Movable Optical Assembly for Precision Digital Reticle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current optical devices with projected digital information, such as firearm scopes, are limited by pixel size constraints, hindering precise adjustments and overall usability for tasks like long-range target acquisition and tactical situations.
Innovation Solution
The optical device incorporates a digital visual data system with a movable optical assembly and manual windage and elevation adjustments, allowing independent movement of digital information without pixel-sized increments, coupled with sensors for enhanced data processing and control options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If digital information is projected using a fixed display system, then the device structure is simple, but the adjustment precision is limited by pixel size
Solution Approach 1:
The optical assembly is divided into a fixed portion and a movable portion. The movable optical portion can be independently adjusted relative to the fixed optical portion, allowing precise positioning of digital information without being constrained by display pixel size. This segmentation enables continuous adjustment rather than discrete pixel-based movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical assembly transitions from a static structure to a dynamic one where the movable optical portion can be repositioned. This dynamic capability allows the system to achieve fine adjustment precision by physically moving components rather than relying solely on digital display resolution.
2Measurement precision
If manual adjustment mechanisms are added for precise positioning, then adjustment precision improves, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism merges the positioning of the movable optical portion with the display system. By integrating these functions, the system achieves precise adjustment through a unified mechanism that maintains operational simplicity while improving positioning accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable optical portion acts as an intermediary between the display system and the final image projection. This intermediary component enables precise control of digital information positioning while maintaining the simplicity of the original display interface for the user.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display position is fixed relative to the optical assembly, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different conditions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The optical assembly becomes dynamic with the movable optical portion that can be repositioned based on different operational requirements. This dynamic structure provides adaptability for various conditions such as different magnifications, target distances, and environmental factors without requiring multiple fixed configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable optical portion serves multiple functions: it enables precise positioning of digital information, accommodates different magnification levels, and adapts to various operational conditions. This multi-functionality increases system versatility without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
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
This solution enables precise and flexible adjustment of projected digital information, improving usability in various applications by allowing fine control of reticles and sensor data integration, enhancing accuracy and adaptability in different conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a second wedge-shaped component adjacent to the first wedge-shaped component that receives and transmits the optical data from the first wedge-shaped component toward an eyepiece assembly and that reflects digital visual data from a micro-display toward the eyepiece assembly
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AI summary
An optical device includes a digital visual data system, a forward optical assembly, and an elevation manual adjustment and a windage manual adjustment. The elevation manual adjustment and the windage manual adjustment are configured to adjust a position of a movable optical assembly containing an optical merging assembly independently moveable in relation to the forward optical assembly. The optical merging assembly includes a first wedge-shaped component receiving optical data from the forward optical assembly and a second wedge-shaped component adjacent to the first wedge-shaped component that receives and transmits the optical data from the first wedge-shaped component through the second wedge-shaped component toward an eyepiece assembly and that reflects digital visual data from a micro-display toward the eyepiece assembly to present a merged data view when viewed through the eyepiece assembly.