Patent Publication Number: US-2023160559-A1

Title: Multi-panel lighting device

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation of U.S. Pat. Application No. 17/538,504 entitled “MULTI-PANEL LIGHTING DEVICE,” filed Nov. 30, 2021, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Pat. Application No. 63/246,822 entitled “MULTI-PANEL LIGHTING DEVICE,” filed Dec. 2, 2019, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/246,822 entitled “MULTI-PANEL LIGHTING DEVICE,” filed Sep. 22, 2021, the contents of which being incorporated by reference in their entireties herein. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Area lights, such as lanterns and work lights, have existed for decades with little to no innovation. Traditionally, work lights, such as those used in a garage or industrial facility, must be plugged in to operate and must be repeatedly pivoted to adjust an angle of illumination. Continuously moving a work light from one area to another during a project is not ideal and can be cumbersome. Lanterns, on the other hand, offer more flexibility as lanterns can be conveniently relocated from one area to another. However, it is difficult to orient the illumination provided by a lantern and lanterns tend to be bulky such that they cannot be used in many spaces and various applications. Also, for difficult areas to illuminate, lanterns require use of a hand of an operator, preventing the operator from utilizing both hands to complete a task. 
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a portable lighting device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable multi-panel lighting device having independently illuminating and removable auxiliary lighting devices. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Many aspects of the present disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the disclosure. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views. 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective view of a multi-panel lighting device including a primary light-emitting panel and one or more auxiliary light-emitting panels in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  2    is a top view of the multi-panel lighting device with auxiliary light-emitting panels extending at first angles in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  3    is another top view of the multi-panel lighting device with auxiliary light-emitting panels extending at second angles in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  4    is another perspective view of the multi-panel lighting device with auxiliary light-emitting panels adjusted to cover a primary light-emitting panel in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  5    is a perspective view of the multi-panel lighting device with the auxiliary light-emitting panels removed from the primary light-emitting panel in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  6    is a front view of the multi-panel lighting device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  7    is a rear view of the multi-panel lighting device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  8    is a side view of the multi-panel lighting device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  9    is a top perspective view of an auxiliary light-emitting panel of the multi-panel lighting device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  10    is a front elevation view of an auxiliary light-emitting panel of the multi-panel lighting device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  11    is a top perspective view of an auxiliary light-emitting panel of the multi-panel lighting device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  12    is a side view of an auxiliary light-emitting panel of the multi-panel lighting device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  13    is a top cross-sectional view of the multi-panel lighting device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  14    is a front view of the multi-panel lighting device with the auxiliary light-emitting panels removed from the primary light-emitting panel in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  15    is a cross-section view of the primary light-emitting panel of the multi-panel lighting device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  16    is top perspective, cross-sectional view of an auxiliary light-emitting panel in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  17    is a partial front view of the primary light-emitting panel and a full perspective of an auxiliary light-emitting panel in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  18    is a front elevation view of the primary light-emitting panel in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  19    is a front perspective view of the multi-panel lighting device powered off in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  20    is a front perspective view of the multi-panel lighting device powered on in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  21    is a front perspective view of auxiliary light-emitting panels powered off in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  22    is a front perspective view of auxiliary light-emitting panels powered on in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  23    is a front perspective view of an auxiliary light-emitting panel powered off in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  24    is a front perspective view of an auxiliary light-emitting panel powered on in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIGS.  25  and  26    are perspective views of a multi-panel lighting device including a primary light-emitting panel and an auxiliary light-emitting panel in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  27    is a front view of the multi-panel lighting device including a primary light-emitting panel and an auxiliary light-emitting panel in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  28    is a front view of the primary light-emitting panel of the multi-panel lighting device of  FIGS.  25  and  26    in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  29    is a front perspective view of the primary light-emitting panel of the multi-panel lighting device of  FIGS.  25  and  26    in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  30    is a side perspective view of the auxiliary light-emitting panel of the multi-panel lighting device of  FIGS.  25  and  26    in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  31    is a front perspective view of the auxiliary light-emitting panel of the multi-panel lighting device of  FIGS.  25  and  26    in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  32    is a front view of the auxiliary light-emitting panel of the multi-panel lighting device of  FIGS.  25  and  26    in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present disclosure relates to a multi-panel lighting device having independently illuminating and removable auxiliary lighting devices. As noted above, area lights, such as lanterns and work lights, have existed for decades with little to no innovation. While lanterns offer some flexibility as a light source, as lanterns can be conveniently relocated from one area to another, it tends to be difficult to orient the illumination provided by a lantern and lanterns tend to be bulky such that they cannot be used in many spaces and various applications. Also, for difficult areas to illuminate, lanterns require use of a hand of an operator, preventing the operator from utilizing both hands to complete a task. 
