Illumination device and method of use in tunnel alignment

摘要

The present invention relates generally to illumination devices and method of use in tunnel alignment. More particularly, the present invention relates to an illumination device producing a concentrated directional light beam adapted for verifying the center plane of a boring in an underground mine passageway. The illumination device includes a first elongated portion having a longitudinal axis. An arangement for fastening the first portion to a support is provided at a first end of the first portion. A second portion rotatably received by the first portion includes a light source for producing a directional light beam. The light beam is adapted to be directed away from the longitudinal axis of the first portion. An arrangement for retaining the second portion in a predetermined angular position with respect to the axis of the first portion is also provided. In a preferred embodiment, the second portion is telescopically received within the first portion and includes a hinge arrangement which permits pivotal movement of a holder for the light source relative to a segment of the second portion to a location substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first portion.