US20070133200A1 - Multi-lens zoom system and method for flashlights - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to the field of optical devices.
- the invention relates to flashlights.
- Flashlights with a zooming, or focusing, function generally include a lens which can be moved relative to the light bulb.
- the lens can bend the light differently based on the distance between the lens and the light bulb.
- the amount of bending of the light by the lens depends greatly on certain properties of the lens, particularly the thickness of the lens.
- a thicker lens may be required for increased zooming capability.
- the increased thickness of the lens results in a substantial increase in the weight of the flashlight.
- thicker lenses typically have steeply curved surfaces, particularly in the perimeter regions, causing the light of different wavelengths to be refracted differently, resulting in a rainbow effect being produced.
- the disclosed embodiments of the invention provide a systems, methods and devices for use in flashlights to provide improved illumination.
- the invention provide an efficient arrangement for zooming the light from a flashlight.
- multiple refractive lenses are translated in unison to allow zooming of the light while reducing the size and weight of the required lenses.
- the invention provides for the use of a meniscus lens to reduce the amount of light lost from a light-emitting diode (LED).
- LED light-emitting diode
- the invention includes a method of controlling a zoom setting of a flashlight.
- the method includes providing a light source in a housing and translating a lens arrangement substantially along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source.
- the lens arrangement includes at least two refractive lenses separated by a gap, a size of the gap being maintained during translation of the lens arrangement.
- zoom refers to the focusing of light from a source at a certain distance from the light source.
- focusing may include setting the coverage angle of a flashlight between, for example, a sharp, narrow beam and a wide-angle beam.
- a “flashlight” is any arrangement or device having a light source and being adapted to generate a beam of light.
- the flashlight may include other components, such as a power source (e.g., battery).
- a “light source” may be a light bulb, light-emitting diode or other element adapted to produce light.
- translating includes any relative movement between two components.
- the movement may be along a single axis, such as along the light path.
- a “lens arrangement” may include a set of lenses adapted to, for example, alter the path of a beam of light through refraction.
- light path refers to the general path ofabeam of light from a light source.
- the light path may include a central axis around which the light beam is centered.
- the light path may be straight or may be curved or bent by, for example, a refractor or a reflector.
- a “light beam” may be a beam generated by a light source along a light path.
- the size and intensity of the light beam may be altered by, for example, one or more lenses.
- “refractive lenses” include any lenses adapted to bend light. The amount of bending may depend on, for example, the angle of incidence of the light and the material of the lens.
- a “gap” may be measured along the light path between two lenses,
- the gap may be a distance between the surfaces of the two lenses facing each other, the distance between two corresponding surfaces (e.g., the surface of each lens facing the light source), or the distance between a mounting position of each lens.
- the housing includes an inner housing and an outer housing.
- the translating includes rotation of the outer housing relative to the inner housing, the rotation causing an axial translation of the outer housing relative to the inner housing.
- rotation refers to changes in the relative angular position of two components.
- providing a light source in a housing includes positioning a seal between the inner housing and the outer housing to form a water-tight cavity within the housing.
- Water-tight refers to isolating the cavity from any liquids outside the cavity.
- the cavity may be isolated from water.
- the light source may be secured to the inner housing, and the lens arrangement may be adapted to translate with the outer housing.
- the lens arrangement is forced against an inside surface of the outer housing by a resilient spring.
- the lens arrangement may include at least two lenses each having a refractive index between 1.2 and 1.8.
- the refractive index is approximately 1.5.
- the light source includes a light-emitting diode (LED).
- the at least two refractive lenses may include a first lens and a second lens, the first lens being closest to the light source, and a surface of the first lens facing the light source being a meniscus surface.
- a “meniscus” surface of a lens refers to a concave surface.
- At least on of the refractive lenses includes a surface provided with contours.
- the contours may form concentrically positioned ripples.
- contours refers to a curving feature on a surface.
- the contours may be regular or irregular curves and may be formed as semicircles or sine waves, for example.
