proposed that the handle base body have at least two L-shaped arms connected to the joint unit and a handle web, wherein the L-shaped arms are each connected to one another at an end facing away from the joint unit via the handle web. Preferably, the L-shaped arms are each connected to the joint unit on sides facing away from one another. Preferably, the L-shaped arms are each arranged on opposite sides of the base housing.Preferably, a long side is connected to the handle bar, while a short side of each of the L-shaped arms is connected to the joint unit on an end facing away from the handle bar. Preferably, the L-shaped arms and the handle bar are firmly connected to one another. Preferably, the L-shaped arms and the handle bar are at least partially formed in one piece, in particular as a single piece. Preferably, a long side of the L-shaped arms forms the support surface. “Integral” should be understood in particular to mean at least materially connected, for example by a welding process, an adhesive process, an injection molding process and / or another process that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art, and / or advantageously formed in one piece, for example by production from a single casting and / or by production using a single or multi-component injection molding process and advantageously from a single blank.Advantageously, the term “one-piece” should also be understood to mean “made in one piece.” “One-piece” should in particular be understood to mean “molded in one piece.” This one piece is preferably produced from a single blank, a mass, and / or a cast, particularly preferably using an injection molding process, in particular a single-component and / or multi-component injection molding process. The shape of the handle base advantageously allows for an offset between the installation plane and the pivot axis. Furthermore, this can enable advantageous protection of the removable battery. Furthermore, an advantageously stable battery-powered spotlight device can be provided. The L-shaped handle base ensures in particular that the removable battery is integrated into the design, particularly with maximum compactness.

[0015] Furthermore, it is proposed that the handle unit have at least one magnet which is integrated into the handle base body of the handle unit. Preferably, the magnet is formed in particular by a permanent magnet. However, another embodiment which would appear expedient to a person skilled in the art would also be conceivable. In particular, it would also be conceivable for the magnet to be formed by an electromagnet powered by the replaceable battery. Preferably, the handle base body is provided to at least partially accommodate the magnet. Preferably, the handle base body has at least one receiving area for positively receiving the magnet. Preferably, the handle base body additionally comprises at least one cover for closing the receiving area.Preferably, the magnet is held in the handle base body merely by a positive fit; however, it would also be conceivable for the magnet to be additionally secured by a material fit, such as, in particular, by gluing. "Positive fit" is understood in particular to mean that abutting surfaces of positively connected components exert a holding force on each other in the normal direction of the surfaces. In particular, the components are in geometric engagement with each other. Preferably, the magnets serve in particular to magnetically attach the handle unit, in particular the entire battery-powered radiator device, to a magnetic, in particular ferromagnetic, surface.

[0016] In at least one operating state, the magnet generates, in particular, at least one magnetic field for providing the magnetic holding force, in particular a magnetic attraction force. The magnet is preferably arranged at least partially in the handle base body. The magnetic field of the magnet is preferably constant over time, at least in the attached state, whereby, in particular, a temporally constant holding force can be provided. It would be conceivable for the magnet to be formed by an electromagnet which, for example, forms the magnetic field by the operator manually switching on the electromagnet at the operating element, in particular simultaneously with switching on the light source for a lighting operation, or by manually switching on the electromagnet at another operating element and / or by automatically switching on the electromagnet in a vicinity of the element, at least in the attached state.Preferably, however, the magnet comprises a permanent magnet to provide the magnetic holding force, which can advantageously increase the cost-effectiveness and / or energy efficiency and / or reliability of the magnet. In addition to the permanent magnet, the magnet preferably comprises at least one ferromagnetic element, in particular in the form of a metal plate, or a ferrimagnetic element, in particular in the form of ferrites. This enables, in particular, advantageously variable use of the battery-powered radiator device.

[0017] It is further proposed that the at least one magnet is integrated into at least one of the L-shaped arms of the handle base body. Preferably, the at least one magnet is integrated into a long side of at least one of the L-shaped arms of the handle base body. Preferably, the at least one magnet is arranged in the vicinity of the support surface. Preferably, the handle unit has at least two magnets, with at least one magnet being integrated into each of the L-shaped arms of the handle base body. Preferably, the L-shaped arms of the handle base body each have at least one receiving area for positively receiving the magnet. Preferably, the L-shaped arms additionally each comprise at least one cover for closing the receiving area. Preferably, the magnets are held in the L-shaped arms only in a positively locking manner.This allows for advantageously variable use of the battery-powered spotlight device. Furthermore, it allows for an advantageous arrangement of the magnets.

