Scope Mount Layout for Unobstructed Iron Sight Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm scopes often obstruct the field of view and require lateral head movement to switch between optical scopes and iron sights, limiting shooting accuracy and versatility.
Innovation Solution
A scope mount apparatus with adjustable iron sights and scope rings that allow unobstructed access and lateral adjustability, enabling seamless transition between optical scopes and iron sights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a scope is mounted on a firearm, then optical magnification and long-range targeting capability are improved, but the field of view is obstructed and iron sights become inaccessible
Solution Approach 1:
The mount apparatus is divided into separate components: scope rings for optical scope mounting and base members with slots for iron sight integration. This segmentation allows both optical and iron sights to coexist without obstruction, as each has its own dedicated mounting structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The iron sights are positioned in a different spatial dimension relative to the scope by using base members with slots that extend laterally. The rear iron sight member can be adjusted laterally within the slot, creating a three-dimensional arrangement that prevents obstruction while maintaining both sighting options.
2Device complexity
If scope rings are positioned close to the barrel, then the device size is reduced, but the field of view around iron sights is obstructed by the scope's objective lens
Solution Approach 1:
The rear iron sight member is made laterally adjustable within the slot of the base member. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the iron sight to be positioned optimally relative to the scope, ensuring adequate field of view while maintaining a compact overall apparatus size.
3Measurement precision
If iron sights are made adjustable laterally, then shooting accuracy is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Lateral adjustability is provided only for the rear iron sight member within its specific slot, rather than making the entire mount apparatus complex. This localized adjustment feature provides the necessary accuracy improvement with minimal added complexity.
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AI summary
A scope mount apparatus for attaching an optical scope to a firearm is provided. The scope mount apparatus includes at least one base with at least one fastening element for attaching the base to the firearm. The scope mount apparatus also includes two scope rings operatively connected to the at least one base. An integral sighting system is mounted with respect to the base. The scope mount apparatus is configured such that an unobstructed line of sight extends between the scope rings and the base. The unobstructed line of sight contacts or intersects the sighting system so that a user of the firearm has the option of using either a scope in the scope rings or the integrated sighting system to aim at a target.