Rifle scope having elevation and windage angle adjustment and measurement assembly
US9046321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B23/105
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rifle scope, comprising: a scope housing and an optical train, supported in the scope housing and defining an optical axis having a pointing direction. Also, a pointing angle adjustment electrical user input device includes a first button having a first position that does not cause the pointing angle to change, and a second position that causes a progressive change in the pointing angle over time in a first direction. The user input device also includes a second button, also having a first position and a second position and wherein placing the second button in the second position causes the pointing angle to change over time in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Finally, the rifle scope includes an electric actuator, adapted to change the pointing direction, responsive to the user input device.
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