Illumination system with magnetic mount for loupes
A headlamp magnetically mounted on a magnifying loupe for use in cosmetic, dental, medical, surgical, hobby and any other fields where an individual would find the ability to simultaneously illuminate and magnify a small area to be advantageous. The headlamp would contain an internal power source, so that there is no longer a need for a cable to connect the headlamp with the bulky external power source that is found in traditional loupe mounted headlamps.
1. A cordless headlamp system comprising:
a frame worn on a user's head;
a mount coupled to said frame;
a metal component attached to said mount, wherein said metal component is comprised of a metal that is attracted to magnetic fields;
a headlamp comprised of a housing with an internal space, at least one lens, and an end cap;
said end cap further comprises a magnet coupled to said end cap;
said internal space of said housing further comprises at least the following components: at least one battery in electrical communication with a control circuit and a light source coupled to said control circuit;
wherein said magnet located on said end cap generates a magnetic field which attracts said metal component located on said mount and secures said headlamp to said mount.
2. The cordless headlamp system of claim 1 wherein said light source is a light emitting diode.
3. The cordless headlamp system of claim 2 wherein said control circuitry further comprises an LED mask, wherein said LED mask is comprised of a material which is mounted on said control circuit, but above said LED, and a hole aligned with said LED.
4. The cordless headlamp system of claim 1 wherein said headlamp weights approximately 20-40 g.
5. The cordless headlamp system of claim 1 wherein said housing is cylindrical in shape.
6. The cordless headlamp system of claim 1 wherein said control circuitry controls at least one function of said headlamp.
7. The headlamp system of claim 1 wherein said headlamp emits light with a desired luminance in the range of 20,000-90,000 lux.
8. The cordless headlamp system of claim 1 wherein light emitted by said light source has a color temperature of about 6300 Kelvin.
9. The cordless headlamp system of claim 1 wherein said housing is cylindrical in shape.
10. A cordless headlamp system comprising:
a frame worn on a user's head;
a mount coupled to said frame;
a metal component attached to said mount, wherein said metal component is comprised of a metal that is attracted to magnetic fields;
a headlamp comprised of a housing with an internal space, at least one lens, and an end cap;
said end cap further comprises a magnet coupled to said end cap;
said internal space of said housing further comprises at least the following components: a heat sink, at least one battery in electrical communication with a control circuit and a light source coupled to said control circuit;
wherein said magnet located on said end cap generates a magnetic field which attracts said metal component located on said end cap and secures said headlamp to said mount.
11. A cordless headlamp system comprising:
a frame worn on a user's head;
a mount coupled to said frame;
a metal component attached to said mount, wherein said metal component is comprised of a metal that is attracted to magnetic fields;
a headlamp comprised of a housing with an internal space, at least one lens, and an end cap;
said end cap further comprises a magnet coupled to said end cap;
said internal space of said housing further comprises at least the following components: at least one battery in electrical communication with a control circuit and a light source coupled to said control circuit;
said control circuitry further comprises an LED mask, wherein said LED mask is comprised of a material which is mounted on said control circuit, but above said LED, and a hole aligned with said LED, and a heat sink,
wherein said magnet located on said end cap generates a magnetic field which attracts said metal component located on said mount and secures said headlamp to said mount.
12. A cordless headlamp kit comprising:
a frame;
a mount removably coupled to said frame, wherein said mount contains at least one metal component which is attracted to magnetic fields;
a headlamp comprising of a housing, wherein said housing is comprised of an internal space, at least one lens and an end cap;
wherein said internal space further comprises at least one battery in electrical communication with a control circuit, said control circuit coupled to a light source;
wherein said end cap further comprises at least one magnet; and
a charger.
13. The cordless headlamp kit of claim 12 wherein said charger is an inductive charger.
14. A cordless headlamp system comprising:
a frame worn on a user's head;
a mount coupled to said frame;
at least one magnet attached to said mount;
a headlamp comprised of a housing with an internal space, at least one lens, and an end cap;
said end cap further comprises at least one metal component, wherein said metal component is comprised of a metal that is attracted to magnetic fields;
said internal space of said housing further comprises at least the following components: at least one battery in electrical communication with a control circuit and a light source coupled to said control circuit;
wherein said magnet located on said mount generates a magnetic field which attracts said metal component located on said end cap and secures said headlamp to said mount allowing said headlamp to be rotated by a user to activate said headlamp while secured to said mount.