Patent ID: 6290370
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: F21L,F21V

Abstract:
A portable electric torch, comprising:a torch housing containing an intermediate wall that subdivides an inside portion into a first compartment containing batteries with poles orientated along a longitudinal axis of the housing and a second compartment having an orifice bounded by an end-piece with a threaded external lateral surface;a reflector subassembly screwed onto the end-piece of the torch housing to seal off the second compartment; anda common support device housed in the second compartment, the common support device supporting an electric bulb on one side of the support device facing the reflector subassembly and an electrical switch on an opposite side facing the first compartment, wherein the support device is pivotally mounted to the second compartment between an inactive position that allows access to the batteries after removal of the end-piece and reflector subassembly, and an active position that places the electrical switch in electrical contact with the poles of the batteries.