     Accordingly, a multi-panel lighting device is described, where the multi-panel lighting device includes a primary light-emitting panel comprising a primary power supply and a base, and at least one auxiliary light-emitting panel rotatably coupled and detachably attached to the primary light-emitting panel. The at least one auxiliary light-emitting panel may be, for example, a first auxiliary light-emitting panel comprising a first auxiliary power supply and a second auxiliary light-emitting panel comprising a second auxiliary power supply. 
     The first auxiliary light-emitting panel and the second auxiliary light-emitting panel may each be configured to detachably attach to at least one of a first side and a second side of the primary light-emitting panel. The first auxiliary light-emitting panel and the second auxiliary light-emitting panel may each include a lighting panel rotatably coupled to a panel base, at least one embedded magnet configured to couple to a magnet of the primary light-emitting panel, and at least one charging contact configured to couple to a charging contact of the primary light-emitting panel. 
     The panel base may include a first section that is substantially uniform and a second section defining a handle aperture such that the auxiliary light-emitting panel can be held via a handle. The lighting panel may be rotatably coupled to the panel base, such that an angle between the lighting panel and the panel base is adjustable between approximately 0 to 270 degrees. Further, the base may raise the primary light-emitting panel from a surface on which the base rests and the primary light-emitting panel may be pivotably coupled to the base. 
     The primary light-emitting panel may include processing circuitry configured to power the at least one auxiliary light-emitting panel and recharge the auxiliary power supply of the at least one auxiliary light-emitting panel. The processing circuitry of the primary light-emitting panel may be further configured to illuminate the primary light-emitting panel in response to a toggling of a switch located on the primary light-emitting panel and the at least one auxiliary light-emitting panel when attached to the primary light-emitting panel. 
     In the following discussion, a general description of a multi-panel lighting device having independently illuminating and removable auxiliary lighting devices is provided, followed by a discussion of operation of the same. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  1   , a top perspective view of multi-panel lighting device  100  is shown in accordance with various embodiments. The multi-panel lighting device  100  includes a primary light-emitting panel  103  and one or more auxiliary light-emitting panels  106   a ,  106   b  (collectively “auxiliary light-emitting panels  106 ”). Specifically,  FIG.  1    depicts two auxiliary light-emitting panels  106 ; however, it is understood that the multi-panel lighting device  100  can include other suitable number of auxiliary light-emitting panels  106 , such as one, three, four, or other desired number. 
     The primary light-emitting panel  103  may include a primary light-emitting region  109 , a primary power supply (not shown), processing circuitry (not shown), and a base  112 , among other components as will be described. Similarly, the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  may include auxiliary light-emitting regions  115   a ,  115   b  (collectively “auxiliary light-emitting regions  115 ”). It is understood that one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs), bulbs, or other lighting apparatus may be positioned in the primary light-emitting panel  103  and the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106 , such that light is illuminated in the auxiliary light-emitting regions  115  and the primary light-emitting region  109 . 
     The primary light-emitting panel  103  may be pivotably coupled to the base  112 , such that the primary light-emitting panel  103  may be rotated about an axis parallel to a surface on which the primary light-emitting panel  103  and the base  112  rest. Additionally, as shown in  FIG.  1   , the base  112  may raise the primary light-emitting panel  103  from a surface on which the base  112  rests. In alternative embodiments, however, the primary light-emitting panel  103  may be configured to be positioned directly on a ground surface. 
     The auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  are rotatably coupled and detachably attached to the primary light-emitting panel  103 . However, when removed, the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  may operate and illuminate independent of the primary light-emitting panel  103 . As such, the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  may include an auxiliary power supply (not shown) separate and independent from the primary power supply, processing circuitry (not shown), a panel base  118   a ,  118   b , as well as other components as will be described. More specifically, the first auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   a  may include a first auxiliary power supply and, similarly, the second auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   b  may include a second auxiliary power supply. 