[0018] It is further proposed that the handle unit has at least one hook which is pivotably mounted on the handle base body, in particular on a handle web of the handle base body. It is further proposed that the hook be formed by a metal hook. The hook is preferably provided for a suspended fastening of the cordless spotlight device to a counter-fastening element, for example a hook and / or a beam and / or a rod and / or a loop or the like, in and / or adjacent to the work area. In particular, a “suspended fastening” should be understood to mean a fastening in which a center of gravity of the cordless spotlight device is arranged, in particular at least substantially vertically, below a fastening point of the hook on the counter-fastening element.The hook is arranged on the handle base body so that it can pivot relative to the handle base body about an axis parallel to the pivot axis of the joint unit. The hook is pivotally mounted, in particular, about an axis parallel to a main extension direction of the handle bar, in particular to pivot the hook back and forth between a stowed position and a use position. The hook is, in particular, attached directly to the handle bar.

[0019] It is further proposed that the battery-powered spotlight device weigh less than 800g, preferably less than 600g. Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device weighs less than 600g, preferably less than 500g, without a replaceable battery inserted. The battery-powered spotlight device preferably weighs more than 400g. Particularly preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device weighs between 450g and 550g. This makes it possible to provide, in particular, an advantageously lightweight battery-powered spotlight device.

[0020] It is further proposed that the battery-powered spotlight device has a height in the stowed position of the handle unit of less than 10 cm, preferably less than 8 cm. Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device has a height, in particular a thickness, perpendicular to the installation plane, of less than 7.5 cm in the stowed position. Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device has a height, in particular a thickness, perpendicular to the installation plane, of between 7 cm and 7.5 cm in the stowed position. Furthermore, the battery-powered spotlight device has a length, in particular parallel to the installation plane, of less than 25 cm, preferably less than 20 cm, in particular in the stowed position of the handle unit. Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device has a length, in particular parallel to the installation plane, of between 18 cm and 20 cm, in particular in the stowed position of the handle unit.Furthermore, the battery-powered spotlight device has a width, particularly parallel to the installation plane, of less than 17 cm, preferably less than 14 cm, particularly in the stowed position of the handle unit. Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device has a width, particularly parallel to the installation plane, of between 12 cm and 14 cm, particularly in the stowed position of the handle unit. This makes it possible to provide, in particular, an advantageously compact battery-powered spotlight device. This makes it possible to provide, in particular, an advantageously compact storage position.

[0021] Furthermore, the invention is based on a cordless spotlight system with the cordless spotlight device and a removable battery. It is proposed that the removable battery be an 18V removable battery. However, it would also be conceivable for the cordless spotlight device to be operable with a removable battery of a different voltage. The cordless spotlight device is intended in particular for an 18V cordless system. This allows for advantageous compatibility of the removable batteries.

[0022] Furthermore, it is proposed that the battery-powered spotlight system have a total weight of less than 1.1 kg, preferably less than 0.9 kg. The battery-powered spotlight system preferably has a total weight of less than 1 kg, preferably less than 0.9 kg, particularly in the case of a replaceable battery with a capacity of 2 Ah. The battery-powered spotlight system preferably has a total weight of between 800 g and 900 g, particularly in the case of a replaceable battery with a capacity of 2 Ah. This makes it possible to provide, in particular, an advantageously lightweight battery-powered spotlight system.

[0023] It is further proposed that a distance between a center of gravity of the base housing together with the lighting unit, the battery interface and the removable battery arranged thereon and the pivot axis, measured parallel to the installation plane, is greater in the stowed position than in an operating position. Preferably, the base housing, the lighting unit, the battery interface and the removable battery form a basic lamp unit which can be pivoted relative to the handle unit via the joint unit. In this case, a distance between a center of gravity of the basic lamp unit and the pivot axis, measured parallel to the installation plane, is greater in the stowed position than in the operating position. The basic lamp unit is therefore pivoted about the pivot axis in an erected state during a movement from the stowed position to the operating position.This makes it possible, in particular, to advantageously arrange a center of gravity of the basic luminaire unit.

[0024] It is further proposed that the replaceable battery is designed so that it can be removed from the battery interface in the stowed position and inserted into the battery interface. Preferably, the replaceable battery is designed so that it can be removed from the battery interface in the stowed position and in the operating position and inserted into the battery interface. Preferably, the replaceable battery is designed so that it can be removed from the battery interface by a translational, in particular rectilinear, movement perpendicular to the pivot axis in the direction of the pivot axis. In the region of the pivot axis, the handle unit forms in particular a gap between the L-shaped arms, in which gap the replaceable battery can be removed from the battery interface and inserted into the battery interface. This makes it possible to remove and insert the battery, in particular regardless of the operating position of the battery-powered radiator device.

