Electronic apparatus

Abstract

To provide an electronic apparatus in which an illumination unit can be stably set upward in a set surface.SOLUTION: An electronic apparatus includes: a housing extending in an axial direction parallel to a reference axis; an illumination unit set to extend in an axial direction on one side of the axial direction of a housing, the illumination unit emitting light to at least one of the axial direction and a radial direction intersecting with the axial direction; a battery equipment unit provided on a part of the housing; and a supporting unit located on the other side of the axial direction of the housing, the supporting unit also being located adjacent to a battery pack in the battery equipment unit across a space. The reference axis and the set surface intersect with each other while the battery pack and the supporting unit are in contact with the set surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The technology disclosed in this specification relates to electrical equipment. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art In the technical field relating to electrical equipment, a flashlight such as that disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] U.S. Patent No. 7,618,153 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There is a need to install a flashlight on a surface with the illumination unit of the flashlight facing upward. In the case of the flashlight disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to install the flashlight on a surface with the lens from which light is emitted facing upward.

[0005] The technology disclosed in this specification aims to provide an electrical device that can be stably installed on an installation surface with an illumination section facing upward. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] This specification discloses an electric device. The electric device may include a housing extending in an axial direction parallel to a reference axis, an illumination unit arranged on one axial side of the housing so as to extend in the axial direction and emitting light in at least one of the axial direction and a radial direction intersecting the axial direction, a battery mounting unit provided in a part of the housing, and a support unit provided on the other axial side of the housing and adjacent to a battery pack mounted on the battery mounting unit via a gap. The reference axis and the installation surface may be perpendicular to each other when the battery pack and the support unit are in contact with the installation surface. Effect of the Invention

[0007] The technology disclosed in this specification provides an electrical device that can be stably installed on an installation surface with its illumination section facing upward. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an electrical device according to a first embodiment, seen from the upper left rear. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the electric device according to the first embodiment, seen from the upper right front. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the electric device according to the first embodiment, seen from the lower left front. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a top view showing the electric device according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a front view showing the electric device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the electric device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a left side view showing the electrical device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a side cross-sectional view showing the electric device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the electrical device according to the first embodiment, seen from the upper right front. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the electrical device according to the first embodiment, seen from the upper right front. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the electrical device according to the first embodiment, seen from the upper left rear. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an electric device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a radio operating device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the lighting operation device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an electric device operating in the first lighting mode according to the first embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an electric device operating in the second lighting mode according to the first embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the electric device according to the first embodiment, seen from the upper left rear. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the first support member according to the first embodiment moves from the first housing position to the first protruding position. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a state in which an electric device is installed on an installation surface by using the first support member according to the first embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the electric device according to the first embodiment, seen from the lower left front. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the second support member according to the first embodiment, seen from the front right. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a state in which the electric device is installed on an installation surface by using the second support member according to the first embodiment. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a state in which an electric device is installed on an installation surface by using a first support member according to the second embodiment. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a state in which an electric device is installed on an installation surface by using a first support member according to the third embodiment. [Diagram 25] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a state in which an electric device is installed on an installation surface by using a first support member according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the electric device according to the fifth embodiment, seen from the upper left rear. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a state in which an electrical device is installed on an installation surface by utilizing the handle housing according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a state in which an electric device is installed on an installation surface by utilizing the handle housing according to the sixth embodiment. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing an illumination unit according to the seventh embodiment. [Diagram 30] FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing an illumination unit according to the seventh embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the electric device may include a housing extending in an axial direction parallel to a reference axis, an illumination unit arranged on one axial side of the housing to extend in the axial direction and emitting light in at least one of the axial direction and a radial direction intersecting the axial direction, a battery mounting unit provided in a part of the housing, and a support unit provided on the other axial side of the housing and adjacent to the battery pack mounted on the battery mounting unit via a gap. The reference axis and the installation surface may be perpendicular to each other when the battery pack and the support unit are in contact with the installation surface.

[0010] In the above configuration, the lighting unit faces upward by placing the electric device on the installation surface so that the battery pack and the support unit are in contact with the installation surface. The electric device is stably placed on the installation surface with the lighting unit facing upward.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the contact portion of the battery pack that contacts the installation surface may be disposed on one radial side of the reference axis, and the support portion may be disposed on the other radial side of the reference axis.

[0012] In the above configuration, when the electrical device is placed on a mounting surface with the illumination unit facing upward, the electrical device is less likely to tip over, and is therefore stably placed on the mounting surface.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, the housing may include a main body housing including the reference axis, and a handle housing disposed on the other radial side of the main body housing. The support portion may be provided on the handle housing.

[0014] In the above configuration, the gap is provided at the rear of the body housing between the battery pack and the handle housing.

[0015] In one or more embodiments, the handle housing may extend axially, and the support may include an end of the handle housing on the other axial side.

[0016] In the above configuration, the electrical device is placed on an installation surface so that the battery pack and the end of the handle housing come into contact with the installation surface.

[0017] In one or more embodiments, the housing may include a main body housing including the reference axis, and a handle housing disposed on the other radial side of the main body housing. The support portion may be provided on a first support member movably supported on the handle housing.

[0018] In the above configuration, the electric device is installed on the installation surface so that the battery pack and the first support member are in contact with the installation surface.

[0019] In one or more embodiments, the handle housing may extend axially. The first support member may be disposed at the other axial end of the handle housing.

[0020] In the above configuration, the electrical device is placed on the installation surface so that the battery pack and the first support member arranged on the end portion of the handle housing come into contact with the installation surface.

[0021] In one or more embodiments, the first support member may be movable between a first storage position in which it is stored in a storage space provided in the handle housing and a first protruding position in which the support portion protrudes from an end of the handle housing.

[0022] In the above configuration, the first support member is arranged at the first storage position or the first protruding position in accordance with the size of the battery pack so that the reference axis and the installation surface are perpendicular to each other. Also, when the first support member is not in use, the first support member can be moved to the first storage position.

[0023] In one or more embodiments, the first support member may be slidably moved between a first retracted position and a first extended position, and the electrical device may include a first locking mechanism configured to lock the first support member in each of the first retracted position and the first extended position.

[0024] In the above configuration, the first support member can be locked in the first housing position or the first protruding position according to the size of the battery pack. When the electric device is placed on the installation surface so that the battery pack and the first support member are in contact with the installation surface, the movement of the first support member is restricted, so that the electric device is stably placed on the installation surface.

[0025] In one or more embodiments, the first locking mechanism may lock the first support member in a predetermined position between the first retracted position and the first extended position.

[0026] In the above configuration, the first support member is locked at any position between the first storage position and the first protruding position. The amount of protrusion of the first support member from the handle housing can be adjusted according to the size of the battery pack so that the reference axis and the installation surface are perpendicular to each other.

[0027] In one or more embodiments, the illumination unit may include a flashlight unit that emits light in an axial direction and an area light unit that emits light in a radial direction. The flashlight unit and the area light unit may be adjacent to each other in the axial direction.

