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EP-4741704-A1 - WORK LIGHT

EP4741704A1EP 4741704 A1EP4741704 A1EP 4741704A1EP-4741704-A1

Abstract

A work light includes a light source head and a body. The light source head includes a first magnetic element; and the body includes a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery for powering the light source head, a mount surface configured to mount the work light to a structure (S1), and a second magnetic element supported adjacent the mount surface. The light source head is movable relative to the body between a first state, in which the first magnetic element of the light source head is engaged with the second magnetic element of the body, and a second state, in which the light source head is spaced away from the mount surface and the second magnetic element is configured to engage the structure.

Inventors

  • BROWN, Patrick F.
  • LOUW, ANTOINETTE
  • MURPHY, PATRICK B.
  • DILTZ, Julia
  • Hawkins, Robert C.

Assignees

  • Techtronic Cordless GP

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20251104

Claims (15)

  1. A work light comprising: a light source head including a first magnetic element; and a body including: a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery for powering the light source head, a mount surface configured to mount the work light to a structure, and a second magnetic element supported adjacent the mount surface, wherein the light source head is movable relative to the body between a first state, in which the first magnetic element of the light source head is engaged with the second magnetic element of the body, and a second state, in which the light source head is spaced away from the mount surface and the second magnetic element is configured to engage the structure.
  2. The work light of claim 1, wherein the light source head is pivotably coupled to the body, wherein preferably the light source head is pivotable relative to the body through an angle of rotation of about 270-degrees.
  3. The work light of either claim 1 or 2, further comprising a linkage that pivotably couples the light source head to the body, wherein the linkage defines a first pivot axis and a second pivot axis that is spaced apart from and parallel to the first pivot axis, wherein the light source head is preferably also rotatable relative to the linkage about a third pivot axis that is perpendicular to the first and second pivot axes.
  4. The work light of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the body also includes a user interface to control operation of the work light.
  5. The work light of any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a hook that is slidably received within a slot in the body, wherein the hook is slidable relative to the body between a retracted position, in which an open end of the hook is substantially received within the body, and an extended position, in which the open end of the hook is spaced away from the body.
  6. The work light of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the light source head also includes a planar light panel and a head frame disposed around the planar light panel, and wherein the first magnetic element is coupled to the head frame.
  7. The work light of claim 6, wherein the light source head further includes a honeycomb housing coupled to the planar light panel opposite the head frame, and wherein heat generated from the planar light panel may dissipate through apertures of the honeycomb housing, and/or: wherein the light source head further includes a lens covering the planar light panel, and wherein the lens faces the mount surface when the light source head is in the first state.
  8. The work light of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first magnetic element is a metal contact, and wherein the second magnetic element is a magnet.
  9. A work light comprising: a light source head; and a body including: a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery for powering the light source head, a mount surface configured to mount the work light to a structure, and a magnet supported adjacent the mount surface, the magnet configured to alternately engage the light source head and the structure.
  10. The work light of claim 9, wherein the light source head is pivotably coupled to the body, and/or the work light further comprising a linkage that pivotably couples the light source head to the body, wherein the linkage defines a first pivot axis, a second pivot axis spaced apart from and parallel to the first pivot axis, and a third pivot axis that is perpendicular to the first and second pivot axes.
  11. The work light of either claim 9 or 10, wherein the light source head includes a first magnetic element configured to interact with the magnet.
  12. The work light of claim 11, wherein the light source head also includes a planar light panel and a head frame disposed around the planar light panel, and wherein the first magnetic element is coupled to the head frame, wherein preferably the light source head further includes a lens covering the planar light panel, and wherein the lens faces the mount surface when the magnet of the body engages the first magnetic element of the light source head.
  13. A work light comprising: a light source head including a light source, a lens covering the light source, and a first magnetic element; and a body pivotably coupled to the light source head and including: a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery for powering the light source of the light head, a mount surface configured to mount the work light to a structure, and a second magnetic element adjacent the mount surface, wherein the light source head is pivotable relative the body to a state where the lens faces the mount surface and the first magnetic element of the light source interacts with the second magnetic element of the body.
  14. The work light of claim 13, further comprising a linkage that pivotably couples the light source head to the body, wherein the linkage defines a first pivot axis, a second pivot axis spaced apart from and parallel to the first pivot axis, and a third pivot axis that is perpendicular to the first and second pivot axes.
  15. The work light of either claim 13 or 14, wherein the first magnetic element is a metal contact, and wherein the second magnetic element is a magnet.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to a work light, and more particularly to a battery-powered work light. BACKGROUND Work lights can be used to illuminate work areas that are otherwise difficult to light. Examples of these areas include work sites, ceiling spaces, basement areas, and the like. SUMMARY The present disclosure provides, in one aspect, a work light including a light source head including a first magnetic element; and a body including a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery for powering the light source head, a mount surface configured to mount the work light to a structure, and a second magnetic element supported adjacent the mount surface, wherein the light source head is movable relative to the body between a first state, in which the first magnetic element of the light source head is engaged with the second magnetic element of the body, and a second state, in which the light source head is spaced away from the mount surface and the second magnetic element is configured to engage the structure. The present disclosure provides, in another aspect, a work light including a light source head; and a body including a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery for powering the light source head, a mount surface configured to mount the work light to a structure, and a magnet supported adjacent the mount surface, the magnet configured to alternately engage the light source head and the structure. The present disclosure provides, in another aspect, a work light including a light source head including a light source, a lens covering the light source, and a first magnetic element; and a body pivotably coupled to the light source head and including a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery for powering the light source of the light head, a mount surface configured to mount the work light to a structure, and a second magnetic element adjacent the mount surface, wherein the light source head is pivotable relative the body to a state where the lens faces the mount surface and the first magnetic element of the light source interacts with the second magnetic element of the body. Other features and aspects of the disclosure will become apparent by consideration of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a work light according to an embodiment of the disclosure, illustrating the work light in a first, folded state.FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the work light of FIG. 1, illustrating the work light in a second, unfolded state.FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the work light of FIG. 1, illustrating the work light hanging from a structure.FIG. 4 is a side plan view of the work light of FIG. 1, illustrating a light source head pivoting relative to a body of the work light through an angle of rotation.FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the work light of FIG. 1, illustrating a detent mechanism of the light source head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Before any embodiments of the disclosure are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. FIG. 1 illustrates a work light 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The illustrated work light 100 is battery-powered. The work light 100 is sized and shaped for one-handed operation and transport. The work light 100 includes a body 102 and a light source head 104 coupled to the body 102. A battery 106 is also removably coupled to the body 102. The illustrated battery 106 is a power tool battery, which may be used with other power tools (e.g., an electric drill) and includes a voltage of, for example, 12 volts. The battery 106 also has a Li-ion chemistry. In other embodiments, the battery 106 may have other voltages and chemistries. With continued reference to FIG. 1, the body 102 includes a first end 108, a second end 110 opposite the first end 108, and a longitudinal axis A extending between the first end 108 and the second end 110. In the illustrated embodiment, the first end 108 supports a user interface. The illustrated user interface includes one or more controls, such as a power button 112. In some embodiments, the work light 100 may further include one or more indicators, such as one or more battery power indicators, disposed on the body 102. The body 102 further incudes a first or front face 114, a second or rear face 116 (FIG. 4), and opposing sides 118, 120. The two opposing sides 118, 120 extend between the first end 108 and the second end 110 of the body 102. With