Hand light

Abstract

To provide a hand light that uses a holder to allow reliable carrying and is facilitated in handling.SOLUTION: A hand light 1 includes: a light-emitting device 2 including a light-emitting part 2a; and a bracket 6 detachable from a holder 100 on a user side. The bracket 6 is fitted to the light-emitting device 2 so as to be swingable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a handheld light. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, the use of headlights has become mainstream at construction sites and other locations because it frees up the user's hands. However, handheld lights (also called "flashlights") have the advantage that the user can light up specific locations, such as narrow spaces or around the user, while maintaining the position of the user's head. For this reason, there is also a certain demand for handheld lights.

[0003] One method for carrying a flashlight while holding it close to the body is to attach it to the user's clothing using a clip provided on the flashlight (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Another carrying method is to store it in a case (see, for example, Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-7804 [Patent Document 2] JP 2005-199008 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, when the flashlight is tethered by the clip, it tends to be weak against the force of being pushed up from below, for example. Therefore, when the flashlight is tethered by the clip, there is a risk that the clip will come off from clothing (for example, a pocket or belt) and the flashlight will fall from the clothing. Also, when the flashlight is stored in a case, the flashlight is stored inside the case, which tends to make it difficult to take out. In particular, when the flashlight is stored together with other tools, it may become even more difficult to take out if it gets mixed up with the other tools.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a portable light that can be securely carried using a holder and is easy to handle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] (1) A flashlight according to the present invention comprises a light-emitting device having a light-emitting portion, and a bracket that is removable from a holder on the user's side, the bracket being attached so as to be able to swing relative to the light-emitting device.

[0008] (2) In the flashlight described above in (1), the bracket may include an arm rotatably attached to the light-emitting device.

[0009] (3) In the handheld light of (1) above, the bracket may have a bracket base provided with an axis around which the light-emitting device can rotate.

[0010] (4) In the flashlight described above in (1), the bracket may include a deformable linear member attached to the light-emitting device.

[0011] (5) In the portable light of any one of (2) to (4) above, it is preferable that the bracket has a contact surface that comes into contact with an outer surface of the light emitting device.

[0012] (6) It is preferable that the flashlight of (5) above further comprises a fixing portion that removably fixes the bracket to the light-emitting device when the contact surface of the bracket is brought into contact with an outer surface of the light-emitting device.

[0013] (7) The flashlight of (2) above preferably further includes a biasing member that applies a biasing force to the bracket so as to rotate the bracket in a direction away from the light-emitting device.

[0014] (8) In the flashlight of (5) above, it is preferable that the contact surface of the bracket contacts a bottom surface of the light emitting device.

[0015] (9) In the flashlight of (8) above, the bracket has an arm rotatably attached to the light-emitting device, and when the bracket is rotated away from the bottom surface of the light-emitting device, it is preferable that the angle between the contact surface of the bracket and the bottom surface of the light-emitting device is 90 degrees or more.

[0016] (10) In the handheld light of any one of (1) to (9) above, it is preferable that the light emitting device includes a protective cover for protecting the bracket.

[0017] (11) In the handheld light according to any one of (1) to (10) above, it is preferable that the light emitting device includes a head, a body, and a tail, and the bracket is disposed on the tail.

[0018] (12) In the flashlight described above in (11), it is preferable that the tail has an attachment hole.

[0019] (13) In the handheld light of (11) or (12) above, it is preferable that the tail is rotatable in a circumferential direction around the axis of the light-emitting device relative to the body.

[0020] (14) In the handheld light of any one of (1) to (13) above, the light emitting device is preferably equipped with a heater.

[0021] (15) In the handheld light described above in (14), it is preferable that the heater is disposed in a holder that is held by a user.

[0022] (16) In the handheld light of either (14) or (15) above, it is preferable that the heater is disposed around the axis of the light-emitting device.

[0023] (17) In the handheld light of any one of (14) to (16) above, the heater is preferably a flexible film heater.

[0024] (18) The handheld light of (17) above preferably further comprises a holding means for holding the film heater on the inner surface side of the light emitting device.

[0025] (19) In the flashlight described above in (18), the holding means is preferably an elastic member.

[0026] (20) In the flashlight described above in (19), it is preferable that the elastic member has heat insulating properties.

[0027] (21) In the handheld light of any one of (14) to (20) above, it is preferable that the light emitting device is provided with a power switch for the light emitting portion and a power switch for the heater, separately.

[0028] (22) In the flashlight of (21) above, it is preferable that the power switch of the light-emitting unit and the power switch of the heater are arranged circumferentially around the axis of the light-emitting device and at the same position in the axial direction. Effect of the Invention

[0029] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a portable light that can be securely carried using a holder and is easy to handle. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a handheld light, an exemplary embodiment according to the present invention, from the head side of a light-emitting device, the handheld light being shown in use. [Diagram 2] 2 is a perspective view showing the flashlight of FIG. 1 from the tail side of the light-emitting device. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing the periphery of the tail of the light-emitting device in the handheld light of FIG. 1, in which the bracket of the handheld light is housed in the tail of the light-emitting device. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the area around the tail of the light-emitting device in the flashlight of FIG. 1, in which the bracket of the flashlight is exposed from the tail of the light-emitting device by rotating an arm attached to the bracket. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the flashlight of FIG. 3, viewed from the tail side. [Figure 6] FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the flashlight of FIG. 4, viewed from the tail side. [Figure 7] 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic view of a biasing member for applying a biasing force to a bracket rocking body, which is a bracket with an arm, in the handheld light of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 8] 2 is a perspective view showing a bracket rocking body of the handheld light of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 9] 9 is another perspective view showing the bracket rocker of FIG. 8. FIG. [Figure 10] 2 is a perspective view showing a tail of a light emitting device of the handheld light shown in FIG. 1 together with a support part that supports a bracket rocking body. FIG. [Figure 11] 2 is a front view showing an example of a holder to which the handheld light of FIG. 1 can be attached. FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a side view showing the holder of FIG. [Figure 13] 12 is a front view showing a state in which the flashlight of FIG. 1 is attached to the holder of FIG. 11. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a side view showing the mounting state of FIG. 13 in a schematic manner. [Figure 15A] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a schematic diagram of another example of a bracket having an arm together with a tail. [Figure 15B] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of a bracket having a rotation shaft together with a tail. [Figure 15C] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a bracket provided with a linear member. [Figure 16] 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the handheld light of FIG. 1, the cross section including the axis of the light-emitting device. [Figure 17] 17 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a region R1 in FIG. 16. [Figure 18] 17 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a region R2 in FIG. 16. [Figure 19] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a handheld light shown in FIG. 1 with a grip detached from the body of the light emitting device. [Figure 20] The handheld light of FIG. 19 is shown with the heater removed from the body of the light emitting device. [Figure 21] 2 is an exploded perspective view for illustrating the schematic internal structure of a body of a light-emitting device of the handheld light of FIG. 1. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0031] Hereinafter, a handheld light as an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0032] Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a handheld light 1, which is an exemplary embodiment according to the present invention. In Fig. 1, the handheld light 1 is shown from the side of a head 3 of a light-emitting device 2, which will be described later. In Fig. 1, the handheld light 1 is shown in a state in which a bracket 6, which will be described later, is housed in the light-emitting device 2 and is ready for proper use.