[0028] With the above configuration, the illumination section is made compact.

[0029] In one or more embodiments, the electrical device may include a speaker disposed on the other axial side of the flashlight unit and the area light unit.

[0030] In the above configuration, when the electrical device functions as an audio output device such as a radio, audio is output from the speaker, making it possible to output audio from the speaker while making the lighting unit compact.

[0031] In one or more embodiments, the illumination unit may include a light-emitting element and a reflector onto which light emitted from the light-emitting element is irradiated. When the reflector is rotated to a first rotation position in the rotation direction, the light emitted from the light-emitting element is reflected by a first reflecting surface of the reflector and irradiated in the axial direction, and when the reflector is rotated to a second rotation position in the rotation direction, the light emitted from the light-emitting element is reflected by a second reflecting surface of the reflector and irradiated in the radial direction.

[0032] In the above configuration, light can be emitted in either the axial direction or the radial direction simply by rotating the reflector.

[0033] In one or more embodiments, the electric device may include a second support member disposed between the lighting unit and the battery pack in the axial direction and movably supported by the housing. The second support member may be movable between a second housing position where the second support member is housed in a housing recess provided in the housing and a second protruding position where the second support member protrudes from the housing.

[0034] In the above configuration, the electrical device is installed on the installation surface so that the battery pack and the second support member are in contact with the installation surface. The second support member is arranged at the second storage position or the second protruding position according to the direction in which light is to be emitted. When the second support member is not in use, the second support member can be moved to the second storage position.

[0035] In one or more embodiments, the second support member may move to rotate between the second retracted position and the second extended position. The electrical device may include a second locking mechanism that locks the second support member at the second extended position. When a predetermined force or more is applied to the second support member locked at the second extended position, the second locking mechanism may be unlocked.

[0036] In the above configuration, the second support member can be locked at the second housing position or the second protruding position according to the direction in which light is desired to be emitted. When the electrical device is installed on the installation surface so that the battery pack and the second support member are in contact with the installation surface, the movement of the second support member is suppressed, so that the electrical device is stably installed on the installation surface. When a force of a predetermined value or more is applied to the second support member locked in the second protruding position, the second locking mechanism is released, so that application of excessive force to the second support member or the second locking mechanism is suppressed. Therefore, damage to the second support member or failure of the second locking mechanism is suppressed.

[0037] In one or more embodiments, the lighting unit may include a lens cover. A central axis of the lens cover may coincide with the reference axis. The electrical device may include a speaker disposed on the other axial side of the lighting unit so as to coincide with the reference axis.

[0038] In the above configuration, when the electrical device is placed on a surface with the lighting unit facing upward, the sound output from the speaker is transmitted to the surroundings of the electrical device. The sound is transmitted evenly to the surroundings of the electrical device.

[0039] Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings, but the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiment. The components of the embodiments described below can be appropriately combined. In addition, some components may not be used.

[0040] In the embodiment, the positional relationship of each part is described using the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower". These terms indicate relative positions or directions based on the center of the electric device 1. In the embodiment, a reference axis AX is defined in the electric device 1. A direction parallel to the reference axis AX is appropriately referred to as an axial direction, a direction intersecting the reference axis AX is appropriately referred to as a radial direction, and a direction going around the reference axis AX is appropriately referred to as a rotational direction.

[0041] In the embodiment, the reference axis AX extends in the front-rear direction. The axial direction is the front-rear direction. One axial side is the front side, and the other axial side is the rear side. The radial direction includes the front-rear direction and the left-right direction. If one radial side is the lower side, the other radial side is the upper side. If one radial side is the left side, the other radial side is the right side. In addition, in the radial direction, a position closer to or a direction approaching the reference axis AX is appropriately referred to as the radial inner side, and a position farther from or a direction away from the reference axis AX is appropriately referred to as the radial outer side.

[0042] [First embodiment] A first embodiment will be described.

[0043] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment from the upper left rear. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment from the upper right front. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment from the lower left front. FIG. 4 is a top view of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a front view of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a left side view of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a side cross-sectional view of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment from the upper right front. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment from the upper right front. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment from the upper left rear. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the electric device 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0044] In this embodiment, the electrical device 1 is a portable electrical device that can be lifted or carried by a user of the electrical device 1 by himself / herself. The electrical device 1 is a rechargeable electrical device that operates with power supplied from a rechargeable battery pack 2. In this embodiment, the electrical device 1 is a radio with a lighting function (a radio with a light). The electrical device 1 is used, for example, as a lighting device at a work site. When work using power tools is performed at a work site, the electrical device 1 is used to light the power tools or the work target. A user of the electrical device 1 can work at the work site while listening to a radio broadcast. The electrical device 1 may be used as a disaster prevention item.

[0045] The electrical device 1 includes a housing 3, a lighting unit 4, a battery mounting unit 5, a controller 6, an antenna 7, a tuner 8, a radio operating device 9, a speaker 10, a speaker cover 11, a lighting operating device 12, a first support member 13, and a second support member 14.

[0046] The housing 3 accommodates the speaker 10 and the controller 6. The housing 3 is made of synthetic resin. The housing 3 extends in an axial direction parallel to a reference axis AX. The housing 3 includes a left housing 3L and a right housing 3R disposed to the right of the left housing 3L. The left housing 3L and the right housing 3R are fixed together by a plurality of screws 3S. The housing 3 is composed of a pair of half housings.

[0047] The housing 3 includes a main body housing 15 including a reference axis AX, and a handle housing 16 disposed above the main body housing 15. The main body housing 15 is tubular and long in the axial direction. The handle housing 16 extends in the axial direction. The front end of the handle housing 16 is connected to a front portion of an upper portion of the main body housing 15. The rear end of the handle housing 16 is connected to a rear portion of an upper portion of the main body housing 15. The middle portion of the handle housing 16 is separated from the main body housing 15.

[0048] The lighting unit 4 emits light. The lighting unit 4 is disposed on the front side of the housing 3 so as to extend in the axial direction. The lighting unit 4 emits light in both the axial direction and a radial direction intersecting the axial direction. The lighting unit 4 includes a flashlight unit 17 that emits light in the axial direction, and an area light unit 18 that emits light in the radial direction. The flashlight unit 17 emits light to the front. The area light unit 18 emits light in a 360° direction surrounding the reference axis AX. The flashlight unit 17 and the area light unit 18 are adjacent to each other in the axial direction. The flashlight unit 17 is disposed forward of the area light unit 18.

[0049] The flashlight unit 17 has a circular circuit board 19, a plurality of light-emitting elements 20 mounted on the circuit board 19, a lens 21 arranged in front of the light-emitting elements 20, a lens holder 22 that holds the lens 21, a lens cover 23 arranged in front of the lens 21, and a cover holder 24 that holds the lens cover 23.