- concentrically or “concentric” refers to having a substantially common center.
- ripples refers to a series of substantially circular features.
- a flashlight zooming arrangement in another aspect of the invention, includes a light source positioned within a housing and a lens arrangement positioned along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source.
- the lens arrangement includes two or more refractive lenses separated by a gap, the lens arrangement being adapted to translate along the light path while maintaining the gap.
- the invention includes a system of controlling a zoom setting of a flashlight.
- the system includes means for generating a light beam along a light path, the means for generating a light beam being positioned in a housing.
- the system also includes means for translating a lens arrangement substantially along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source.
- the lens arrangement includes at least two refractive lenses separated by a gap, a size of the gap being maintained during translation of the lens arrangement.
- a flashlight in another aspect of the invention, includes an illumination portion having a light source and a zooming portion having a lens arrangement positioned along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source.
- the zooming portion is adapted to translate along the light path relative to the illumination portion, and the lens arrangement includes two or more refractive lenses separated by a gap.
- the lens arrangement is adapted to translate along the light path while maintaining the gap.
- Another aspect of the invention includes a method of directing light in a flashlight.
- the method includes providing an LED light source within a housing, the LED light source being adapted to generate a light beam along a light path.
- the method also includes positioning one or more lenses along the light path, the one or more lenses including a lens closest to the light source. A surface of the lens closest to the light source facing the light source is a meniscus surface.
- the invention in another aspect, includes a system for directing light in a flashlight.
- the system includes an LED light source positioned within a housing, the LED light source being adapted to generate a light beam along a light path, and one or more lenses along the light path.
- the one or more lenses includes a lens closest to the light source, and a surface of the lens closest to the light source facing the light source is a meniscus surface.
- FIG. 1A is cross-sectional view of a portion of an embodiment of a flashlight according to the present invention in a zoom configuration
- FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of the flashlight of FIG. 1A in a wide-angle configuration
- FIG. 2 illustrates a conventional light source and lens combination
- FIG. 3 is cross-sectional view of a portion of another embodiment of a flashlight according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a refractive lens for use in a flashlight according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B a portion of an embodiment of a flashlight 10 is illustrated in a zoomed position ( FIG. 1A ) and in a wide-angle position ( FIG. 1B ).
- the flashlight 10 includes a zooming system 100 adapted to control the zoom setting, or focus, of the light from the flashlight 10 .
- zooming refers to focusing of light from a light source at a certain distance from the light source.
- the zoom setting may determine whether the light projected by the flashlight 10 is a wide beam, as may be desired when searching or viewing a large area, or a narrow beam, as may be desired when careful examination of a specific region is required.
- the zooming system 100 includes an illumination portion 110 and a zooming portion 120 .
- the illumination portion includes a light source 112 to generate a light beam.
- the light source 112 may be selected from a variety of light sources, such as a light bulb or other element adapted to produce light.
- the light source 112 includes a light emitting diode (LED).
- An LED is an efficient source of light that is well known to those skilled in the art.
- the LED may generate a substantially amount of heat.
- the illumination portion 110 may be provided with a heat sink 114 to direct the heat away from the LED.
- the heat sink 114 may be adapted to direct the heat to the ambient atmosphere or elsewhere outside the illumination portion 110 .
- the zooming portion 120 includes a lens arrangement 122 adapted to direct the light from the light source 112 out of the flashlight 10 in a desired manner.
- the lens arrangement 122 is positioned along the light path of the light beam generated by the light source 112 .
- the lens arrangement 122 includes two refractive lenses 124 , 126 separated by a gap, ⁇ y.
- the zooming portion 120 is adapted to translate along the light path relative to the illumination portion 110 , as indicated by the position of the zooming portion 120 relative to the illumination portion 110 in FIGS. 1A and 1B .
- the distance between the zooming portion 120 and the illumination portion 110 , ⁇ x is larger in the zoomed position illustrated in FIG. 1A than in the wide-angle position illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- the lens arrangement 122 of the zooming portion 120 is adapted to translate along the light path while maintaining the size of the gap, ⁇ y, as illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B .