[0025] It is further proposed that a center of gravity of the base housing, together with the lighting unit, the battery interface and the removable battery arranged thereon, is arranged in the stowed position between the installation plane and a plane intersecting the pivot axis and oriented parallel to the installation plane. The base housing, the lighting unit, the battery interface and the removable battery preferably form a basic lamp unit which can be pivoted relative to the handle unit via the joint unit. Preferably, a center of gravity of the basic lamp unit is arranged in the stowed position between the installation plane and a plane intersecting the pivot axis and oriented parallel to the installation plane. During transport on the handle unit, in particular on the handle base body, the center of gravity, in particular of the basic lamp unit, is arranged in the stowed position between the support plane and the joint axis. Rotation orPrevents the lamp base unit from opening when held by the handle base.

[0026] The battery-powered spotlight device and the battery-powered spotlight system according to the invention are not intended to be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the battery-powered spotlight device and the battery-powered spotlight system according to the invention may have a number of individual elements, components, and units that differs from the number stated herein to fulfill a functionality described herein. Furthermore, in the value ranges specified in this disclosure, values ​​within the stated limits are also to be considered disclosed and can be used arbitrarily. drawing

[0027] Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. The drawings illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The drawings, the description, and the claims contain numerous features in combination. Those skilled in the art will also expediently consider the features individually and combine them into useful further combinations.

[0028] They show: Fig. 1 A battery-powered spotlight system with a battery-powered spotlight device according to the invention, which has a lamp base unit and a handle unit, and with a replaceable battery in a schematic representation in an operating position, Fig. 2 the battery spotlight system with the battery spotlight device according to the invention, which has the lamp base unit and the handle unit, and with the exchangeable battery in a schematic representation in a stowed position and Fig. 3 the battery-operated spotlight device according to the invention with the lamp base unit and with the handle unit in a schematic side view in a stowed position. Description of the embodiment

[0029] Fig. 1 shows a cordless spotlight system 44. The cordless spotlight system 44 comprises a cordless spotlight device 10 and a removable battery 20, which can be coupled to the cordless spotlight device 10. The removable battery 20 is a handheld power tool battery. The removable battery 20 is formed by an 18V removable battery. The removable battery 20 has, for example, 2.0 or 2.5 Ah. The cordless spotlight device 10 is designed for an 18V battery system.

[0030] The cordless spotlight device 10 is formed by a portable cordless construction spotlight. The cordless spotlight device 10 has a base housing 16. The base housing 16 is formed by a plastic housing. The cordless spotlight device 10 further has a lighting unit 12, which has at least one lighting device 14. The base housing 16 at least partially accommodates the lighting unit 12. The lighting unit 12 has a plurality of identically designed lighting devices 14, which are arranged at equal distances on a circuit board of the lighting unit 12. The lighting devices 14 are each formed by LEDs. The lighting devices 14 form an LED array. The lighting unit 12 has a light-emitting region on only one side of the lighting unit 12.The base housing 16 has an at least partially transparent protective screen, which is provided in particular for transmitting the light emitted by the illuminants 14, in particular through the base housing 16. The battery-powered spotlight device 10 further has an operating element 48, which is provided for switching the illuminant unit 12 on and off depending on an operating operation by an operator. Preferably, the at least one illuminant 14 is provided for emitting light at different brightness levels. The brightness level of the illuminants 14 can be adjusted using the operating element 48. The operating element 48 is arranged on the base housing 16. The operating element 48 is arranged on the top side of the base housing 16. The operating element 48 can be used, for example, to switch between deactivated and three brightness levels. The operating element 48 is designed, for example, as a push button.However, other designs of the control element 48 that appear sensible to a person skilled in the art are also conceivable.

