Innovation in a rear sight assembly of a firearm

Abstract

The invention relates to an innovation in a rear sight assembly that is aligned with the front sight and enables a shooter to correctly aim at a target when firing a firearm.

Description

[0001] INNOVATION IN A REAR SIGHT ASSEMBLY OF A FIREARM

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to an innovation in a rear sight assembly that is aligned with the front sight and enables a shooter to correctly aim at a target when firing a firearm.

[0004] Background of the Invention

[0005] Today, the rear sight and the front sight for aiming at a target are mounted on the barrel of the rifle. During the aiming process prior to firing, the shooter’s eye is aligned with the rear sight located on the barrel and the front sight positioned at the muzzle end of the barrel, and the trigger is pulled thereafter.

[0006] In the current art, the rear sight used for aiming prior to firing in rifles is either fixed to an upper portion of the barrel, i.e. the part closest to the shooter’s eye, or connected in an adjustable and movable configuration. In rifles equipped with a fixed rear sight, the shooter fires at the intended target to hit the target. Depending on the distance to the point of impact, the shooter aligns the rear sight and the front sight based on personal experience and performs the shot. Rifles equipped with such fixed rear sights may be used by individuals with inadequate experience, such that inexperienced users misalign the sights and therefore fail to hit the intended target.

[0007] Moreover, in order to connect the rear sight in an adjustable and movable configuration to the barrel, a rail is mounted on the upper portion of the barrel, wherein the rear sight is mounted on said rail in a movable manner. In rifles with the rear sight mounted in an adjustable and movable configuration on the rear upper portion of the barrel, the shooter aims at the target and pulls the trigger. Afterwards, the rear sight is adjusted depending on the distance between the point of impact and the target.

[0008] A review of prior art has revealed the utility model application titled “Innovation in the Rear Sight Connection in Rifles,” filed under number TR2019 / 01247. The invention in said document relates to a rear sight (40) which is aligned with the front sight (50) and enables the shooter to perform the aiming process prior to firing a rifle; and is characterized in that the rear sight (40) is connected to the upper portion of the barrel (10) through an assembly comprising: a front connection piece (11) welded to the front upper portion of the barrel (10) and provided with mounting slots (24); a rear connection piece (12) fixed to the rear upper portion of the barrel (10) and provided with a mounting slot (24); and a connection body (20) which is mounted to the front connection piece (11) and the rear connection piece (12) fixed on the barrel (10) by means of a countersunk bolt (30) inserted through the front positioning slot (22) and the rear positioning slot (23) located at a lower side thereof, wherein the connection body (20) has, at its upper front portion, a rear-sight connection portion (21) to which the rear sight (40) enabling the shooter to aim at the target with the rifle is connected, and a linear painted area (25) on an upper part thereof, which facilitates aiming by forming an alignment between the shooter’s eye, the rear sight (40), and the front sight (50).

[0009] A further review of prior art has revealed the utility model application titled “Innovation in the Rear Sight Group of Rifled or Smoothbore Hunting Rifles,” filed under number TR2015 / 07425. The invention relates to a rear sight group used in rifled or smoothbore hunting rifles, which is provided on the rifle assembly body (100) and characterized by comprising: - a single-piece rear sight main body (1), - a rear sight elevation adjustment recess (2) positioned within the rear sight main body (1) for performing adjustments, and - a plurality of phosphor openings (3) provided on the rear sight main body (1) to enable visibility during situations requiring reflexive recognition.

[0010] As a result, due to the disadvantages described above and the insufficiency of existing solutions concerning the subject matter, it has become necessary to perform a development in the relevant technical field.

[0011] Object of the Invention

[0012] The primary object of the invention is to enable a target to be struck rapidly and accurately during firearm use.

[0013] The characteristics and structural features of the invention, along with all the advantages thereof, will be more clearly understood from the accompanying drawings and the detailed description referring thereto; accordingly, the assessment should be made with due consideration of these drawings and the detailed description. Invention

[0014] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the rear sight assembly according to the invention.

[0015] Figure 2 is an assembled view of the rear sight assembly according to the invention.

