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Focussing objective mechanism for telescopic rifle sights

US4072396A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 1975
Grant dateFeb 7, 1978
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Expiry dateJul 10, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B7/04
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mechanism for focussing the objective lens assembly of a variable power telescopic rifle sight. A rotatable cam ring is used in conjunction with a coil spring which urges the lens assembly against the cam ring. A lens retainer portion of the lens assembly adjacent to the cam ring has formed thereon a camming ramp which is complimentary to a camming surface formed on the cam ring.

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