Optic Height Measuring Tool for Firearm Scope Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for measuring the height of a firearm sight relative to the barrel are inaccurate and lack precision, which is crucial for ballistic calculations in long-range shooting.
Innovation Solution
An optical sight measurement tool that interfaces with the firearm's components, comprising a bolt adapter, a lateral arm, a sliding ruler, and an adjustable height measurement apparatus, allowing for precise measurement of the sight height relative to the barrel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a ruler or measuring device is aligned along the side of the firearm, then the measurement process becomes simple, but the measurement precision deteriorates due to approximation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a specialized measuring tool as an intermediary device that bridges the gap between the firearm components (barrel and sight). This tool includes a barrel adapter that attaches to the barrel, a lateral arm with a sliding ruler, and a sight adapter that attaches to the sight. The intermediary tool allows for precise measurement by mechanically coupling to both components, eliminating the need for approximate manual alignment while maintaining ease of use through a standardized attachment and measurement process.
2Measurement precision
If the measuring tool is made more complex to interface with firearm components, then the measurement precision improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring tool is divided into distinct functional segments: a barrel adapter segment that attaches to the barrel, a lateral arm segment with a sliding ruler, and a sight adapter segment that attaches to the sight. Each segment performs a specific function and can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation reduces overall complexity by allowing each component to be optimized for its specific purpose while maintaining modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The measuring tool is designed with universal attachment mechanisms that can interface with various firearm types and sight configurations. The barrel adapter and sight adapter are designed to accommodate different barrel chambers and sight mounting patterns, making the tool applicable to multiple firearm platforms without requiring platform-specific custom tools. This universality reduces complexity by consolidating multiple measurement functions into a single multi-purpose device.
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AI summary
The optical height measuring tool measures the distance between the firearm scope and the firearm barrel. The chamber end is placed within the barrel of a firearm at the firearm barrel chamber. The lateral arm is then attached to the bolt adapter. The sliding ruler is attached to the lateral arm and slides the ruler adapter onto the arm portion of the lateral arm. The sliding ruler can move along the arm portion. The adjustable height measurement apparatus is then attached to the sliding ruler by connecting the measurement indicator to the measuring portion of the sliding ruler. The adjustable height measurement apparatus may be moved vertically along the measuring portion of the sliding ruler while the ruler adapter of the sliding ruler is moved horizontally along the arm portion of the lateral arm in order to securely position the scope interface around the firearm scope.