Adjustment turret for a telescopic sight

Abstract

Adjustment turret (1) for a telescopic sight, comprising; - a base (2) for mounting on the telescopic sight; - an adjusting ring (3), wherein the adjusting ring (3) is rotatable about an axis of rotation (R) relative to the base (2) in a first direction of rotation (4) and an opposite second direction of rotation (5), wherein an actuator element can be actuated by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring (3); characterized by the fact that an actuating element (8) is arranged between the adjusting ring (3) and the base (2), wherein the actuating element (8) can be adjusted from a first position (10) to a second position (11) by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring (3) in the first direction of rotation (4), and can be adjusted from the second position (11) to the first position (10) by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring (3) in the second direction of rotation (5), and; that by means of the actuating element (8) in its first position (10) a first end stop (12) for the rotation of the adjusting ring (3) by a predetermined amount in the second direction of rotation (5) is formed and in its second position (11) a second end stop (13) for the rotation of the adjusting ring (3) by a predetermined amount in the first direction of rotation (4) is formed.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an adjustment turret for a long-range optical device, in particular a riflescope with a base for mounting on the riflescope, and an adjusting ring, the adjusting ring being rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the base in a first direction of rotation, as well as an opposite second direction of rotation, wherein an actuator element (for adjusting the long-range optical device) can be actuated by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring.

[0002] Such adjustment turrets are known from the prior art and are widely used. They are used to adjust the angular or axial position of individual components of a long-range optical device, with a respective rotational position of the adjustment turrets determining a respective angular or axial position of the components. In this regard, adjusting screws or other rotating elements act as actuators coupled to the rotation of the adjusting ring, which can be adjusted axially or radially, for example.

[0003] State-of-the-art adjustment turrets usually have an almost complete rotation between two end stops, which are divided into individual clicks or angular positions of the turret.

[0004] A disadvantage of such adjustment turrets is that they are often not sufficiently designed with regard to their permissible rotation to utilize the maximum possible adjustment range, so that the associated limited adjustment is also not sufficient.

[0005] The object of the present invention was to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and to provide an adjustment tower by means of which a user is able to achieve a larger adjustment range.

[0006] This task is solved by an adjustment tower according to the claims.

[0007] The device according to the invention is characterized in that an actuating element is arranged between the adjusting ring and the base socket, wherein the actuating element is adjustable from a first position into a second position by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring in the first direction of rotation, and is adjustable from the second position into the first position by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring in the second direction of rotation, and that by means of the actuating element in its first position a first end stop is formed for the rotation of the adjusting ring by a predetermined amount in the second direction of rotation and in its second position a second end stop is formed for the rotation of the adjusting ring by a predetermined amount in the first direction of rotation.

[0008] By means of the configuration according to the invention, it is possible to create an adapted adjustment turret which, due to the geometry of the adjusting ring and the base socket, which interact with an actuating element, provides more than a single rotation, in particular additionally approximately one rotation, with an additional number of individual rotational positions for an adjustment turret. The actuating element, which is arranged in the form of a selector switch between the adjusting ring and the base socket, has two end positions which define a first and second end of the rotational movement of the adjusting ring. The respective permissible angular amounts of the rotational movements between the end stops are determined by the geometric design of the adjusting ring and the base socket in combination with the actuating element. Thus, using simple means, larger adjustment ranges can be achieved using an adjustment turret (with nevertheless) hard stops.

[0009] At this point, it should be noted that the basic idea of ​​the invention is not limited to an exact adjustment by certain revolutions, but rather that it is about the enlargement of an adjustment range that this enables.

[0010] During each adjustment of the actuating element into the first or second position in a respective direction of rotation, the actuating element can be exceeded at least once with respect to the relative movement of the adjusting ring with respect to the base socket after its adjustment by the adjusting ring in the current direction of rotation (e.g., with respect to a theoretical reference point on the adjusting ring), so that the adjusting ring can be rotated by a predetermined amount in the respective direction of rotation until the actuating element is reached again, namely until further movement in the current direction of rotation is blocked upon reaching the actuating element again, thus reaching an end stop. Adjustment in the other direction of rotation takes place in a similar manner.The respective return from the end stops takes place in the reverse order, whereby first the predetermined amount is traveled in the direction of rotation and then the adjustment of the actuating element (into the other position) takes place.

[0011] It should be mentioned that the adjustment movement of the invention can also be used to divide an adjustment movement of an actuator element into several and thus more precise positions, for example to adjust a fine thread more precisely.

[0012] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that more than one rotation, in particular at least two complete rotations of the adjusting ring, can be performed in the respective direction of rotation between the first end stop and the second end stop. Thus, a rotation of the adjusting ring—known in the prior art from approximately one rotation—can be extended to a larger adjustment range—e.g., to approximately two rotations (and possibly slightly more), thus enabling further adjustment of the adjustment turret or a larger adjustment range.