[0033] The handheld light 1, also called a flashlight, can be held by a user in his / her hand to irradiate light on a desired location. The handheld light 1 is provided with a bracket 6 that can be attached to and detached from a holder 100 (described later) attached to the user's side. The handheld light 1 can be carried close to the user's body by attaching the bracket 6 to the holder 100. The handheld light 1 can also be used independently by removing the bracket 6 from the holder 100 and separating it from the user's side.

[0034] The handheld light 1 includes a light-emitting device 2 that includes a light-emitting portion 2a.

[0035] In Fig. 1, symbol O2 denotes the central axis of the light emitting device 2. The light emitting device 2 extends along the direction in which the axis O2 extends (hereinafter also referred to as the "axial direction"). In this embodiment, the light emitting device 2 has a cylindrical shape with the axis O2 as its central axis. However, the light emitting device 2 may have a prismatic shape.

[0036] In this embodiment, the light-emitting device 2 includes a head 3, a body 4, and a tail 5. In this embodiment, the head 3 is disposed on the front side of the light-emitting device 2, and the tail 5 is disposed on the rear side of the light-emitting device 2. The body 4 is disposed between the head 3 and the tail 5. The body 4 includes a grip 4a that can be held by a user's hand. The body 4 also includes a power switch 11 for the light-emitting unit 2a.

[0037] The light emitting unit 2a emits light to irradiate a target location. The light emitting unit 2a is disposed at the front end of the head 3. The light source of the light emitted from the light emitting unit 2a may be, for example, an LED (light emitting diode). However, the light source of the light emitting unit 2a is not limited to an LED. Examples of the light source include a resistance wire (incandescent light bulb) and a fluorescent tube (fluorescent bulb).

[0038] The handheld light 1 also includes a bracket 6 that is detachable from the holder 100 on the user side. The bracket 6 is attached to the light emitting device 2 so as to be able to swing, as will be described in detail later.

[0039] In FIG. 2 the flashlight 1 is shown diagrammatically from the tail 5 side of the light emitting device 2 .

[0040] In this embodiment, the bracket 6 is disposed on the tail 5 .

[0041] In this embodiment, the bracket 6 includes an arm 61 rotatably attached to the light emitting device 2. In this embodiment, the arm 61 is rotatably connected to a support portion 7 provided on the tail 5 of the light emitting device 2 via a rotation shaft 8.

[0042] Fig. 3 shows an enlarged view of the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2 of the flashlight 1. In Fig. 3, the bracket 6 is housed in the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2. Fig. 4 also shows an enlarged view of the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2. However, in Fig. 4, the bracket 6 is exposed from the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2 by rotating an arm 61 provided on the bracket 6 outward around a rotation axis 8.

[0043] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 8 is disposed outside the outer circumferential surface of the tail 5. In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 8 is rotatably supported by a support portion 7 provided on the tail 5. In this embodiment, the support portion 7 protrudes radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the tail 5. Here, the "radial direction" refers to a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the axis O2 extends. In addition, the side closer to the axis O2 in the radial direction is referred to as the "radial inner side". Furthermore, in the radial direction, the side farther from the axis O2 is referred to as the "radial outer side". In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 8 is disposed radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the tail 5.

[0044] In this embodiment, the bracket 6 can rotate with the rotation shaft 8 fixed to the arm 61 relative to the support portion 7 provided on the tail 5. That is, in this embodiment, the bracket 6 can rotate with the rotation shaft 8 relative to the light-emitting device 2. As a result, in this embodiment, the bracket 6 can swing with respect to the light-emitting device 2 from the open state of FIG. 4 to the closed state of FIG. 3 with the rotation shaft 8 as a base point. Also, in this embodiment, the bracket 6 can swing with respect to the light-emitting device 2 from the closed state of FIG. 3 to the open state of FIG. 4 with the rotation shaft 8 as a base point. That is, in this embodiment, the bracket 6 can swing with respect to the rotation shaft 8 between the closed state of FIG. 3 and the open state of FIG. 4 with the rotation shaft 8 as a base point. However, the rotation shaft 8 may be configured to rotate relative to the arm 61 and the support portion 7 of the bracket 6.

[0045] 4, the bracket 6 includes a bracket base 6a connected to an arm 61, a bracket neck 6b provided on the bracket base 6a, and a bracket flange 6c provided on the bracket neck 6b.

[0046] In this embodiment, the arm 61 is formed in a plate shape together with the bracket base 6a. In this embodiment, the bracket base 6a is disposed inside the bracket 6. In other words, in this embodiment, the bracket base 6a is disposed in a portion of the bracket 6 that is closest to the light emitting device 2 when the bracket 6 is attached to the light emitting device 2. In addition, in this embodiment, the bracket flange 6c is disposed outside the bracket 6. In other words, in this embodiment, the bracket flange 6c is disposed in a portion of the bracket 6 that is farthest from the light emitting device 2 when the bracket 6 is attached to the light emitting device 2. In addition, in this embodiment, the bracket neck 6b is disposed in the middle of the bracket 6. In other words, in this embodiment, the bracket neck 6b is disposed in a portion of the bracket 6 between the bracket base 6a and the bracket flange 6c.

[0047] In this embodiment, the bracket 6 has a contact surface F6 that comes into contact with the outer surface of the light emitting device 2.

[0048] For example, referring to Fig. 4, in this embodiment, the contact surface F6 of the bracket 6 contacts the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2, which is indicated by a dashed line. When the contact surface F6 contacts the bottom surface F5, the bracket 6 is received in the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2, as shown in Fig. 3.

[0049] Furthermore, Fig. 5 shows the flashlight 1 in Fig. 3 in a plan view from the tail 5 side. Also, Fig. 6 shows the flashlight 1 in Fig. 4 in a plan view from the tail 5 side.

