Telescopic Sight Mounting Base Rail Recoil Stud Groove
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rifle scope mounting systems on hunting and sporting weapons are not adequately secured against recoil, leading to distortion and loss of precision, resulting in unintended hit deviations and potential tilting of the rifle scope during firing.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a weapon-side mounting base rail with upward-facing support surfaces and a recoil stud that engages in a transverse groove on the mounting body, combined with a spring plate that centers via index balls, provides a play-free transfer of recoil forces and secures the mounting body against tilting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a clamping lever with non-rotatable connection to clamping wings is used to attach the mounting body to the base rail, then the mounting body can be detachably connected to the base rail, but the connection is not suitable for weapon recoil and allows unintentional tilting play
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional elements: the base rail remains fixed to the weapon, while the mounting body can be detached. The recoil stud and groove provide a dedicated recoil management subsystem that is mechanically separated from the clamping mechanism, allowing each component to optimize its specific function without compromise.
Solution Approach 2:
The recoil stud acts as an intermediary element between the mounting body and base rail, specifically designed to manage recoil forces. This intermediary component transfers recoil loads through a dedicated path (stud to groove engagement) that is independent of the clamping lever mechanism, preventing recoil from affecting the optical alignment while maintaining easy detachability.
2Ease of operation
If a three-point support principle with semicircular fastening heads is used for positioning, then the mounting body can be positioned on the base rail, but the connection allows tilting play in the longitudinal axis
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional three-point support mechanism is replaced with a groove-and-stud engagement system. The transverse groove and recoil stud create a mechanical constraint that eliminates tilting play by providing a positive engagement geometry that prevents rotational movement around the longitudinal axis, while still allowing for straightforward positioning and attachment.
3Ease of operation
If the mounting body is secured to the rifle scope with fastening elements, then the rifle scope can be mounted, but the entire arrangement is not secured against being lifted off the weapon
Solution Approach 1:
The anti-lift security is achieved by adding a vertical dimension constraint through the recoil stud engaging in the transverse groove. This vertical engagement prevents upward movement (lifting off) that cannot be prevented by horizontal clamping alone, creating a three-dimensional constraint system that secures the mounting body against all方向的 forces including recoil, lift, and tilt.
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
This configuration ensures precise alignment and stability of the rifle scope by directly transmitting recoil forces without play, preventing unintentional tilting and maintaining accuracy across multiple shots.
Implementation Method 1
spring-loaded index balls which are arranged at the front and rear ends of the mounting base rail and press against the associated side walls of the mounting body arranged thereon and center it in the correct position
Implementation Method 2
a recoil stud, which engages as a transverse profile part in an assigned groove on the top of the mounting base rail and is centered there via centering surfaces
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AI summary
The hunting and sporting weapon mount has a mounting structure (2) comprising a mounting rail (1) to which a telescopic tube (20) is connected directly or indirectly. The lugs are attached in front area of mounting structure and are provided at rear end of the mounting base rail. A parallel spring plate is engaged with a longitudinal groove provided at top of mounting base rail via centering surfaces.