Multi-position Sight Mount with Rotating Cylinder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearms optical device mounts lack versatility and accuracy when users need to switch between long-range and close-range targeting configurations, as they cannot efficiently accommodate multiple optical devices without compromising accuracy and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A multi-position sight mount that secures two or more optical devices to a firearm, allowing each to be selectively rotated between a vertical 'aiming' position and an offset 'auxiliary' position, using a rotating cylinder between mounting brackets, enabling quick transitions and maintaining alignment with the firearm's barrel axis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a second optical device is installed at a 45° offset or stacked on top of another, then multiple optical devices can be mounted on the firearm, but the accuracy and ease of use are adversely affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotatable cylinder mechanism that allows optical devices to dynamically change positions between a 12 o'clock aiming position (aligned with barrel centerline) and offset auxiliary positions. This dynamic repositioning enables the system to maintain accuracy by bringing the active optical device into proper alignment while keeping backup devices accessible in auxiliary positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a vertical stacking arrangement with rotational capability, adding a third dimension (vertical axis rotation) to the traditional horizontal or stacked mounting options. This allows multiple optical devices to be mounted in a compact vertical configuration while maintaining the ability to align each device with the barrel centerline when needed.
2Ease of operation
If optical devices are mounted in fixed positions, then the structure is simple, but the user cannot quickly transition between different optical configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple optical device mounting capabilities into a single integrated rotatable cylinder assembly. Instead of requiring separate mounting mechanisms for each optical device, the system merges them into one rotational unit that can position multiple devices along the barrel centerline or in auxiliary positions through a single rotational motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable cylinder mechanism serves multiple functions: it mounts multiple optical devices, enables quick transitions between them, maintains proper alignment with the barrel centerline, and provides both aiming and auxiliary positions. This multi-functional design achieves ease of operation without proportionally increasing complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If optical devices are positioned off-center for auxiliary use, then they remain accessible, but they are not aligned with the barrel centerline reducing accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically repositions optical devices from offset auxiliary positions to the centered 12 o'clock aiming position when needed. This dynamic alignment ensures that whenever an optical device is used for aiming, it is properly aligned with the barrel centerline, eliminating the accuracy problems associated with fixed off-center mounting.
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AI summary
The multi-position sight mount secures two or more weapon sights to a firearm and allows each sight to be selectively rotated between a vertical “aiming” position and an offset “auxiliary” position. The sight mount is mounted atop a conventional firearms and oriented to selectively position each optical sights in line with the longitudinal axis of the firearm barrel. The sight mounting includes a rotating cylinder mounted between a pair of mounting brackets attached to the firearm. The cylinder can be manually rotated between discreet positions to selectively move each sight between a 12 o'clock “aiming” position atop the firearm and a radially offset 3 or 9 o'clock “auxiliary” position.