[0050] The circuit board 19 is arranged so that the surface of the circuit board 19 faces forward. The light-emitting element 20 operates by power supplied from the battery pack 2. The light-emitting element 20 is mounted on the surface (front surface) of the circuit board 19. The light-emitting element 20 is a light-emitting diode (LED). The light emission surface of the light-emitting element 20 faces forward. The multiple light-emitting elements 20 are arranged at intervals around the reference axis AX. In this embodiment, three light-emitting elements 20 are arranged at equal intervals around the reference axis AX.

[0051] The lens 21 guides the light emitted from the light-emitting element 20 forward. The lens 21 diffuses the light emitted from the light-emitting element 20. The lens 21 is disposed on the front side of the light-emitting element 20. One lens 21 is disposed for each light-emitting element 20. The lens 21 has an entrance surface on which the light from the light-emitting element 20 enters, and an exit surface from which the light that has passed through the lens 21 is exited. The entrance surface of the lens 21 faces the rear side. The exit surface of the lens 21 faces the front side.

[0052] The lens holder 22 holds the lens 21. The lens holder 22 has an opening in which the lens 21 is disposed.

[0053] Light emitted from the exit surface of the lens 21 passes through the lens cover 23. The lens cover 23 is a transparent member through which light can pass. The lens cover 23 is a parallel plate. The front surface (front face) and the back surface (rear face) of the lens cover 23 are each perpendicular to the reference axis AX. The outer shape of the lens cover 23 is circular. The reference axis AX passes through the center of the lens cover 23.

[0054] The cover holder 24 holds the peripheral edge of the lens cover 23 .

[0055] The area light section 18 has a rectangular circuit board 25, a plurality of light-emitting elements 26 mounted on the circuit board 25, a cylindrical lampshade 27 arranged radially outside the light-emitting elements 26, and a heat sink 28 supporting the circuit board 25.

[0056] The circuit board 25 is arranged such that the surface of the circuit board 25 faces radially outward. Three circuit boards 25 are provided. The light-emitting element 26 is operated by power supplied from the battery pack 2. The light-emitting element 26 is mounted on the surface of the circuit board 25. The light-emitting element 26 is a light-emitting diode (LED). The light emission surface of the light-emitting element 26 faces radially outward. One light-emitting element 26 is mounted on each circuit board 25. The light-emitting elements 26 are arranged at intervals around the reference axis AX. In this embodiment, three light-emitting elements 26 are arranged at equal intervals around the reference axis AX.

[0057] The lampshade 27 guides the light emitted from the light-emitting element 26 radially outward. The lampshade 27 diffuses the light emitted from the light-emitting element 26. The lampshade 27 is made of a synthetic resin containing a light diffusing material. The lampshade 27 is disposed radially outward from the light-emitting element 26. The lampshade 27 has an entrance surface on which the light from the light-emitting element 26 enters and an exit surface from which the light passing through the lampshade 27 is exited. The entrance surface of the lampshade 27 faces radially inward. The exit surface of the lampshade 27 faces radially outward.

[0058] The heat sink 28 supports the three circuit boards 25. The reference axis AX passes through the heat sink 28. The heat sink 28 dissipates heat from the circuit boards 25 to the surroundings. The heat sink 28 is made of metal. An example of the metal that forms the heat sink 28 is aluminum. A rear end of the heat sink 28 is supported by a substrate 29.

[0059] The battery mounting section 5 is provided in a part of the housing 3. The battery mounting section 5 is provided in the lower rear part of the main housing 15. The battery pack 2 is mounted in the battery mounting section 5. The battery pack 2 is attached to and detached from the battery mounting section 5. The battery pack 2 includes a rechargeable battery. An example of the rechargeable battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. The battery pack 2 is a slide-type battery pack. The battery pack 2 is a battery pack for a power tool. The battery mounting section 5 has a guide portion that guides the battery pack 2 in the front-rear direction.

[0060] When mounting the battery pack 2 on the battery mounting section 5, a user of the electrical device 1 brings the front end of the battery pack 2 into contact with the rear end of the battery mounting section 5, and then slides the battery pack 2 forward relative to the battery mounting section 5. The battery pack 2 moves forward while being guided by a guide section of the battery mounting section 5. The battery pack 2 is mounted on the battery mounting section 5 by sliding it forward relative to the battery mounting section 5 from the rear of the battery mounting section 5. In addition, a power terminal of the battery pack 2 is connected to a power terminal of the battery mounting section 5, so that power is supplied from the battery pack 2 to the electrical device 1.

[0061] When removing the battery pack 2 from the battery attachment section 5, the user of the electrical device 1 operates the release button 2E provided on the battery pack 2. By operating the release button 2E, the battery pack 2 is released from the battery attachment section 5. After the battery pack 2 is released from the battery attachment section 5, the battery pack 2 is slid backward, whereby the battery pack 2 is removed from the battery attachment section 5.

[0062] The controller 6 controls at least each of the light-emitting elements 20 and 26. The controller 6 has a circuit board and a plurality of electronic components mounted on the circuit board. An example of the electronic components is a microcomputer. The controller 6 controls each of the radio function and the lighting function of the electric device 1. The controller 6 has an audio control circuit 30 that controls the radio function of the electric device 1, and a lighting control circuit 31 that controls the lighting function of the electric device 1.

[0063] The antenna 7 receives radio waves. The tuner 8 converts the radio waves received by the antenna 7 into an electric signal. The electric signal generated by the tuner 8 is input to the audio control circuit 30. The communication unit 50 is configured to obtain an electric signal such as a sound from an external device by wireless communication. The external device is, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone. The communication unit 50 obtains an electric signal transmitted from the external device based on a wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or BLE, and inputs the electric signal to the audio control circuit 30. The audio control circuit 30 includes an amplifier circuit that amplifies the electric signal from the tuner 8 or the communication unit 50, and a speaker circuit that converts the electric signal into an audio signal. The speaker 10 operates based on the audio signal from the audio control circuit 30. The radio operation device 9 is operated by a user of the electrical device 1. The radio operation device 9 is operated to select a radio broadcast or adjust the volume of the radio broadcast. An operation signal generated by operating the radio operation device 9 is input to the audio control circuit 30.

[0064] 13 is a diagram showing a radio operation device 9 according to this embodiment. The radio operation device 9 is disposed on the left side of the main body housing 15. The radio operation device 9 includes a plurality of buttons. The radio operation device 9 has a volume adjustment button 9A, a preset button 9B, a channel selection button 9C, a play / pause button 9D, a mode button 9E, a start / stop button 9F, and a pairing button 9G.

[0065] The speaker 10 is disposed behind the lighting unit 4, which includes a flashlight unit 17 and an area light unit 18. The speaker 10 is supported at the front of a main body housing 15. The speaker 10 is disposed behind the lighting unit 4 so as to coincide with a reference axis AX. The reference axis AX passes through the center of the speaker 10.

