Variable Range Visual Targeting Adjustment System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current targeting sights and scopes have limited adjustability, making it difficult and time-consuming to switch between close quarters and long-range targeting, leading to potential misses or safety issues due to insufficient elevation adjustability.
Innovation Solution
A mirrored optical target adjustment apparatus that shifts the target image before it reaches the optical targeting device, using a housing with adjustable lens holders and reflective surfaces to create a second zero and adjust the target image's position, allowing for variable range targeting without needing to re-zero the scope.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a scope is used with fixed magnification and adjustment range, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different ranges is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements variable magnification capability that allows the scope to dynamically adjust between different magnification levels (e.g., 4x to 24x), enabling the same device to adapt to both close-quarters and long-range targeting without requiring multiple separate scopes
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanism is divided into separate controllable components including independent magnification adjustment and elevation/turret adjustments, allowing each function to be modified separately to optimize performance across different engagement ranges
2Adaptability or versatility
If the scope adjustment range is increased to cover extended ranges, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The turret mechanism is designed to provide universal adjustment capability across multiple engagement ranges by combining elevated adjustment range with variable magnification, allowing a single turret system to serve both close-quarters and extended-range targeting needs when used with different magnification settings
3Measurement precision
If the scope is adjusted for long-range targeting, then the accuracy at extended ranges improves, but the ease of operation for quick adjustment decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The variable magnification system allows the user to dynamically switch between low and high magnification modes depending on engagement distance, enabling quick adaptation to different ranges without requiring extensive turret adjustments and maintaining both speed and accuracy
4Adaptability or versatility
If the scope is removed and replaced for different ranges, then the adaptability improves, but the loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The scope is designed as a universal platform that can handle multiple engagement ranges through variable magnification and adjustable turrets, eliminating the need to physically remove and replace different scope components for close-quarters versus long-range work
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
Enables precise and quick adjustment of the target image across different ranges, enhancing the usability of firearms by allowing accurate targeting at extended ranges without the need for extensive re-sighting or turret adjustments, thus improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
the first reflective surface is positioned so as to receive a target image and reflect the target image to the second reflective surface
Data Source
AI summary
A variable range visual targeting adjustment apparatus, including at least some of a housing having an optical cavity defined at least partially within the housing, wherein the optical cavity extends from an incoming image aperture to an outgoing image aperture; and two or more reflective surfaces, wherein each reflective surface is adjustably positioned within at least a portion of the optical cavity, and wherein adjustment of at least one of the reflective surfaces adjusts the reflective surfaces such that a target image entering the incoming image aperture is reflected by the reflective surfaces, so as to exit the outgoing image aperture at a determined offset.