EP0966647B1 - Telescopic sight for individual weapon with automatic aiming and adjustment - Google Patents

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EP0966647B1
EP0966647B1 EP98914898A EP98914898A EP0966647B1 EP 0966647 B1 EP0966647 B1 EP 0966647B1 EP 98914898 A EP98914898 A EP 98914898A EP 98914898 A EP98914898 A EP 98914898A EP 0966647 B1 EP0966647 B1 EP 0966647B1
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  • the present invention relates to a telescope firing for an individual weapon intended to allow the firing of very high precision for hunting, target shooting and anti-personnel fire.
  • Modern shooting techniques allow shooting at very long distance by snipers equipped with new weapons in caliber 12.7m / m, for example.
  • any sniper rifle finds that moving your eye relative to the line of sight center of the bezel, brings up a black halo preventing the target. This is all the more visible as the diameter of the lens making up the lens is small.
  • the object of the invention is to remedy the drawbacks mentioned above by simple, effective means and inexpensive.
  • the invention relates to a telescope shot for individual weapon, equipped with at least one micro-motor and a laser rangefinder that determines the distance between the shooter and the target and which transmits the distance to a calculator having in memory the arrow of the ball to this distance, said computer controlling said micro-motor depending on the distance determined and the deflection of the ball at this distance, characterized in that said telescope is pivotally mounted on a horizontal axis of rotation and in that the micro-motor is placed in such a way that it rotates the bezel around the axis of rotation horizontal to vary the angle of the telescope relative to to the axis of the weapon on which the scope is intended to be reported in order to correct the shot in raising or lowering relative to a zero point, depending on the distance determined and the arrow of the ball, doing so vary the position of the dot telescope reticle of origin of sight at the sight point provided at this distance.
  • the shooter barely notices the movement of the telescope while having a perfect view of the target. He thus keeps constantly the crosshairs pointed at the target.
  • the shooter accustomed to conventional glasses is not disoriented by the position of the reticle.
  • the riflescope 1 comprises a body 30 mounted on a support frame 8 and for example disposed in a cover of protection 9.
  • the body 30 is pivotally mounted around a pivot horizontal axis 7 itself integral with the frame 8.
  • optical means such than a lens and an eyepiece.
  • the bezel further includes, carried by the body 30, an original reticle provided with its adjustment knobs 19, an LCD screen 12 whose purpose is display information to the shooter (shooter / target distance, ammunition engaged, battery charge status, signal from computer shown in Figures 6 and 7) and which is placed at near the reticle or eyepiece.
  • a laser rangefinder invisible ray 4 a computer 6, supply batteries electric 5 rechargeable or not, solar cells 10 are carried by the support frame 8.
  • Two micro-stepper motors 2 and 3 are interposed between the support frame 8 and the body 30 in order to be able to adjust the position of the entire telescope relative to said frame 8.
  • a socket 17 is provided to be able to position, at the choice of the shooter, three flexible contactors: a contactor to reset the computer to zero, a contactor for system on and an ammo selection switch (standard, perforating, explosive, incendiary, etc.) which can be automatic or manually controlled; a second socket 18 is provided, to connect the telescope to a unit of programming (figure 8), in order to save the parameters of which the calculator needs (type of ammunition, bullet, weight, bullet arrow, selection of reticle model, etc.).
  • stepper motors preferably for their positioning accuracy and maintenance position compared to other types of micro motors, well that these can be used without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • a variant of the first embodiment is shown in Figure 2 and differs from this mode only by the establishment of certain constituent elements.
