Firearm Scope Mount Segmented Rings for Recoil Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional scope mounts for firearms often fail to securely fit heavier scopes and firearms, leading to slippage during recoil and rough handling, which is critical in high-stakes situations requiring accurate long-range targeting.
Innovation Solution
A scope mount design featuring removable ring components that form multiple rings around the scope body, with a base that attaches to various firearm mounting systems, including Picatinny rails, and includes a leveling shim for precise alignment and secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a universal-type scope mount is used to fit multiple scopes and firearms, then cost savings and convenience are improved, but the fit quality and stability under recoil deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The scope mount is divided into multiple adjustable components including separate adjustment mechanisms for each ring, allowing independent customization of fit for different scope sizes and weights. This segmentation enables the universal mount to adapt securely to various configurations without compromising stability under recoil.
Solution Approach 2:
The scope mount incorporates adjustable rings with movable components that allow the fit to be dynamically customized for different scope dimensions. The adjustment mechanisms enable users to optimize the fit for each specific scope-firearm combination, transforming a static universal mount into a dynamically adaptable system that maintains reliability across multiple applications.
2Measurement precision
If heavier scopes are mounted on firearms with heavy recoil, then long-range targeting capability is improved, but the likelihood of scope slippage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The scope mount includes preliminary adjustment mechanisms that allow the scope to be leveled and positioned correctly before final tightening. The adjustment rings can be pre-positioned to account for the specific scope's weight and dimensions, ensuring proper alignment is established before the mount is subjected to recoil forces during firing.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable rings serve as intermediary elements between the scope and the firearm base. These rings can be independently adjusted to distribute the scope's weight and recoil forces evenly, acting as a mediator that prevents direct transmission of recoil shock that would cause slippage, while maintaining precise alignment for long-range targeting.
3Reliability
If the scope is tightly secured in the mount to prevent slippage, then scope stability is improved, but the ability to adjust and level the scope deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mount features dynamically adjustable rings that can be easily loosened for adjustment and tightened for security. The adjustment mechanisms are designed to be operable with simple tools or even hand-tightened, allowing users to transition between adjustment and security states without permanent fixation, maintaining both ease of operation and reliable securing.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing mechanism is segmented into multiple independent adjustment points on different rings. This allows partial adjustment of specific rings while others remain secured, enabling fine-tuning of scope alignment without completely loosening the entire mount. Users can adjust individual rings for leveling while maintaining security at other attachment points.
Data Source
AI summary
A scope mount for a firearm is disclosed. The scope mount may include a first ring component covering a first portion of an upper half of a scope body, and a second ring component covering a second portion of the upper half of the scope body. The scope mount may also include a third ring component covering a first portion of a lower half of the scope body, and a fourth ring component covering a second portion of the lower half of the scope body. The first and second ring components may removably attach to the third and fourth ring components, respectively, and may form at least two rings around the scope body. The third and fourth ring components may be integral with a scope mount base, and the scope mount base may be configured to removably attach to a Picatinny rail.