     The first auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   a  and the second auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   b  are each configured to detachably attach to at least one of a first side and a second side of the primary light-emitting panel  103 . For instance, as shown in  FIG.  1   , the first auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   a  is detachably attached to a first side (e.g., a left side) of the primary light-emitting panel  103 , and the second auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   b  is detachably attached to a second side of the primary light-emitting panel  103 . As such, the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  extend horizontally from the primary light-emitting panel  103  without contacting a ground surface. As the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  are coupled to the primary light-emitting panel  103  at a single side, the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  may be described as in a cantilever arrangement with the primary light-emitting panel  103 . 
     A coupling between the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  and the primary light-emitting panel  103  may include a snap connection, an interference connection, a magnetic connection, and/or other suitable connection. To this end, the first auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   a  and the second auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   b  may each include one or more embedded magnets (not shown) configured to couple to a magnet of the primary light-emitting panel  103  such that a magnetic connection is formed between the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  and the primary light-emitting panel  103 . 
     The base  112  of the primary light-emitting panel  103  may include vertically-extending legs  124   a ,  124   b  (collectively “vertically-extending legs  124 ”) coupled to ground members  127   a ,  127   b  (collectively “ground members  127 ”), where a horizontal ground support  130  extends between the ground members  127 . The first ground member  127   a  may be coupled and perpendicular to the first vertically-extending leg  124   a , the second ground member  127   b  may be coupled and perpendicular to the second vertically-extending leg  124   b , and the horizontal ground support  130  may be coupled to a front portion of the first ground member  127   a  and the second ground member  127   b . 
     The primary light-emitting panel  103  and/or the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  may include one or more bumpers  133   a ... 133   n  (collectively “bumpers  133 ”) that prevent damage to the multi-panel lighting device  100  during operation. For instance, the bumpers  133  may come into contact with the ground and other surfaces such that any processing circuitry or lighting apparatus are not damaged or broken during transportation or use. As such, the bumpers  133  may be formed of rubber, soft plastic, or other suitable force absorbing material. 
     Referring next to  FIGS.  2  and  3   , tops views of the multi-panel lighting device  100  are shown. More specifically,  FIGS.  2  and  3    show the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  rotated in various positions. As noted above, the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  are rotatably coupled to the primary light-emitting panel  103  such that the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  may be rotated about an axis perpendicular to a ground surface. For instance,  FIG.  2    depicts the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  being rotated outwards to an open position, whereas  FIG.  3    depicts the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  being rotated inwards such that the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  cover the primary light-emitting region  109 , which may protect the primary light-emitting panel  103  during transport or non-use. 
     In some embodiments, the primary light-emitting panel  103  may include processing circuitry configured to power the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  and recharge the auxiliary power supply of the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106 , for instance, when the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  are attached to the primary light-emitting panel  103 . In further embodiments, the processing circuitry of the primary light-emitting panel  103  is further configured to illuminate the primary light-emitting panel  103  in response to a toggling of a switch  136  located on the primary light-emitting panel  103  as well as the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  when they are attached to the primary light-emitting panel  103 . 
       FIG.  4    is a perspective view of the multi-panel lighting device  100  in the state shown in  FIG.  3   . Specifically,  FIG.  4    depicts the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  being rotated inwards such that the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  cover the primary light-emitting region  109 , which again may protect the primary light-emitting panel  103  during transport or non-use. 
     Moving along to  FIG.  5   , a perspective view of the multi-panel lighting device  100  is shown with the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  removed from the primary light-emitting panel  103  in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Specifically, the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  may be removed and configured such that the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  may operate as sources of illumination independent of the primary light-emitting panel  103 . However, when the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  are coupled to the primary light-emitting panel  103 , as shown in  FIG.  6   , the primary light-emitting panel  103  and the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  may collectively provide illumination. 
     Turning now to  FIGS.  6  and  7   ,  FIG.  6    is a front view of the multi-panel lighting device  100  and  FIG.  7    is a rear view of the multi-panel lighting device  100  in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG.  7   , the primary light-emitting panel  103  may include a power supply cover  152 , which may cover a suitable power supply, such as one or more removeable and/or rechargeable batteries. The power supply cover  152  may include a tab  155  that forms a snap connection with a rear surface of the primary light-emitting panel  103 , as may be appreciated. 