- the lens arrangement 122 illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B includes two refractive lenses 124 , 126 .
- additional lenses may be provided.
- the lenses 124 , 126 are adapted to alter the path of a beam of light through refraction, or bending of the light. The amount of bending may depend on, for example, the angle of incidence of the light and the material of the lens.
- the lens arrangement 122 may include at least lenses 124 , 126 having a refractive index between 1.2 and 1.8. In a particular embodiment, the refractive index is approximately 1.5.
- the illumination portion 110 and the zooming portion 120 are positioned within a housing 130 .
- the housing 130 includes an inner housing 132 and an outer housing 134 .
- a seal 138 such as an 0 -ring, is positioned between the inner housing 132 and the outer housing 134 to form a water-tight cavity within the housing 130 .
- the seal 138 may be formed of a resilient material, such as a rubber, to maintain the water-tight characteristic of the cavity.
- the cavity is isolated from any liquids outside the cavity.
- the cavity may be isolated from water, allowing the flashlight 10 to be used in an underwater environment.
- the light source 112 of the illustrated flashlight 10 is secured to the inner housing 132 , while the lens arrangement 122 is adapted to translate with the outer housing 134 .
- the outer housing 134 is provided with a transparent cover 136 to allow the light to pass therethrough.
- the second lens 126 and the transparent cover 136 may be integrated into a single optical element.
- the lens arrangement 122 is forced against an inside surface 134 a of the outer housing 134 by a resilient spring 140 .
- the lens arrangement 122 correspondingly moves relative to the light source 112 .
- the translation of the outer housing 134 relative to the inner housing 132 may be accomplished through any of a variety of mechanisms.
- the translation is enabled through rotation of the outer housing 134 relative to the inner housing 132 .
- the outer housing 134 and the inner housing 132 are provided with complimenting threads 133 which transfer the relative rotation to a relative translation.
- the rotation causing an axial translation of the outer housing 134 relative to the inner housing 132 .
- FIG. 2 The arrangement 20 illustrated in FIG. 2 includes a light source 210 adapted to project light through a lens 220 .
- the light from the light source 210 strikes the lens 220 at different angles of incidence across a surface 220 a of the lens 220 closest to the light source 210 .
- the angle of incidence of the light is sufficiently high, measured from the normal to the surface 220 a , to result in internal reflection of at least a portion of the light, as indicated by the light line 230 .
- This reflection represents a loss in the intensity of the light beam projected out of the flashlight.
- FIG. 3 This problem is addressed and solved by an embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of a flashlight 30 having a light source, such as an LED, and a lens arrangement 322 for directing the light out of the flashlight 30 .
- the lens arrangement 322 may include one or more lenses.
- the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3 includes two lenses, one lens 324 being closest to the light source.
- a surface 324 a of the lens 324 facing the light source is formed as a meniscus surface.
- the surface 324 a is formed with a concave configuration.
- the meniscus configuration of the surface 324 a reduces the angle of incidence on the outer portions of the lens 324 , thereby reducing or eliminating external reflection. Further, the meniscus configuration allows for the collection of a larger conical angle of the LED output, resulting in increased output light intensity.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of a refractive lens 40 which may be used in flashlights, such as the flashlight 10 illustrated in FIG. 1A and 1B .
- the refractive lens 40 includes an outer surface 410 away from the light source and an inner surface 420 facing the light source.
- the illustrated refractive lens 40 is particularly useful in conjunction with LED light sources.
- LED's generally generate light whose wavelength varies with angle from the central axis.
- the light striking the central portion of the surface 220 a of the lens 220 may have a different wavelength than the light striking the perimeter portion of the surface 220 a .
- a lens such as the exemplary refractive lens 40 illustrated in FIG. 4 may be used to integrate the light from the LED to produce a more uniform beam, as well as creating a circular beam from a rectangular LED chip.