  • a pointer visible-beam laser 15 is mounted on the support frame 8 while the invisible laser rangefinder 4 is arranged directly on the bezel cover.
  • the reticle is no longer linked to adjustment knobs.
  • the telescope shot shown in Figure 3 is still placed in a hood protection 9 and is made up of an orientable LCD screen 12 around its clip (figure 5), intended to visualize the target and display the aiming reticle and all information necessary for shooting ( Figures 6 and 7) from a camera video 11 equipped with a motorized zoom, a laser rangefinder 4 to invisible ray, of a laser pointer 15 with visible ray, of a computer 6, a programming unit ( Figure 8), a barcode, colorimetric, or magnetic, rechargeable power supplies or no 5, solar cells 10, one or two micro-motors step by step 2 and 3, a support 8 with two bases allowing to connect the scope to the weapon.
  • the computer has in memory different types of reticles the shooter will choose to display according to his taste or the circumstances of shoot.
  • the set including the camera, the zoom, the pointer laser and the laser rangefinder is monobloc and is fixed on a movable plate, which on one side is held by the stepping motor step 2 for raising or lowering the site the whole around a horizontal axis, and on the other side can be held by the other stepper motor 3 for orientation in azimuth to the right or to the left around a vertical axis.
  • a third socket 18 is provided, connecting the telescope to a programming unit ( Figure 8) to record the parameters which the shooter needs (type of ammunition, bullet, weight, arrow of the ammunition, etc.).
  • the laser pointer is him intended to have a deterrent effect when used by law enforcement, for example.
  • a solar cell system 10 the purpose of which is to supplement the existing batteries, but at the same time to recharge, is integrated into the set.
  • a variant of the second embodiment is shown in Figure 4 and differs from this mode in that it further includes a video cassette recorder 13 and a audio / video micro transceiver 14.
  • the video recording system 13 is provided in order to be able to control the action for example during training, or during interventions.
  • the audio-video transceiver 14 is provided to that a Command Post for example, can follow the actions taken, or also send information on the screen for the soldier.
  • the common principle is the displacement using micro stepper motors of everything or part of the telescope instead of moving the features forming the reticle in other systems.
  • the shooter targets his target through the telescopic sight 1 in a conventional manner, by pressing the start button, the shooter triggers the laser rangefinder 4 which calculates the shooter / target distance, and transmits the information to the computer.
  • Said calculator 6 having in mind the arrow of the ball at this distance, therefore determines the new position of the aiming reticle in depends on the distance and the arrow of the ball and moves so using the micro stepper motor 2, the whole of the scope 1 in order to bring the sight reticle to the location of aiming intended so that the ball arrives at the target at the place determined.
  • the micro-motor 3 makes it possible to modify the orientation of the telescope according to the wind and / or the direction of moving the target.
  • the device according to the invention therefore makes it possible to make vary the angle of the bezel assembly relative to the axis of the weapon and the initial aiming axis in elevation and / or in azimuth.
  • the operating principle of the second mode realization is identical to that of the riflescope of the first mode, only the camera-zoom unit and the rangefinder laser are moved by micro stepper motors 2,3 according to the same principle as before.
  • the impression of movement of the scope is not at all perceived by the shooter.
  • the shooter no longer has need to have the gaze aligned in the axis of the bezel as with a conventional scope, it can aim whatever or its position relative to the screen.
  • a soldier equipped with such a device can at the corner of a street, position the weapon towards a sector to be controlled while remaining protected behind the wall forming the corner of the street.