[0066] The speaker cover 11 is disposed in front of the speaker 10. The speaker cover 11 supports a substrate 29. The speaker cover 11 includes a sound reflector portion 11A facing the speaker 10, and a cover portion 11B disposed so as to surround the space between the speaker 10 and the sound reflector portion 11A. The cover portion 11B is cylindrical. The cover portion 11B is mesh-like with a plurality of openings.

[0067] The lighting operation device 12 is operated by a user of the electrical appliance 1. An operation signal generated by operating the lighting operation device 12 is input to the lighting control circuit 31. The lighting operation device 12 is operated to activate or stop the lighting unit 4.

[0068] 14 is a diagram showing the lighting operation device 12 according to this embodiment. The lighting operation device 12 is disposed on the upper part of the handle housing 16. The lighting operation device 12 includes a plurality of buttons. The lighting operation device 12 has a start / stop / luminance switching button 12A and a mode switching button 12B.

[0069] The start / stop / brightness switching button 12A is operated by the user to turn on / off the illumination unit 4 or change the brightness of the illumination unit 4. The mode switching button 12B is operated to switch the illumination mode of the illumination unit 4. In this embodiment, the three light-emitting elements 20 are turned on or off simultaneously. The three light-emitting elements 26 are turned on or off simultaneously. The light-emitting elements 20 and the light-emitting elements 26 can be turned on separately. In a state in which the illumination unit 4 is turned on by the start / stop / brightness switching button 12A, the controller 6 can switch between a first illumination mode in which the light-emitting elements 20 of the flashlight unit 17 are turned on and the light-emitting elements 26 of the area light unit 18 are turned off, and a second illumination mode in which the light-emitting elements 26 of the area light unit 18 are turned on and the light-emitting elements 20 of the flashlight unit 17 are turned off, based on an operation signal from the mode switching button 12B. Note that a full illumination mode in which the light-emitting elements 20 of the flashlight unit 17 and the light-emitting elements 26 of the area light unit 18 are turned on simultaneously may be provided.

[0070] Fig. 15 is a diagram showing an electric device 1 operating in a first lighting mode according to the present embodiment. Fig. 16 is a diagram showing an electric device 1 operating in a second lighting mode according to the present embodiment. As shown in Fig. 15, in the first lighting mode, light is emitted from the flashlight unit 17 toward the front side of the electric device 1. As shown in Fig. 16, in the second lighting mode, light is emitted from the area light unit 18 toward the radial outside of the electric device 1.

[0071] In this embodiment, the electric device 1 has an output terminal cover 32 that covers the output terminal, and an output button 33. The output terminal cover 32 covers the output terminal. The output terminal and the output terminal cover 32 are arranged at the lower part of the left surface of the main body housing 15. In this embodiment, the output terminal is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) terminal. The output terminal can output power from the battery pack 2. For example, when an electronic device such as a mobile terminal has a rechargeable battery, the electric device 1 can charge the rechargeable battery of the electronic device. By connecting the electronic device and the output terminal via a USB cable, the rechargeable battery of the electronic device is charged by the power output from the battery pack 2 via the output terminal.

[0072] The output button 33 is operated by the user to switch between outputting and stopping power from the output terminal. The output button 33 is located at a position adjacent to the output terminal cover 32 at the lower left side of the main body housing 15. When the output button 33 is pressed once while power is not being output from the output terminal, power is output from the output terminal via the USB cable to the rechargeable battery of the electronic device, and charging of the rechargeable battery begins. When the output button 33 is pressed once while power is being output from the output terminal, the output of power from the output terminal is stopped, and charging of the rechargeable battery is stopped.

[0073] The first support member 13 is movably supported by the handle housing 16. The first support member 13 is disposed at an end (rear end) of the rear handle housing 16. The first support member 13 is movable between a first accommodation position where it is accommodated in an accommodation space 34 provided in the handle housing 16 and a first protruding position where the rear end of the first support member 13 protrudes rearward from the rear end of the handle housing 16. An opening 35 is provided at the rear end of the accommodation space 34. The first support member 13 is movable between the first accommodation position and the first protruding position by passing through the opening 35.

[0074] Fig. 17 is a perspective view of the electric device 1 according to this embodiment, seen from the upper left rear. Fig. 17 shows a state in which the first support member 13 is disposed in the first protruding position. Fig. 1 shows a state in which the first support member 13 is disposed in the first storage position. The first support member 13 moves in a sliding manner between the first storage position and the first protruding position. The first support member 13 moves between the first storage position and the first protruding position in a sliding manner.

[0075] The first support member 13 has a support portion 37 adjacent to the battery pack 2 attached to the battery attachment portion 5 with a gap 36 therebetween. The support portion 37 is provided on the rear side of the housing 3. The support portion 37 includes the rear end portion of the first support member 13. The first protruding position is a position where the support portion 37 protrudes rearward from the rear end portion of the handle housing 16. The gap 36 is provided on the rear side of the main body housing 15.

[0076] Fig. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the first support member 13 according to this embodiment moves from the first stored position to the first protruding position. As shown in Fig. 18, an accommodation space 34 is formed inside the handle housing 16. The first support member 13 is accommodated in the accommodation space 34. An opening 35 through which the first support member 13 can pass is provided at the rear end of the accommodation space 34.

[0077] The electric device 1 has a first locking mechanism 38 that locks the first support member 13 at each of the first storage position and the first protruding position. The first locking mechanism 38 has a locking member 38B connected to the first support member 13 via a hinge 38A, and a coil spring 38C that urges a front end of the locking member 38B downward. The first locking mechanism 38 also includes a slope 34A provided at the front of the storage space 34, and a groove 34B provided in the storage space 34 rearward of the slope 34A.

[0078] When the first support member 13 is placed in the first storage position, the front end of the lock member 38B is pressed against the inclined surface 34A by the biasing force of the coil spring 38C, thereby locking the first support member 13 in the first storage position.

[0079] When moving the first support member 13 to the first protruding position, the user pulls the first support member 13, which is located at the first storage position, backward. As the first support member 13 is pulled backward, the locking member 38B moves along the inclined surface 34A. As the locking member 38B moves rearward beyond the inclined surface 34A, the lock of the first support member 13 in the first storage position is released.

[0080] The front end of the first support member 13 that has been moved to the first protruding position is inserted into the groove 34B, whereby the first support member 13 is locked in the first protruding position.

[0081] Fig. 19 is a diagram showing a state in which the electric device 1 is installed on an installation surface 39 using the first support member 13 according to this embodiment. In the explanation using Fig. 19, the explanation will be based on a horizontal plane. The installation surface 39 is parallel to the horizontal plane. A position farther from or a direction separated from the installation surface 39 will be appropriately referred to as the upper side (upper side).

[0082] As shown in Fig. 19, there is a need to install the electric device 1 in an upright state on the installation surface 39. That is, there is a need to install the electric device 1 on the installation surface 39 with the lighting unit 4 of the electric device 1 facing upward. When the electric device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 with the lighting unit 4 of the electric device 1 facing upward as shown in Fig. 19, the first support member 13 is disposed in the first protruding position. The first support member 13 is locked by the first locking mechanism 38 in the first protruding position.

