Modular Riflescope Display Assembly for Rapid Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
The maintenance of riflescopes is labor-intensive due to the need for skilled technicians to disassemble and reassemble the device for repairs or component replacements, leading to prolonged downtime and increased costs for users in sport, military, and protective services.
Innovation Solution
A modular display assembly for riflescopes that includes a housing, control module, user interface, and reflective element, allowing for quick removal and replacement without disassembling other components, using a receiving structure with alignment pins for easy alignment and reinstallation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If the riflescope uses a traditional integrated design, then the structural integrity and optical alignment are maintained, but the maintenance process becomes labor-intensive and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The riflescope is divided into modular components, with the display assembly being a separate, independently replaceable module. The display assembly includes a housing, control module, user interface, and reflective element that can be removed as a unit without disassembling the entire riflescope, enabling easy maintenance while preserving overall structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The display assembly is extracted as a distinct removable module from the main riflescope body. It can be completely removed from the optical path by detaching from the ocular system, allowing technicians to replace or repair display components without affecting other riflescope systems or requiring complex disassembly procedures
2Productivity
If the riflescope requires disassembly for component replacement, then proper repair can be performed, but the downtime for the device increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The display assembly is pre-configured as a complete functional module with all necessary components (housing, control module, user interface, reflective element) already assembled and aligned. This preliminary preparation allows for rapid replacement without requiring technicians to perform time-consuming alignment procedures or reassemble multiple small components during maintenance
Solution Approach 2:
The display assembly incorporates quick-release mechanisms and alignment features that enable dynamic, tool-free or minimal-tool replacement. The module can be rapidly installed and removed by users or technicians without requiring extensive disassembly or complex installation procedures, significantly reducing maintenance downtime
3Ease of operation
If the display assembly is integrated into the riflescope, then the optical path is stable, but the user interface and control module become difficult to access for repairs
Solution Approach 1:
The display assembly is nested within the ocular system housing, allowing it to be compactly integrated into the riflescope when installed. The assembly can be completely removed from the optical path by detaching from the ocular system, allowing easy access to all display components for maintenance while preserving optical stability during use
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
Facilitates faster maintenance and upgrades by allowing users to replace or repair the modular display assembly independently, reducing downtime and maintenance costs while maintaining the riflescope's functionality.
Implementation Method 1
The reflective element can reflect at least a portion of light emitted from the display
Data Source
AI summary
A modular display assembly for riflescopes and related methods are provided. In one example, a modular display assembly includes a housing, a control module, and a reflective element. The control module can be operably coupled to the housing and include a substrate and display. The display can be coupled to the substrate and configured to emit light onto the reflective element. At least a portion of the housing is configured to be removably inserted into the riflescope. The modular display assembly can include a user interface that receives user input. The user input can vary information displayed on the display and reflected from the reflective element. One or more alignment pins can engage the substrate and, when rotated, shift the position of the display relative to the reflective element.