[0031] Furthermore, the battery-powered spotlight device 10 has a battery interface 18 arranged on the base housing 16 for detachably receiving the replaceable battery 20. The battery interface 18 is for detachably receiving the replaceable battery 20 and preferably forms part of a basic lamp unit. The lamp unit 12, the base housing 16, the battery interface 18, and the replaceable battery 20 form the basic lamp unit. The battery interface 18 is an interface that, in an operational state, electrically contacts the replaceable battery 20 and is preferably mechanically fastened. The battery interface 18 is formed on a side of the base housing 16 opposite a side of the base housing 16 on which the lamp unit 12 is arranged. The battery interface 18 is arranged on a side of the base housing 16 facing away from the lamp unit 12.The battery interface 18 has a mechanical interface element 50, which forms a guide rail for mechanically receptacles for the removable battery 20 and which is at least partially formed integrally with the base housing 16. The battery interface 18 defines a battery receiving area 22, in which the removable battery 20 is arranged when connected to the battery interface 18.

[0032] Furthermore, the battery-powered spotlight device 10 has a handle unit 24 and a joint unit 26, via which the base housing 16 is pivotally mounted relative to the handle unit 24 at least about a pivot axis 28. The joint unit 26 forms a simple rotary joint with a limited pivot angle. To form the joint unit 26, the handle unit 24 is rotatably connected to the base housing 16 on opposite sides along the pivot axis 28. For this purpose, the base housing 16 can, for example, have axial extensions on which ends of the handle unit 24 are pivotally mounted. The handle unit 24 is preferably screwed to the base housing 16 along the pivot axis 28.

[0033] The handle unit 24 can be brought into various pivoting positions relative to the base housing 16, in particular to the base lamp unit, via the joint unit 26. The battery-powered spotlight device 10 has at least one stowed position and one operating position, wherein the handle unit 24 can be continuously pivoted relative to the base housing 16 between the stowed position and the operating position via the joint unit 26. The stowed position forms a position of the battery-powered spotlight device 10 in which the battery-powered spotlight device 10 is advantageously compact, in particular for transport. In the stowed position, the base housing 16, in particular of the base lamp unit, is folded onto the handle unit 24 such that a main extension plane of the base housing 16 extends at least substantially parallel to a setup plane 34 of the handle unit 24.In the operating position, the base housing 16, in particular the base unit of the luminaire, is preferably positioned opposite the installation plane 34.

[0034] The handle unit 24 has a handle base body 30, which has at least one support surface 32 that defines the support plane 34. The support surface 32 forms a main support surface, whereby the handle base body 30 can also form additional support surfaces. The handle base body 30 has, for example, an additional support surface 52. The handle base body 30 is formed by a bow handle, which, viewed parallel to a pivot axis 28 of the joint unit 26, has at least approximately an L-shape. The handle base body 30 has two L-shaped arms 36, 36' connected to the joint unit 26 and a handle web 38. The L-shaped arms 36, 36' are each connected to one another at an end facing away from the joint unit 26 via the handle web 38. The L-shaped arms 36, 36' are each connected to the joint unit 26 on sides facing one another.The L-shaped arms 36, 36' are each arranged on opposite sides of the base housing 16. One long side of the L-shaped arms 36, 36' is connected to the handle bar 38, while one short side of each of the L-shaped arms 36, 36' is connected to the joint unit 26. The L-shaped arms 36, 36' are each connected to the handle bar 38 at a free end of the long side facing away from the short side. Furthermore, the L-shaped arms 36, 36' are each connected to the joint unit 26 at a free end of the short side facing away from the long side. The L-shaped arms 36, 36' and the handle bar 38 are firmly connected to one another. The handle bar 38 is at least approximately cylindrical and serves to be gripped by an operator. The L-shaped arms 36, 36' and the handle bar 38 are partially formed in one piece, in particular in one piece.

[0035] The handle unit 24 at least partially encompasses the battery receiving area 22 in at least one pivoted position of the handle unit 24 relative to the base housing 16. The handle unit 24 encompasses the battery receiving area 22 in the stowed position. Furthermore, the replaceable battery 20 can be removed from the battery interface 18 in the stowed position and inserted into the battery interface 18. The replaceable battery 20 can be removed from the battery interface 18 by a translational, in particular rectilinear, movement perpendicular to the pivot axis 28 in the direction of the pivot axis 28. In the region of the pivot axis 28, the handle unit 24 forms a gap between the L-shaped arms 36, 36', in which the replaceable battery 20 can be removed from the battery interface 18 and inserted into the battery interface 18.