[0083] As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, in a state in which the battery pack 2 and the support portion 37 of the first support member 13 are in contact with the installation surface 39, the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are perpendicular to each other.

[0084] The state in which the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are orthogonal includes a state in which the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are substantially orthogonal. The state in which the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are orthogonal includes not only a state in which the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 intersect at an angle of 90 degrees, but also a state in which the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 intersect at an angle of 80 degrees or more and less than 100 degrees.

[0085] The contact portion 2A of the battery pack 2 that contacts the installation surface 39 is disposed on one radial side of the reference axis AX, and the support portion 37 is disposed on the other radial side of the reference axis AX. In a plane parallel to the installation surface 39, the distance between the support portion 37 and the reference axis AX is longer than the distance between the contact portion 2A and the reference axis AX.

[0086] 19, a gap 36 is formed between the lower end of the main housing 15 and an installation surface 39. The electric device 1 is supported on the installation surface 39 at two points by the contact portion 2A of the battery pack 2 and the support portion 37 of the first support member 13.

[0087] When the lighting unit 4 is turned on in the first lighting mode in the state shown in FIG. 19, light is emitted from the flashlight unit 17 toward the upper part of the electrical device 1. For example, when working on a ceiling in a dark place, the ceiling is illuminated by the flashlight unit 17. When the lighting unit 4 is turned on in the second lighting mode in the state shown in FIG. 19, light is emitted from the area light unit 18 toward the periphery of the electrical device 1. For example, when it is desired to brighten the entire work site, the work site is illuminated by the area light unit 18. In addition, the sound output from the speaker 10 is reflected by the sound reflector unit 11A and then transmitted to the periphery of the electrical device 1. The sound output from the speaker 10 is transmitted evenly throughout the work site.

[0088] The second support member 14 is disposed between the illumination unit 4 and the battery pack 2 in the axial direction. The second support member 14 is movably supported by the housing 3. In this embodiment, the second support member 14 is rotatably supported by a lower portion of the main body housing 15.

[0089] The second support member 14 is movably supported by the main body housing 15. The second support member 14 is movable between a second accommodated position where it is accommodated in an accommodating recess 40 provided in the lower part of the main body housing 15 and a second protruding position where it protrudes downward from the lower part of the main body housing 15.

[0090] Fig. 20 is a perspective view of the electric device 1 according to this embodiment, seen from the lower left front. Fig. 20 shows a state in which the second support member 14 is disposed at the second protruding position. Fig. 3 shows a state in which the second support member 14 is disposed at the second storage position. The second support member 14 moves so as to rotate between the second storage position and the second protruding position. The second support member 14 moves between the second storage position and the second protruding position in a rotational manner.

[0091] 21 is a perspective view showing the second support member 14 according to this embodiment from the right front. The electric device 1 has a second lock mechanism 41 that locks the second support member 14 at each of the second accommodated position and the second protruding position. The second support member 14 is connected to a lower part of the main body housing 15 via a damping shaft 42. The second lock mechanism 41 includes the damping shaft 42. When a force of a predetermined magnitude or more is applied to the second support member 14 locked at the second protruding position, the second lock mechanism 41 is released from the lock. By releasing the lock of the second lock mechanism 41, the application of excessive force to the second support member 14 and the second lock mechanism 41 is suppressed.

[0092] Fig. 22 is a diagram showing a state in which the electric device 1 is installed on an installation surface 39 using the second support member 14 according to this embodiment. In the explanation using Fig. 22, the explanation will be based on a horizontal plane. The installation surface 39 is parallel to the horizontal plane. A position farther from or a direction separated from the installation surface 39 will be appropriately referred to as the upper side (upper side).

[0093] As shown in Fig. 22, there is a need to install the electric device 1 on the installation surface 39 so that the lighting unit 4 of the electric device 1 faces diagonally upward and forward. When the electric device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 so that the lighting unit 4 of the electric device 1 faces diagonally upward and forward as shown in Fig. 22, the second support member 14 is disposed in the second protruding position. The second support member 14 is locked by the second locking mechanism 41 at the second protruding position.

[0094] As shown in FIG. 22, in this embodiment, when the lower end portions of the battery pack 2 and the second support member 14 are in contact with the installation surface 39, the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 intersect at an acute angle.

[0095] When the illumination unit 4 is turned on in the first lighting mode in the state shown in FIG. 22, light is emitted from the flashlight unit 17 diagonally upward and forward from the electrical device 1.

[0096] As described above, in this embodiment, the electric device 1 includes the housing 3 extending in an axial direction parallel to the reference axis AX, the illumination unit 4 arranged to extend in the axial direction on the front side, which is one axial side of the housing 3, and emitting light in both the axial direction and a radial direction intersecting the axial direction, the battery mounting unit 5 provided in a part of the housing 3, and the support unit 37 provided on the rear side, which is the other axial side of the housing 3, and adjacent to the battery pack 2 mounted on the battery mounting unit 5 with a gap 36 interposed therebetween. When the battery pack 2 and the support unit 37 are in contact with the installation surface 39, the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are perpendicular to each other.

[0097] In the above configuration, the lighting unit 4 faces upward by placing the electric device 1 on the installation surface 39 so that the battery pack 2 and the support portion 37 are in contact with the installation surface 39. The electric device 1 is stably placed on the installation surface 39 with the lighting unit 4 facing upward.

[0098] In this embodiment, in the state shown in FIG. 19, the contact portion 2A of the battery pack 2 that contacts the installation surface 39 is positioned on the left side, which is one radial side of the reference axis AX, and the support portion 37 is positioned on the right side, which is the other radial side of the reference axis AX.

[0099] In the above configuration, when the electric device 1 is placed on the installation surface 39 with the lighting unit 4 facing upward, the electric device 1 is less likely to tip over. Therefore, the electric device 1 is stably installed on the installation surface 39.

[0100] In this embodiment, the housing 3 includes a main body housing 15 including a reference axis AX, and a handle housing 16 arranged on the other radial side of the main body housing 15. The support portion 37 is provided on a first support member 13 that is movably supported by the handle housing 16.

[0101] In the above configuration, the electric device 1 is placed on the installation surface 39 so that the battery pack 2 and the first support member 13 come into contact with the installation surface 39.

[0102] In this embodiment, the handle housing 16 extends in the axial direction. In the state shown in Fig. 19, the first support member 13 is disposed at an end (lower end) of the handle housing 16 on the lower side, which is the other axial side.

[0103] In the above configuration, the electrical device 1 is placed on the installation surface 39 so that the battery pack 2 and the first support member 13 arranged at the lower end of the handle housing 16 come into contact with the installation surface 39.

[0104] In this embodiment, the first support member 13 is movable between a first storage position in which it is stored in a storage space 34 provided in the handle housing 16 and a first protruding position in which the support portion 37 protrudes from the end of the handle housing 16.

