Multipurpose night vision monocular
US5867313A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B23/125
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a multifunctional night vision monocular that is adapted for use by a soldier as a hand-held spotting scope, a helmet mounted scope, a head mounted scope, and a weapon mounted scope depending upon circumstances and the needs of the soldier. The night vision monocular is a self-contained unit capable of carrying its own power source. A universal mount on the bottom of the night vision monocular enables either a helmet mounting adaptor or a weapon sight mount to be quickly added to the monocular. The night vision monocular contains a GEN III image intensifier tube positioned between an objective lens assembly and an eyepiece lens assembly. The housing of the night vision monocular opens in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis, thereby enabling easy access to the various optical elements for repairs, maintenance and replacement. A reduced number of wire leads are used within the night vision monocular thereby reducing manufacturing costs and improving reliability. The image intensifier tube is directly coupled to a circuit board that provides power to the image intensifier tube. As such, the image intensifier tube can be replaced without cutting leads or …
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