Laser Aiming Device Adjustment Cap With Integrated LED And Hex Drive
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Solution Overview
Problem
Military and law enforcement personnel face challenges in making fine adjustments to laser aiming devices in the field due to the lack of suitable tools, often requiring awkward angles and potentially compromising night vision when using existing flashlights.
Innovation Solution
A custom marker cap with a built-in LED light and hex drive socket, allowing for precise illumination and tooling of laser aiming device screws, featuring a dim red or infrared LED for reduced visibility impact and a magnetically engaged hex bit for secure fitting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If personnel use standard flashlights to illuminate adjustment screws, then visibility is improved, but night vision is compromised and light exposure risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing illumination only at the specific location where adjustment screws are located, rather than using a general flashlight. The light source is integrated into the cap structure positioned to illuminate only the adjustment area, providing targeted visibility without compromising overall night vision.
Solution Approach 2:
The cap serves as an intermediary device that bridges the gap between the marker and the adjustment screws. It provides a stable platform with integrated illumination and hex drive tool, mediating the adjustment process without requiring personnel to use their hands or external flashlights.
2Ease of operation
If personnel carry fine tip screwdrivers for adjustments, then adjustment capability is improved, but equipment burden increases and tools may not be available when needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into a single cap structure: the cap serves as both the marker cap and the tool holder. The hex drive tool is integrated into the cap, combining the protective cap function with the adjustment tool function, eliminating the need to carry separate screwdrivers.
Solution Approach 2:
The cap is designed with universal functionality, serving as both a marker cap and an adjustment tool. The hex drive socket can accommodate different sized hex bits for different screw types, and the cap can be used in various marker configurations, providing multi-functional utility.
3Ease of operation
If personnel make adjustments while holding the weapon, then tool carrying is reduced, but weapon stability decreases and adjustment precision is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The cap provides self-service functionality by being permanently attached to the marker. The adjustment tool is always available when the marker is present, eliminating the need to separately carry or retrieve tools. The cap serves itself as both protective cover and adjustment instrument.
Solution Approach 2:
The hex drive tool is pre-positioned in the cap structure, ready for immediate use. The cap is designed in advance with the appropriate hex socket and bit configuration, so when adjustment is needed, the tool is already in place and requires no additional setup or tool retrieval.
4Illumination intensity
If brighter lights are used for illumination, then visibility is improved, but night vision reduction and operational security worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination is provided locally at the adjustment screw location only, with the light source positioned within the cap structure. This localized lighting provides sufficient visibility for the adjustment task without creating broad light exposure that would compromise night vision or operational security.
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
Enables quick, precise adjustments to laser aiming devices without the need for additional tools, reducing time and risk of accidental light exposure, while being easily manufacturable and adaptable to various screw sizes.
Implementation Method 1
The LED serves to light the laser aiming device screw heads 1003 and the hex bit tool head
Implementation Method 2
a magnetically engaged hex bit for secure fitting
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention teaches that a custom designed tool might serve as a marker cap for a standard size and diameter of marker such as a Sharpie® or Revmark® brand marker, along with an LED or low light LED or dim red LED or even infrared LED, and a hex drive socket which could then be used with an appropriate size of hex bit (such as a BITHEX™ tool head) for the exact size of adjustment screw heads found on any particular laser gun aiming device. The LED serves to light the laser aiming device screw head and the hex bit tool head, and in embodiments may be quite dim or otherwise inconspicuous.