[0050] As shown in Fig. 5, in this embodiment, the bracket 6 has a circular external shape centered on the axis O2 when viewed in the axial direction, i.e., when viewed in the axial direction. However, the bracket 6 may have a polygonal external shape when viewed in the axial direction. Also, referring to Fig. 6, in this embodiment, the bracket neck 6b is formed to have a smaller diameter than the bracket base 6a and the bracket flange 6c. As a result, the bracket neck 6b guides the bracket 6 into the holder 100, as described later. Also, the bracket base 6a and the bracket flange 6c slidably engage the bracket 6 with the holder 100, as described later.

[0051] Furthermore, the handheld light 1 according to this embodiment includes a fixing portion 9 that removably fixes the bracket 6 to the light-emitting device 2 when the contact surface F6 of the bracket 6 and the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2 are brought into contact with each other.

[0052] In this embodiment, the fixing portion 9 is formed by a combination of a metal and a magnet. In this embodiment, the first fixing portion 9a provided on the bracket 6 is formed by a metal. In contrast, in this embodiment, the second fixing portion 9b provided on the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2 is formed by a magnet. As a result, in this embodiment, when the contact surface F6 of the bracket 6 is brought into contact with the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2, the bracket 6 is removably fixed to the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2 by the magnetic force generated between the first fixing portion 9a and the second fixing portion 9b. However, in this embodiment, while the first fixing portion 9a is formed by a magnet, the second fixing portion 9b can be formed by a metal.

[0053] The fixing portion 9 may be provided at a location other than the bottom surface F5. For example, the fixing portion 9 may be configured to be mechanically coupled, such as by press-fitting, fitting or locking using projections and recesses. For example, in the case of press-fitting, at least one of the outer circumferential surface of the bracket base 6a of the bracket 6 and the inner surface of the tail 5 (a specific example is the inner surface of the protective cover 5a described later) may be covered with a high-friction material (for example, silicon, rubber, elastomer).

[0054] In addition, when the fixing portion 9 is, for example, fitted or locked by projections and recesses, a hook can be provided on one of the outer peripheral surface of the bracket base 6a of the bracket 6 and the inner surface of the tail 5 (as a specific example, the inner surface of the protective cover 5a described later) which fits or locks onto the other.

[0055] Furthermore, the fixing part 9 can be configured by two gears that mesh with each other and are provided on the rotating shaft 8 and the support part 7, respectively. In this case, the fixing part 9 has two gears, one of which is a fixed gear and the other of which is a rotating gear that can go over the teeth of the fixed gear. In this case, for example, if the gear on the bracket 6 (e.g., arm 61) side is a rotating gear and the gear on the light emitting device 2 (e.g., support part 7) side is a fixed gear, the teeth of the rotating gear can go over the teeth of the fixed gear in sequence, thereby fixing the bracket 6 at a desired position (desired angle α).

[0056] However, if the fixing portion 9 is formed by combining a metal and a magnet, it is advantageous in terms of durability, since the fixing portion 9 can function for a longer period of time.

[0057] Furthermore, the handheld light 1 according to this embodiment includes a biasing member 10 that applies a biasing force to the bracket 6 so as to rotate the bracket 6 in a direction away from the light-emitting device 2. As shown in Fig. 4, the biasing member 10 biases the bracket 6 in a direction away from the light-emitting device 2. As a result, the bracket 6 is in an initial state in which it is opened from the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2 as shown in Fig. 4.

[0058] 4, in this embodiment, the symbol α is the angle between the contact surface F6 of the bracket 6 and the bottom surface F5 of the light emitting device 2 when the bracket 6 is rotated in a direction away from the bottom surface F5 of the light emitting device 2. The angle α is preferably equal to or greater than 90 degrees. More preferably, the angle α exceeds 90 degrees. A specific example of the angle α is within a range of 100 degrees to 150 degrees. In this embodiment, the angle α is 110 degrees.

[0059] FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram of an example of the urging member 10. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the urging member 10 is a torsion spring. The urging member 10 includes a bracket-side extending portion 10a, one coil portion 10c, and a light-emitting device-side extending portion 10b. In this embodiment, the bracket-side extending portion 10a is set to be longer than the light-emitting device-side extending portion 10b. In this embodiment, the urging member 10 is formed by integrally forming the bracket-side extending portion 10a, one coil portion 10c, and the light-emitting device-side extending portion 10b using one wire.

[0060] Fig. 8 shows a bracket 6 (hereinafter also referred to as "bracket rocking body 6A") equipped with an arm 61 of the handheld light 1, as viewed from the bracket flange 6c side. Also, Fig. 9 shows the bracket rocking body 6A as viewed from the contact surface F6 side of the bracket 6.

[0061] In this embodiment, the arm 61 has two knuckles 61a as an extension end from the bracket 6. The two knuckles 61a are arranged at an interval in the width direction of the arm 61. A through hole 62 for attaching the rotating shaft 8 is formed in each of the two knuckles 61a. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, a bracket side accommodation groove 63 is formed in the arm 61. The bracket side accommodation groove 63 can accommodate the bracket side extension portion 10a of the urging member 10 so that the bracket side extension portion 10a is embedded in the contact surface F6 of the bracket 6. In this embodiment, the bracket side accommodation groove 63 is formed on the inner surface F61 of the arm 61 that is continuous with the contact surface F6 of the bracket 6. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the urging member 10 is assembled to the bracket rocking body 6A in a state where it is embedded in the bracket rocking body 6A.

[0062] In FIG. 10, the tail 5 of the light emitting device 2 of the flashlight 1 is shown in perspective together with the support part 7. In this embodiment, the support part 7 is formed with a through hole 72 for rotatably supporting the rotation shaft 8. As a result, in this embodiment, the bracket rocking body 6A can rotate with respect to the support part 7 together with the rotation shaft 8. However, the rotation shaft 8 can be fixed to the support part 7. In this case, the bracket rocking body 6A rotates with respect to the rotation shaft 8. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the support part 7 is formed with a light emitting device side accommodation groove 73. The light emitting device side accommodation groove 73 is formed on the side surface of the support part 7. The light emitting device side accommodation groove 73 can accommodate the light emitting device side extension part 10b and the coil part 10c of the urging member 10 so that the light emitting device side extension part 10b and the coil part 10c are embedded in the support part 7. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, the urging member 10 is assembled to the support part 7 in a state where it is embedded in the support part 7.

[0063] That is, in this embodiment, the biasing member 10 can be assembled between the light emitting device 2 and the bracket rocking body 6A (bracket 6) in a state where it is embedded in both the bracket side accommodation groove 63 formed in the bracket rocking body 6A and the light emitting device side accommodation groove 73 formed in the support part 7. This allows the flashlight 1 to be made more compact.

