Telescopic Sight Mount with Adjustable Forward Cant
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telescopic sight mounts have limited adjustable ranges and require multiple parts or trial-and-error methods to achieve desired pre-tilt angles for long-range shooting, which can lead to precision issues and increased complexity, especially in military applications where reliability and robustness are critical.
Innovation Solution
A telescopic sight mount with an adjustable forward tilt mechanism using a taper connection and a setting wheel with inscriptions for precise angle selection, allowing for seamless adjustment without radial play, ensuring a positive connection and minimizing parts for enhanced reliability and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed forward tilt scope mount is used, then the mounting is simple and robust, but the adaptability to different shooting distances and ammunition combinations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The scope mount transitions from a fixed tilt angle design to a dynamic adjustable tilt angle mechanism. The adjustment shaft with cam profile allows the bridge to be tilted to different angles (0 MOA, 10 MOA, 20 MOA, 30 MOA, 40 MOA, 50 MOA, 60 MOA, 70 MOA) while maintaining a positive mechanical connection through the shaft's engagement with the cam groove, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple scope mounts with different built-in forward tilts are provided, then the adaptability to different applications is improved, but the quantity of parts and warehousing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single scope mount design incorporates multiple tilt angle capabilities through the adjustable bridge mechanism. The universal mount can be configured for any tilt angle from 0 to 70 MOA in 10 MOA increments, eliminating the need for multiple specialized mounts and reducing parts inventory while maintaining full adaptability to different shooting applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanism integrates the tilt angle selection within the existing scope mount structure. The bridge with adjustment shaft and cam profile is nested within the mount body, allowing multiple functions (different tilt angles) to be contained within a single compact unit rather than requiring separate mounts for each angle.
3Measurement precision
If trial and error remounting is used to find the appropriate forward tilt, then the ease of operation is reduced and time is lost, but the manufacturing precision requirements are lowered
Solution Approach 1:
The cam profile on the adjustment shaft is pre-configured with specific groove positions that correspond to exact tilt angles (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 MOA). This preliminary preparation of the cam geometry allows the user to directly select the desired angle without trial and error, achieving precise tilt angle selection immediately upon mounting.
4Reliability
If a taper connection with setting wheel is used, then the manufacturing precision and connection reliability are improved, but the ease of manufacture decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The cam profile acts as an intermediary element between the adjustment shaft and the bridge. The cam groove translates rotational movement of the shaft into precise angular tilt of the bridge, providing a reliable positive connection while simplifying the manufacturing process compared to direct threaded or keyed connections. The cam mechanism mediates the relationship between simple rotation and precise angular positioning.
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AI summary
A telescopic sight mount with adjustable forward cant is described, characterized in that a base body (2) and an attachment (3) have a positive-locking connection by means of a clamping screw (24) arranged at an angle greater than the self-locking characteristic of the material pairing and less than 90°. Furthermore, a telescopic sight mount with adjustable forward cant is described, characterized in that the base body (2) and the attachment (3) have a conical connection.