- contours formed on a surface of the lens 40 are formed on the inner surface 420 . In other embodiments, the contours may be formed on the outer surface or on both surfaces. In the illustrated embodiment, the contours are formed as a series of concentric ripples, each ripple being configured as a semicircle or a sine wave. In the case of a semicircle, the ripples may be defined by a radius of curvature, r c . In the case of a sine wave, the ripples may be defined by an amplitude, ⁇ d 1 or ⁇ d 2 , and the wavelength, measured as the distance between adjacent crests 424 or adjacent troughs 422 .
- the ripples are arranged as concentric circles on the surface 420 of the lens 40 .
- the size and shape of each ripple as measured by the radius of curvature, r c or the amplitude and wavelength, may be different or the same.
- ⁇ d 1 and ⁇ d 2 are the same, while in another embodiment, they may be different.
- the contouring on the inner surface 420 may be superimposed on a meniscus surface, such as the meniscus surface 324 a illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- the contouring may be formed on any of the multiple lenses.
- the contouring is formed on the lens closest to the light source.
- the light striking a ripple in one region is refracted in different directions due to the contouring and mixes with light being refracted from a ripple in another region.
- the light beam exiting the refractive lens is made more uniform.
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An efficient system and method for zooming the light from a flashlight is disclosed. Multiple refractive lenses are translated in unison to allow zooming of the light while reducing the size and weight of the required lenses. In another aspect, a meniscus lens is used to reduce the amount of light lost from a light-emitting diode (LED). One method includes providing a light source in a housing and translating a lens arrangement substantially along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source. The lens arrangement includes at least two refractive lenses separated by a gap, a size of the gap being maintained during translation of the lens arrangement.
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- This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/127,028, filed May 10, 2005, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates generally to the field of optical devices. In particular, the invention relates to flashlights.
- Flashlights with a zooming, or focusing, function generally include a lens which can be moved relative to the light bulb. The lens can bend the light differently based on the distance between the lens and the light bulb. The amount of bending of the light by the lens depends greatly on certain properties of the lens, particularly the thickness of the lens. For increased zooming capability, a thicker lens may be required. However, the increased thickness of the lens results in a substantial increase in the weight of the flashlight. Also, thicker lenses typically have steeply curved surfaces, particularly in the perimeter regions, causing the light of different wavelengths to be refracted differently, resulting in a rainbow effect being produced. Thus, it is desirable to provide increased zooming capability while avoiding the above-described shortcomings.
- The disclosed embodiments of the invention provide a systems, methods and devices for use in flashlights to provide improved illumination. In one aspect, the invention provide an efficient arrangement for zooming the light from a flashlight. In this regard, multiple refractive lenses are translated in unison to allow zooming of the light while reducing the size and weight of the required lenses. In another aspect, the invention provides for the use of a meniscus lens to reduce the amount of light lost from a light-emitting diode (LED).
- In one aspect, the invention includes a method of controlling a zoom setting of a flashlight. The method includes providing a light source in a housing and translating a lens arrangement substantially along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source. The lens arrangement includes at least two refractive lenses separated by a gap, a size of the gap being maintained during translation of the lens arrangement.
- As used herein, “zoom” refers to the focusing of light from a source at a certain distance from the light source. In the context of a flashlight, focusing may include setting the coverage angle of a flashlight between, for example, a sharp, narrow beam and a wide-angle beam.
- A “flashlight” is any arrangement or device having a light source and being adapted to generate a beam of light. The flashlight may include other components, such as a power source (e.g., battery).
- A “light source” may be a light bulb, light-emitting diode or other element adapted to produce light.
- As used herein, “translating” includes any relative movement between two components. The movement may be along a single axis, such as along the light path.
- A “lens arrangement” may include a set of lenses adapted to, for example, alter the path of a beam of light through refraction.
- As used herein, “light path” refers to the general path ofabeam of light from a light source. The light path may include a central axis around which the light beam is centered. The light path may be straight or may be curved or bent by, for example, a refractor or a reflector.
