Flexible Emitter Carrier for Shock-Resistant Sight Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern reflex sights have complex positioning apparatuses that require tight manufacturing tolerances, are prone to wear and breakage, and can be disrupted by extreme shocks, leading to non-linear travel and inconsistency in adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A targeting sight with a flexible cantilever arm that adjusts the position of the light emitter using windage and elevation adjustments, allowing for precise and durable alignment without mechanical wear, featuring a durable material like spring steel and a modular battery system for power flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a rigid carrier plate with threaded adjusters is used to position the light emitter, then manufacturing precision can be achieved, but the device becomes complex and prone to wear and breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical threaded adjuster system with a flexible cantilever arm that uses elastic deformation to achieve positioning. The cantilever arm bends in response to adjustment forces, eliminating the need for threads, gears, or other complex mechanical transmission elements. This substitution of mechanical systems with elastic deformation resolves the contradiction by maintaining positioning capability while dramatically reducing mechanical complexity and wear points.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state of the positioning element from rigid (carrier plate) to flexible (cantilever arm). By utilizing the elastic properties of the cantilever arm, the system achieves continuous, smooth adjustment without the discrete steps inherent in threaded systems. This parameter change from rigidity to flexibility eliminates mechanical wear while maintaining precise positioning capability.
2Manufacturing precision
If a complex threaded adjustment system is used, then positioning accuracy can be achieved, but reliability decreases due to wear and breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates threaded adjusters and mechanical linkages by using a flexible cantilever arm that directly positions the light emitter through elastic bending. This removal of intermediate mechanical components eliminates wear surfaces and potential failure points, thereby maintaining adjustment accuracy while significantly improving reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cantilever arm is designed to be self-adjusting through its elastic properties. When force is applied to move the light emitter, the cantilever arm naturally bends to the required position and maintains it through its elastic memory, without requiring complex locking mechanisms or additional adjustment components. This self-service capability improves reliability by eliminating components that could wear or fail.
3Strength
If a rigid mounting system is used for the light emitter, then structural strength is maintained, but shock resistance decreases due to movement or dislodgement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the mounting system from rigid to flexible by introducing the cantilever arm. The flexible mounting absorbs shock and impact forces through elastic deformation, preventing the light emitter from moving or dislodging during extreme shocks. This parameter change maintains structural integrity while dramatically improving shock resistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The cantilever arm is designed with inherent flexibility that acts as a cushion against shock and impact. Before any shock can cause damage or displacement, the flexible arm absorbs the impact energy through elastic deformation, protecting the light emitter and mounting structure. This beforehand cushioning effect resolves the contradiction between strength and shock resistance.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The flexible cantilever arm system provides precise and durable alignment adjustments, reducing mechanical wear and shock sensitivity, while the modular battery system enhances power options and accuracy by lowering the sight's deck height.
Implementation Method 1
A sight is disclosed including a body, a light emitter mounted to a flexible cantilever arm extending from the body, and means for applying a force to the cantilever arm to bend the cantilever arm and move the light emitter
Implementation Method 2
The cantilever arm may be formed from a resilient material, such as spring steel
Data Source
AI summary
A target sight for a firearm includes a main body, an elongated, flexible emitter carrier having a first end fixed to the main body and having a movable portion at a second end opposite the first end, and a light emitter mounted to the movable portion of the flexible emitter carrier.