Self-aligning flip-up sight
US5533292A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-aligning flip-up mechanism for aiming devices for use with firearms. The mechanism folds the aiming device into the contour of the firearm during non-use. The mechanism is spring-loaded and flips into a vertical operational position with a simple movement of a finger or thumb. The mechanism causes the aiming device to self-align itself as it moves into an operational position. Vertical position repeatability is assured by the location of alignment surfaces in the sight which come into contact with alignment chamfers.
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