Firearm Scope Leveling via Laser Reference Platform

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing scope leveling systems for firearms are complex, costly, and often fail to achieve accurate alignment due to the difficulty in simultaneously aligning scope reticle stadia lines with the rifle's bore centerlines, leading to inaccuracies in long-range shooting.

Innovation Solution

A method and system utilizing a reference device support platform that aligns a laser leveling device with the rifle's bore centerlines, allowing for easy adjustment of scope rings to secure the scope in a leveled position using parallel and perpendicular reference lines generated by the laser.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional scope leveling systems are used, then alignment can be achieved, but the system becomes complex and costly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvealignment accuracyVSAvoidleveling system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A reference device support platform is introduced as an intermediary component between the rifle and the scope leveling system. This platform provides stable reference surfaces and alignment features that simplify the leveling process while maintaining accuracy, avoiding the need for complex integrated leveling mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The scope leveling system is divided into separate functional components: a reference device support platform for establishing reference lines, a laser leveling device for generating alignment references, and the scope mounting system. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and reduces overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If traditional scope leveling systems are used, then alignment can be achieved, but the cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvealignment accuracyVSAvoidsystem cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The reference device support platform serves multiple functions: it provides a stable mounting base for the laser leveling device, establishes reference surfaces for alignment, and serves as the mounting interface for the scope. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate expensive components, reducing overall system cost

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses affordable laser leveling devices and reference platforms that can be easily manufactured or acquired, replacing expensive proprietary scope leveling systems. The reference platform can be a simple machined component rather than a complex integrated system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Ease of operation

If manual alignment methods are used, then scope can be mounted, but accurate alignment of reticle stadia lines with bore centerlines is difficult to achieve

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescope mounting easeVSAvoidreticle-bore alignment precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

Manual visual alignment methods are replaced with a laser-based leveling system that automatically generates precise vertical and horizontal reference lines. The laser device provides objective alignment references that are more accurate than manual estimation, while the process remains simple to operate

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

Laser-generated reference lines serve as an intermediary alignment aid between the mechanical scope mounting system and the desired alignment target (bore centerlines). These reference lines provide a visual guide that bridges the gap between mechanical positioning and precise alignment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach simplifies scope leveling, reduces costs, and achieves high accuracy and continuity by allowing shooters to align scope stadia lines with known good reference lines, ensuring precise shot placement.

Implementation Method 1

A method and system utilizing a reference device support platform that aligns a laser leveling device with the rifle's bore centerlines

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLaser: Laser

Data Source

PatentUS11441873B1Method and system for firearm scope leveling

Publication Date: 2022.09.13 TURNER PAUL J

AI summary

Known “good” reference lines are provided for scope leveling using a reference device support platform attached to a rifle such that the reference device support platform first surface is parallel to rifle's horizontal bore center line and perpendicular to rifle's vertical bore center line. An alignment reference device, such as a laser leveling device, is then placed on the reference device support platform. When the alignment reference device is so placed, a horizontal axis of the alignment reference device will be parallel to the rifle's horizontal bore center line and a vertical axis of the alignment reference device will be perpendicular to the rifle's horizontal bore center line. Consequently, when vertical and/or horizontal reference lines are generated by the alignment reference device they are known “good” reference lines to be lined up with the scope's stadia lines.