Laser Target Pointer Biaxial Pivoting Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laser target pointers for guns face challenges such as complex laser alignment adjustment mechanisms, inconvenient button operations, limited illumination distance, and poor visibility of functional menus, which hinder shooting accuracy and user experience.
Innovation Solution
A laser target pointer with a biaxial pivoting mechanism for easy laser aiming point adjustment, a magnetic switch with connecting cable for convenient power control, and multiple invisible light emitting diodes with varying divergence angles, along with colored patterns for clear operation function identification, to enhance usability and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a traditional adjustment mechanism is used for laser alignment, then the laser aiming point can be adjusted, but the structure becomes complicated and difficult to assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is segmented into two independent adjustment systems: azimuth adjustment and elevation adjustment. Each system has its own adjusting screw and scale, allowing independent control of horizontal and vertical laser beam directions. This segmentation simplifies the overall structure while maintaining adjustment precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The elevation adjustment mechanism is nested within the azimuth adjustment mechanism. The elevation adjusting screw and scale are positioned inside the azimuth adjustment assembly, creating a compact nested structure that reduces overall device complexity while preserving both adjustment functions.
2Device complexity
If functional buttons and switches are integrated into the laser target pointer body, then the device is compact, but the operation becomes inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The operating module is segmented from the main device body and integrated into the sight assembly. This allows the buttons to be positioned within easy reach of the user's eye, improving operational convenience while keeping the overall device compact through modular integration.
3Device complexity
If a single illumination light source is used, then the device is simple, but the illumination distance and range are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting module is segmented into multiple independent light emitting diodes with different divergence angles. This allows the system to provide both long-distance illumination (using narrow-angle LEDs) and wide-area illumination (using wide-angle LEDs), extending the effective illumination range without significantly increasing device complexity.
4Device complexity
If no visual indication system is provided, then the device is simple, but the visibility of functional menu is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The visual indication system uses different colors of light emitting diodes to indicate different operational states and functional menus. This provides clear, intuitive visual feedback to the user about device status and selected functions, improving information visibility without adding complex display mechanisms.
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
The solution simplifies laser alignment, improves power management, extends illumination range, and enhances user interface visibility, thereby increasing shooting accuracy and user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a side surface of the laser module is pivotally coupled to the biaxial pivoting mechanism, such that the laser module can use the biaxial pivoting mechanism as a pivot to perform biaxial pivoting movements according to a first axis and a second axis
Implementation Method 2
the first adjusting screw set is disposed on the side surface of the laser module in such a manner that, by rotating the first adjusting screw set, the side surface of the laser module will be pushed by the first adjusting screw set to rotate around the first axis
Implementation Method 3
It can be magnetically attracted and detachably connected with a contact block provided on the laser target pointer and then electrically connected to the laser target pointer
Implementation Method 4
a plurality of invisible light emitting diodes; the divergence angles of the invisible illumination light emitted by the plurality of invisible light emitting diodes are different from each other
Data Source
AI summary
A laser target pointer comprises a case, a lighting module, a laser module, an operating module, an adjustment mechanism and a magnetic switch. The adjustment mechanism is equipped with a biaxial pivoting mechanism to adjust the position of the laser aiming point of the laser module. The magnetic switch can be magnetically attracted and detachably connected with a contact block and electrically connected to the laser target pointer. The power of the laser target pointer can be conveniently turned on or off by operating the magnetic switch. The lighting module comprises a plurality of invisible light emitting diodes having different divergence angles in order to provide different irradiation distances. The operating module comprises a plurality of luminous patterns each corresponding to an operation function, such that the user can clearly and quickly identify which one of the operation functions is currently enabled.