Leveling Jack for Gun Sight Using Pivot and Extended Bar
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gun sight leveling solutions are not easy to use or install, and require visual orientation of the rifle before leveling the scope, which can be inaccurate and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A movable leveling jack for gun sights that can be secured to a picatinny rail or directly to the gun/rifle, featuring an extended bar and pivot mechanism to quickly and efficiently level the gun sight, with optional magnetic attachment and spring-activated positioning for ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional gun sight leveling methods are used, then the rifle must be visually oriented first, but this process is cumbersome and inaccurate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a leveling jack as an intermediary device between the rifle and the scope. The jack includes a contact surface that touches the scope and a leveling mechanism with an extended bar that can be adjusted to level the scope. This intermediary device eliminates the need for visual orientation by providing a mechanical reference surface that directly levels the scope relative to the rifle, thereby improving both accuracy and operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the visual/orientation-based mechanical system with a direct mechanical contact system. The leveling jack uses a contact surface and extended bar that mechanically establish the level position of the scope without requiring visual alignment. This substitution of the leveling mechanism from visual to direct mechanical contact improves precision while simplifying the operation
2Measurement precision
If complex leveling mechanisms are used to improve accuracy, then the device becomes difficult to install and use
Solution Approach 1:
The leveling jack is segmented into distinct functional components: a mounting base that attaches to the rifle, a contact surface that touches the scope, an extended bar for leveling adjustment, and a locking mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall device while maintaining high leveling accuracy and ease of installation
Solution Approach 2:
The leveling jack incorporates a self-leveling mechanism where the extended bar automatically contacts the scope's mounting surface and the user can directly adjust the bar's position to achieve level alignment. The device serves itself by providing a stable mounting base and contact surface that guide the leveling process, reducing the need for complex external tools or procedures
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AI summary
A leveling jack for a gun sight (or ‘scope’) of a gun or rifle is provided. The leveling jack is movable between at least a first and a second position and is secured to a gun or rifle. The leveling jack has a bottom edge which may be secured to, for example, the picatinny rail of the top of the gun or rifle and an extended bar which contacts and levels the gun sight. The leveling jack may also be secured directly to the gun or rifle without utilizing a picatinny rail. The leveling jack is especially suitable for leveling the gun sight of the gun or rifle in a quick and efficient manner.