       FIG.  8    is a side view of the multi-panel lighting device  100  in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. As noted above, the primary light-emitting panel  103  may be pivotably coupled to the base  112 , such that the primary light-emitting panel  103  may be rotated about an axis parallel to a surface on which the primary light-emitting panel  103  and the base  112  rest (e.g., pitch) and/or an axis perpendicular to a surface on which the primary light-emitting panel  103  and the base  112  rest (e.g., yaw). To this end, a rear projecting portion  158  of the primary light-emitting panel  103  may be pivotably coupled to a projecting portion of the base  112 . Additionally, as shown in  FIG.  1   , the base  112  may raise the primary light-emitting panel  103  from a surface on which the base  112  rests. In alternative embodiments, however, the primary light-emitting panel  103  may be configured to be positioned directly on a ground surface. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  9 - 12   ,  FIG.  9    is a top perspective view,  FIG.  10    is a front elevation view,  FIG.  11    is another top perspective view, and  FIG.  12    is a side view of the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  of the multi-panel lighting device  100  in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. The auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may include the first auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   a , the second auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   b , or other auxiliary light-emitting panels. 
     Referring to the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  of  FIGS.  9 - 12   , by way of example, the first auxiliary light-emitting panel  106   a  may include a lighting panel  160  rotatably coupled to a panel base  118  such that the lighting panel  160  may rotate relative to the panel base  118  about an axis α 1 , as shown in  FIG.  11   . In some embodiments, the panel base  118  may include a first section  163  that is substantially uniform and a second section  166  comprising a handle aperture  169 . 
     The second section  166  of the panel base  118  may include one or more embedded magnets (not shown) disposed therein that are configured to couple to a magnet of the primary light-emitting panel  103  such that a magnetic connection is formed. Additionally, the second section  166  of the panel base  118  may include one or more auxiliary charging contacts  175  configured to couple to a charging contact of the primary light-emitting panel  103 . 
     The auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may include an auxiliary panel switch  178  that toggles a source of illumination, which may be positioned on the first section  163 , the second section  166 , or the lighting panel 160. Further, in some embodiments, the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may include panel feet  181   a ,  181   b  (collectively “panel feet  181 ”), which may include rubber, soft plastic, or other suitable force absorbing material. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  11  and  12   , the first section  163  may be coupled to the second section  166  at a bend  184 , wherein an angle between the first section  163  and the second section  166  at the bend  184  is between approximately  90  to  180  degrees, such that a kickstand may be formed, as shown in  FIG.  12   . Further, in some embodiments, the lighting panel  160  may be pivotably coupled to the first section  163 , thereby providing an adjustable tri-folding mechanism as shown in  FIG.  12   . 
     Referring next to  FIGS.  13  and  14   , a top cross-sectional view of the multi-panel lighting device  100  and a front view of the multi-panel lighting device  100  with the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  removed from the primary light-emitting panel  103  are shown, respectively, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition to the foregoing, the multi-panel lighting device  100  includes primary panel charging pins  203 , a primary panel printed circuit board (PCB)  206 , a power supply compartment  209  (e.g., a battery compartment), charging contacts  212 , an auxiliary panel switch  178 , an auxiliary power supply  215  (e.g., a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery), a primary LED panel  218 , an auxiliary LED Panel  221 , a bumper  133  (e.g., a rubber bumper), a battery  260 , and a switch  263 . 
       FIG.  15    is a cross-section view of the primary light-emitting panel  103  of the multi-panel lighting device  100  in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Notably, the primary panel charging pins  203  are shown relative to a docketing area  224  where an auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  is coupled to the primary light-emitting panel  103 . 
       FIG.  16    is top perspective, cross-sectional view of an auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. The auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may further include auxiliary charging contacts  175  configured to electrically couple to the primary panel charging pins  203 , magnets  227   a ,  227   b  (collectively, magnets  227 ), an auxiliary panel switch  178 , an auxiliary PCB  230  (e.g., processing circuitry), and an auxiliary power supply  215  (e.g., a LiPo battery). 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  17  and  18   ,  FIG.  17    is a partial front view of the primary light-emitting panel  103  and a full perspective of an auxiliary light-emitting panel  106 , and  FIG.  18    is a front elevation view of the primary light-emitting panel  103  in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. In various embodiments, the primary light-emitting panel  103  may include a first auxiliary illumination cluster  250 , a second auxiliary illumination cluster  253 , and a main illumination cluster  256 . For instance, the first auxiliary illumination cluster  250  may include a first plurality of LEDs, the second auxiliary illumination cluster  253  may include a second plurality of LEDs, and the main illumination cluster  256  may include a third plurality of LEDs, or other similar light sources. 