[0064] In addition, the tail 5 includes an attachment hole 74. Referring to Fig. 10, in this embodiment, the attachment hole 74 is formed in the support part 7. The attachment hole 74 penetrates the support part 7 in the width direction of the support part 7. The attachment hole 74 can be used to attach accessories including, for example, a safety rope, a carabiner, or other attachment hardware.

[0065] In this embodiment, the light emitting device 2 further includes a protective cover 5a for protecting the bracket 6. In this embodiment, the protective cover 5a protects the bracket 6 disposed on the bottom surface F5 of the light emitting device 2.

[0066] In this embodiment, the protective cover 5a is formed integrally with the tail 5. In this embodiment, the protective cover 5a stands upright from the bottom surface F5 of the light emitting device 2 toward the rear side in the axial direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the protective cover 5a covers and conceals the entire bracket 6 housed in the light emitting device 2 in the axial direction, thereby protecting the bracket 6 from the outside. However, the protective cover 5a may also protect the bracket 6 from the outside by partially covering and concealing a part of the bracket 6 in the axial direction.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the light emitting device 2 includes two protective covers 5a. In this embodiment, two gaps 5c are formed between the two protective covers 5a. In this embodiment, one of the two gaps 5c, a first gap 5c1, is a gap for preventing the arm 61 of the bracket rocking body 6A from interfering with the protective cover 5a. That is, in this embodiment, the first gap 5c1 is a gap for passing the arm 61 when the bracket rocking body 6A is rotated. In addition, in this embodiment, the other of the two gaps 5c, a second gap 5c2, is a gap for a user to rotate the bracket rocking body 6A. The second gap 5c2 is a gap for a user to insert a finger when rotating the bracket rocking body 6A. However, the second gap 5c2 can be omitted when the protective cover 5a is configured to partially cover a part of the axial direction of the bracket 6.

[0068] The protective cover 5a may be a cylindrical protective cover extending in a ring shape in the circumferential direction around the axis O2. In this embodiment, the gap 5c is a notch formed in the cylindrical protective cover 5a. However, the gap 5c does not have to be formed by a notch as long as the protective cover 5a is formed at intervals in the circumferential direction around the axis O2. For example, each of the multiple protective covers 5a may be independently and locally provided on the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2. In this case, the gap 5c is formed by a gap between the multiple protective covers 5a that locally protrude from the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2.

[0069] Here, Fig. 11 shows a holder 100 from the front as an example of a holder to which the hand light 1 can be attached, and Fig. 12 shows the holder 100 of Fig. 11 from the side.

[0070] The holder 100 includes a holding part 110 that detachably holds the flashlight 1, and a plate-shaped part 120 attached to the holding part 110. As shown in Fig. 12, the holder 100 can be attached to a belt B worn by a user by passing the belt B between the holding part 110 and the plate-shaped part 120.

[0071] In the holder 100, the holding portion 110 includes a main body portion 111, a stopper member 112, and a safety rope attachment portion 113.

[0072] 11, the main body 111 of the holder 110 has a notch 111d that defines a holding position 100s where the bracket 6 of the flashlight 1 is held and guides the bracket 6 to the holding position 100s. In this example, the two notches 111d that face each other in the width direction are disposed on the main body 111 so as to extend in the up-down direction when the user is wearing the holder 100. In this embodiment, the upper side between the two notches 111d is open and the lower side is closed.

[0073] As shown in FIG. 12, the main body 111 of the holder 110 includes a base plate 111a and a sub-plate 111b. In this example, the sub-plate 111b is attached to the front side of the base plate 111a at a distance. As a result, a gap is formed between the base plate 111a and the sub-plate 111b into which the bracket flange 6c of the bracket 6 can be inserted. Furthermore, in this example, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub-plate 111b is formed with a U-shaped notch 111d. The notch 111d slidably guides the bracket neck 6b of the bracket 6. Furthermore, the outer edge of the notch 111d is slidably held between the bracket base 6a and the bracket flange 6c of the bracket 6. As a result, the notch 111d guides the flashlight 1 to the holding position 100s via the bracket 6 and positions it at the holding position 100s.

[0074] In addition, the stopper member 112 of the holding portion 110 removably fixes the bracket 6 to the holding position 100s. In this example, the position indicated by the dashed line in FIG. 11 is the initial position of the stopper member 112. The stopper member 112 is biased to the position indicated by the dashed line in FIG. 11 by using, for example, a coil spring (not shown) disposed between the main body portion 111 and the stopper member 112. As a result, when the stopper member 112 is in the initial state indicated by the dashed line in FIG. 11, the stopper member 112 closes the upper opening portion formed between the two notches 111d. However, the stopper member 112 can slide diagonally downward to the left with respect to the main body portion 111 against the biasing force (elastic force) of the coil spring. As a result, the upper opening portion formed between the two notches 111d is opened without being obstructed by the stopper member 112.

[0075] Fig. 13 is a schematic front view of the handheld light 1 attached to the holder 100. Fig. 14 is a schematic side view of the attached state of Fig. 13.

[0076] For example, the flashlight 1 can be attached to the holder 100 by the following procedure.

[0077] The handheld light 1 can be used by, for example, storing the bracket 6 in the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2 as shown in FIG. 3. After using the handheld light 1, when attaching the handheld light 1 to the holder 100 attached to the belt B, the bracket 6 is opened from the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2 as shown in FIG. 4. In this embodiment, the bracket 6 is fixed to the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2 by the magnetic force of the fixing portion 9. Therefore, the user pulls up the bracket 6 with a force that resists the magnetic force of the fixing portion 9. In this embodiment, when the bracket 6 is pulled up against the magnetic force of the fixing portion 9, the bracket 6 can be automatically opened as shown in FIG. 4 by the biasing force of the biasing member 10. In particular, in this embodiment, the user can hook the bracket 6 with the finger by inserting the finger into the inside of the protective cover 5a through the second gap 5c2.

[0078] Next, referring to FIG. 11, the user attaches the bracket 6 opened from the light emitting device 2 to the holder 100. The user presses down the bracket 6 of the flashlight 1 from above the stopper member 112 of the holder 100. At this time, the bracket neck 6b of the bracket 6 slides the stopper member 112 shown by the broken line to the position shown by the solid line. This allows the bracket neck 6b to move along the two cutouts 111d to the holding position 100s of the main body 111. When the bracket neck 6b moves to the holding position 100s, the stopper member 112 returns to the position shown by the broken line by the biasing force of the coil spring. FIG. 13 shows the stopper member 112 returned to its initial state. This allows the bracket 6 of the flashlight 1 to be attached to the holder 100 in a state where it is prevented from coming off.