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The invention concerns a telescopic rifle sight for individual weapon equipped with at least one step micro-motor designed to vary the angle of the sight relative to the axis of the weapon and the initial axis of aim, thereby adequately varying the whole sight assembly and thus varying the original position of the sight reticle from the original point of aim to the required point of aim.

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La présente invention est relative à une lunette de tir pour une arme individuelle destinée à permettre le tir de très haute précision pour la chasse, le tir sur cible et le tir anti-personnel.The present invention relates to a telescope firing for an individual weapon intended to allow the firing of very high precision for hunting, target shooting and anti-personnel fire.

Les techniques modernes de tir permettent des tirs à très longue distance par les tireurs d'élite équipés de nouvelles armes en calibre 12,7m/m, par exemple.Modern shooting techniques allow shooting at very long distance by snipers equipped with new weapons in caliber 12.7m / m, for example.

Or, les lunettes conventionnelles sont devenues limitées pour ce genre de tir car, à des distances de 1000 à 1500 mètres, l'erreur d'évaluation de la distance et d'interprétation de la flèche de la balle engendre des erreurs de tir. L'aide électronique et informatique est devenue indispensable.However, conventional glasses have become limited for this kind of shooting because at distances from 1000 to 1500 meters, the error in evaluating the distance and of interpretation of the arrow of the ball generates errors shooting. Electronic and computer help has become essential.

Il existe depuis plusieurs années des lunettes utilisant le déplacement des traits formant le réticule de visée, ou déplacement de pixels sur un écran à cristaux liquides (LCD) couleur ou noir et blanc formant le réticule.Glasses have been around for several years using the displacement of the lines forming the reticle of aiming, or moving pixels on a crystal screen color or black and white liquids (LCD) forming the reticle.

Mais le fait de déplacer le point de visée par rapport à l'axe central de visée de la lunette, engendre des erreurs de tir du fait de la déformation de la vue au travers de la lunette car, en dehors de la zone centrale de l'objectif, le reste de l'objectif est sujet au vignettage à savoir, un flou et une déformation visuelle. Le phénomène est connu en optique, celui-ci augmentant avec la distance tireur/cible.But moving the aiming point relative to the central line of sight of the telescope, generates errors of shooting due to the distortion of the view through the glasses because, outside the central zone of the lens, the rest of lens is subject to vignetting i.e., blurring and visual distortion. The phenomenon is known in optical, the latter increasing with the shooter / target distance.

De plus, tout tireur au fusil à lunette constate que le fait de déplacer son oeil par rapport à l'axe de visée central de la lunette, fait apparaítre un halo noir empêchant la visée. Cela est d'autant plus visible que le diamètre des lentilles constituant l'objectif est petit.In addition, any sniper rifle finds that moving your eye relative to the line of sight center of the bezel, brings up a black halo preventing the target. This is all the more visible as the diameter of the lens making up the lens is small.

Pour une cible de type char ou véhicule léger, cela n'a pas une influence déterminante car, du fait des dimensions importantes de la cible, une erreur de 20 ou 30 centimètres à l'impact n'empêchera pas de toucher la cible, mais pour le tir anti-personnel, la chasse ou le tir sur cible, du fait de la petite taille de la cible, il est impératif d'avoir une vision parfaite non déformée, c'est à dire que, quelle que soit la distance de la cible et la correction de tir apportée, la visée doit être centrée par rapport à l'axe de la lunette, afin d'éviter les erreurs de tirs du fait du vignettage de l'objectif.For a target of type tank or light vehicle, this does not have a decisive influence because, due to the dimensions of the target, an error of 20 or 30 centimeters at the impact will not prevent from hitting the target, but for shooting anti-personnel, hunting or target shooting, due to the small target size, it is imperative to have a vision undistorted perfect, that is to say that, whatever the distance from the target and the shooting correction made, the sight must be centered relative to the axis of the telescope, in order to avoid shooting errors due to the vignetting of the objective.

On connaít également des documents DE-A-42 18 118 ; US-A-4 531 052 ET FR-A-2 474 679, des lunettes de tir comprenant des micro-moteurs ayant pour seule fonction de déplacer le réticule de la lunette à l'intérieur même d'un alésage ménagé dans la lunette de tir, ce qui oblige également le tireur à déplacer son oeil par rapport à l'axe de visée de la lunette, en faisant donc apparaítre un halo noir empêchant la visée.We also know documents DE-A-42 18 118; US-A-4,531,052 AND FR-A-2,474,679, riflescopes comprising micro-motors whose sole function is to move the telescope reticle inside of a bore in the rifle scope, which also requires the shooter to move his eye relative to the line of sight the telescope, thus making appear a black halo preventing the target.