[0105] In the above configuration, the first support member 13 is disposed at the first storage position or the first protruding position so that the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are perpendicular to each other in accordance with the size of the battery pack 2. Furthermore, when the first support member 13 is not in use, the first support member 13 can be moved to the first storage position.

[0106] In this embodiment, the first support member 13 slides between the first storage position and the first protruding position. The electric device 1 includes a first lock mechanism 38 that locks the first support member 13 at each of the first storage position and the first protruding position.

[0107] In the above configuration, the first support member 13 can be locked at the first stored position or the first protruding position according to the size of the battery pack 2. When the electric device 1 is placed on the installation surface 39 so that the battery pack 2 and the first support member 13 contact the installation surface 39, the movement of the first support member 13 is suppressed, so that the electric device 1 is stably placed on the installation surface 39.

[0108] In this embodiment, the illumination unit 4 includes a flashlight unit 17 that emits light in the axial direction, and an area light unit 18 that emits light in the radial direction. The flashlight unit 17 and the area light unit 18 are adjacent to each other in the axial direction.

[0109] In the above configuration, the illumination unit 4 is made compact.

[0110] In this embodiment, the lighting unit 4 includes a lens cover 23. The central axis of the lens cover 23 coincides with the reference axis. The electrical device 1 includes a speaker 10 disposed on the other axial side of the flashlight unit 17 and the area light unit 18.

[0111] In the above configuration, when the electrical device 1 functions as an audio output device such as a radio, audio is output from the speaker 10. Audio can be output from the speaker 10 while the lighting unit 4 is made compact.

[0112] In this embodiment, the electric device 1 is disposed between the lighting unit 4 and the battery pack 2 in the axial direction, and includes a second support member 14 that is movably supported by the housing 3. The second support member 14 is movable between a second accommodated position where it is accommodated in an accommodating recess 40 provided in the housing 3, and a second protruding position where it protrudes from the housing 3.

[0113] In the above configuration, the electrical device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 so that the battery pack 2 and the second support member 14 are in contact with the installation surface 39. The second support member 14 is arranged at the second stored position or the second protruding position according to the direction in which light is desired to be emitted. Furthermore, when the second support member 14 is not in use, the second support member 14 can be moved to the second stored position.

[0114] In this embodiment, the second support member 14 moves so as to rotate between the second housed position and the second protruding position. The electric device 1 includes a second lock mechanism 41 that locks the second support member 14 at the second protruding position. When a force of a predetermined value or more is applied to the second support member 14 locked at the second protruding position, the second lock mechanism 41 is released from the lock state.

[0115] In the above configuration, the second support member 14 can be locked at the second storage position or the second protruding position according to the direction in which light is desired to be emitted. When the electric device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 so that the battery pack 2 and the second support member 14 are in contact with the installation surface 39, the movement of the second support member 14 is suppressed, so that the electric device 1 is stably installed on the installation surface 39. When a force of a predetermined value or more is applied to the second support member 14 locked at the second protruding position, the second locking mechanism 41 is released, so that application of an excessive force to the second support member 14 or the second locking mechanism 41 is suppressed. Therefore, damage to the second support member 14 or failure of the second locking mechanism 41 is suppressed.

[0116] In this embodiment, the electrical device 1 includes a speaker 10 that is disposed on the other axial side of the lighting unit 4 so as to coincide with the reference axis AX.

[0117] In the above configuration, when the electric device 1 is placed on the installation surface 39 with the lighting unit 4 facing upward, the sound output from the speaker 10 is transmitted to the surroundings of the electric device 1. The sound is transmitted evenly to the surroundings of the electric device 1.

[0118] In this embodiment, the first locking mechanism 38 may lock the first support member 13 at a predetermined position between the first storage position and the first protruding position.

[0119] In the above configuration, the first support member 13 is locked at any position between the first storage position and the first protruding position. The amount of protrusion of the first support member 13 from the handle housing 16 can be adjusted arbitrarily in accordance with the size of the battery pack 2 so that the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are perpendicular to each other.

[0120] [Second embodiment] A second embodiment will be described below. In the following description, the same or similar components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of those components will be omitted.

[0121] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a state in which the electric device 1 is installed on an installation surface 39 using the first support member 13 according to this embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 23, a battery pack 202 different from the battery pack 2 described in the above-mentioned first embodiment is installed in the battery mounting section 5. The outer dimensions of the battery pack 202 are different from the outer dimensions of the battery pack 2. The rearward protrusion amount of the battery pack 202 from the rear end of the main body housing 15 is smaller than the rearward protrusion amount of the battery pack 2 from the rear end of the main body housing 15. In the example shown in FIG. 23, when the electric device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 with the lighting unit 4 of the electric device 1 facing upward, the first support member 13 is arranged at the first housing position. The first support member 13 is locked by the first lock mechanism 38 at the first housing position.

[0122] As shown in FIG. 23, in a state in which the battery pack 202 and the support portion 37 of the first support member 13 are in contact with the installation surface 39, the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0123] The contact portion 202A of the battery pack 202 that contacts the installation surface 39 is disposed on one radial side of the reference axis AX, and the support portion 37 is disposed on the other radial side of the reference axis AX. In a plane parallel to the installation surface 39, the distance between the support portion 37 and the reference axis AX is longer than the distance between the contact portion 202A and the reference axis AX.

[0124] 23, a gap 36 is formed between the lower end of the main housing 15 and an installation surface 39. The electric device 1 is supported on the installation surface 39 at two points by the contact portion 202A of the battery pack 202 and the support portion 37 of the first support member 13.

[0125] As described above, when the electrical device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 with the lighting unit 4 of the electrical device 1 facing upward, the first support member 13 may be used in a state in which it is disposed in the first storage position.

[0126] [Third embodiment] A third embodiment will be described below. In the following description, the same or similar components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of those components will be omitted.

[0127] FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a state in which the electric device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 by using the first support member 13 according to this embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 24, a battery pack 203 different from the battery pack (2, 202) described in the above-mentioned embodiment is installed in the battery mounting section 5. The outer dimensions of the battery pack 203 are different from the outer dimensions of the battery pack (2, 202). The rearward protrusion amount of the battery pack 203 from the rear end of the main body housing 15 is larger than the rearward protrusion amount of the battery pack (2, 202) from the rear end of the main body housing 15. In the example shown in FIG. 24, when the electric device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 with the lighting unit 4 of the electric device 1 facing upward, the first support member 13 is disposed at the first protruding position. The length of the first support member 13 used in the example shown in FIG. 24 is longer than the length of the first support member 13 used in the above-mentioned embodiment. The first support member 13 is locked by the first lock mechanism 38 at the first protruding position. The amount of protrusion of the first support member 13 from the rear end of the handle housing 16 can be arbitrarily adjusted in accordance with the outer dimensions of the battery pack 203 so that the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are substantially perpendicular to each other. The amount of protrusion of the first support member 13 locked at the first protruding position in this embodiment is greater than the amount of protrusion of the first support member 13 locked at the first protruding position in the above-mentioned embodiment. The first lock mechanism 38 may lock the first support member 13 at a predetermined position between the first storage position and the first protruding position. As shown in FIG. 24, when the battery pack 203 and the support portion 37 of the first support member 13 are in contact with the installation surface 39, the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0128] [Fourth embodiment] A fourth embodiment will be described below. In the following description, the same or similar components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of those components will be omitted.