[0079] As shown in FIG. 13, according to the handheld light 1, the bracket 6 is opened from the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2, and inserted into the notch 111d, and then the handheld light 1 can be attached to the holder 100 simply by moving the bracket 6 along the notch 111d to the holding position 100s of the main body 111.

[0080] Furthermore, the flashlight 1 attached to the holder 100 can be easily removed from the holder 100 by simply pulling the flashlight 1 upward with the stopper member 112 pressed diagonally downward and to the left.

[0081] As described above, the handheld light 1 includes the light-emitting device 2 with the light-emitting unit 2a, and the bracket 6 that is detachable from the holder 100 on the user's side, and the bracket 6 is attached to the light-emitting device 2 so as to be able to swing. The handheld light 1 is held in an exposed state on the outside of the holder 100, so that it can be attached and detached while being held directly in the hand. This allows the light to be carried reliably using the holder, and makes it easy to handle.

[0082] 14, the bracket 6 of the flashlight 1 is securely held by the holder 100. This prevents the flashlight 1 from falling off the holder 100 even if an external force is applied to the flashlight 1 while the flashlight 1 is being carried.

[0083] Furthermore, the handheld light 1 can be attached to and detached from the holder 100 while being held directly in the hand. In this case, there is no need to check the inside of the case as in the case where the handheld light is stored inside the case, and the handheld light can be easily removed. In particular, when a user carries the handheld light together with other tools, the handheld light 1 has a one-to-one correspondence with the holder 100. Therefore, when the handheld light 1 is carried together with other tools, the handheld light 1 will not get mixed up with the other tools. Therefore, when the handheld light 1 is carried together with other tools, it is easier to remove the handheld light 1.

[0084] In addition, according to the handheld light 1, the bracket 6 is attached to the light emitting device 2 so as to be able to swing. Therefore, the handheld light 1 can be swung with respect to the holder 100 even while the user is carrying the handheld light 1 via the holder 100 and performing other work. As a specific example, even if an external force (load) is applied to the handheld light 1 when the user crouches down while carrying the handheld light 1, the external force (load) can be released by the handheld light 1 swinging with respect to the holder 100. That is, according to the handheld light 1, the degree of freedom of movement when attached to the holder 100 can be given. Therefore, according to the handheld light 1, the handheld light 1 can be carried in a state where it is unlikely to interfere with the user's work movements. Particularly, in this embodiment, the bracket neck 6b is circular (cylinder-shaped), for example, as shown in FIG. 9. In this case, for example, referring to FIG. 13, the handheld light 1 can be rotated 360 degrees with respect to the holder 100 when attached to the holder 100. This can further suppress interference with the user's work movements.

[0085] Particularly, in this embodiment, the bracket 6 includes an arm 61 rotatably attached to the light-emitting device 2. In this case, the bracket 6 of the handheld light 1 can be attached to the holder 100 by a simple operation of simply rotating the bracket 6 together with the arm 61 to open the bracket 6.

[0086] In this embodiment, the bracket 6 has a contact surface F6 that comes into contact with the outer surface of the light-emitting device 2. In this case, for example, as shown in Fig. 2, the handheld light 1 can be used in a state in which the bracket 6 is housed in the light-emitting device 2. Therefore, if the bracket 6 is provided with a contact surface F6 that comes into contact with the outer surface of the light-emitting device 2 as in this embodiment, it is easy to use when used as a handheld light 1.

[0087] 17, the flashlight 1 according to this embodiment includes a fixing portion 9 that detachably fixes the bracket 6 to the light-emitting device 2 when the contact surface F6 of the bracket 6 is brought into contact with the outer surface of the light-emitting device 2. In this case, the fixing portion 9 exerts an opening prevention function to prevent the bracket 6 from opening in a state unexpected by the user. Therefore, if the fixing portion 9 is provided on each of the light-emitting device 2 and the bracket 6 as in this embodiment, the bracket 6 can be prevented from opening in a state unexpected by the user. In particular, if the fixing portion 9 is made of a combination of metal and a magnet as in this embodiment, the fixing portion 9 can be easily formed and has good durability as the fixing portion 9.

[0088] In this embodiment, the contact surface F6 of the bracket 6 comes into contact with the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2. In this case, for example, as shown in Fig. 2, the handheld light 1 can be used with the bracket 6 as part of the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2. Therefore, if the contact surface F6 of the bracket 6 comes into contact with the bottom surface F5 of the light-emitting device 2 as in this embodiment, the usability when used as a handheld light 1 will be further improved.

[0089] 4, the flashlight 1 according to this embodiment is provided with a biasing member 10 that applies a biasing force to the bracket 6 so as to rotate the bracket 6 in a direction away from the light-emitting device 2. In this case, the bracket 6 can be automatically opened relative to the light-emitting device 2. In this case, the bracket 6 is maintained in an open state relative to the light-emitting device 2 in the initial state of the bracket 6. Therefore, by providing the biasing member 10 that applies a biasing force to the bracket 6 as in this embodiment, the bracket 6 can be easily attached to and detached from the holder 100.

[0090] In this embodiment, when the bracket 6 is rotated in a direction away from the bottom surface F5 of the light emitting device 2, the angle α between the contact surface F6 of the bracket 6 and the bottom surface F5 of the light emitting device 2 is 90 degrees or more.

[0091] If the angle α is less than 90 degrees, the bracket 6 will tend to close towards the light emitting device 2 (the side of the bottom surface F5 of the light emitting device 2). In contrast, if the angle α is 90 degrees or more, more preferably exceeds 90 degrees, the bracket 6 will not easily close towards the light emitting device 2 even when a force in a direction to close the bracket 6 is applied to the bracket 6. Therefore, if the angle α is an angle exceeding 90 degrees, for example 110 degrees, as in this embodiment, the bracket 6 will be more difficult to close, and the bracket 6 can be more easily attached to and detached from the holder 100.

[0092] Particularly, in this embodiment, the bracket 6 opens at an angle exceeding 90 degrees with respect to the bottom surface F5 of the light emitting device 2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, when the handheld light 1 is attached to the user via the holder 100, a gap S can be formed between the handheld light 1 and the user (body side). The user's finger or hand can be inserted into the gap S. The gap S can also reduce the contact area between the user (body) and the handheld light 1. Therefore, the gap S makes it easy to handle the handheld light 1 attached to the holder 100. For example, see FIG. 2. The radially outer rear surface 7s of the support portion 7 is formed as a stopper surface that can come into contact with the arm 61 when the bracket 6 is opened. As a result, when the bracket 6 is opened, the arm 61 can open up to the angle α by coming into contact with the radially outer rear surface 7s of the support portion 7.