     In some embodiments, when an auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  is removed from the primary light-emitting panel  103 , a cluster of dormant lights (e.g., LEDs) on the primary light-emitting panel  103  will illuminate to account for reduced illumination provided by the removed one of the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106 . In other words, the lights help maintain the brightness of the primary light-emitting panel which is lessened when one or more of the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  are detached. 
     The primary light-emitting panel  106  may include processing circuitry to selecting illuminate the first auxiliary illumination cluster  250 , the second auxiliary illumination cluster  253 , and/or the main illumination cluster  256  based on the presence of one or more auxiliary light-emitting panels  106 . For instance, when a right one of the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  is removed, the processing circuitry may detect the removal (e.g., using a sensor or change in resistance or capacitance), and may direct the second auxiliary illumination cluster  253  (e.g., positioned on the right side, for example) to illuminate with the main illumination cluster  256 . Similarly, when a left one of the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  is removed, the processing circuitry may detect the removal (e.g., using a sensor or change in resistance or capacitance), and may direct the first auxiliary illumination cluster  253  (e.g., positioned on the left side, for example) to illuminate with the main illumination cluster  256 . As such, each auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  has its own set of LED clusters that are activated when the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  is detached from the primary light-emitting panel  103 . 
       FIG.  19    is a front perspective view of the multi-panel lighting device  100  powered off in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, whereas  FIG.  20    is a front perspective view of the multi-panel lighting device  100  powered on in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.  FIG.  21    is a front perspective view of the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  and the primary light-emitting panel  103  powered off, and  FIG.  22    is a front perspective view of the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  and the primary light-emitting panel  103  powered on in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.  FIG.  23    is a front perspective view of an auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  powered off and  FIG.  24    is a front perspective view of an auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  powered on in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     Turning now to  FIGS.  25 - 32   , various views of another embodiment for a multi-panel lighting device  100  are shown in accordance with various embodiments. Specifically,  FIGS.  25  and  26    are perspective views of a multi-panel lighting device  100  including a primary light-emitting panel  103  and an auxiliary light-emitting panel  106 ,  FIG.  27    is a front view of the multi-panel lighting device  100 ,  FIG.  28    is a front view of the primary light-emitting panel  103  of the multi-panel lighting device  100 ,  FIG.  29    is a front perspective view of the primary light-emitting panel  103 ,  FIG.  30    is a side perspective view of the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106 ,  FIG.  31    is a front perspective view of the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106 , and  FIG.  32    is a front view of the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  25 - 32    collectively, the multi-panel lighting device  100  includes a primary light-emitting panel  103  and an auxiliary light-emitting panel  106 . Specifically,  FIGS.  25 - 27    depicts a single auxiliary light-emitting panel  106 ; however, it is understood that the multi-panel lighting device  100  can include other suitable number of auxiliary light-emitting panels  106 , such as two, three, four, or other desired number. 
     The primary light-emitting panel  103  may include a primary light-emitting region  109 , a primary power supply (not shown), processing circuitry (not shown), and a base  112 , among other components as will be described. Similarly, the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  may include an auxiliary light-emitting region  115 . It is understood that one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs), bulbs, or other lighting apparatus may be positioned in the primary light-emitting panel  103  and the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106 , such that light is illuminated in the auxiliary light-emitting regions  115  and the primary light-emitting region  109 . 
     The primary light-emitting panel  103  may be pivotably coupled to the base  112 , such that the primary light-emitting panel  103  may be rotated about an axis parallel to a surface on which the primary light-emitting panel  103  and the base  112  rest. Additionally, as shown in  FIG.  1   , the base  112  may raise the primary light-emitting panel  103  from a surface on which the base  112  rests. In alternative embodiments, however, the primary light-emitting panel  103  may be configured to be positioned directly on a ground surface. 
     The auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may be slidably coupled and detachably attached to the primary light-emitting panel  103 . However, when removed, the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may operate and illuminate independent of the primary light-emitting panel  103 . As such, the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may include an auxiliary power supply (not shown) separate and independent from the primary power supply, processing circuitry (not shown), a panel kickstand  266 , a handle  269 , as well as other components. More specifically, the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may include an auxiliary power supply. 