- A “light beam” may be a beam generated by a light source along a light path. The size and intensity of the light beam may be altered by, for example, one or more lenses.
- As used herein, “refractive lenses” include any lenses adapted to bend light. The amount of bending may depend on, for example, the angle of incidence of the light and the material of the lens.
- A “gap” may be measured along the light path between two lenses, The gap may be a distance between the surfaces of the two lenses facing each other, the distance between two corresponding surfaces (e.g., the surface of each lens facing the light source), or the distance between a mounting position of each lens.
- In a particular embodiment, the housing includes an inner housing and an outer housing. The translating includes rotation of the outer housing relative to the inner housing, the rotation causing an axial translation of the outer housing relative to the inner housing.
- As used herein, “rotation” refers to changes in the relative angular position of two components.
- In another particular embodiment, providing a light source in a housing includes positioning a seal between the inner housing and the outer housing to form a water-tight cavity within the housing.
- “Water-tight” refers to isolating the cavity from any liquids outside the cavity. For example, the cavity may be isolated from water.
- The light source may be secured to the inner housing, and the lens arrangement may be adapted to translate with the outer housing. In a particular embodiment, the lens arrangement is forced against an inside surface of the outer housing by a resilient spring.
- The lens arrangement may include at least two lenses each having a refractive index between 1.2 and 1.8. In a particular embodiment, the refractive index is approximately 1.5.
- In a particular embodiment, the light source includes a light-emitting diode (LED). The at least two refractive lenses may include a first lens and a second lens, the first lens being closest to the light source, and a surface of the first lens facing the light source being a meniscus surface.
- As used herein, a “meniscus” surface of a lens refers to a concave surface.
- In one embodiment, at least on of the refractive lenses includes a surface provided with contours. The contours may form concentrically positioned ripples.
- As used herein, “contours” refers to a curving feature on a surface. The contours may be regular or irregular curves and may be formed as semicircles or sine waves, for example.
- As used herein, “concentrically” or “concentric” refers to having a substantially common center.
- As used herein, “ripples” refers to a series of substantially circular features.
- In another aspect of the invention, a flashlight zooming arrangement includes a light source positioned within a housing and a lens arrangement positioned along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source. The lens arrangement includes two or more refractive lenses separated by a gap, the lens arrangement being adapted to translate along the light path while maintaining the gap.
- In still another aspect, the invention includes a system of controlling a zoom setting of a flashlight. The system includes means for generating a light beam along a light path, the means for generating a light beam being positioned in a housing. The system also includes means for translating a lens arrangement substantially along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source. The lens arrangement includes at least two refractive lenses separated by a gap, a size of the gap being maintained during translation of the lens arrangement.
- In another aspect of the invention, a flashlight includes an illumination portion having a light source and a zooming portion having a lens arrangement positioned along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source. The zooming portion is adapted to translate along the light path relative to the illumination portion, and the lens arrangement includes two or more refractive lenses separated by a gap. The lens arrangement is adapted to translate along the light path while maintaining the gap.
- Another aspect of the invention includes a method of directing light in a flashlight. The method includes providing an LED light source within a housing, the LED light source being adapted to generate a light beam along a light path. The method also includes positioning one or more lenses along the light path, the one or more lenses including a lens closest to the light source. A surface of the lens closest to the light source facing the light source is a meniscus surface.
- In another aspect, the invention includes a system for directing light in a flashlight. The system includes an LED light source positioned within a housing, the LED light source being adapted to generate a light beam along a light path, and one or more lenses along the light path. The one or more lenses includes a lens closest to the light source, and a surface of the lens closest to the light source facing the light source is a meniscus surface.
