Monocular Bridge Assembly Lateral Sliding Adapter Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing monocular bridge mounts lack the flexibility to easily switch between positioning the optical device in front of either eye and do not allow for adjustment of pupillary distance, which is essential for user comfort and operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A monocular bridge assembly comprising a mounting shoe, stem portion, sliding arm member, and adapter plate that allows lateral sliding to position the optical device in front of either eye and includes adjustable overtravel stops for pupillary distance adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed monocular bridge mount is used, then the device is simple and stable, but it cannot be repositioned between left and right eyes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic mounting system where the adapter plate can slide laterally along the bridge assembly between left and right eye positions. This is achieved through a sliding mechanism with engagement features that allow the optical device to be repositioned while maintaining stability during use, thus providing adaptability without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The bridge assembly is divided into separate functional components: a fixed bridge portion attached to the helmet, and a movable adapter plate that can be repositioned. This segmentation allows the stable bridge structure to remain simple while the adapter plate provides the repositioning capability independently
2Adaptability or versatility
If the optical device is fixed in one position, then the mounting structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate different pupillary distances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable overtravel stops that allow the adapter plate to be positioned at different distances from the helmet, accommodating various pupillary distances. The overtravel stops can be adjusted to set the desired position, providing customization without requiring a completely complex adjustment mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows adjustment of the pupillary distance parameter by changing the position of the optical device relative to the helmet through the movable adapter plate and adjustable overtravel stops, enabling the same device to accommodate different user anatomies
3Weight of moving object
If a monocular device is used instead of binocular, then cost and weight are reduced, but flexibility to switch between eyes is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables a lightweight monocular device to gain eye-switching capability through the dynamic sliding mechanism. The adapter plate can be laterally displaced to position the monocular device in front of either the left or right eye, providing binocular-like flexibility while maintaining the weight advantages of a monocular design
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AI summary
Disclosed is a bridge assembly for a monocular optical device. The bridge assembly allows for an attached optical device to be positioned in front of either the user's left or right eye. This repositioning of the optical device is achieved by laterally sliding the adapter plate, which connects the optical device to the bridge assembly, to align the eyepiece of the optical device with the desired eye. In some implementations, the ridge assembly is configured to enable the user to adjust the pupillary distance of the optical device.