     The auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may be configured to detachably attach to and/or slide into a chamber (or a slide area) defined by the primary light-emitting panel  103 . For instance, as shown in  FIG.  1   , the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may slide into a chamber be engaging with rails  271   a ,  271   b . As such, the auxiliary light-emitting panels  106  is positioned directly adjacent or in front of the primary light-emitting panel  103  without contacting a ground surface. In other words, the primary light-emitting panel  103  has a body defining a first rail  271   a  and a second rail  271   b , the primary light-emitting region being positioned between the first rail  271   a  and the second rail  271   b . The auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may include projections or corresponding rails (not shown) configured to engage with and slide within the first rail  271   a  and the second rail  271   b . 
     In addition to the slidable coupling, the coupling between the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  and the primary light-emitting panel  103  may include a snap connection, an interference connection, a magnetic connection, an electrical connection, and/or other suitable connection. To this end, the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may include one or more embedded magnets (not shown) configured to couple to a magnet of the primary light-emitting panel  103  such that a magnetic connection is formed between the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  and the primary light-emitting panel  103 . The magnet may assist in aligning electrical contacts in some embodiments such that a power supply of the primary light-emitting panel  103  may directly power the of the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  and/or recharge a power supply of the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106 . 
     The multi-panel lighting device  100  may include a switch (not shown) that detects placement of the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  in front of the primary light-emitting panel  103 . As such, the processing circuitry of the primary light-emitting panel  103  may be configured to turn off the primary light-emitting region  109  and any LEDs (or other lighting devices) therein when the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  is slidably engaged with and/or in front of the primary light-emitting panel  103 . Similarly, the processing circuitry of the primary light-emitting panel  103  may be configured to turn on the primary light-emitting region  109  and any LEDs (or other lighting devices) therein when the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  is removed from and/or no longer in front of the primary light-emitting panel  103 . In some embodiments, the switch is an electrical connection that detects, for instance, a change in resistance or capacitance, although other sensors (such as object detection sensors) may be employed. 
     The base  112  of the primary light-emitting panel  103  may include vertically-extending legs  124   a ,  124   b  coupled to ground members  127   a ,  127   b , where a horizontal ground support  130  extends between the ground members  127 . The first ground member  127   a  may be coupled and perpendicular to the first vertically-extending leg  124   a , the second ground member  127   b  may be coupled and perpendicular to the second vertically-extending leg  124   b , and the horizontal ground support  130  may be coupled to a front portion of the first ground member  127   a  and the second ground member  127   b . 
     The primary light-emitting panel  103  and/or the auxiliary light-emitting panel  106  may include one or more bumpers  133   a ,  133   b  that prevent damage to the multi-panel lighting device  100  during operation. For instance, the bumpers  133  may come into contact with the ground and other surfaces such that any processing circuitry or lighting apparatus are not damaged or broken during transportation or use. As such, the bumpers  133  may be formed of rubber, soft plastic, or other suitable force absorbing material. 
     The features, structures, or characteristics described above may be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner, and the features discussed in the various embodiments are interchangeable, if possible, even if the embodiments are described separately. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided in order to fully understand the embodiments of the present disclosure. However, a person skilled in the art will appreciate that the technical solution of the present disclosure may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, and materials, and the like may be employed. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the present disclosure. 
     Although the relative terms such as “on,” “below,” “upper,” and “lower” are used in the specification to describe the relative relationship of one component to another component, these terms are used in this specification for convenience only, for example, as a direction in an example shown in the drawings. It should be understood that if the device is turned upside down, the “upper” component described above will become a “lower” component. When a structure is “on” another structure, it is possible that the structure is integrally formed on another structure, or that the structure is “directly” disposed on another structure, or that the structure is “indirectly” disposed on the other structure through other structures. 
     In this specification, the terms such as “a,” “an,” “the,” and “said” are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements and components. The terms “comprise,” “include,” “have,” “contain,” and their variants are used to be open ended, and are meant to include additional elements, components, etc., in addition to the listed elements, components, etc. unless otherwise specified in the appended claims. The terms “first,” “second,” etc. are used only as labels, rather than a limitation for a number of the objects. 
     The above-described embodiments of the present disclosure are merely possible examples of implementations set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiment(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the disclosure. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure and protected by the following claims.