摘要 |
A battery-powered, multi- purpose foldable lantern comprises first and second cylindrical bodies (10, 50) hingedly connected together at one end for movement between axially aligned and folded positions. The first cylindrical body 10 accommodates therein at least one light emitting element such as a fluorescent lamp or a pair of incandescent filament lamps and the second cylindrical body 50 accommodates at least one battery. The lantern can be used as a floor lamp, electric torch, gooseneck table lamp, floor lamp, or with the aid of a calibrated strap 93 and scale 94, as a protractor and ruler or measure. Folding legs 88 enable the lantern to stand on a table or floor. <IMAGE> |