L'invention a pour but de remédier aux inconvénients mentionnés ci-dessus et ce, par des moyens simples, efficaces et peu coûteux.The object of the invention is to remedy the drawbacks mentioned above by simple, effective means and inexpensive.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet une lunette de tir pour arme individuelle, équipée d'au moins un micro-moteur et d'un télémètre à rayon laser qui détermine la distance entre le tireur et la cible et qui transmet la distance à un calculateur ayant en mémoire la flèche de la balle à cette distance, ledit calculateur commandant ledit micro-moteur en fonction de la distance déterminée et de la flèche de la balle à cette distance, caractérisée en ce que ladite lunette est montée pivotante sur un axe de rotation horizontal et en ce que le micro-moteur est placé de telle manière qu'il permet de faire pivoter la lunette autour de l'axe de rotation horizontal pour faire varier l'angle de la lunette par rapport à l'axe de l'arme sur lequel la lunette est destinée à être rapportée afin de corriger le tir en élévation ou abaissement par rapport à un point zéro, en fonction de la distance déterminée et de la flèche de la balle, en faisant ainsi varier la position du réticule de la lunette du point d'origine de visée au point de visée prévu à cette distance.To this end, the invention relates to a telescope shot for individual weapon, equipped with at least one micro-motor and a laser rangefinder that determines the distance between the shooter and the target and which transmits the distance to a calculator having in memory the arrow of the ball to this distance, said computer controlling said micro-motor depending on the distance determined and the deflection of the ball at this distance, characterized in that said telescope is pivotally mounted on a horizontal axis of rotation and in that the micro-motor is placed in such a way that it rotates the bezel around the axis of rotation horizontal to vary the angle of the telescope relative to to the axis of the weapon on which the scope is intended to be reported in order to correct the shot in raising or lowering relative to a zero point, depending on the distance determined and the arrow of the ball, doing so vary the position of the dot telescope reticle of origin of sight at the sight point provided at this distance.

Ainsi, ce ne sont pas les traits constituant le réticule de visée qui se déplacent, mais l'ensemble de la lunette, par rapport à son axe original, de manière déterminée, grâce à un ou deux micro-moteurs, afin d'amener le point de visée du réticule à l'endroit déterminé, en fonction de la distance et de la flèche de la balle à cette distance. Le tireur s'apercoit à peine du déplacement de la lunette tout en ayant une vue parfaite de la cible. Il garde ainsi constamment le réticule pointé sur la cible. De plus, le tireur habitué aux lunettes conventionnelles n'est pas désorienté par la position du réticule.So, these are not the traits constituting the aiming reticle that move but the whole of the telescope, relative to its original axis, so determined, thanks to one or two micro-motors, in order to bring the aiming point of the reticle at the determined location, depending of the distance and the arrow of the ball at that distance. The shooter barely notices the movement of the telescope while having a perfect view of the target. He thus keeps constantly the crosshairs pointed at the target. In addition, the shooter accustomed to conventional glasses is not disoriented by the position of the reticle.

La lunette de tir selon la présente invention peut éventuellement comporter en outre une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • le micro-moteur est un micro-moteur pas à pas ;
  • un deuxième micro-moteur est placé de telle manière qu'il permet de faire pivoter la lunette autour d'un axe vertical afin de corriger le tir en azimut à droite et à gauche par rapport à un point zéro en fonction de la direction du vent et/ou du déplacement de la cible ;
  • la lunette de tir comprend des accus non rechargeables ;
  • la lunette de tir comprend des accus rechargeables et des cellules solaires destinés à les recharger ;
  • la lunette de tir comprend une caméra avec zoom, un écran LCD pouvant s'articuler autour de son attache, écran sur lequel est affiché le réticule de visée et diverses informations concernant le tir, un pointeur laser à rayon visible, un système d'enregistrement audio-vidéo, un émetteur-récepteur audio-vidéo, trois prises externes, un bâti permettant de fixer tous les éléments de la lunette, la fixation de l'ensemble sur l'arme de destination, et un capot de protection de l'ensemble.
The rifle scope according to the present invention may optionally further include one or more of the following characteristics:
  • the micro-motor is a stepping micro-motor;
  • a second micro-motor is placed in such a way that it makes it possible to pivot the telescope around a vertical axis in order to correct the azimuth shot to the right and to the left relative to a zero point as a function of the wind direction and / or displacement of the target;
  • the rifle scope includes non-rechargeable batteries;
  • the riflescope includes rechargeable batteries and solar cells intended to recharge them;
  • the riflescope includes a camera with zoom, an LCD screen which can be articulated around its attachment, screen on which the aiming reticle is displayed and various information concerning the shooting, a visible laser pointer, a recording system audio-video, an audio-video transceiver, three external sockets, a frame allowing to fix all the elements of the telescopic sight, the fixing of the assembly on the weapon of destination, and a protective cover of the assembly .