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FIG. 1A is cross-sectional view of a portion of an embodiment of a flashlight according to the present invention in a zoom configuration; -
FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of the flashlight ofFIG. 1A in a wide-angle configuration; -
FIG. 2 illustrates a conventional light source and lens combination; -
FIG. 3 is cross-sectional view of a portion of another embodiment of a flashlight according to the present invention; and -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a refractive lens for use in a flashlight according to an embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIGS. 1A and 1B , a portion of an embodiment of aflashlight 10 is illustrated in a zoomed position (FIG. 1A ) and in a wide-angle position (FIG. 1B ). Theflashlight 10 includes azooming system 100 adapted to control the zoom setting, or focus, of the light from theflashlight 10. In the context of a flashlight, zooming refers to focusing of light from a light source at a certain distance from the light source. In this regard, the zoom setting may determine whether the light projected by theflashlight 10 is a wide beam, as may be desired when searching or viewing a large area, or a narrow beam, as may be desired when careful examination of a specific region is required. - The
zooming system 100 includes anillumination portion 110 and a zoomingportion 120. The illumination portion includes alight source 112 to generate a light beam. Thelight source 112 may be selected from a variety of light sources, such as a light bulb or other element adapted to produce light. In a particular embodiment, thelight source 112 includes a light emitting diode (LED). An LED is an efficient source of light that is well known to those skilled in the art. - The LED may generate a substantially amount of heat. In this regard, the
illumination portion 110 may be provided with aheat sink 114 to direct the heat away from the LED. In some embodiments, theheat sink 114 may be adapted to direct the heat to the ambient atmosphere or elsewhere outside theillumination portion 110. - The zooming
portion 120 includes alens arrangement 122 adapted to direct the light from thelight source 112 out of theflashlight 10 in a desired manner. Thelens arrangement 122 is positioned along the light path of the light beam generated by thelight source 112. In the embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 1A and 1B , thelens arrangement 122 includes tworefractive lenses - The zooming
portion 120 is adapted to translate along the light path relative to theillumination portion 110, as indicated by the position of the zoomingportion 120 relative to theillumination portion 110 inFIGS. 1A and 1B . The distance between the zoomingportion 120 and theillumination portion 110, Δx, is larger in the zoomed position illustrated inFIG. 1A than in the wide-angle position illustrated inFIG. 1B . Thelens arrangement 122 of the zoomingportion 120 is adapted to translate along the light path while maintaining the size of the gap, Δy, as illustrated inFIGS. 1A and 1B . - As noted above, the
lens arrangement 122 illustrated inFIGS. 1A and 1B includes tworefractive lenses lenses lens arrangement 122 may include atleast lenses - The
illumination portion 110 and the zoomingportion 120 are positioned within ahousing 130. In the illustrated embodiment, thehousing 130 includes aninner housing 132 and anouter housing 134. Aseal 138, such as an 0-ring, is positioned between theinner housing 132 and theouter housing 134 to form a water-tight cavity within thehousing 130. Theseal 138 may be formed of a resilient material, such as a rubber, to maintain the water-tight characteristic of the cavity. Thus, the cavity is isolated from any liquids outside the cavity. For example, the cavity may be isolated from water, allowing theflashlight 10 to be used in an underwater environment. - The
light source 112 of the illustratedflashlight 10 is secured to theinner housing 132, while thelens arrangement 122 is adapted to translate with theouter housing 134. Theouter housing 134 is provided with atransparent cover 136 to allow the light to pass therethrough. In certain embodiments, thesecond lens 126 and thetransparent cover 136 may be integrated into a single optical element. - The
lens arrangement 122 is forced against aninside surface 134 a of theouter housing 134 by aresilient spring 140. Thus, as theouter housing 134 is moved relative to theinner housing 132, thelens arrangement 122 correspondingly moves relative to thelight source 112. - In the embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 1A and 1B , the translation of theouter housing 134 relative to theinner housing 132 may be accomplished through any of a variety of mechanisms. In the embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 1A and 1B , the translation is enabled through rotation of theouter housing 134 relative to theinner housing 132. Theouter housing 134 and theinner housing 132 are provided with complimentingthreads 133 which transfer the relative rotation to a relative translation. Thus, the rotation causing an axial translation of theouter housing 134 relative to theinner housing 132. - In certain cases, positioning of a lens close to a light source, such as an LED, can result in loss of light intensity due to undesired reflection of the light out of the desired light path. One example of this is illustrated in
