Modular Actuator Element for Rifle Scope Sighting Mark Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing actuating elements for rifle scopes are complex and error-prone, requiring tools for adjustments, making it difficult to easily and flexibly adjust the position of the target mark.
Innovation Solution
An actuating element with a head module and a body module, where the head module can be easily separated and connected to the body module manually using a coupling mechanism with a push button, rotary knob, or other control elements, allowing for adjustments without additional tools and enabling modular exchange of head modules with different functionalities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If generic actuating elements with slide-on index elements are used, then adjustments for different firing distances and ammunition types can be made, but the changes to settings become complicated and complex requiring tools
Solution Approach 1:
The actuating element is divided into a head module and a body module that can be separated from each other. The head module containing the index elements can be removed and replaced without tools, while the body module remains on the rifle scope. This segmentation allows quick changes for different firing distances and ammunition types without complicated procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The body module is designed with a universal coupling mechanism that can accommodate different head modules. The standardized interface allows various index element configurations to be attached to the same body module, providing multi-functionality for different ballistics calculations and firing scenarios.
2Adaptability or versatility
If generic actuating elements with slide-on index elements are used, then different firing distances can be accounted for, but the settings become error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the index elements into a removable head module, the system eliminates the error-prone process of sliding index elements along the actuating element. The segmented design allows for pre-configured index element positions that are fixed on each head module, reducing setting errors during field use.
3Stability of the object's composition
If actuating elements are designed with fixed head and body modules, then the structure is stable, but the flexibility to exchange modules is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism between the head module and body module provides a dynamic connection that can transition between locked and unlocked states. The spring-loaded locking elements engage to provide stable connection during use, but can be easily disengaged by pressing the release element, enabling flexible module exchange when needed.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an actuating element (1) for adjusting the position of a target mark of a telescopic sight with a head module and with a body module, wherein the head module and the body module are connected to each other by a coupling mechanism and the coupling mechanism can be manually actuated to separate the head module from the body module.