Rifle scope turret with tool-free zeroing
US11320241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/32
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A viewing optic is disclosed. In one embodiment, the viewing optic is a rifle scope having a scope body, a movable optical element defining an optical axis connected to the scope body, a turret and a zero point adjustment subassembly. The turret includes a turret screw, a turret chassis subassembly and a turret cap. The turret screw defines a screw axis and is operably connected to the optical element for adjusting the optical axis in response to rotation of the screw. The turret cap at least partially overlaps the turret chassis subassembly. The zero point adjustment subassembly includes a zero cap connected to the turret screw and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism releasably secures the zero cap and the turret. The zero point adjustment subassembly permits adjustment of the zero point without the use of tools.
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