FIG. 2 . The arrangement 20 illustrated inFIG. 2 includes alight source 210 adapted to project light through alens 220. The light from thelight source 210 strikes thelens 220 at different angles of incidence across a surface 220 a of thelens 220 closest to thelight source 210. On the outer portion of thelens 220, the angle of incidence of the light is sufficiently high, measured from the normal to the surface 220 a, to result in internal reflection of at least a portion of the light, as indicated by thelight line 230. This reflection represents a loss in the intensity of the light beam projected out of the flashlight. This problem is addressed and solved by an embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of aflashlight 30 having a light source, such as an LED, and alens arrangement 322 for directing the light out of theflashlight 30. Thelens arrangement 322 may include one or more lenses. The embodiment illustrated inFIG. 3 includes two lenses, onelens 324 being closest to the light source. Asurface 324 a of thelens 324 facing the light source is formed as a meniscus surface. In this regard, thesurface 324 a is formed with a concave configuration. The meniscus configuration of thesurface 324 a reduces the angle of incidence on the outer portions of thelens 324, thereby reducing or eliminating external reflection. Further, the meniscus configuration allows for the collection of a larger conical angle of the LED output, resulting in increased output light intensity. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of arefractive lens 40 which may be used in flashlights, such as theflashlight 10 illustrated inFIG. 1A and 1B . Therefractive lens 40 includes anouter surface 410 away from the light source and aninner surface 420 facing the light source. - The illustrated
refractive lens 40 is particularly useful in conjunction with LED light sources. LED's generally generate light whose wavelength varies with angle from the central axis. For example, with reference toFIG. 2 , the light striking the central portion of the surface 220 a of thelens 220 may have a different wavelength than the light striking the perimeter portion of the surface 220 a. In this regard, a lens such as the exemplaryrefractive lens 40 illustrated inFIG. 4 may be used to integrate the light from the LED to produce a more uniform beam, as well as creating a circular beam from a rectangular LED chip. - The integration of the light from the LED is facilitated by contours formed on a surface of the
lens 40. In the illustrated embodiment, the contours are formed on theinner surface 420. In other embodiments, the contours may be formed on the outer surface or on both surfaces. In the illustrated embodiment, the contours are formed as a series of concentric ripples, each ripple being configured as a semicircle or a sine wave. In the case of a semicircle, the ripples may be defined by a radius of curvature, rc. In the case of a sine wave, the ripples may be defined by an amplitude, Δd1 or Δd2, and the wavelength, measured as the distance between adjacent crests 424 or adjacent troughs 422. In one embodiment, the ripples are arranged as concentric circles on thesurface 420 of thelens 40. Further the size and shape of each ripple, as measured by the radius of curvature, rc or the amplitude and wavelength, may be different or the same. For example, in one embodiment, Δd1 and Δd2 are the same, while in another embodiment, they may be different. - In another embodiment, the contouring on the
inner surface 420 may be superimposed on a meniscus surface, such as themeniscus surface 324 a illustrated inFIG. 3 . Further, in a lens arrangement having multiple refractive lenses, the contouring may be formed on any of the multiple lenses. For example, in one embodiment, the contouring is formed on the lens closest to the light source. - Thus, when light from an LED strikes the
inner surface 420 of the exemplaryrefractive lens 40, the light striking a ripple in one region is refracted in different directions due to the contouring and mixes with light being refracted from a ripple in another region. Thus, the light beam exiting the refractive lens is made more uniform. - The foregoing description of embodiments of the invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and modifications and variation are possible in light of the above teachings or may be acquired from practice of the invention. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to enable one skilled in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modification as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalents.