Deux exemples de réalisation de l'invention vont maintenant être décrits en regard des dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'une lunette de tir selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'une variante de la lunette de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'une lunette de tir selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'une variante de la lunette de la figure 3 ;
  • les figures 5 à 9 sont de vues schématiques d'accessoires portés par la lunette et du fonctionnement de celle-ci.
Two embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a rifle scope according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a variant of the window of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a rifle scope according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a variant of the window of Figure 3;
  • Figures 5 to 9 are schematic views of accessories carried by the telescope and the operation thereof.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation représenté à la figure 1, la lunette de tir 1 comprend un corps 30 monté sur un bâti support 8 et par exemple disposé dans un capot de protection 9. Le corps 30 est monté pivotant autour d'un pivot d'axe horizontal 7 lui même solidaire du bâti 8. Dans ce corps sont fixés, de manière connue en soi, des moyens optiques tels qu'un objectif et un oculaire. La lunette comprend en outre, portés par le corps 30, un réticule d'origine muni de ses molettes de réglage 19, un écran LCD 12 dont le but est d'afficher des informations au tireur (distance tireur/cible, munition engagée, état de charge d'accus, signal d'un calculateur représenté aux figures 6 et 7) et qui est placé au voisinage du réticule ou de l'oculaire. Un télémètre laser à rayon invisible 4, un calculateur 6, des accus d'alimentation électrique 5 rechargeables ou non, des cellules solaires 10 sont portés par le bâti support 8.In a first embodiment shown in Figure 1, the riflescope 1 comprises a body 30 mounted on a support frame 8 and for example disposed in a cover of protection 9. The body 30 is pivotally mounted around a pivot horizontal axis 7 itself integral with the frame 8. In this body are fixed, in a manner known per se, optical means such than a lens and an eyepiece. The bezel further includes, carried by the body 30, an original reticle provided with its adjustment knobs 19, an LCD screen 12 whose purpose is display information to the shooter (shooter / target distance, ammunition engaged, battery charge status, signal from computer shown in Figures 6 and 7) and which is placed at near the reticle or eyepiece. A laser rangefinder invisible ray 4, a computer 6, supply batteries electric 5 rechargeable or not, solar cells 10 are carried by the support frame 8.

Deux micro-moteurs pas à pas 2 et 3 sont interposés entre le bâti support 8 et le corps 30 afin de pouvoir régler la position de l'ensemble de la lunette par rapport audit bâti 8.Two micro-stepper motors 2 and 3 are interposed between the support frame 8 and the body 30 in order to be able to adjust the position of the entire telescope relative to said frame 8.

