RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT AND SUPPORT STAND THEREFOR

摘要

A portable flashlight having rechargeable batteries and a support stand for attachment to a motor vehicle is provided. The flashlight defines a pair of contact electrodes mounted on the exterior of the flashlight casing which engage the stand and provide support for the flashlight and electrical contact for recharging the flashlight. An impedence means is provided to match the voltage of the motor vehicle battery to the voltage of the rechargeable battery and a light emitting diode is used to indicate the flow of current to said rechargeable battery. It is preferred to provide means to protect the rechargeable battery from reverse charging.