Viewing Optic Power Pack With First Focal Plane Active Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Riflescopes require multiple devices and complex calculations for accurate long-range shooting, especially in low light conditions, leading to increased complexity and time to engagement, and existing systems are bulky and power-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A viewing optic system with an integrated active display that generates images in the first focal plane, combined with a power pack for supplemental power, allowing for simultaneous viewing of digital and target images without moving relative to each other, and a compact, efficient design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple external devices (laser rangefinder, ballistic computer, bubble level, thermal/night vision devices) are used to achieve accurate long-range shooting, then shooting accuracy is improved, but device complexity and time to engagement increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines laser rangefinder, ballistic computer, bubble level, and thermal/night vision devices into a single integrated unit that attaches to the riflescope. This merging eliminates the need for multiple separate external devices, reducing system complexity while maintaining all necessary functions for accurate long-range shooting.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated device performs multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a laser rangefinder, ballistic computer, bubble level, and thermal/night vision device all in one unit. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace multiple specialized devices, reducing the overall complexity and time to engagement.
2Measurement precision
If multiple external devices are used for long-range shooting, then shooting accuracy is improved, but time to engagement increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging all necessary shooting assistance functions into a single integrated device, the shooter only needs to reference one device rather than multiple separate devices. This eliminates the time required to switch between devices and makes real-time adjustments faster, reducing time to engagement while maintaining accuracy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If thermal and night vision devices are attached to the riflescope for low light conditions, then functionality in low light is improved, but device size and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates thermal and night vision capabilities directly into the riflescope assembly rather than requiring separate attached devices. This merging reduces the overall size and weight compared to having separate thermal and night vision devices attached to the front of the scope.
4Loss of information
If active display system is integrated into the viewing optic, then information delivery is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The active display system is powered by a battery integrated directly into the viewing optic assembly, making the system self-powered without requiring external power sources. This self-service approach allows the display to provide continuous information delivery while managing power consumption through integrated battery management.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has an active display system that generates and projects the image into a first focal plane of the optical system. In yet another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with a power pack or battery pack.