Triangulation rangefinder and sight positioning system
US5914775A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C3/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rangefinder includes an angle sensitive transducer and a programmed data processor to calculate the distance to a target. In one embodiment, the rangefinder also includes a point-to-point measuring device. Another embodiment provides a linear actuator to selectively move a sight indicator vertically. A yet additional embodiment includes a liquid crystal display which displays information to the user.
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