Side-Mounted Gear Scope Magnification Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current variable power scopes require shooters to move away from their shooting position to adjust magnification, making it non-intuitive and ergonomically incorrect, especially when tracking a moving target.
Innovation Solution
A scope adjustment apparatus that allows for efficient and ergonomic magnification adjustment using a series of gears rotated by a lever, power-driven mechanism, or worm drive, which can be integrated or attached to existing scopes, enabling magnification control without leaving the shooting position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a twist style ring is used to change magnification, then the scope magnification can be adjusted, but the shooter must move away from the shooting position making it non-ergonomic and causing loss of target sight
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a new spatial dimension for control by placing the magnification adjustment mechanism on the side of the scope rather than requiring manipulation of the scope body itself. The side-mounted adjustment mechanism allows shooters to change magnification levels without moving the firearm from the shooting position, effectively adding a lateral control dimension that resolves the ergonomic conflict.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary side-mounted adjustment mechanism that mediates between the shooter and the scope's magnification system. This intermediary device transfers the adjustment function from the scope body to a separate control element positioned on the side, allowing indirect control that maintains shooting position while enabling magnification changes.
2Ease of operation
If a twist style ring is used to change magnification, then the scope magnification can be adjusted, but the operation is not intuitive or ergonomically correct when tracking a moving target
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the scope system into distinct functional components: the main scope body and a separate side-mounted adjustment mechanism. This segmentation allows the magnification adjustment function to be isolated from the scope body, creating a dedicated control element that can be optimally positioned for ergonomic access without interfering with the scope's primary function of target acquisition.
Solution Approach 2:
By moving the adjustment mechanism to the side of the scope, the patent creates a new spatial arrangement that separates the control function from the viewing function. This dimensional repositioning makes the adjustment operation more intuitive and ergonomic, as shooters can manipulate the side-mounted control with their non-shooting hand while maintaining proper shooting posture and target sight.
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
Enables shooters to easily change magnification levels while maintaining focus on a target, improving ergonomics and operational efficiency during firearm use.
Implementation Method 1
The lever arm can be actuated to rotate the gear, which can rotate a twist ring integral to the scope
Implementation Method 2
a series of gears rotated by a lever, power-driven mechanism, or worm drive
Implementation Method 3
A scope adjustment apparatus that allows for efficient and ergonomic magnification adjustment using a series of gears rotated by a lever, power-driven mechanism, or worm drive
Data Source
AI summary
A scope magnification adjustment apparatus for use with an optical scope. A scope mount is mounted to a optical scope by means of scope rings. A series of gears is used to rotate a twist ring on the scope to increase or decrease magnification of the optical scope. A mount gear positioned on the mount may be rotated using a lever, power drive, or worm drive mechanism. The rotation of the mount gear rotates a scope gear positioned around the scope and connected to the twist ring on the scope. As the gears rotate, the twist ring rotates and manipulates the magnification.