Segmented Anti-Glare Cover for Firearm Scope
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing anti-glare systems for optics are often complex, bulky, and reduce the effectiveness of the optic, failing to provide a simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-use solution for reducing glare and reflection.
Innovation Solution
An anti-glare system comprising a material cover with a plurality of slots, an attachment mechanism to secure the cover to a scope or optical device, where the collective area of the slots is between 9-20% of the total cover area, and a strap that wraps around the scope for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If existing anti-glare systems are used, then glare and reflection are reduced, but the systems become complicated and bulky
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is segmented into multiple slots of varying sizes and orientations rather than using a single large opening or complex multi-component system. This segmentation allows effective light blocking while maintaining a simple, integrated structure that attaches directly to the scope.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a thin, flexible material cover that can be easily attached to the scope. This thin-film approach eliminates the need for bulky mechanical structures while still providing effective glare reduction through the slot configuration.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If existing anti-glare systems are used, then glare is reduced, but the systems reduce the effectiveness of the optic
Solution Approach 1:
The cover features slots of different sizes, shapes, and orientations positioned at specific locations to address glare from different directions. This local differentiation allows targeted glare reduction while preserving optical effectiveness through carefully positioned openings that maintain necessary light transmission.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If existing anti-glare systems are used, then reflection is reduced, but the systems become expensive and difficult to manufacture
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented slot design can be easily fabricated using standard manufacturing processes such as laser cutting or punching. This segmentation approach simplifies production compared to complex molded or machined anti-glare systems, reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The thin material cover can be produced using simple cutting and shaping processes, eliminating the need for expensive multi-step manufacturing procedures required by traditional anti-glare systems. This approach significantly reduces production complexity and cost.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If existing anti-glare systems are used, then glare reduction is achieved, but the systems are bulky and heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The invention employs an extremely thin material cover that weighs minimal amounts while providing effective glare reduction. This thin-film construction eliminates the weight of bulky mechanical housings, mounting mechanisms, and other heavy components found in traditional anti-glare systems.
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
The anti-glare system effectively reduces glare and reflection on optics while maintaining the effectiveness and simplicity of the optic, being lightweight and easy to apply and remove.
Implementation Method 1
An anti-glare system can block or filter extra light to reduce glare
Data Source
AI summary
An anti-glare system can include a material cover comprising at least one slot. An anti-glare system can include an attachment mechanism configured to attach the material cover to a scope, wherein the material cover is less than 3 mm thick. The anti-glare system can further include a strap or elastic system to connect to a scope.