[0093] 2, for example, in this embodiment, the light emitting device 2 is provided with a protective cover 5a that protects the bracket 6. If the protective cover 5a is provided as in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the bracket 6, such as the bracket 6 opening by mistake. Also, if the protective cover 5a is provided as in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent damage when the flashlight 1 is accidentally dropped, for example. Furthermore, if the protective cover 5a is provided as in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the bracket 6 and the bottom surface F5 of the light emitting device 2 from becoming dirty.

[0094] In this embodiment, the bracket 6 is disposed on the tail 5. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the handheld light 1 is attached to the holder 100, the handheld light 1 is attached to the holder 100 with the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2 disposed on the upper side. In other words, the handheld light 1 is hung from the holder 100 so as to extend in the vertical direction with the head 3 facing downward. In this case, the user can remove the handheld light 1 from the holder 100 while holding the grip 4a of the body 4 of the light-emitting device 2. This allows the handheld light 1 to be used as is after being removed from the holder 100. In this case, the user can attach the handheld light 1 to the holder 100 after using the handheld light 1 while holding the grip 4a of the body 4 of the light-emitting device 2. Therefore, if the bracket 6 for attaching and detaching the handheld light 1 to the holder 100 is disposed on the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2 as in this embodiment, the handheld light 1 can be easily handled.

[0095] Also, for example, referring to FIG. 14, in this embodiment, the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2 is provided with a mounting hole 74. In this case, an accessory (for example, a safety rope or a mounting metal fitting such as a carabiner) can be attached to the mounting hole 74. Particularly, in this embodiment, the mounting hole 74 is formed in the support part 7. When the mounting hole 74 is formed in the support part 7 provided in the tail 5 as in this embodiment, the mounting hole 74 is located on the side of the holder 100, that is, on the side of the user's body when the flashlight 1 is attached to the holder 100, as shown in FIG. 14. In this case, when the accessory is attached to the mounting hole 74, the accessory is located inside the flashlight 1 (the side of the user), and is not located outside the flashlight 1. As a result, if the mounting hole 74 is formed in the support part 7 provided in the tail 5 as in this embodiment, the accessory attached to the mounting hole 74 does not get in the way when the user grasps the flashlight 1. That is, if the mounting hole 74 is formed in the support part 7 provided on the tail 5 as in this embodiment, even when the accessory is attached to the mounting hole 74, the flashlight 1 can be easily grasped when attaching or detaching the flashlight 1 to or from the holder 100 and when using the flashlight 1. Therefore, if the mounting hole 74 is formed in the support part 7 provided on the tail 5 as in this embodiment, the flashlight 1 can be easily handled even when the accessory is attached to the mounting hole 74.

[0096] Incidentally, the rotation shaft 8 is disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the tail 5 of the light emitting device 2, but can be disposed at any position on the tail 5.

[0097] 15A shows a schematic perspective view of another example of a bracket 6 with an arm 61 together with the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2. The bracket 6 with an arm 61 shown in FIG. 15A (hereinafter also referred to as "bracket rocking body 6B") rotates together with a rotation shaft 8 on the bottom surface F5 of the tail 5. In this example, the support portion 7 extends from the bottom surface F5 of the tail 5 along the axis O2. In this example, the support portion 7 is disposed on a part of the outer periphery of the bottom surface F5 of the tail 5.

[0098] Next, FIG. 15B shows an example of a bracket 6 having an axis 65 in a schematic and perspective view together with the tail 5. In this example, the bracket 6 has an axis 8 rotatable relative to the light-emitting device 2 on the bracket base 6a of the bracket 6. The bracket 6 having the axis 65 shown in FIG. 15B (hereinafter, also referred to as a "bracket swinging body 6C") has two axes 65 on both sides (only one side is shown in FIG. 15B). The two axes 65 are each disposed on an axis O65 passing through the radial center of the annular protective cover 5a. In this example, the bracket 6 rotates at least 180 degrees around the axis 65 relative to the protective cover 5a. This allows the bracket 6 to swing relative to the light-emitting device 2 so that the bracket neck 6b and the bracket flange 6c can be accommodated inside the protective cover 5a. Note that only the bracket base 6a is shown in FIG. 15B, and the bracket neck 6b and the bracket flange 6c are omitted.

[0099] Further, Fig. 15C shows an example of a bracket 6 having a linear member 64 in a schematic and perspective view. The bracket 6 having a linear member 64 shown in Fig. 15C (hereinafter, also referred to as "bracket rocker 6D") has a deformable linear member 64. One end of the linear member 64 is connected to the bracket 6, and the other end of the linear member 64 is connected to the light emitting device 2. The other end of the linear member 64 can be connected to, for example, the bottom surface F5 of the light emitting device 2. Examples of the linear member 64 include flexible linear members such as a chain and a resin string.

[0100] FIG. 16 shows the hand light 1 in a schematic cross section including the axis O2.

[0101] As shown in FIG. 16, the flashlight 1 according to this embodiment includes a heater 13 in the light emitting device 2. In this embodiment, the heater 13 is disposed radially inside a grip (holding portion) 4a held by the user. In this embodiment, the grip 4a is one component of the body 4 of the light emitting device 2. The grip 4a forms the basic external shape of the portion held by the user. In this embodiment, the grip 4a is a metallic member having a cylindrical shape. In this embodiment, the grip 4a is made of an aluminum alloy. However, the grip 4a can be made of a material other than metal as long as the material has good thermal conductivity.

[0102] Also, referring to FIG. 16, in this embodiment, the body 4 of the light emitting device 2 includes a center body 4b. In this embodiment, the center body 4b forms the basic external shape of the body 4. In this embodiment, the center body 4b is a cylindrical member. In this embodiment, a battery 15 that applies current (voltage) to each of the light emitting part 2a and the heater 13 is disposed inside the center body 4b. In this embodiment, the battery 15 is a rechargeable battery that is removable from inside the center body 4b.

[0103] In this embodiment, the body 4 of the light emitting device 2 includes a center base 4c. In this embodiment, the center base 4c is a base member for holding the grip 4a. In this embodiment, the center base 4c is also a cylindrical resin member. In this embodiment, the center base 4c is held by the center body 4b disposed therein.

