Aiming light and mounting assembly therefor
US5400540A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/36
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel aiming light assembly and mounting bracket therefor is disclosed. The bracket has a first portion which clamps to the barrel of a weapon, a second portion including a cut-out which fits over and abuts against the front sight post of the weapon, and a third portion on which the aiming light assembly is mounted. A novel switching assembly and the combination of integral and remote switching is provided. An improved steering mechanism is provided to facilitate boresighting of the aiming light assembly once mounted on weapon.
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