Adjustable Locking Turret Assembly for Scope Re-Zeroing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing scope adjustment mechanisms are inconvenient, prone to environmental damage, and lack the ability to re-zero turret compositional markings, especially in field conditions where quick and precise adjustments are necessary.
Innovation Solution
A novel adjustable locking windage and elevation turret assembly with a design that includes a turret drum that can be securely locked in place, allowing for easy adjustment and re-zeroing of compositional markings, using a system of connectors and washers for weather resistance and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a manual adjustment knob assembly with dust cap and screwdriver is used, then the scope adjustments are weather resistant, but the adjustment process is time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment knob assembly is segmented into a main body and a removable dust cap. The dust cap can be quickly detached to access the adjustment mechanism without requiring tools, while the main body maintains weather resistance. This segmentation allows rapid adjustments while preserving environmental protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The dust cap serves as an intermediary element that provides both protection and quick access. It acts as a mediator between the weather-resistant enclosure and the adjustment mechanism, allowing users to quickly expose the adjustment knobs without compromising the overall weather sealing when closed.
2Ease of operation
If a freely rotating adjustment knob assembly is used, then the user can make adjustments quickly, but the assembly may be easily knocked out of position and is not designed for field use
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment knob assembly incorporates a dynamic locking mechanism that transitions between locked and unlocked states. When locked, the knobs are secured against accidental movement. When unlocked, they rotate freely for quick adjustments. This dynamic state change allows the system to adapt between stability and adjustability based on operational needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The friction characteristic of the adjustment knobs is made changeable through a locking mechanism. In the locked state, high friction prevents movement. In the unlocked state, reduced friction allows free rotation. This parameter change enables the same mechanism to provide both stability and ease of adjustment.
3Device complexity
If traditional adjustment assemblies are used, then the structure is simple, but re-zeroing of turret compositional markings is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The turret compositional markings are pre-configured with reference indicators and the adjustment mechanism includes preliminary positioning features that facilitate re-zeroing. The markings are arranged to allow quick visual reference to the original zero position, enabling shooters to return to zero without complex calculations or memory of previous positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The turret assembly incorporates visual feedback through compositional markings that indicate current position relative to zero. This feedback mechanism allows users to monitor adjustments and easily return to the zero position by observing the markings, eliminating the need for mathematical calculations or memory.
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AI summary
A novel, adjustable locking windage and elevation turret assembly capable of being re-zeroed, for the improved functionality and accuracy of a scope.