[0016] Figure 3 is an assembled view of the Picatinny rail according to the invention.

[0017] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the sight adjustment wheel according to the invention.

[0018] Figure 5 is a front view of the sight adjustment wheel according to the invention.

[0019] List of Reference Numerals

[0020] 1. Picatinny rail

[0021] 2. Sight adjustment wheel

[0022] 3. Detent ball

[0023] 4. Sight spring

[0024] 5. Set screw

[0025] 6. Sight mounting bolt

[0026] 7. Hole

[0027] 8. Front sight

[0028] 9. Sighting aperture

[0029] A. Rear sight

[0030] B. Rifle

[0031] Detailed Description of The Invention

[0032] In the following detailed description, the preferred embodiments of the rear sight (A) assembly according to the invention are provided solely for facilitating a clearer understanding of the subject matter.

[0033] For achieving the objectives defined in the section “Object of the Invention,” the present invention consists of the following components (see Figure 1):

[0034] • Rear sight (A): a structure which is positioned at an end of the Picatinny rail (1) facing toward the front sight (8), and enables the aiming function, • Picatinny rail (1): a rail structure that facilitates modification on firearms, wherein the rear sight (A) and the sight adjustment wheel (2) are mounted on the Picatinny rail (1),

[0035] • Sight adjustment wheel (2): a structure that determines an appropriate aiming angle and position during the aiming process,

[0036] • Detent ball (3): a mechanism for indexing the sight adjustment wheel (2) during the movement thereof,

[0037] • Sight spring (4): a spring for supporting the sight adjustment wheel (2) and contributing to the movement thereof,

[0038] • Set screw (5): a screw for positioning the detent ball (3) and the sight spring (4) onto the Picatinny rail (1),

[0039] • Sight mounting bolt (6): a bolt used to mount the sight adjustment wheel (2) onto the holes (7) located on the Picatinny rail (1).

[0040] The invention provides a rear sight assembly which enables the correct adjustment of the barrel position based on the point of impact of the ammunition when or after the firearm is fired at a target, thereby allowing a shooter to aim rapidly and accurately to increase hit probability. This structure comprises a sight adjustment wheel (2) for determining a proper aiming angle and position during the aiming process by means of different sighting apertures (9) located thereon.

[0041] As illustrated in Figure 3, the Picatinny rail (1) is mounted on the rifle (B) by means of a screw. This fastening process ensures that the rail is firmly secured to the rifle (B) and remains stable.

[0042] The holes (7) on the rear sight (A), which is positioned at an end of the Picatinny rail (1) facing toward the front sight (8), allow the mounting of the sight adjustment wheel (2) by means of the sight mounting bolt (6). The sight adjustment wheel (2) is mounted so as to be concentric with the holes (7) and is thereby made ready for use.

[0043] The sight adjustment wheel (2) includes sighting apertures (9) located at different positions and levels (see Figures 4 and 5). Said apertures allow the user to aim at different angles during shooting. The sight adjustment wheel (2) is capable of rotating about its own axis. During rotation, elevation and depression adjustments can be performed, and at least three different levels of aiming angles can be set. During the aiming process, the user selects the appropriate sighting aperture (9) on the sight adjustment wheel (2). The detent ball (3) mechanism ensures indexing of the sight adjustment wheel (2) at the desired position following its movement. As illustrated in Figure 3, the shooter can accurately strike the target by aligning the eye, the rear sight (A), and the front sight (8) along the same direction.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A rear sight assembly that enables a shooter to correctly aim at a target when firing a firearm, characterized by comprising:• a sight adjustment wheel (2) for determining an appropriate aiming angle and position according to the target by using different sighting apertures (9) provided thereon.

2. The sight adjustment wheel (2) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sight adjustment wheel (2) has an axial rotational movement.

3. The sight adjustment wheel (2) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sight adjustment wheel (2) comprises sighting apertures (9) at different positions and levels.

4. The sight adjustment wheel (2) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sight adjustment wheel (2) provides at least three different levels of aiming angles.

5. The sight adjustment wheel (2) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sight adjustment wheel (2) comprises a detent ball (3) which provides indexing to the aiming position.

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