Multi-mode portable illumination device

摘要

A multi-mode portable illumination device includes a switch structure featuring a substantially planar member and a mechanical switch which requires a relatively small amount of force and a short stroke distance to actuate. The mechanical switch is attached to a member which contains circuit(s) adding additional functionality to the multi-mode portable illumination device. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal multi-mode portable illumination device which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating.

主权项

1. A multi-mode flashlight comprising:
a body configured to hold a power source; an illumination source; a switch that is manually activated; a circuit that electrically connects the power source, the illumination source, and the switch; and a circuit board within the circuit that is configured to produce multiple modes provided by the flashlight; wherein the manually activated switch controls the multiple modes provided by the flashlight by activation of the manually activated switch.