Hot stick light

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10458641-B2
Application number	US-201816139167-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Sep 24, 2018
Priority date	Sep 22, 2017
Publication date	Oct 29, 2019
Grant date	Oct 29, 2019

Abstract

A light for use with a hot stick includes an elongate body having a first connector configured to connect to the hot stick and a second connector configured to connect to a tool associated with the hot stick. The light also includes a first light source supported by the elongate body and having a first light emitting diode configured to emit light in a first direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the body, a second light source supported by the elongate body and having a second light emitting diode configured to emit light in a second direction relative to the longitudinal axis that is different than the first direction, a power source positioned within the elongate body and electrically coupled to the first light source and the second light source, and a user interface supported on the elongate body to control operation of the first and second light sources.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A light for use with a hot stick, the light comprising:
an elongate body including a first connector on a first end of the elongate body and a second connector on a second end of the elongate body, the first connector configured to connect to the hot stick, the second connector configured to connect to a tool associated with the hot stick, the elongate body defining a longitudinal axis extending through the first connector and the second connector;
a first light source supported by the elongate body and including a first light emitting diode configured to emit light in a first direction relative to the longitudinal axis;
a second light source supported by the elongate body and including a second light emitting diode configured to emit light in a second direction relative to the longitudinal axis that is different than the first direction:
a power source positioned within the elongate body and electrically coupled to the first light source and the second light source; and
a user interface supported on the elongate body to control operation of the first and second light sources.

2. The light of claim 1 , wherein the first light source is positioned on one side of the longitudinal axis, and wherein the second light source is positioned on another side of the longitudinal axis opposite from the first light source.

3. The light of claim 2 , wherein the first light source is configured to emit light away from the longitudinal axis and toward the tool associated with the hot stick, and wherein the second light source is configured to emit light away from the longitudinal axis and toward the tool associated with the hot stick.

4. The light of claim 1 , wherein the elongate body includes a battery compartment, and wherein the power source includes a battery pack positioned within the battery compartment.

5. The light of claim 4 , wherein the battery pack is a rechargeable battery pack, and wherein the user interface includes a charging port electrically coupled to the rechargeable battery pack and operable to recharge the rechargeable battery pack.

6. The light of claim 5 , wherein the charging port includes a USB port.

7. The light of claim 5 , wherein the user interface also includes a charge status indicator.

8. The light of claim 4 , wherein the battery compartment includes a sealed battery door that is openable to access the battery pack.

9. The light of claim 7 , wherein the sealed battery door includes a thumb screw operable to secure the sealed battery door in a closed position.

10. The light of claim 4 , wherein the battery pack is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis.

11. The light of claim 1 , wherein the user interface includes a power switch operable to control operation of the light source.

12. The light of claim 11 , wherein the power switch is operable to change an operating mode of the light between a first mode, in which light having a first intensity is emitted from the first and second light emitting diodes, and a second mode, in which light having a second intensity that is different than the first intensity is emitted from the first and second light emitting diodes.

13. The light of claim 1 , wherein the first connector includes a first fastener configured to secure the first connector to the hot stick, and wherein the second connector includes a second fastener configured to secure the second connector to the tool associated with the hot stick.

14. The light of claim 13 , wherein the light is rotatable relative to the hot stick about a pivot axis defined by the first connector and extending through the first fastener, and wherein the light is rotatable relative to the tool about a pivot axis defined by the second connector and extending through the second fastener.

15. The light of claim 14 , wherein the first connector includes a plurality of projections configured to engage the hot stick to secure the light in a rotational position relative to the hot stick, and wherein the second connector includes a plurality of projections configured to engage the tool to secure the light in a rotational position relative to the tool.

16. A light for use with a hot stick, the light comprising:
a body configured to be coupled to an end of the hot stick adjacent a tool associated with the hot stick, the body including a battery compartment;
a light source supported by the body and including a light emitting diode configured to emit light toward the tool associated with the hot stick;
a rechargeable battery pack positioned within the battery compartment;
a charging port supported by the body and electrically coupled to the rechargeable battery pack, the charging port operable to recharge the rechargeable battery pack; and
a power switch supported by the body and electrically coupled to the light source, the power switch operable to control operation of the light source.

17. The light of claim 16 , wherein the charging port includes a USB port.

18. The light of claim 16 , wherein the battery compartment includes a sealed battery door that is openable to access the rechargeable battery pack, and wherein the sealed battery door includes a thumb screw operable to secure the sealed battery door in a closed position.

19. The light of claim 16 , further comprising a charge status indicator supported by the body and electrically coupled to the charging port.

20. A hot stick assembly comprising:
a hot stick;
a tool associated with the hot stick; and
a light including
an elongate body having a first connector on a first end of the elongate body and a second connector on a second end of the elongate body, the first connector connected to the hot stick light, the second connector connected to the tool, the elongate body defining a longitudinal axis extending through the first connector and the second connector,
a first light source supported by the elongate body and having a first light emitting diode configured to emit light toward the tool in a first direction relative to the longitudinal axis,
a second light source supported by the elongate body and having a second light emitting diode configured to emit light toward the tool in a second direction relative to the longitudinal axis that is different than the first direction,
a power source positioned within the elongate body and electrically coupled to the first light source and the second light source, and
a user interface supported on the elongate body to control operation of the first and second light sources.

Assignees

• Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp

Inventors

• Proeber David

Classifications

• H02J7/82

  Control of state of charge [SOC] · CPC title

• F21V21/088

  Clips; Clamps · CPC title

• H02G1/00

  Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing or dismantling electric cables or lines · CPC title

• F21L4/02

  characterised by the provision of two or more light sources · CPC title

• F21V33/00 Primary

  Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for · CPC title