[0013] Preferably, it can be provided that a neutral position is provided between the first and second positions of the actuating element, wherein the actuating element is adjustable from the first position into the neutral position and further into the second position when the adjusting ring is rotated in the first direction of rotation, and is adjustable from the second position into the neutral position and further into the first position when the adjusting ring is rotated in the second direction of rotation.

[0014] A preferred embodiment provides that the actuating element reaches the neutral position with each rotation of the adjusting ring by the same amount, starting from a respective end stop, or conversely, starting from the neutral position, the adjusting ring can be rotated by the same amount in the respective direction of rotation up to a respective end stop. Such a design enables a particularly harmonious adjustment, whereby a respective predetermined amount is thus the same in the respective direction of rotation.

[0015] An advantageous embodiment provides for the actuating element to be guided along an arcuate path for adjustment. This allows the actuating element to be adjusted particularly easily and in a space-saving manner using a rotary movement, and the arcuate path allows the distance of the actuating element from the rotation axis to be adjusted.

[0016] For example, one leg of the actuating element can be guided closer to the rotation axis along the curved path, enabling or releasing further relative movement of the adjusting ring relative to the base base around the rotation axis. At the same time, another leg of the actuating element can be moved further away from the rotation axis along the curved path, forming the end stop or inhibiting the relative or rotational movement of the adjusting ring relative to the base base.

[0017] Furthermore, it can be provided that a center point of the track lies outside the axis of rotation. This allows the aforementioned adjustment of the actuating element to create different distances from the axis of rotation using simple means.

[0018] Furthermore, the curved path can be formed on the adjusting ring or on the base. When formed on the adjusting ring, the center point of the curved path can thus be rotated with the adjusting ring about the rotation axis. When formed on the base, the latter is preferably stationary.

[0019] In a further development, it can be provided that the actuating element has a first actuating surface for adjustment from the second position to the first position, as well as a second actuating surface for adjustment from the first position to the second position, wherein the first actuating surface is designed opposite the second actuating surface and faces the latter. This makes a particularly simple design of the aforementioned adjustments possible in that the individual actuating surfaces fulfill multiple functions. The first and second actuating surfaces are preferably each formed on one of the aforementioned legs of the actuating element and face one another and can be used both for adjustment into the respective position and back from the other.

[0020] According to a preferred embodiment, the actuating element has a first stop surface for forming the first end stop and a second stop surface opposite the first stop surface and facing away from it for forming the second end stop. Furthermore, it can be particularly preferably provided that a first leg of the actuating element has the first stop surface and, opposite this, the aforementioned second actuating surface, and a second leg of the actuating element has the second stop surface and, opposite this, the first actuating surface.

[0021] Preferably, a first active surface and an opposite second active surface are formed on the adjusting ring or on the base, wherein the first active surface is provided for adjusting the actuating element to the first position and cooperates with the first end stop, and the second active surface is provided for adjusting the actuating element to the second position and cooperates with the second end stop. Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the active surfaces are provided for actuating the respective actuating surface.

[0022] One possible embodiment provides that the actuating element is mounted in the adjusting ring and can be guided with the adjusting ring during rotation about the axis of rotation.

[0023] An alternative embodiment provides that the actuating element is mounted in the base socket and can be adjusted by rotating the adjusting ring on the base socket.

[0024] A particularly preferred embodiment provides that the actuating element has a locking element, wherein the actuating element engages the adjustment turret in a complementary locking arrangement upon its respective adjustment into the first position and into the second position. Such a configuration allows for secure mounting of the actuating element in the respective position using simple means. The locking element is preferably formed integrally with the actuating element and is elastically deformable (with respect to the locking mechanism).

[0025] Preferably, it can be provided that the actuating element is designed symmetrically with respect to a center plane, wherein the center plane is parallel to the axis of rotation.

[0026] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that a driver is formed on the adjusting ring and that a limiter is formed on the base; wherein the actuating element is adjustable between the first and second positions upon rotation of the adjusting ring by means of the driver and the limiter. The driver is preferably designed or formed as a web or protruding component on the adjusting ring, which is thus adjustable in accordance with the rotational movement of the adjusting ring. The limiter is preferably an element formed or formed on the base and which is stationary with respect to the axis of rotation. The adjustments of the actuating element can be carried out by means of the relative movement of the driver with respect to the limiter (caused by the rotation of the adjusting ring).

[0027] An advantageous embodiment provides that the actuating element defines a smallest distance from the axis of rotation during the respective adjustment into the first or second position, which is smaller than a smallest distance of the adjusting ring or the base socket from the axis of rotation, so that the rotation of the adjusting ring relative to the base socket by means of the actuating element in the current direction of rotation is released by the distance, wherein the respective formed end stop is spaced further from the axis of rotation than the smallest distance, so that when rotating in the current direction of rotation by the predetermined amount, the rotation is blocked when the end stop is reached.

[0028] For a better understanding of the invention, it is explained in more detail using the following figures.

