Low profile flip up site
US7356962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/17
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A low profile, self-aligning, flip-up mechanism for aiming devices used 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 includes at least two separate aiming elements that are mounted in a fashion that allows them to rotate relative to one another thereby facilitating a smaller storage profile. The mechanism also causes the aiming device to self-align itself as it moves into an operational position assuring vertical position repeatability.
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