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1. A method of directing light in a flashlight, comprising:
providing a light source within a housing, the light source being adapted to generate a light beam along a light path; and
positioning a lens arrangement substantially along the light path, the lens arrangement including a lens closest to the light source,
wherein a surface of the lens closest to the light source facing the light source is a meniscus surface having a concave configuration, and
wherein the housing includes a water-tight cavity formed therein.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes an inner housing and an outer housing adapted to rotate relative to the inner housing to cause at least one lens of the lens arrangement to translate along the light path.
3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:
positioning a seal between the inner housing and the outer housing to form the water-tight cavity within the housing.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lens arrangement includes at least two lenses each having a refractive index between 1.2 and 1.8.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the refractive index is approximately 1.5.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source includes a light emitting diode (LED).
7. A flashlight light-direction arrangement, comprising:
a light source positioned within a housing; and
a lens arrangement positioned substantially along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source, the lens arrangement including a lens closest to the light source;
wherein a surface of the lens closest to the light source facing the light source is a meniscus surface having a concave configuration, and
wherein the housing includes a water-tight cavity formed therein.
8. The arrangement of claim 7 , wherein the housing includes an inner housing and an outer housing adapted to rotate relative to the inner housing to cause at least one lens of the lens arrangement to translate along the light path.
9. The arrangement of claim 8 , further comprising:
a seal positioned between the inner housing and the outer housing to form the water-tight cavity within the housing.
10. The arrangement of claim 7 , wherein the lens arrangement includes at least two lenses each having a refractive index between 1.2 and 1.8.
11. The arrangement of claim 10 , wherein the refractive index is approximately 1.5.
12. The arrangement of claim 7 , wherein the light source includes a light emitting diode (LED).
13. A system of directing light for a flashlight, comprising:
means for generating a light beam along a light path, the means for generating a light beam being positioned in a housing; and
a lens arrangement positioned substantially along a light path of a light beam generated by the means for generating a light beam, the lens arrangement including a lens closes to the means for generating a light beam;
wherein a surface of the lens closest to the means for generating a light beam facing the means for generating a light beam is a meniscus surface having a concave configuration, and
wherein the housing includes a water-tight cavity formed therein.
14. The system of claim 11 , wherein the housing includes an inner housing and an outer housing adapted to rotate relative to the inner housing to cause at least one lens of the lens arrangement to translate along the light path.
15. The system of claim 12 , further comprising:
means for sealing positioned between the inner housing and the outer housing to form the water-tight cavity within the housing.
16. The system of claim 11 , wherein the lens arrangement includes at least two lenses each having a refractive index between 1.2 and 1.8.
17. The system of claim 14 , wherein the refractive index is approximately 1.5.
18. The system of claim 13 , wherein the means for generating a light beam includes a light emitting diode (LED).
19. A flashlight, comprising:
an illumination portion having a light source positioned within a housing; and
a lens arrangement positioned substantially along a light path of a light beam generated by the light source, the lens arrangement including a lens closest to the light source;
wherein the surface of the lens closest to the light source facing the light source is a meniscus surface having a concave configuration.
20. The flashlight of claim 19 , wherein the housing includes a water-tight cavity formed therein.
21. The flashlight of claim 19 , wherein the housing includes an inner housing and an outer housing adapted to rotate relative to the inner housing to cause at least one lens of the lens arrangement to translate along the light path.
22. The flashlight of claim 21 , further comprising:
a seal positioned between the inner housing and the outer housing to form a water-tight cavity within the housing.
23. The flashlight of claim 19 , wherein the lens arrangement includes at least two lenses each having a refractive index between 1.2 and 1.8.
24. The flashlight of claim 23 , wherein the refractive index is approximately 1.5.
25. The flashlight of claim 19 , wherein the light source includes a light emitting diode (LED).
26. The flashlight of claim 19 , wherein the lens closest to the light source is positioned to maintain a gap between the lens and the light source.
27. The flashlight of claim 19 , wherein the lens closest to the light source forms a cap substantially surrounding the LED light source.
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