Hanging lantern with removeable, interchangeable shades

摘要

A solar-powered hanging lantern includes an interchangeable shade. The article comprises a housing having an upper surface with a solar cell and a lower surface with a light source. A rechargeable battery and electronics within the housing charge the battery using the solar cell and illuminate the light source when ambient light falls to a predetermined level. The housing includes a cylindrical sidewall with a diameter and a peripheral rim extending outwardly form the cylindrical sidewall. A shade is provided having an upper, generally cylindrical opening slightly larger than the diameter of the housing, the shade being installed onto and over the housing such that the cylindrical opening rests on the peripheral rim, with an elastomeric ring being placed onto and over the housing to maintain the shade in position. The ring may be an O-ring and/or may include an inner groove to receive the opening of the shade.

主权项

1. A solar-powered hanging lantern with an interchangeable shade, comprising:
a housing having an upper surface with a solar cell and a lower surface with a light source; a rechargeable battery and electronics within the housing to charge the battery using the solar cell and illuminate the light source when ambient light falls to a predetermined level; the housing including a cylindrical sidewall with a diameter and a peripheral rim extending outwardly from the cylindrical sidewall; a shade having an upper, generally cylindrical opening slightly larger than the diameter of the housing, the shade being installed onto and over the housing such that the cylindrical opening rests on the peripheral rim; an elastomeric ring placed onto and over the housing to maintain the opening of the shade against the peripheral rim of the housing; and wherein the ring includes groove to receive the opening of the shade.