[0029] They show in a highly simplified, schematic representation: Fig. 1 an adjustment turret in oblique view; Fig. 2 the adjustment tower Fig. 1 in exploded view; Fig. 3 the inserted actuating element in view from below; Fig. 4 a sectional view of the adjustment turret according to Fig. 1 in oblique view; Fig. 5 the sectional view with the actuating element in the neutral position; Fig. 6 a to c) an adjustment of the actuating element according to Fig. 5; Fig. 7 a to c) another embodiment of the adjustment turret.

[0030] By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the variously described embodiments, identical parts are provided with identical reference symbols or component designations. The disclosures contained throughout the description can be applied analogously to identical parts with identical reference symbols or component designations. Furthermore, the positional information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., refers to the directly described and illustrated figure, and these positional information must be applied analogously to the new position in the event of a change in position.

[0031] In Fig. 1 shows an adjustment turret 1 according to the invention for a long-range optical device, in particular for a telescopic sight, which has a rotating cap rotatable about a rotation axis R.

[0032] The adjustment turret 1 has a base 2 for mounting on the long-range optical device. As shown, an adjustment ring 3 can be coupled to the rotating cap.

[0033] The adjusting ring 3 is rotatable about a rotation axis R relative to the base 2 in a first direction of rotation 4, as well as opposite thereto in a second direction of rotation 5, wherein by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring 3 an actuator element A can be actuated, which in Fig. 1 is indicated by dashed lines. The actuator element A can, for example, comprise a spindle or the like, which is axially or translationally adjustable during rotation along the rotation axis. The position of an adjustable optical system can be changed by means of the actuator element. Regarding the possible designs of an actuator element, reference is made to the prior art.

[0034] As can also be seen, the adjustment tower can have a scale which can be assigned to identify a respective rotation or rotational position of the adjusting ring 3 between its end stops.

[0035] According to the invention, an actuating element 8 is arranged between the adjusting ring 3 and the base 2, wherein the actuating element 8 is adjustable by rotating the adjusting ring 3 in the first direction of rotation 4 from a first position 10 into a second position, or counter to the first direction of rotation 4, and by rotating in the second direction of rotation 5 back from the second position to the first position 10. As mentioned above, a neutral position can preferably be provided between the first position 10 and the second position, which preferably forms a middle position between the first and second positions with respect to the adjustment.

[0036] With regard to the interaction between the adjusting ring and the base socket for adjusting the actuating element 8, complementary elevations and / or depressions can be formed on the adjusting ring 3 and / or on the base socket 2, which are displaced or rotated relative to one another when the adjusting ring 3 is rotated.

[0037] Furthermore, the adjustment tower 1 can preferably comprise at least one driver 6 arranged on the adjusting ring 3, as well as at least one limiter 7 arranged on the base base 2.

[0038] The actuating element 8 forms in its first position 10 a first end stop 12 for the rotation of the adjusting ring 3 by a predetermined amount in the second direction of rotation 5 and in its second position a second end stop for the rotation by a predetermined amount in the first direction of rotation 4, so that only a limited rotation in the respective direction of rotation is possible until the respective end stop is reached.

[0039] It is particularly preferred that more than one complete rotation of the adjusting ring 3, in particular approximately two rotations in the respective direction of rotation 4, 5 can be performed between the two end stops, until a respective end stop prevents or blocks further rotation in the current direction. During each rotation, it is preferably provided that the adjusting ring 3 (or the driver 6) and the base 2 (or the limiter 7) can have the same position relative to each other upon reaching the end stops.

[0040] In this regard, Fig. 4 the adjustment tower after Fig. 1 in an oblique view and in section (according to section plane IV-IV). The actuating element 8 is in the first position 10 and forms the first end stop 12, preventing further rotation in the second direction of rotation and thus only allowing rotation in the first direction of rotation 4.

[0041] With regard to the respective positions of the actuating element 8, it can also be provided that the adjustment tower 1 has a display device 42, as in Fig. 1, in which display device 42 a display element 41 is adjustably mounted, wherein the display element 41 is coupled to the adjustment movement of the actuating element 8 with respect to the first and second position, such that a respective position on the display device 42 can be recognized (by a user). As can also be seen, the display element 41 can be visible both from a side facing the axis of rotation R and from a side facing away from the axis of rotation R. In addition, a cover 43 can be provided, by means of which the display element 41 can be concealed with respect to at least one of the positions, such that, for example, only a selected position of the two positions is visible.

[0042] In the Fig. 2 is the adjustment tower 1 after Fig. 1 (or Fig. 4) is shown in an exploded view, wherein in the first view a) the movable elements in the form of the adjusting ring 3, the driver 6, and the actuating element 8 are visible from below and in the second view b) the base socket 2 with the limiter 7 is visible in a view from above, wherein the actuating element 8 is shown again and also in a view from above.

