Pivot Mounts for Firearm Optical Sights with Vertical Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mounts for optical sighting devices on firearms do not efficiently allow for rapid positioning and repositioning of secondary sighting devices, often leading to issues such as lateral offset which can cause obstruction, tangling, and reduced peripheral vision.

Innovation Solution

A pivot mount system that includes a base and a rotatable sight support member, allowing the optical sighting device to move between an operative and inoperative position, maintaining vertical offset rather than lateral offset, thereby reducing obstruction and improving usability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the optical sighting device is laterally offset when not in use, then it can be rapidly positioned for use with the primary sighting system, but it causes obstruction, tangling, and reduced peripheral vision

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverapid positioningVSAvoidobstruction and reduced peripheral vision

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions the secondary optical sighting device from lateral offset positioning to vertical offset positioning. The mount allows the device to be rapidly deployed laterally when needed, but when not in use, it positions the device vertically below the primary sighting system rather than offsetting it laterally. This dimensional change eliminates obstruction and preserves peripheral vision while maintaining rapid accessibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the optical sighting device is positioned in series with the primary sighting system, then it enhances sighting capabilities, but it increases device complexity and potential points of failure

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesighting capabilitiesVSAvoidmount structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a dynamic mounting system where the secondary optical sighting device can be rapidly deployed and stowed. The mount includes a quick-deployment mechanism that allows the device to transition between operational and stowed positions without complex adjustment procedures. This dynamic capability provides versatility when needed while maintaining simplicity through automated or semi-automated positioning mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Object-affected harmful factors

If the optical sighting device is rapidly repositioned when not needed, then it maintains clear peripheral vision, but it increases the speed requirement and potential for operational error

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveperipheral vision clearanceVSAvoidrepositioning speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-service mounting system where the secondary optical sighting device automatically returns to its stowed position when not in use. The quick-deployment mechanism includes automatic retraction or spring-loaded return features that eliminate the need for manual repositioning by the operator. This self-service capability clears the field of view rapidly while reducing operational complexity and potential for user error.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250334377A1Mounts for optical sighting devices

Publication Date: 2025.10.30 UNITY TACTICAL LLC

AI summary

Disclosed are implementations of a pivot mount for an optical sighting device. A sight support member of the pivot mount is movable between a use position, in which an attached optical sighting device can be used to sight a firearm, and a storage position, in which the attached optical sighting device is vertically offset from the use position.