Adjustable Scope Mount with Pivot Bore Mechanism for Extended Elevation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional weapon scopes often run out of elevational adjustment, especially when shooting lower velocity ammunition at long distances, necessitating an additional mechanism to elevate the scope and compensate for the projectile's point of impact.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable scope mount with a base and mounting piece that can be securely fixed at discrete minute of angle (MOA) settings using bore pins and pivot pins, allowing for coarse aim adjustments without altering the scope itself, and providing both vertical and horizontal adjustment capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If telescopic sights include separate adjustment controls for horizontal and vertical alignment, then the scope can be adjusted to account for wind and projectile drop, but the scope may run out of elevational adjustment for long-range shots

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelevational adjustment rangeVSAvoidscope adjustment mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention divides the adjustment system into two independent segments: the scope's internal adjustment controls and the external adjustable scope mount. The mount includes a base attached to the weapon and a mounting piece that can pivot relative to the base, allowing the scope to be repositioned at different angles. This segmentation enables extended elevational adjustment range without modifying the scope itself.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The adjustable scope mount acts as an intermediary between the weapon and the scope. It includes a base with bores for attaching to the weapon and a mounting piece with bores for attaching the scope. The mounting piece can pivot on the base, providing coarse angle adjustments that mediate between the weapon's fixed position and the scope's adjustment capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the scope is attached to an adjustable scope mount to position the scope at a desired angle, then large vertical adjustments can be achieved, but the mount must maintain stability under extreme forces

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveangle adjustment capabilityVSAvoidmount stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The scope mount incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through the pivotally attached mounting piece that can rotate relative to the base. This allows the mount to adapt to different shooting scenarios and ranges by adjusting the scope's angle. The dynamic element (pivot) enables angle changes while maintaining firm attachment when locked at desired positions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mount design anticipates the forces generated during firing by providing multiple bore positions and secure locking mechanisms. The bores are positioned to accommodate various angle adjustments, and when a desired angle is selected, the mounting piece can be locked in place beforehand to cushion against the extreme forces of recoil and firing, preventing unwanted movement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Measurement precision

If bore pins are used to secure the mounting piece at discrete MOA settings, then precise elevation adjustments can be made, but the manufacturing and assembly process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveMOA setting precisionVSAvoidmount fabrication process

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The bores in the base and mounting piece are pre-positioned during manufacturing at specific locations corresponding to discrete MOA (Minute of Angle) settings. This preliminary action allows for precise angle adjustments without requiring complex measurement and calculation during assembly. The bore positions are predetermined to provide standardized adjustment increments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses simple bore pins as temporary or permanent securing elements to lock the mounting piece at desired angles. These pins are inexpensive, easy to manufacture, and can be quickly inserted or removed to change settings. The simplicity of these securing objects offsets the increased complexity from having multiple precisely positioned bores.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentUS9052163B2Adjustable scope mount for a projectile weapon and methods of using and making thereof

Publication Date: 2015.06.09 WEIGAND COMBAT HANDGUNS

AI summary

An adjustable scope mount for a projectile weapon can include a base and a mounting piece pivotally attached to the base. The mounting piece can include a first bore that is substantially the same size as a first bore of the base and a second bore that is substantially the same size as a second bore of the base. The respective first bores of the base and mounting piece can be positioned such that when they completely overlap, the mounting piece is positioned at a first minute of angle setting. Likewise, the respective second bores of the base and mounting piece can be positioned such that when they completely overlap, the mounting piece is positioned at a second minute of angle setting. Related methods of using and manufacturing the adjustable scope mount are also described.