[0043] As further shown by the Fig. 2 to 7, it can be provided that the actuating element 8 is guided along an arcuate path 14 with regard to its adjustment movements (between the first and second positions). In addition, a center point 15 of the path 14 can lie outside the axis of rotation R, so that the adjustment movement has a different movement path than that of the rotational movement of the adjusting ring 3. Preferably, the center point 15 lies between the axis of rotation R and a region 34 in which the driver 6 and the limiter 7 interact with the actuating element 8.

[0044] Preferably, the actuating element 8 comprises a first actuating surface 16 for the transfer into the first position 10 by means of the relative movement of the driver 6 and the limiter 7 to one another, and a second actuating surface 17 for the transfer into the second position 11, wherein at the same time the actuating element 8 can be returned from the second position 11 into the neutral position 9 (by means of the relative movement of the driver and the limiter to one another) by means of the first actuating surface 16 and can be returned from the first position 10 into the neutral position 9 by means of the second actuating surface 17.

[0045] In Fig. 2 b) a central plane 29 is indicated, wherein the actuating element 8 is preferably formed symmetrically with respect to the central plane 29. A guide surface 23 is also indicated, by means of which guide surface 23 the actuating element can be guided along the curved path 14. Thus, the guide surface 23 can preferably have the same curvature as the path 14 and, in an assembled state, the same center point.

[0046] Furthermore, the actuating element 8 comprises a first stop surface 18 for forming the first end stop 12 and a second stop surface 19 opposite the first stop surface 18 for forming the second end stop 13. As can also be seen, the two stop surfaces 18, 19 are preferably facing away from each other and offset by an angular amount. Particularly preferably, they enclose an angle of less than 90°.

[0047] As also in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the actuating element 8 preferably has two legs 22 projecting in the axial direction, each of which has one of the stop surfaces 18, 19 and forms the end face 24, which forms the lower end of the actuating element in the axial direction. These are preferably a first and a second leg, which perform the respective described functions of the actuating element 8 during adjustment of the actuating element, as well as for forming the end stops.

[0048] Preferably, the actuating element 8 can have a locking element 20, by means of which locking element 20 it engages in a complementary locking arrangement 21 on the adjustment tower 1 during its respective adjustment into the first position 10 and into the second position 11. The locking arrangement 21 can be formed, depending on the previously mentioned embodiments, on the adjusting ring 3 or else on the base 2. The locking element 20 can preferably be designed to be elastically deformable, so that it engages in the locking arrangement 21 without additional means, or can also be adjusted out of it again, e.g., upon overcoming a slight mechanical resistance by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring 3, which mechanical resistance can be determined tactilely. As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the locking element can preferably be elastically deformable by means of an opening 37 in the actuating element 8. Furthermore, the locking element is preferably an integral part of the actuating element 8, so that no additional components are required.

[0049] According to Fig. 2, the actuating element 8 may further comprise a stepped shoulder 36, which is provided for improved guidance of the actuating element and for engagement in a complementary shoulder, for example on the adjusting ring 3.

[0050] Furthermore, it can be provided that the actuating element 8 is mounted in the adjusting ring 3 (or in the base 2) in such a way that it is fundamentally positively guided with respect to the adjustment between the first and second positions, and no other movements relative to the adjusting ring (or the base 2) are possible. The actuating element can, for example, be accommodated in a receiving space 35, which is formed, for example, in the adjusting ring 3, or in the entire adjustment unit.

[0051] A sliding surface 25 can be formed on the base 2, over which sliding surface 25 the actuating element 8 can be guided by means of the end face 24 of the actuating element 8, or is also axially limited. The limiter 7 preferably extends from the sliding surface 25 in the direction of the rotation axis R. Preferably, the driver 6 or the adjusting ring 3 can also rest on the sliding surface 25. Preferably, the sliding surface 25 forms a lower end of the aforementioned receiving space 35 in the assembled state of the adjustment tower, so that the actuating element 8 is limited by these two elements.

[0052] For the interaction by means of the end stops, a first effective surface 31 and an opposite second effective surface 32 can be provided on the adjustment tower, wherein the first effective surface 31 is provided for adjusting the actuating element 8 into the first position and cooperates with the first stop surface 18 with respect to the first end stop 12 and the second effective surface 32 is provided for adjusting the actuating element 8 into the second position and cooperates with the second stop surface 19 with respect to the second end stop 13. As in Fig. 2, the first and second effective surfaces 31, 32 can be formed on the limiter 7, or also on the driver 6 as in Fig. 6 with the first effective surface 31a and the second effective surface 32a.

[0053] As further stated Fig. 2, it is preferably provided that the actuating element 8 has at least one further limiting surface 30, by means of which it is limited on the adjustment tower 1 with respect to its adjustment into the first or second position 10, 11 and further adjustment in the respective direction is inhibited. The element cooperating with the limiting surface (inhibiting) is not shown in more detail, but, as can be seen from the figures, this can, for example, also be a cylindrical element with respect to the rotational axis R, as in the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 is indicated by dashed lines. This can, for example, be formed by a spindle (in the form of the actuator element).

