Sighting Device Integrated Control Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Rifle sights with ballistics computers are difficult to operate intuitively when in shooting position due to the lack of integrated input means, requiring users to change hand positions or put down the weapon to access all functions.
Innovation Solution
A sighting device with an optical reversing system and ballistics computer, featuring adjacent mechanical and electronic adjusting elements on a turret, allowing users to control relevant parameters without changing hand positions, including data entry into the ballistics computer using a single adjusting element.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If ballistics computer and input means are integrated into the sighting device, then operational efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the ballistics computer and input means into a single integrated unit mounted on the sighting device. The ballistics computer (45) is positioned on the tube (11) and includes both processing capabilities and input interface, allowing users to enter ballistic data directly at the sighting device without needing separate equipment or changing hand positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The sighting device is enhanced to perform multiple functions: optical reversal, target acquisition, ballistic data processing, and data input. The adjusting device (13) serves dual purposes for both mechanical reversal system adjustment and electronic data input to the ballistics computer, reducing the need for separate controls.
2Ease of operation
If multiple adjusting elements are provided for mechanical and electronic adjustment, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjusting device (13) is designed as an integrated control mechanism that combines both mechanical adjustment capabilities for the reversing system (12) and electronic input capabilities for the ballistics computer (45). This unified approach allows users to perform both types of adjustments through a single interface location.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting device acts as an intermediary between the user and both the mechanical reversing system and the electronic ballistics computer. It provides a unified interface that translates user inputs into appropriate actions for either mechanical adjustment or electronic data entry, simplifying the user experience.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a sighting device having an optical reversing system and a target mark as well as a ballistics computer for computing data that is relevant in terms of ballistics, the reversing system being adjustable mechanically and the target mark being adjustable electronically and at least one adjusting device being provided for adjusting the reversing system and the target mark.