Abstract

An weapon sight system includes a weapon sight having body with an optical element that is configured to superimpose a reticle that is visible through the optical element. The weapon sight includes a controller in electronic communication with and configured to control a light source. The light source may include an LED for generating a reticle image on the optical element at a plurality of different brightness conditions. The light source may include an array of LEDs for generating multiple different reticle images on the optical element. The weapon sight includes a Hall effect sensor in electronic communication with the controller to adjust user-selectable settings including reticle brightness or reticle image. The weapon sight system includes a magnetic input device for providing an input to the Hall effect sensor of the weapon sight.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
• F41G 1/32 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent
• G02B 23/10 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors reflecting into the field of view additional indications, e.g. from collimator
• F41G 1/14 - Rearsights with lens
• F41G 1/16 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor
• G02B 23/02 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices

Abstract

A weapon system has an optical sight mounted to a weapon and a frame with a sight window that is configured to superimpose a reticle that is visible through the sight window in a first focal plane. An optoelectronic device is mounted to the weapon and includes an imager with a sensor array and a display device. An image processor is configured to receive image data captured by the sensor array and process the image data to generate a subset image that is received from a select region of the sensor array. The select region of the sensor array defines a second focal plane. A controller is configured to receive an input from an operator, and in response to the input, to select the select region of the sensor array for aligning the second focal plane with the first focal plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
• F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
• F41G 1/32 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent
• F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories

Abstract

A holographic sight comprises a base, a support member attached to the base and extending upward therefrom, and a unitary optical component carrier formed with the support member. The support member is flexible and the unitary optical component carrier moveable in horizontal and vertical directions relative to the base. A bridge is attached to the base and forms an opening into which a portion of the unitary optical component carrier extends. A projection is coupled with the bridge and protrudes into the opening to abut the unitary optical component carrier. Extending the projection into the opening increases pressure applied by the projection to the optical component carrier. The increased pressure causes the unitary optical component carrier to be displaced.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
• F41G 1/16 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor
• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• G02B 23/00 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices
• G02B 23/10 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors reflecting into the field of view additional indications, e.g. from collimator
• G03H 1/22 - Processes or apparatus for obtaining an optical image from holograms

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed for a modular weapon sight assembly. A weapon sight may include a base, an optical bench, an adjuster assembly, and/or a housing. The base may be configured to be releasably secured to a weapon. The optical bench may include a plurality of optical elements attached to a unitary component carrier. A relative position of the plurality of optical elements may define an optical path of the weapon sight. The base, the optical bench, the adjuster assembly, and the housing may be configured as separate modules. For example, the optical path of the optical bench may remain constant during adjustment and/or replacement of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing. A change in position of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing may not alter the relative position of the plurality of optical elements with respect to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 1/033 - Foresights adjustable

Abstract

A holographic sight comprises a unitary optical component carrier. The unitary optical component carrier may comprise a body with a first receptacle configured to receive a laser diode, a second receptacle configured to receive a mirror, a third receptacle configured to receive a collimating optic, a fourth receptacle configured to receive a grating, and a fifth receptacle configured to receive an image hologram. A laser diode may be received within opposing walls formed by the first receptacle. A mirror may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the second receptacle. A collimating optic may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the third receptacle. A grating may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the fourth receptacle. A hologram image may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the fifth receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• F41G 1/16 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor
• F41G 1/12 - Rearsights with line or mark other than notch

Abstract

A holographic sight comprises a unitary optical component carrier having a plurality of receptacles for receiving optical components. A collimating optic abuts a surface of a first receptacle. A mirror abuts a surface of a second receptacle. A collar is positioned in a third receptacle and a laser diode is positioned within the collar. A first portion of the collar is affixed relative to a first portion of the third receptacle and a second portion of the collar is free to expand and contract relative to the third receptacle. The laser diode is affixed to the collar proximate the second portion and is free to move relative to the third receptacle with expansion and contraction of the second portion. The laser diode, the mirror, and the collimating optic are positioned relative to each other to create an optical path. The collar expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature to compensate for the unitary optical component carrier expanding and contracting in response to changes in temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
• F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• G02B 23/14 - Viewfinders
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed for a weapon sight with a tapered housing. The housing may be configured to enclose an optical bench and/or a portion of an adjuster assembly within the weapon sight. The housing may include an outer shell, a first window, and a second window. The first window may define a first area. The second window may define a second area. The second area may be greater than the first area, for example, such that the outer shell is tapered outward from the first opening to the second opening. The outer shell may define a first wall and a second wall that extend between the first opening and the second opening on opposed sides of an optical path of the weapon sight. The first wall and the second wall may be slanted outward from the first window to the second window.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
• F41G 1/06 - Rearsights
• F41G 1/16 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor
• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• G02B 23/10 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors reflecting into the field of view additional indications, e.g. from collimator
• G03H 1/22 - Processes or apparatus for obtaining an optical image from holograms