[0054] Regarding a spindle or a similar actuator element, Fig. 3, a radius r1 is indicated, which thus indicates the outer dimensions of the latter, or rather defines the space within the adjustment tower occupied by the actuator element or intended for it. Furthermore, this radius r1 preferably limits the movement of the actuating element 8 with respect to the boundary surface(s) 30.

[0055] In Fig. 3 a) and b) the actuating element 8 is Fig. 2 in the inserted state, shown in a view from below. The actuating element 8 is mounted in the adjusting ring 3, although this can also be mounted in the base socket 2, as indicated in brackets.

[0056] Furthermore, a radius r2 is indicated, which defines the maximum usable range for the actuating element 8 within the adjusting ring 3 (or the adjustment turret 1). The radius r3 defines the distance of the center point 15 of the arcuate path 14, which lies outside the rotational axis R, from the rotational axis R. Or, the center point 15 moves along the radius r3 around the rotational axis R when the adjusting ring rotates (when the actuating element is mounted on the adjusting ring).

[0057] As can also be seen, the actuating element rests with the guide surface 23 against the curved path 14. The receiving space 35 preferably forms further parts of the curved path 14a, 14b by means of its inner walls, thereby enabling a guided movement of the actuating element 8. Thus, as previously mentioned, this can have a shoulder for receiving and guiding the stepped shoulder 36 of the actuating element 8. Furthermore, the receiving space 35 defines a range of motion for the actuating element 8, preferably within a radius r4 from the center point 15 of the curved path 14.

[0058] As can also be seen from the previous description, the radius r1 and r4 form an intersection which defines the area in which the actuating element cannot be moved.

[0059] In addition, the following geometric conditions of the radii r1 - r4 can be derived;

[0060] The radius r4 is smaller than the usable area, r2, since the actuating element is arranged radially inside the adjustment turret, and r3 is greater than 0, since the center point is preferably located outside the rotation axis R. Radius r3 can preferably be smaller than r1, preferably r3 = 2 / 3 * r1, particularly preferably 0.3 < r1 / r3 < 0.9.

[0061] In addition, Fig. 3 a) and b) with respect to the adjustment of the actuating element 8 from one position to the other position (from the first position towards the second position or vice versa), the deformation of the locking element 20 is shown. In Fig. 3 a), the locking element 20 is mounted or locked in one of the locking arrangements 21 and is thus in an undeformed state. During adjustment, the locking element is guided by the tapered shape of the recess of the locking arrangement 21, e.g., over a ramp, and is thus elastically deformed in the direction of the opening 37. According to Fig. 3 b), the locking element 20 remains in its elastically deformed state until it is again guided into one of the locking arrangements 21 upon adjustment to the first or second position and re-engages there. The adjustment of the locking element 20 can preferably be selected with respect to the resistance such that this resistance is perceptible tactilely.

[0062] At this point, it should be mentioned that the adjustment of the actuating element according to the figures preferably takes place along a circular path, wherein the arcuate path 14 can in principle also have an elliptical or an irregular curved course.

[0063] In Fig. 4, the adjusting ring 3 is shown with the actuating element 8 in the neutral position 9. As indicated, it can be provided that in the neutral position 9, the center plane 29 lies in a common line or a plane with the circle center 15 of the arcuate path 14, as well as with the axis of rotation R.

[0064] As further stated in Fig. 5, with each rotation of the adjusting ring, the actuating element can be adjusted into its respective positions, starting from the neutral position or from a state between the first and second positions. When the adjusting ring 3 rotates in the first direction of rotation 4, the driver 6 also moves in the first direction of rotation 4, wherein the actuating element 8 is adjusted into the second position 11 via the curved path 14 by means of the second actuating surface 17 due to the stationary limiter 7, counter to this direction of movement. Analogously, when the adjusting ring 3 rotates in the second direction of rotation 5, the driver 6 also moves in the second direction of rotation 5, wherein the actuating element 8 is adjusted into the first position 10 by means of the first actuating surface 16, counter to this direction of movement due to the stationary limiter 7.

[0065] As further shown by the Fig. 5 to 7, a gap is preferably formed between the adjusting ring 3 (or driver 6) and the base base 2 (or limiter 7) (at least between the first and second positions), which gap becomes larger when adjusted from the neutral position 9 (due to the curved path).

[0066] The gap 40 defines a minimum distance 39 which can be overcome by the actuating element 8 only in the first or second position in the current direction of rotation 4, 5 (which leads to adjustment into the respective position) by means of one of the two legs 22, so that a further rotation of the adjusting ring can be carried out up to the respective end stop. In this regard, one of the actuating surfaces 16, 17 or legs 22 in each case has a distance 38 from the axis of rotation R in that area of ​​the actuating element 8 which is closer to the axis of rotation R in the respective first or second position, so that it can be guided through the gap or the rotation in the current direction of rotation is released or can be guided back over this distance 38.

