Patent · US Expired

Improved adjustment means for sighting instrument

US4859058A · kind A · utility

26Cited by
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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 9, 1987
Grant dateAug 22, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 9, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/14
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A light dot reticle rifle shooting sight has tubular lens and battery housings supported in parallel for movement from right-handed to left-handed shooter positions by 90 degree rotation of a circumferential groove on the lens housing relative to a pin projecting into the groove from a mounting strap. Elevation and windage adjustments of the light dot are provided by adjustment screws that pivot a lens tube against diametrically opposed rubber biasing cushions and a coaxial position restoring force of a rubber ring fulcrum through which the tube extends. Rotation of the sight from right- to left-handed position interchanges the elevation and windage adjustment functions of the screws.

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