Grid-Based Aiming Reticle With Segmented Crosshairs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current aiming reticle patterns in precision rifle scopes and spotting scopes, such as the 'Mil-Dot', can be complex and obscure valuable observation space, and are often caliber-specific, leading to issues in training and rendering parts of the reticle useless with ammunition alterations.
Innovation Solution
A grid-based aiming reticle with self-contained crosses and auxiliary crosshairs that provide one-half and sub-unit references, allowing for clear observation and precise aiming without mechanically adjusting the reticle alignment, and featuring a variable density grid system for improved visibility and measurement precision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If complex reticle patterns with multiple secondary crosshairs are used to extend coverage area and provide precision markings, then aiming precision and coverage are improved, but observation space is obscured and reticle complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reticle is segmented into distinct functional zones: primary crosshairs for central aiming, secondary crosshairs for extended coverage, and grid markings for measurement. This segmentation allows each element to serve its specific function without requiring the entire reticle to be densely marked, preserving observation space while maintaining aiming precision through the primary crosshair intersection.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the reticle have different densities of markings. The central region has the primary crosshairs with high precision markings for accurate aiming, while peripheral regions have sparser secondary crosshairs for extended coverage. This local variation in marking density provides precision where needed while preserving observation space in other areas.
2Measurement precision
If caliber-specific reticle patterns are used to provide precise ballistic compensation, then aiming precision for specific calibers is improved, but adaptability to different calibers and ammunition variations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The reticle is designed with universal grid markings and multiple secondary crosshairs that can accommodate different caliber requirements. The primary crosshairs provide a universal reference point, while the secondary crosshairs and grid system can be used for various ballistic compensation needs across different calibers and ammunition types, making the reticle adaptable rather than caliber-specific.
Solution Approach 2:
The reticle allows for dynamic adjustment of aiming points using the grid system and secondary crosshairs rather than being fixed to a single caliber configuration. Users can dynamically select different holding points on the grid pattern to compensate for different bullet drops and windage requirements across various calibers and ammunition variations.
3Ease of operation
If high density markings are provided in multiple quadrants to facilitate simultaneous holds, then aiming capability is improved, but reticle complexity and obscuration increase
Solution Approach 1:
The reticle extends the aiming reference system into additional dimensions by incorporating secondary crosshairs that create extended horizontal and vertical axes beyond the primary crosshair intersection. This dimensional extension provides multiple holding points across different quadrants without requiring dense markings throughout the entire reticle area, maintaining operational ease while reducing complexity.
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AI summary
An aiming reticle comprising two primary characteristic feature sets consisting of a grid system and auxiliary crosshairs. The grid comprises horizontal crosshairs that are perpendicular to but do not intersect with a primary vertical crosshair. Omission of markings along the primary vertical crosshair and non-intersecting horizontal crosshairs provides improved target visibility along the vicinity of the primary vertical crosshair. The grid horizontal crosshairs are marked with intersecting major stadia lines, preferably at unit spatial intervals. The grid system further comprises self-contained crosses of predetermined size, within the space enclosed by the grid major stadia lines and grid horizontal crosshair separations to provide sub-unit reference in the vertical and horizontal reference.