[0067] As from the Fig. 5, the adjustment tower 1 is preferably designed to be uniform with regard to the arrangement of the components for its adjustment movements, or symmetrical with regard to a center plane running through the axis of rotation R (in the neutral position) so that a respective adjustment movement from the neutral position in the respective direction of rotation 4, 5 is carried out in the same way or mirrored to one another.

[0068] For this reason, the adjustment process for rotation in the first direction of rotation 4 is explained below. For a rotation in the opposite direction (from the neutral position 9 to the second direction of rotation 5), the individual adjustment processes can be found in the following explanation (in the opposite direction). It should be noted at this point that the neutral position is preferably only a movement state of the actuating element between the first and second positions, which is not perceptible to a user when rotating the adjusting ring.

[0069] An adjustment from the basic position according to Fig. 5 when rotating in the first direction 4 is in Fig. 6 a) to c).

[0070] The driver 6 guides the actuating element 8 in the first direction of rotation 4 around the axis of rotation R, wherein the actuating element 8 is forced by means of the limiter 7 against this rotational movement by means of the second actuating surface 17 along the curved path 14 into the second position 11, as can be seen from Fig. 6 a). The center point 15 of the arcuate path 14 also moves in the first direction of rotation 4 around the axis of rotation R (corresponding to the rotation of the adjusting ring).

[0071] Fig. 6 b) When adjusting the actuating element 8 into the second position 11, it has a distance 38 or radius to the rotational axis R by means of the second actuating surface 17, which allows the actuating element 8 to pass the base or limiter 7, whose smallest distance 39 to the rotational axis R is now equal to or greater than the distance 38. In this state, the actuating element 8 can now be rotated together with the adjusting ring 3 (or the driver) in the first rotational direction 4 about the rotational axis R until it contacts the limiter 7 again by means of the second stop surface 19 in the form of the second end stop 13, as in Fig. 6c). Furthermore, the actuating element 8 rests against the adjustment tower with a previously mentioned limiting surface. Now, the actuating element 8 blocks further rotational movement in the first rotational direction 4 between the limiter 7 and the adjustment tower, whereby a final position of the adjusting ring is reached.

[0072] Analogously, the return adjustment from this position against the first direction of rotation, in the second direction of rotation 5, is now explained. When returning from the second position 11 or from the second end stop 13 according to Fig. 6 c) the actuating element 8 is carried along when the adjusting ring 3 is rotated in the second direction of rotation 5, wherein the second actuating surface 17 (or the leg 22) has, due to the second position 11, that distance 38 to the axis of rotation R, which allows it to pass the base socket or the limiter (with the distance 39), so that the actuating element 8 is further carried along in the second direction of rotation 5, according to Fig. 6 b) until the actuating element 8 with the first actuating surface 16 engages the limiter 7 according to Fig. 6a) and, based on the rotational movement of the adjusting ring 3 in the second direction of rotation 5, by means of the limiter 7 via the curved path 14 - opposite to the direction of movement - into the neutral position according to Fig. 5 is adjusted back and can now be adjusted to the first position 10 with further rotation in the second direction of rotation 5.

[0073] As further follows from the dissembling according to the Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 a) to c), the dimensioning of the arcuate path 14 and the actuating element 8 can preferably be selected such that the adjusting ring can perform exactly two revolutions in the respective direction of rotation between the two end stops (or, if necessary, one revolution in the respective direction of rotation from the neutral position).

[0074] At this point it should be noted that by means of a geometric adaptation of the adjusting ring 3 (or the driver) as well as the base socket 2 (or the limiter 7) and / or the actuating element 8 the possible rotation between the end stops can be changed, so that it allows, for example, slightly less than 2 turns or more than 2 turns, e.g.: (but not limited to) 750° between the two end stops.

[0075] The dimensions of the curved path in interaction with the actuating element can alternatively be selected to be wider or shorter, so that, for example, only 1.5 turns or the like are possible between the two end stops. Furthermore, it can also be provided that the predetermined amounts with respect to the respective rotational movement are unequal, so that, for example, the predetermined amount in the first direction of rotation is greater than the predetermined amount in the second direction of rotation - or vice versa. As mentioned at the beginning, the invention is not limited to an exact adjustment by specific turns, but rather concerns the thereby enabled enlargement of an adjustment range.

[0076] In addition, it can be provided that the actuating element 8 (or the leg 22) is dimensioned with regard to its geometric outer dimensions in such a way that when adjusted to the first or second position 10, 11, it exceeds a radius 27 around the axis of rotation R (in the radial direction) and thus has a distance 28 to the axis of rotation R which is greater than the radius 27 defined by the adjusting ring 3, as in Fig. 6 a). In this regard, a recess 26 may be provided, which allows movement of the actuating element 8 in this regard.

[0077] As can be seen from the Fig. 2 to 6, according to one embodiment, the actuating element 8 can be mounted or accommodated in the adjusting ring 3 and can be guided with the adjusting ring 3 during rotation about the axis of rotation R.