[0104] In this embodiment, the heater 13 is disposed around the axis O2 of the light-emitting device 2. For example, the heater 13 may be a single heater extending in a band shape in the circumferential direction around the axis O2. Also, the heater 13 may be a plurality of heaters disposed at intervals in the circumferential direction around the axis O2.

[0105] The heater 13 may be, for example, a printed circuit board (PCB). In this embodiment, the heater 13 is a flexible film heater. The film heater may be, for example, a flexible printed circuit board (FPC). When the heater 13 is a film heater, the heater 13 may be attached along the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a. In this embodiment, the heater 13 is a single film heater extending in a band shape in the circumferential direction around the axis O2.

[0106] In this embodiment, the heater 13 is disposed between the grip 4a and the center base 4c. In this embodiment, the heater 13 is disposed along the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a by being in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a.

[0107] Additionally, in this embodiment, the light emitting device 2 includes a holding means (14) that holds the heater 13 on the inner surface side of the light emitting device 2. In this embodiment, the holding means (14) generates a biasing force that presses the heater 13 against the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a so as to bring the heater 13 into contact with the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a.

[0108] In this embodiment, the holding means is an elastic member 14. In this embodiment, the elastic member 14 is a porous member having cushioning properties. In addition, in this embodiment, the elastic member 14 has heat insulating properties. A specific example of the elastic member 14 is a foamed resin member made of urethane resin or polyethylene resin.

[0109] In this embodiment, the holding means (holding member) 14 is assembled in a compressed state between the grip 4a and the center base 4c together with the heater 13. As a result, in this embodiment, the heater 13 is held in a state pressed against the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a by the elastic force (restoring force) of the holding member 14.

[0110] However, the holding means may be adhesive. In this case, the heater 13 may be adhered to the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a, for example, via an adhesive. The holding means may be mechanical. As a specific example, the holding means may be a hook provided on the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a. In this case, the heater 13 may be engaged with the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a by the hook. More specifically, the heater 13 is sandwiched between the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a and the hook. This allows the heater 13 to be held in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a.

[0111] FIG. 19 shows the flashlight 1 with the grip (outer cylinder) 4a removed from the body 4 of the light-emitting device 2. In FIG. 19, reference numeral 11 denotes a power switch for the light-emitting unit 2a. In this embodiment, the power switch 11 can be used to turn the power of the light-emitting unit 2a on and off, as well as to switch the light intensity of the light-emitting unit 2a in stages. In this embodiment, the light intensity can be switched between three stages, for example, 500 lumens / 250 lumens / 50 lumens.

[0112] 20 shows a state in which the heater 13 is removed from the body 4 of the light-emitting device 2 in FIG. 19. FIG. 20 shows the opposite side (back side) in the radial direction of the hand light 1 in FIG. 19. In FIG. 20, reference numeral 12 denotes a power switch for the heater 13. In this embodiment, the light-emitting device 2 is provided with a power switch 11 for the light-emitting unit 2a and a power switch 12 for the heater 13, separately. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the power switch 11 for the light-emitting unit 2a and the power switch 12 for the heater 13 are disposed at positions facing each other across the axis O2 of the light-emitting device 2. In this embodiment, the power switch 12 can be used to turn on and off the power of the heater 13, as well as to switch the temperature of the heater 13 in stages. In this embodiment, the heater 13 can be switched between three stages, for example, 60°C / 50°C / 40°C.

[0113] Furthermore, FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the internal structure of the body 4 of the light emitting device 2 of the handheld light 1. As shown in FIG. 21, in this embodiment, the holding member 14 is a sheet-shaped foamed resin member. In this embodiment, a recess 4c1 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the center base 4c. In this embodiment, a through hole 4c2 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the center base 4c. In this embodiment, the recess 4c1 extends in the circumferential direction around the central axis of the center base 4c. In this embodiment, the holding member 14 is positioned on the center base 4c by being disposed in the recess 4c1. In this embodiment, the holding member 14 is fixed to the recess 4c1 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the center base 4c using double-sided tape. In this embodiment, the circumferential end 13e of the heater 13 and the circumferential end 14e of the holding member 14 are disposed in positions facing each other across the axis O2.

[0114] For example, as shown in Fig. 16, a handheld light 1 has a heater 13 in a light-emitting device 2. In this case, a user can warm his / her hands by holding the handheld light 1. This is effective, for example, when working in cold climates, especially when performing precise work.

[0115] In particular, in this embodiment, the heater 13 is disposed in the grip 4a that is held by the user. In this case, the user can use the flashlight 1 without getting his or her hands cold.

[0116] In this embodiment, the heater 13 is disposed around the axis O2 of the light-emitting device 2, for example, as shown in Fig. 19. In this case, it is possible to warm a wider area around the flashlight 1. In particular, when the heater 13 is disposed in the grip 4a as in this embodiment, it is possible to warm the entire palm of the user's hand.

[0117] In this embodiment, the heater 13 is a flexible film heater. In this case, the heater 13 can be provided in the flashlight 1 while preventing the flashlight 1 from becoming large. Since the heater 13 can be freely deformed, the layout of the heater 13 inside the light-emitting device 2 can be given a degree of freedom. Since the heater 13 can be freely deformed, the heater 13 can be assembled in a state of contacting the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a.

[0118] In this embodiment, the light emitting device 2 is provided with a holding means (14) that holds the film heater on the inner surface side of the light emitting device 2. This allows the heater 13 to be reliably in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a. In this case, the heat of the heater 13 can be efficiently transferred to the grip 4a.

[0119] In this embodiment, the holding means is an elastic member 14. In this case, by utilizing the repulsive force (restoring force) of the elastic member 14, the heater 13 can be brought into contact with the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a more reliably. In this case, the heat of the heater 13 can be transferred to the grip 4a more efficiently.

[0120] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the elastic member 14 has heat insulating properties. In this case, the elastic member 14 can block heat transferred to the inner region of the heater 13. For example, referring to Fig. 16, in this embodiment, the battery 15 is disposed in the inner region of the heater 13. In this case, since the elastic member 14 blocks heat from the heater 13, deterioration of the battery 15 caused by the heat generated from the heater 13 can be suppressed.

[0121] For example, in this embodiment, the battery 15 is a lithium ion battery. When the temperature around the lithium ion battery is too low, the power output of the lithium ion battery decreases. On the other hand, when the temperature around the lithium ion battery is too high, the power output of the lithium ion battery decreases.

[0122] In contrast, in this embodiment, the elastic member 14, which serves as a holding means for holding the heater 13, also has heat insulating properties. In this case, by appropriately selecting the heat insulating properties of the holding member 14, the temperature around the battery 15 can be set to a temperature that has little effect on the battery 15. Therefore, by providing the elastic member 14 with heat insulating properties, the battery 15 can be used efficiently.

