Optical Instrument Indexing Device for Dual Magnification Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical instruments with different magnification strengths pose challenges when trying to maintain a consistent view of an object as it moves, particularly when switching between instruments that provide wide viewing areas and those that zoom in on specific spots, leading to difficulties in reacquiring the object of interest.
Innovation Solution
An optical instrument indexing device with a riser and two platforms that allow for alignment and indexing of two different optical instruments, enabling them to share the same field of view, even when they have varying magnifications, by using connectors such as apertures, bolts, screws, or magnets to attach and adjust the instruments for synchronized viewing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If optical instruments with different magnification strengths are used to view objects at different distances, then the field of view coverage is improved, but the difficulty of maintaining consistent viewing and reacquiring objects increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple optical instruments (binoculars and spotting scope) into a single integrated mounting structure with shared indexing mechanisms. This merging allows both instruments to be positioned and oriented simultaneously, enabling the user to maintain consistent viewing of objects across different magnifications without switching between separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The indexing device serves multiple functions: it mounts different types of optical instruments, provides simultaneous indexing for both instruments, and enables both wide-field and zoomed viewing from a single positioned location. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making a single device capable of handling various viewing requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple optical instruments are mounted separately, then each instrument can be optimized for its specific purpose, but the complexity of the viewing system and the time to switch between instruments increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of mounting instruments separately on different tripods or supports, the patent merges them into a single mounting structure where both instruments are attached to a common base with shared indexing controls. This reduces overall system complexity while maintaining the ability to optimize each instrument for its specific viewing purpose.
3Measurement precision
If optical instruments are indexed simultaneously, then the ability to view the same area through different magnifications is improved, but the precision required for alignment and the device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary indexing mechanism that mediates between the mounting structure and the optical instruments. This intermediary device provides the necessary alignment precision through mechanical indexing controls while keeping the overall device complexity manageable by using standard mounting components and simple adjustment mechanisms.
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AI summary
An optical instrument indexing device includes a riser and first and second platform. The first platform is disposed on a first side of the riser at a first position on the riser. The second platform disposed on a second side of the riser at a second position on the riser. Both the first and second platforms are indexed or indexable to align two optical instruments to a field of view.