[0078] According to a further embodiment, the actuating element 8 can also be accommodated in the base socket 2 and can be designed to be adjustable by rotating the adjusting ring 3 on the base socket 2, as can be seen from the Fig. 7 is evident.

[0079] In the embodiment according to Fig. 7 a) to c) the components are basically similar according to the Fig. 2 to 6, wherein the driver 6 and the limiter 7 are exchanged with regard to their geometric shape.

[0080] The limiter 7 comprises the curved track 14, which thus forms a component of the base 2. The driver 6 of the adjusting ring 3 serves to actuate the first and second actuating surfaces 16, 17. The actuating element 8 can be designed geometrically as shown in the Fig. 2 to 6 must be executed.

[0081] The respective adjustment movements of the actuating element 8 into the first and second positions are now parallel to the rotational movement of the adjusting ring 3 with respect to the curved path 14, whereby the first and second positions are different from the embodiment according to Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 - viewed in the direction of rotation - are now reversed.

[0082] When the adjusting ring 3 is rotated in the first direction of rotation 4, the driver 6 takes the actuating element 8 via the second actuating surface 17 in the first direction of rotation 4 according to Fig. 7 a) and b) until it moves to the second position 11 according to Fig. 7 c) has been adjusted. In the second position 11, the second actuating surface 17 is at a distance from the rotational axis R, which allows the driver 6 to be guided past in the first direction of rotation 4. Thereafter, the driver or the adjusting ring 3, starting from the neutral position 9, again performs a complete rotation until it reaches the second end stop 13, where the driver 6 strikes the second stop surface 19.

[0083] As can be seen from the Fig. As can be seen in Figures 7 a) to c), the center point 15 in this embodiment is rigid with respect to the axis of rotation R.

[0084] Furthermore, in Fig. 7b and Fig. 7c (regardless of the embodiment) on the actuating element 8 for the respective first and second position, a section 33 is indicated, which is formed between the stop surfaces 18, 19 and the actuating surfaces 16, 17. The section 33 is dimensioned such that in the first and second position of the actuating element 8 it corresponds to the radius 27 of the hollow cylindrical area (or is slightly smaller) and when adjusting the actuating element 8 from the neutral position 9 into a respective position, it again defines a distance 28 which is greater than the radius 27. Thus, according to Fig. 7c) rotation of the adjusting ring 3 is enabled, with section 33 blocking adjustment from the shown second position 11 (or analogously in the first position) by resting against an inner circumference of the adjusting ring (or the adjustment turret). Only when the driver 6 passes through a recess 26 provided for this purpose, which allows adjustment between the first and second positions due to the increased distance of the recess from the rotation axis R, is movement of the actuating element 8 released by section 33.

[0085] Regardless of the embodiment, the neutral position 9 is preferably only an intermediate position, which defines a state between the first position and the second position, but which is not tactilely perceptible from the outside with regard to resistance or the like during the adjustment movement during the rotation of the adjusting ring 3. Alternatively, it can be provided that the adjusting ring 3 and / or the actuating element 8 is held locked in the neutral position 9, so that it also has a low mechanical resistance or the like.

[0086] As generally seen from the Fig. As can be seen in Figures 2 to 7, it is preferably provided that the driver 6 and the limiter 7, as well as the actuating element 8, interact with one another in a hollow cylindrical region 34 between the adjusting ring 3 and the base 2. As can also be seen, the driver 6 is preferably movable within this region about the rotational axis R. The hollow cylindrical region 34 preferably defines the aforementioned radius 27.

[0087] In the Fig. Figure 7 shows a further, possibly independent, embodiment of the adjustment turret, wherein the same reference numerals or component designations are used for identical parts as in the previous figures. To avoid unnecessary repetition, reference is made to the detailed description in the previous figures.

[0088] All information on value ranges in this description is to be understood as including any and all sub-ranges thereof, e.g. the information 1 to 10 is to be understood as including all sub-ranges starting from the lower limit of 1 and the upper limit of 10, ie all sub-ranges begin with a lower limit of 1 or greater and end with an upper limit of 10 or less, e.g. 1 to 1.7, or 3.2 to 8.1, or 5.5 to 10.

[0089] For the sake of clarity, it should finally be pointed out that, in order to better understand the structure, some elements have been shown out of scale and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size. List of reference symbols 1 adjustment tower 2 base sockets 3 Adjusting ring 4 first direction of rotation 5 second direction of rotation 6 drivers 7 limiters 8 Actuating element 9 Neutral position 10 first position 11 second position 12 first end stop 13 second end stop 14 track 15 Center 16 first actuating surface 17 second actuating surface 18 first stop surface 19 second stop surface 20 locking element 21 locking arrangement 22 legs 23 Guide surface 24 Frontal area 25 Sliding surface 26 Recess 27 radius 28 distance 29 Middle Level 30 boundary area 31 first effective area 32 second effective area Section 33 34 Area 35 Recording room 36 paragraph 37 Breakthrough 38 distance 39 Distance 40 gap 41 Display element 42 Display device 43 Cover R axis of rotation A actuator element r1 first radius r2 second radius r3 third radius r4 fourth radius