[0129] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a state in which the electric device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 by using the first support member 13 according to this embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 25, a battery pack 204 different from the battery pack (2, 202, 203) described in the above-mentioned embodiment is installed in the battery mounting section 5. The outer dimensions of the battery pack 204 are different from the outer dimensions of the battery pack (2, 202, 203). In the example shown in FIG. 25, when the electric device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 with the lighting section 4 of the electric device 1 facing upward, the first support member 13 is disposed at the first protruding position. The first support member 13 is locked at the first protruding position by the first lock mechanism 38. The protruding amount of the first support member 13 from the rear end of the handle housing 16 can be arbitrarily adjusted according to the outer dimensions of the battery pack 203. The protruding amount of the first support member 13 locked at the first protruding position in this embodiment may be larger than the protruding amount of the first support member 13 locked at the first protruding position in the above-mentioned embodiment. The first locking mechanism 38 may lock the first support member 13 at a predetermined position between the first storage position and the first protruding position. As shown in Fig. 25, when the battery pack 204 and the support portion 37 of the first support member 13 are in contact with the installation surface 39, the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0130] [Fifth embodiment] A fifth embodiment will be described below. In the following description, the same or similar components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of those components will be omitted.

[0131] 26 is a perspective view showing the electric device 100 according to this embodiment from the upper left rear. The electric device 100 according to this embodiment has a housing 300 including a main body housing 150 and a handle housing 160. The handle housing 160 extends in the axial direction. In this embodiment, the electric device 100 does not have a first support member 13. The support portion 37 is provided on the handle housing 160. The support portion 37 includes an end portion (rear end portion) of the handle housing 160 on the rear side.

[0132] FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a state in which the electric device 100 is installed on the installation surface 39 by using the handle housing 160 according to this embodiment. A battery pack 205 different from the battery packs (2, 202, 203, 204) described in the above-mentioned embodiment is installed in the battery mounting section 5. The outer dimensions of the battery pack 205 are different from the outer dimensions of the battery packs (2, 202, 203, 204). The rearward protrusion amount of the battery pack 205 from the rear end of the main body housing 15 is larger than the rearward protrusion amount of the battery packs (2, 202, 203, 204) from the rear end of the main body housing 15. In the example shown in FIG. 27, when the electric device 100 is installed on the installation surface 39 with the lighting unit 4 of the electric device 100 facing upward, the battery pack 205 and the support portion 37 of the handle housing 160 are in contact with the installation surface 39. In a state in which the battery pack 2 and the support portion 37 of the handle housing 160 are in contact with the installation surface 39, the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0133] A contact portion 205A of the battery pack 205 that contacts the installation surface 39 is disposed on one radial side of the reference axis AX, and the support portion 37 is disposed on the other radial side of the reference axis AX. In a plane parallel to the installation surface 39, the distance between the support portion 37 and the reference axis AX is longer than the distance between the contact portion 205A and the reference axis AX.

[0134] 27, the gap 36 is formed between the lower end of the main body housing 150 and the installation surface 39. The electric device 100 is supported on the installation surface 39 at two points by the contact portion 205A of the battery pack 205 and the support portion 37 of the handle housing 160.

[0135] 27 , the housing 300 includes the main body housing 150 including the reference axis AX, and the handle housing 160 disposed on the other radial side, that is, on the right side, of the main body housing 150. The support portion 37 is provided on the handle housing 160.

[0136] In the above configuration, in the state shown in FIG. 27, the gap 36 is provided below the main body housing 150 between the battery pack 205 and the handle housing 160.

[0137] In this embodiment, the handle housing 160 extends in the axial direction. In the state shown in Fig. 27, the support portion 37 includes an end portion (lower end portion) of the handle housing 160 on the lower side, which is the other axial side.

[0138] In the above configuration, the electrical device 1 is installed on the installation surface 39 so that the battery pack 2 and the lower end of the handle housing 160 contact the installation surface 39. In this embodiment, the first support member 13 is omitted. The support portion 37 is provided at the rear end of the handle housing 160.

[0139] [Sixth embodiment] A sixth embodiment will be described below. In the following description, the same or similar components as those in the above-described embodiments are given the same reference numerals, and the description of those components will be omitted.

[0140] FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a state in which the electric device 100 is installed on the installation surface 39 using the handle housing 160 according to this embodiment. A battery pack 206 different from the battery packs (2, 202, 203, 204, 205) described in the above-mentioned embodiment is installed in the battery mounting section 5. The external dimensions of the battery pack 206 are different from the external dimensions of the battery packs (2, 202, 203, 204, 205). In the example shown in FIG. 28, when the electric device 100 is installed on the installation surface 39 with the lighting section 4 of the electric device 100 facing upward, the battery pack 206 and the support section 37 of the handle housing 160 are in contact with the installation surface 39. With the battery pack 2 and the support section 37 of the handle housing 160 in contact with the installation surface 39, the reference axis AX and the installation surface 39 are substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0141] [Seventh embodiment] A seventh embodiment will now be described. In the following description, the same or similar components as those in the above-described embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description of those components will be omitted.

[0142] Fig. 29 and Fig. 30 are perspective views showing the illumination unit 400 according to this embodiment. Fig. 29 shows the illumination unit 400 set to the first lighting mode. Fig. 30 shows the illumination unit 400 set to the second lighting mode.

[0143] The illumination unit 400 includes a circuit board 401, a light emitting element 402, and a reflector 403 onto which light emitted from the light emitting element 402 is irradiated. The light emitting element 402 is mounted on the surface (front surface) of the circuit board 401. A plurality of light emitting elements 402 are provided. The reflector 403 rotates with respect to the circuit board 401. The reflector 403 rotates about a reference axis AX. The reflector 403 has a plurality of cylindrical portions 404 and a holding portion 405 that holds the plurality of cylindrical portions 404. The inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 404 is a first reflecting surface 404A. The outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 404 is a second reflecting surface 404B.

[0144] When the light emitted from the light-emitting element 402 is irradiated onto the first reflecting surface 404A, the light travels in the axial direction. That is, the light emitted from the light-emitting element 402 and reflected by the first reflecting surface 404A travels forward. When the light emitted from the light-emitting element 402 is irradiated onto the second reflecting surface 404B, the light travels in the radial direction. That is, the light emitted from the light-emitting element 402 and reflected by the second reflecting surface 404B travels in the radial direction.

[0145] 29, when the reflector 403 is set to the first rotation position in the rotation direction, the light emitted from the light emitting element 402 is reflected by the first reflecting surface 404A of the reflector 403 and irradiated in the axial direction. That is, when the reflector 403 is set to the first rotation position in the rotation direction, the illumination unit 400 is set to the first lighting mode.

