Optical Boresight Alignment for Projectile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for aligning a point of aim with a point of impact for projectile devices are inefficient, often requiring multiple rounds of ammunition and are prone to human error, especially in environments where auditory cues are masked, and they do not work effectively with non-iron based firearms.
Innovation Solution
A system that includes a scope with a sight aid and a superposition device to project multiple optical reference points onto a target area, allowing for precise alignment of the point of aim with the point of impact using a single shot, without the need for auditory cues or barrel modifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional zeroing methods are used, then alignment can be achieved, but multiple rounds of ammunition are required and the process is prone to human error
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by projecting optical reference points onto the target before firing the projectile. The boresight device establishes the alignment between the point of aim and point of impact in advance, allowing the user to zero the device with a single shot rather than requiring multiple rounds of ammunition and iterative adjustments.
2Adaptability or versatility
If auditory cues are used for zeroing, then traditional methods can be followed, but the process fails in environments where auditory cues are masked
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces acoustic/magnetic field-based boresighting methods with an optical system. The boresight device projects visible optical reference points onto the target, eliminating dependence on auditory cues or magnetic fields. This optical approach works reliably in all environments including those with masked sounds or non-iron based firearms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If magnetic boresighters are used, then alignment can be established, but they do not work with non-iron based firearms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal boresighting system that works with all firearm types regardless of material composition. The optical boresight device projects reference points that are visible to the user and can be aligned with the point of impact for any firearm, eliminating the limitation of magnetic boresighters that only work with iron-based firearms.
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 method significantly reduces ammunition waste, enhances accuracy by eliminating the need for multiple shots, and is compatible with a wide range of firearms, including those made from non-iron materials, by maintaining optical reference points during the alignment process.
Implementation Method 1
a superposition device to project multiple optical reference points onto a target area
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for aligning a point of aim with a point of impact for a projectile device are disclosed. Using a superposition device coupled to the projectile device, at least one optical reference point is superposed within a first target area. The point of impact is created on a second target area using a projectile expelled from the projectile device towards the second target area. The point of aim for the projectile device is aligned with the point of impact while the position of the at least one optical reference point is maintained. Parallax is eliminated (or minimized) by aligning a primary and a secondary sight alignment indicator with each other and with a common optical axis extending through a scope configured to be coupled with the projectile device.