Patent ID: 8128255
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: F21L,F21V

Abstract:
1. A flashlight structure comprising: a conductive strip; a flashlight main body formed therein with a receiving space for receiving one or more batteries, wherein the receiving space of the flashlight main body has a lateral surface formed with a groove whose cross-section tapers toward a center of the receiving space and is configured for receiving the conductive strip; a switch assembly near an inward end of the flashlight main body; and an insulating element corresponding in width to the conductive strip, having a predetermined length and received in the groove of the flashlight main body, with the conductive strip, when installed in the groove of the flashlight main body, separated from each said battery received in the receiving space by the insulating element, with the conductive strip being secured in position to the groove by the insulating element, whereby when the flashlight is turned on for a long time, the one or more batteries are prevented from the danger of overheating, which might otherwise result from direct contact with the conductive strip.