Claims

[1] Adjustment turret (1) for a rifle scope, comprising; - a base socket (2) for mounting on the riflescope; - an adjusting ring (3), wherein the adjusting ring (3) is rotatable about an axis of rotation (R) relative to the base socket (2) in a first direction of rotation (4) and an opposite second direction of rotation (5), wherein an actuator element can be actuated by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring (3); characterized by , that an actuating element (8) is arranged between the adjusting ring (3) and the base socket (2), wherein the actuating element (8) can be adjusted from a first position (10) to a second position (11) by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring (3) in the first direction of rotation (4), and can be adjusted from the second position (11) to the first position (10) by means of the rotation of the adjusting ring (3) in the second direction of rotation (5), and; that by means of the actuating element (8) in its first position (10) a first end stop (12) is formed for the rotation of the adjusting ring (3) by a predetermined amount in the second direction of rotation (5) and in its second position (11) a second end stop (13) is formed for the rotation of the adjusting ring (3) by a predetermined amount in the first direction of rotation (4). [2] Adjustment tower (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that between the first end stop (12) and the second end stop (13) more than one complete revolution, in particular at least two complete revolutions, of the adjusting ring (3) can be carried out in the respective direction of rotation (4, 5). [3] Adjustment tower (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized bythat a neutral position (9) is provided between the first and second positions (10, 11) of the actuating element (8), wherein the actuating element (8) is adjustable during rotation in the first direction of rotation (4) from the first position (10) into the neutral position (9) and further into the second position (11), and in the second direction of rotation (5) from the second position (11) into the neutral position (9) and further into the first position (10). [4] Adjustment tower (1) according to claim 3, characterized by that the actuating element (8) reaches the neutral position (9) with each rotation of the adjusting ring (3) by the same amount, starting from a respective end stop (12, 13). [5] Adjustment tower (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the actuating element (8) is guided along an arcuate path (14) with regard to its adjustment. [6] Adjustment tower (1) according to claim 5, characterized bythat a center point (15) of the path (14) lies outside the axis of rotation (R). [7] Adjustment tower (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized by that the arcuate path (14) is formed on the adjusting ring (3) or on the base socket (2). [8] Adjustment tower (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by that the actuating element (8) has a first actuating surface (16) for the adjustment from the second position (11) to the first position (10), and a second actuating surface (17) for the adjustment from the first position (10) to the second position (11), wherein the first actuating surface (16) is designed to be opposite the second actuating surface (17) and to face the latter. [9] Adjustment tower (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized bythat the actuating element (8) has a first stop surface (18) for forming the first end stop (12) and a second stop surface (19) facing away from the first stop surface (18) for forming the second end stop (13). [10] Adjustment tower (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by that a first active surface (31) and an opposite second active surface (32) are formed on the adjusting ring (3) or on the base socket (2), wherein the first active surface (31) is provided for adjusting the actuating element (8) into the first position (10) and cooperates with the first end stop (12) and the second active surface (32) is provided for adjusting the actuating element (8) into the second position (11) and cooperates with the second end stop (13). [11] Adjustment tower (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized bythat the actuating element (8) is mounted in the adjusting ring (3) and can be guided with the adjusting ring (3) during rotation about the axis of rotation (R). [12] Adjustment tower (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by that the actuating element (8) is mounted in the base socket (2) and is adjustable by rotating the adjusting ring (3) on the base socket (2). [13] Adjustment tower (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by in that the actuating element (8) has a locking element (20), wherein the actuating element (8) engages in a complementary locking arrangement (21) on the adjustment tower (1) by means of the locking element (20) during its respective adjustment into the first position (10) and into the second position (11). [14] Adjustment tower (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized by that the actuating element (8) is designed symmetrically with respect to a central plane, wherein the central plane is parallel to the axis of rotation (R). [15] Adjustment tower (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized by that a driver (6) is formed on the adjusting ring (3) and that a limiter (7) is formed on the base (2); wherein the actuating element (8) is adjustable between the first and second positions (10, 11) upon rotation of the adjusting ring (3) by means of the relative movement of the driver (6) with respect to the limiter (7). [16] Adjustment tower (1) according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized bythat the actuating element (8) defines a smallest distance (38) from the axis of rotation (R) during the respective adjustment into the first or second position (10, 11), which is smaller than a smallest distance (39) of the adjusting ring (3) or the base socket (2) from the axis of rotation (R), so that the rotation of the adjusting ring (3) relative to the base socket (2) by means of the actuating element (8) in the current direction of rotation is released by the distance (38), wherein the respective end stop (12, 13) formed is spaced further from the axis of rotation (R) than the smallest distance (39), so that when rotating in the current direction of rotation by the predetermined amount, rotation is blocked when the end stop (12, 13) is reached.