[0146] 30, when the reflector 403 is set to the second rotation position in the rotation direction, the light emitted from the light emitting element 402 is reflected by the second reflection surface 404B of the reflector 403 and irradiated in the radial direction. That is, when the reflector 403 is set to the second rotation position in the rotation direction, the illumination unit 400 is set to the second lighting mode.

[0147] As described above, in this embodiment, the illumination unit 400 includes the light emitting element 402 and the reflector 403 onto which the light emitted from the light emitting element 402 is irradiated. When the reflector 403 is set to a first rotation position in the rotation direction, the light emitted from the light emitting element 402 is reflected by a first reflection surface 404A of the reflector 403 and irradiated in the axial direction, and when the reflector 403 is set to a second rotation position in the rotation direction, the light emitted from the light emitting element 402 is reflected by a second reflection surface 404B of the reflector 403 and irradiated in the radial direction.

[0148] In the above configuration, light can be emitted in either the axial direction or the radial direction simply by rotating the reflector 403. In this embodiment, light emitted from the light emitting element 402 mounted on the circuit board 401 is emitted in either the axial direction or the radial direction by the reflector 403. According to this embodiment, the number of light emitting elements 402 can be reduced.

[0149] [Other embodiments] In one or more of the above-described embodiments, the first support member 13 movably supported on the handle housing 16 moves between the first retracted position and the first extended position in a sliding manner. The first support member 13 may also move between the first retracted position and the first extended position in a rotating manner.

[0150] In one or more of the above-described embodiments, the second support member 14 movably supported on the main body housing 15 moves between the second storage position and the second protruding position in a pivotal manner. The second support member 14 may also move between the second storage position and the second protruding position in a sliding manner. [Explanation of symbols]

[0151] 1...electrical equipment, 2...battery pack, 2A...contact section, 2E...release button, 3...housing, 3L...left housing, 3R...right housing, 3S...screw, 4...lighting section, 5...battery attachment section, 6...controller, 7...antenna, 8...tuner, 9...radio control device, 9A...volume adjustment button, 9B...preset button, 9C...channel selection button, 9D...play / pause button, 9E...mode button, 9F...start / stop button, 9G...pairing button, 10...speaker, 1 1...speaker cover, 11A...sound reflector section, 11B...cover section, 12...lighting operation device, 12A...start / stop / brightness switching button, 12B...mode switching button, 13...first support member, 14...second support member, 15...main body housing, 16...handle housing, 17...flashlight section, 18...area light section, 19...circuit board, 20...light emitting element, 21...lens, 22...lens holder, 23...lens cover, 24...cover holder, 25...circuit board, 2 6...light-emitting element, 27...lamp shade, 28...heat sink, 29...substrate, 30...audio control circuit, 31...lighting control circuit, 32...output terminal cover, 33...output button, 34...accommodation space, 34A...slope, 34B...groove, 35...opening, 36...gap, 37...support, 38...first lock mechanism, 38A...hinge, 38B...lock member, 38C...coil spring, 39...installation surface, 40...accommodation recess, 41...second lock mechanism, 42...damping shaft, 50...communication section , 100...electrical device, 150...main body housing, 160...handle housing, 202...battery pack, 202A...contact portion, 203...battery pack, 204...battery pack, 205...battery pack, 205A...contact portion, 206...battery pack, 300...housing, 400...illumination portion, 401...circuit board, 402...light-emitting element, 403...reflector, 404...cylindrical portion, 404A...first reflecting surface, 404B...second reflecting surface, 405...holding portion, AX...reference axis.

Claims

1. a housing extending in an axial direction parallel to a reference axis; an illumination unit that is disposed on one axial side of the housing so as to extend in the axial direction and that emits light in at least one of the axial direction and a radial direction intersecting the axial direction; a battery mounting portion provided in a part of the housing; a support portion provided on the other axial side of the housing and adjacent to the battery pack attached to the battery attachment portion with a gap therebetween, When the battery pack and the support part are in contact with an installation surface, the reference axis and the installation surface are perpendicular to each other. Electrical equipment.

2. a contact portion of the battery pack that contacts the installation surface is disposed on one radial side of the reference axis, and the support portion is disposed on the other radial side of the reference axis. The electrical device according to claim 1 .

3. the housing includes a main body housing including the reference axis and a handle housing disposed on the other radial side of the main body housing, The support portion is provided on the handle housing. The electrical device according to claim 2.

4. The handle housing extends in the axial direction, The support portion includes an end portion of the handle housing on the other axial side. The electrical device according to claim 3.

5. the housing includes a main body housing including the reference axis and a handle housing disposed on the other radial side of the main body housing, The support portion is provided on a first support member that is movably supported on the handle housing. The electrical device according to claim 2.

6. The handle housing extends in the axial direction, The first support member is disposed at the other axial end of the handle housing. The electrical device according to claim 5.

7. The first support member is movable between a first accommodation position where it is accommodated in an accommodation space provided in the handle housing and a first protruding position where the support portion protrudes from an end of the handle housing. The electrical device according to claim 6.

8. the first support member slides between the first storage position and the first protruding position; a first locking mechanism that locks the first support member at each of the first storage position and the first protruding position; 8. The electrical device according to claim 7.

9. the first locking mechanism locks the first support member at a predetermined position between the first storage position and the first protruding position; 9. The electrical device according to claim 8.

10. the illumination unit includes a flashlight unit that emits light in the axial direction and an area light unit that emits light in the radial direction, The flash light unit and the area light unit are adjacent to each other in the axial direction. The electrical device according to claim 1 .

11. a speaker disposed on the other axial side of the flashlight unit and the area light unit; The electrical device according to claim 10.

12. the illumination unit includes a light-emitting element and a reflector onto which light emitted from the light-emitting element is irradiated; When the reflector is set to a first rotation position in a rotation direction, light emitted from the light-emitting element is reflected by a first reflection surface of the reflector and is irradiated in the axial direction, When the reflector is set to a second rotation position in a rotation direction, the light emitted from the light-emitting element is reflected by a second reflection surface of the reflector and irradiated in the radial direction. The electrical device according to claim 1 .

13. a second support member disposed between the illumination unit and the battery pack in the axial direction and movably supported by the housing; The second support member is movable between a second housing position where it is housed in a housing recess provided in the housing and a second protruding position where it protrudes from the housing. The electrical device according to claim 1 .

14. the second support member moves to pivot between the second storage position and the second protruding position, a second locking mechanism that locks the second support member at the second protruding position; When a force equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied to the second support member locked at the second protruding position, the second locking mechanism is unlocked.

14. The electrical device according to claim 13.

15. the lighting unit includes a lens cover; The central axis of the lens cover coincides with the reference axis, a speaker disposed on the other axial side of the illumination unit so as to coincide with the reference axis; The electrical device according to claim 1 .

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