Swivel head flashlight

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1992-03-13

1994-01-11

Yeung, James C.

Illumination

Self powered lamp

Lamp bulb or lamp support axis adjustable or angularly fixed...

362199, 362205, 362207, F21L 700

Patent

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052787397

ABSTRACT:
A flashlight having a casing containing a pair batteries, a head assembly mounted on an upper end of the casing, and a tail assembly mounted on a lower end of the casing disclosed wherein the head assembly includes a swivel head carrying a bulb and a reflector and is rotatable about an inclined swivel axis aligned with a bulb extending through a side of a reflector. The flashlight includes a terminal mechanism for electrically connecting the bulb to the battery irrespective of the rotated position of the swivel head relative to the casing. A rotary switch mechanism is provided in the tail assembly to control the illumination of the bulb through a cam mechanism actuated by a rotation of the tail cap switch.

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