[0036] Furthermore, a long side of the L-shaped arms 36, 36' and the handle bar 38 form the installation surface 32 on a side facing away from the base housing 16. The installation surface 32 defines the installation plane 34, which is arranged at a significant distance from the pivot axis 28 of the joint unit 26. A minimum distance between the installation plane 34 and the pivot axis 28 of the joint unit 26 is at least 1 cm, preferably at least 2 cm, and particularly preferably at least 3 cm. Preferably, a minimum distance between the installation plane 34 and the pivot axis 28 of the joint unit 26 is at least 30%, preferably at least 50%, and particularly preferably at least 70% of a maximum extension, in particular the height h, of the battery-powered spotlight device 10 perpendicular to the installation plane 34 in the stowed position. The height h of the battery-powered spotlight device 10 is in particular less than 10 cm, preferably less than 8 cm, in the stowed position of the handle unit 24.Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device 10 has a height h in the stowed position, in particular a thickness perpendicular to the installation plane 34, of between 7 cm and 7.5 cm. Furthermore, the battery-powered spotlight device 10 has a length l in the stowed position of the handle unit 24, in particular parallel to the installation plane 34, of less than 25 cm, preferably less than 20 cm.

[0037] Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device 10 has a length l, in particular parallel to the installation plane 34, of between 18 cm and 20 cm in the stowed position of the handle unit 24. Furthermore, the battery-powered spotlight device 10 has a width, in particular parallel to the installation plane 34, of less than 17 cm, preferably less than 14 cm, in the stowed position of the handle unit 24. Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device 10 has a width, in particular parallel to the installation plane 34, of between 12 cm and 14 cm in the stowed position of the handle unit 24.

[0038] Furthermore, a short side of the L-shaped arms 36, 36' forms the further support surface 52 on an underside.

[0039] Furthermore, the handle unit 24 has at least one magnet 40, 40', which is integrated into the handle base body 30 of the handle unit 24. The handle unit 24 has, for example, two magnets 40, 40'. The magnets 40, 40' are, for example, formed by permanent magnets. The handle base body 30 has at least one receiving area in each of the L-shaped arms 36, 36' for a form-fitting reception of the magnets 40, 40'. The magnets 40, 40' are integrated into the L-shaped arms 36, 36' of the handle base body 30. Furthermore, the handle base body 30 additionally comprises covers for closing the receiving areas. The magnets 40, 40' are, for example, held in the handle base body 30 only in a form-fitting manner. Preferably, the magnets 40, 40' serve in particular for a magnetic fastening of the handle unit 24, in particular the entire battery-powered radiator device 10, to a magnetic, in particular ferromagnetic, surface.

[0040] Furthermore, the handle unit 24 has at least one hook 42, which is pivotally mounted on the handle base body 30, in particular on the handle web 38 of the handle base body 30. The handle unit 24 has two hooks 42, which are pivotally mounted on the handle web 38 of the handle base body 30. The hooks 42 are formed from a metal hook. The hook 42 is preferably provided for a suspended attachment of the battery-powered spotlight device 10 to a counter-fastening element, for example a hook and / or a beam and / or a rod and / or a loop or the like, in and / or adjacent to the work area. The hook 42 is arranged on the handle web 38 so as to be pivotable relative to the handle base body 30 about an axis parallel to the pivot axis 28 of the joint unit 26.The hook 42 is pivotally mounted about an axis parallel to a main extension direction of the handle bar 38, in particular to pivot the hook 42 back and forth between a stowed position and a use position. The hook 42 is attached directly to the handle bar 38.

[0041] A distance between a center of gravity 46a of the base housing 16a together with the lighting unit 12a, the battery interface 18a and the removable battery 20a arranged thereon and the pivot axis 28a, measured parallel to the installation plane 34a, is greater in the stowed position than in the operating position. The base housing 16a, the lighting unit 12a, the battery interface 18a and the removable battery 20a form the basic light unit, which can be pivoted relative to the handle unit 24a via the joint unit 26a. A distance between a center of gravity 46a of the basic light unit and the pivot axis 28a, measured parallel to the installation plane 34a, is greater in the stowed position than in the operating position. The basic light unit is therefore pivoted in an erected state when moved from the stowed position to the operating position via the pivot axis 28a.The center of gravity 46a of the base housing 16a, together with the lighting unit 12a, the battery interface 18a, and the removable battery 20a arranged thereon, is arranged in the stowed position between the installation plane 34a and a plane intersecting the pivot axis 28a and oriented parallel to the installation plane 34a. The center of gravity 46a of the base lamp unit is therefore arranged in the stowed position between the installation plane 34a and a plane intersecting the pivot axis 28a and oriented parallel to the installation plane 34a. During transport by the handle unit 24a, in particular by the handle base body 30a, the center of gravity 46a of the base lamp unit is arranged in the stowed position between the installation plane 34a and the pivot axis 28a. This prevents rotation or unfolding of the base lamp unit when held by the handle base body 30a.

