| CPC F21V 21/22 (2013.01) [F21L 4/00 (2013.01); F21V 21/08 (2013.01); F21V 21/28 (2013.01); F21Y 2115/10 (2016.08)] | 10 Claims |
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1. A portable light system comprising:
a telescoping armature including a base, a plurality of pole segments, and an array of adjustment mechanisms for telescopic adjustments of the pole segments;
a quadripod stand supporting the telescoping armature, where the stand comprises legs pivotally coupled to a leg hub, and wherein the legs are adapted to be stored parallel to the base;
a boom assembly including a boom arm, a first boom coupler for coupling the boom arm to the telescoping armature, a boom hinge for pivotal movement, and a boom pivot lock for securing the pivotal position;
at least one extender with a first extender arm and a second extender arm pivotally attached via an extender hinge, the extender further comprising a second extender coupler for coupling to a distal tool or armature component;
a plurality of tool holders including a first tool holder with a fork for coupling
a floodlight, a second tool holder with a flashlight holder, and a third tool holder with a clip for gripping various objects;
at least one illumination device selected from the group consisting of a floodlight with a plurality of LED lights, and a flashlight with LED lights within a cylindrical housing;
at least one adapter for coupling the illumination device or tool holders to the telescoping armature, the boom, or the extender as required;
at least one counterweight for balancing the boom arm, wherein the counterweight is interchangeable with a power inverter comprising at least one battery, an inverter circuit, and at least one AC outlet;
wherein the boom arm, extender, and tool holders are configurable to extend, retract, and pivot to direct illumination or hold tools in a desired configuration; and,
wherein the portable light system is collapsible for storage and transportable for field deployment.
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