[0123] As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, the light-emitting device 2 is provided with a power switch 11 for the light-emitting unit 2a and a power switch 12 for the heater 13 separately. For example, the light-emitting unit 2a can be turned on and off by pressing and holding the power switch 11. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the light intensity can be switched stepwise (three steps in this embodiment) by pressing the power switch 11 intermittently. The heater 13 can also be turned on and off by pressing and holding the power switch 12. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the temperature of the heater 13 can also be switched stepwise (three steps in this embodiment) by pressing the power switch 12 intermittently. Furthermore, the operations according to the power switch 11 and the power switch 12 are performed separately and independently. Therefore, in this case, the function as the flashlight 1 and the function as the heater can be controlled separately and independently.

[0124] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, the power switch 11 of the light-emitting unit 2a and the power switch 12 of the heater 13 are arranged in the circumferential direction around the axis O2 of the light-emitting device 2 and at the same position in the axial direction. In this case, the two power switches 11 and 12 can be arranged while suppressing the axial length of the light-emitting device 2, i.e., the handheld light 1. In particular, in this embodiment, the power switch 11 of the light-emitting unit 2a and the power switch 12 of the heater 13 are arranged at positions facing each other across the axis O2, as shown in FIG. 16. In this case, for example, the handheld light 1 and the heater 13 can be operated by one hand using the index finger and thumb. Therefore, if the power switch 11 and the power switch 12 are arranged at positions facing each other across the axis O2 as in this embodiment, the handheld light 1 can be handled even more easily.

[0125] 16, reference numeral 2b denotes a heat sink, reference numeral 2c denotes a switch circuit unit of the light-emitting unit 2a to which the power switch 11 is connected, and reference numeral 2d denotes a switch circuit unit of the heater 13 to which the power switch 12 is connected.

[0126] Incidentally, in this embodiment, the tail 5 is rotatable in the circumferential direction around the axis O2 of the light emitting device 2 relative to the body 4. This allows the user to move the attachment hole 74 to an optimal position as desired.

[0127] In this embodiment, a connection member 16 is disposed between the body 4 and the tail 5 of the light emitting device 2 for rotating the tail 5 relative to the body 4 in the circumferential direction around the axis O2.

[0128] Fig. 17 shows an enlarged view of region R1 in Fig. 16. In this embodiment, the connection member 16 is a cylindrical member. In this embodiment, the connection member 16 is fixed to a center body 4b of the body 4. In this embodiment, the tail 5 is attached to the outer circumferential surface of the connection member 16 so as to be slidable in the circumferential direction around the axis O2. This allows the tail 5 to rotate in the circumferential direction around the axis O2 with respect to the body 4.

[0129] FIG. 18 shows an enlarged view of region R2 in FIG. 16. The head 3 is movable in the axial direction relative to the body 4. In this embodiment, the head 3 is slidably held in the center body 4b of the body 4 via an annular seal member 17. An example of the seal member 17 is an O-ring made of rubber, elastomer, or resin. This allows the head 3 to slide forward and backward in the axial direction relative to the body 4. The focal area of ​​the light emitted from the hand light 1 can be changed according to the forward and backward movement of the head 3. The head 3 is also rotatable in the circumferential direction around the axis O2 relative to the center body 4b via the seal member 17.

[0130] In this embodiment, the tail 5 is rotatable in the circumferential direction around the axis O2 relative to the body 4 by sliding the tail 5 relative to the body 4 (connecting member 16). However, as in the case of the head 3, the tail 5 can be rotated in the circumferential direction around the axis O2 relative to the body 4b by, for example, interposing a seal member such as an O-ring between the body 4 (for example, the connecting member 16 or the center body 4b) and the tail 5. The tail 5 can also be rotated in the circumferential direction around the axis O2 relative to the body 4b by using a rotating means such as a gear.

[0131] The above is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. For example, the handheld light 1 has a bracket on the tail 5 of the light-emitting device 2, but the bracket can be provided on any part of the light-emitting device 2 other than the tail 5. The holding means can be omitted. As a specific example, when the heater 13 is a film heater, the heater 13 can be brought into contact with the inner circumferential surface of the grip 4a by using the restoring force of the film heater. In this case, the holding means can be omitted. The holder 100 is an example applicable to the handheld light 1. A holder applicable to the handheld light 1 preferably includes a holding part 110 including a main body part 111 having a notch part 111d for guiding the bracket neck 6b of the bracket 6 of the handheld light 1 and a stopper member 112 for appropriately opening the upper end opening part of the notch part 111d, and a plate-shaped part 120 between the holding part 110 on which the belt B worn by the user can be placed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0132] 1: hand light, 2: light emitting device, 2a: light emitting part, 2b: heat sink, 2c: switch circuit unit of light emitting part, 2d: switch circuit unit of heater, 3: head, 4: body, 4a: grip, 4b: center body, 4c: center base, 5: tail, 5a: protective cover, 5c: gap, 5c1: first gap, 5c2: second gap, 6: bracket, 6a: bracket base, 6b: bracket neck, 6c: bracket flange, 61: arm, 61a: knuckle, 63: bracket side accommodation groove, 65: shaft, 6A to 6D: bracket swing body, 7: support part, 73: light emitting device side accommodation groove, 74: mounting hole, 8: rotating shaft, 9: fixing part, 9a: first fixing part, 9b: second fixing part, 10: biasing member, 10a: bracket side extension, 10b: light emitting device side extension, 10c: coil portion, 11: power switch for light emitting portion, 12: power switch for heater, 13: heater, 13e: circumferential end portion of heater, 14: holding member (holding means), 14e: circumferential end portion of holding member, 15: battery, 16: connection member, 17: seal member, 100: holder, 100s: holding position, 110: holding portion, 111: main body portion, 111a: base plate, 111b: sub plate, 111d: notch portion, 112: stopper member, 120: plate-shaped portion, α: angle, B: belt, O2: axis of light emitting device, O8: axis of rotation shaft

Claims

1. A handheld light comprising: a light-emitting device having a light-emitting portion; and a bracket that is removable from a holder on a user's side, the bracket being attached so as to be swingable relative to the light-emitting device.

2. The handheld light of claim 1 , wherein the bracket comprises an arm rotatably attached to the light emitting device.

3. The light emitting device includes a head, a body, and a tail, The flashlight according to claim 1 , wherein the bracket is disposed on the tail.

4. 4. The handheld light according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting device is provided with a heater.

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