[0042] The battery-powered spotlight device 10 weighs less than 800g, preferably less than 600g. Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device 10 without an inserted replaceable battery 20 weighs less than 600g, preferably less than 500g. Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device 10 weighs more than 400g. Particularly preferably, the battery-powered spotlight device 10 weighs between 450g and 550g. Furthermore, the battery-powered spotlight system 44 has a total weight of less than 1.1 kg, preferably less than 0.9 kg. The battery-powered spotlight system 44 has a total weight of less than 1.1 kg, preferably less than 0.9 kg, particularly with a replaceable battery 20 having a capacity of 2 Ah. Preferably, the battery-powered spotlight system 44, in particular with a replaceable battery 20 having a capacity of 2 Ah, has a total weight of between 800 g and 900 g.

Claims

[1] A battery-powered spotlight device (10), in particular a battery-powered construction spotlight, comprising at least one illuminating means unit (12) which has at least one illuminating means (14), in particular a illuminating means array, preferably an LED array, comprising at least one base housing (16) which at least partially accommodates the illuminating means unit (12), comprising a battery interface (18) arranged on the base housing (16) for releasably receiving a replaceable battery (20), which defines a battery receiving area (22), comprising at least one handle unit (24) and comprising at least one joint unit (26) via which the base housing (16) is mounted pivotably relative to the handle unit (24) at least about a pivot axis (28), characterized byin that the handle unit (24) has at least one handle base body (30) which has at least one installation surface (32) which defines an installation plane (34) which is arranged at a distance substantially from the pivot axis (28) of the joint unit (26), wherein the handle unit (24) at least partially encompasses the battery receiving area (22) in at least one pivot position of the handle unit (24) relative to the base housing (16), in particular in a stowed position of the handle unit (24). [2] Battery-powered radiator device according to claim 1, characterized by that the handle base body (30) is formed by a bow handle which, viewed parallel to a pivot axis (28) of the joint unit (26), has at least approximately an L-shape. [3] Battery-powered radiator device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized bythat the handle base body (30) has at least two L-shaped arms (36, 36') connected to the joint unit (26) and a handle web (38), wherein the L-shaped arms (36, 36') are each connected to one another at an end facing away from the joint unit (26) via the handle web (38). [4] Battery-powered radiator device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the handle unit (24) has at least one magnet (40, 40') which is integrated into the handle base body (30) of the handle unit (24). [5] Battery-powered radiator device according to claims 3 and 4, characterized by that the at least one magnet (40, 40') is integrated into at least one of the L-shaped arms (36, 36') of the handle base body (30). [6] Battery-powered radiator device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the handle unit (24) has at least one hook (42) which is pivotally mounted on the handle base body (30), in particular on a handle web (38) of the handle base body (30). [7] Battery-powered radiator device according to claim 6, characterized by that the hook (42) is formed by a metal hook. [8] Battery-powered radiator device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a weight of less than 800g, preferably less than 600g. [9] Battery-powered radiator device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a height (h) in a stowed position of the handle unit (24) of less than 10 cm, preferably less than 8 cm. [10] Battery-powered spotlight system with a battery-powered spotlight device (10) according to one of the preceding claims and with a replaceable battery (20). [11] Battery-powered spotlight system according to claim 10, characterized by that the interchangeable battery (20) is an 18V interchangeable battery. [12] Battery-powered spotlight system according to claim 10 or 11, characterized by a total weight of less than 1.1 kg, preferably less than 0.9 kg. [13] Battery-powered spotlight system according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized by that a distance between a center of gravity (46) of the base housing (16) together with the lighting unit (12), the battery interface (18) and the removable battery (20) arranged thereon and the pivot axis (28), measured parallel to the installation plane (34), is greater in the stowed position than in the operating position. [14] Battery-powered spotlight system according to one of claims 10 to 13, characterized by that the interchangeable battery (20) is designed to be removable from the battery interface (18) in the stowed position and to be inserted into the battery interface (18). [15] Battery-powered spotlight system according to one of claims 10 to 13, characterized bythat a center of gravity (46) of the base housing (16) together with the lighting unit (12), the battery interface (18) and the removable battery (20) arranged thereon is arranged in the stowed position between the installation plane (34) and a plane intersecting the pivot axis (28) and aligned parallel to the installation plane (34).

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