Headlamp apparatus
US5115382A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 19, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S2/918
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A headlamp apparatus including an adjustable headband, a lamp assembly, and rechargeable batteries in a remote belt attachable battery housing. The headband includes adjustable circumferal and longitudinal band members, with both band members structured for a wide range of independent size adjustments through the use of hook and loop type fasteners. The lamp assembly is comprised of a telescoping tubular housing containing a focusable lamp, reflector, and lens arrangement. The lamp assembly is adjustably affixed to the headband with a double ball and socket universal fitting which allows a wide range of adjustment of the direction of the emitted light. Electrical conductors connecting the lamp assembly to the battery housing are located over the top of the user's head and down the back, positioned out of the user's work area. The battery housing is sized for placement into a clothing pocket or can be releasably affixed to the belt of the wearer with an attachment clip. The battery housing includes an electrical jack to receive a cord attached plug connected to a step-down transformer to allow supplementing and charging the batteries. Various attachable colored lenses are provided f…
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