Sur le capot sont en outre disposés deux prises externes : une prise 17 est prévue pour pouvoir positionner, au choix du tireur, trois contacteurs souples : un contacteur de remise à zéro du calculateur, un contacteur de mise en marche du système et un contacteur de sélection de la munition (standard, perforante, explosive, incendiaire, etc.) qui peut être automatique ou commandée manuellement ; une deuxième prise 18 est prévue, pour relier la lunette à une unité de programmation (figure 8), afin d'enregistrer les paramètres dont le calculateur à besoin (type de munition, balle, poids, flèche de la balle, sélection du modèle de réticule, etc.).On the hood are also arranged two sockets external: a socket 17 is provided to be able to position, at the choice of the shooter, three flexible contactors: a contactor to reset the computer to zero, a contactor for system on and an ammo selection switch (standard, perforating, explosive, incendiary, etc.) which can be automatic or manually controlled; a second socket 18 is provided, to connect the telescope to a unit of programming (figure 8), in order to save the parameters of which the calculator needs (type of ammunition, bullet, weight, bullet arrow, selection of reticle model, etc.).

On utilise des moteurs "pas à pas" de manière préférée pour leur précision de positionnement et de maintien en position par rapport à d'autres types de micro moteurs, bien que ceux-ci puissent être employés sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.We use "stepper" motors preferably for their positioning accuracy and maintenance position compared to other types of micro motors, well that these can be used without departing from the scope of the invention.

Une variante du premier mode de réalisation est représentée à la figure 2 et ne diffère de ce mode que par l'implantation de certains éléments constitutifs. Un pointeur laser 15 à rayon visible est monté sur le bâti support 8 tandis que le télémètre laser à rayon invisible 4 est disposé directement sur le capot de la lunette. De plus, le réticule de visée n'est plus lié à des molettes de réglage.A variant of the first embodiment is shown in Figure 2 and differs from this mode only by the establishment of certain constituent elements. A pointer visible-beam laser 15 is mounted on the support frame 8 while the invisible laser rangefinder 4 is arranged directly on the bezel cover. In addition, the reticle is no longer linked to adjustment knobs.

Dans un deuxième mode de réalisation, la lunette de tir représentée à la figure 3 est encore placée dans un capot de protection 9 et est composée d'un écran LCD 12 orientable autour de son attache (figure 5), destiné à visualiser la cible et à afficher le réticule de visée ainsi que toutes les informations nécessaires au tir (figures 6 et 7), d'une caméra vidéo 11 équipée d'un zoom motorisé, d'un télémètre laser 4 à rayon invisible, d'un pointeur laser 15 à rayon visible, d'un calculateur 6, d'une unité de programmation (figure 8), d'un détecteur de munition à code barre, colorimétrique, ou magnétique, d'accus d'alimentation électrique rechargeables ou non 5, de cellules solaires 10, d'un ou de deux micro-moteurs pas à pas 2 et 3, d'un support 8 avec deux embases permettant de relier la lunette à l'arme. Le calculateur a en mémoire différents types de réticules que le tireur choisira d'afficher en fonction de son goût ou des circonstances de tir.In a second embodiment, the telescope shot shown in Figure 3 is still placed in a hood protection 9 and is made up of an orientable LCD screen 12 around its clip (figure 5), intended to visualize the target and display the aiming reticle and all information necessary for shooting (Figures 6 and 7) from a camera video 11 equipped with a motorized zoom, a laser rangefinder 4 to invisible ray, of a laser pointer 15 with visible ray, of a computer 6, a programming unit (Figure 8), a barcode, colorimetric, or magnetic, rechargeable power supplies or no 5, solar cells 10, one or two micro-motors step by step 2 and 3, a support 8 with two bases allowing to connect the scope to the weapon. The computer has in memory different types of reticles the shooter will choose to display according to his taste or the circumstances of shoot.

L'ensemble comprenant la caméra, le zoom, le pointeur laser et le télémètre laser est monobloc et est fixé sur une platine mobile, qui d'un coté, est tenue par le moteur pas à pas 2 pour une élévation ou un abaissement en site de l'ensemble autour d'un axe horizontal, et de l'autre côté peut être tenue par l'autre moteur pas à pas 3 pour une orientation en azimut à droite ou à gauche autour d'un axe vertical.The set including the camera, the zoom, the pointer laser and the laser rangefinder is monobloc and is fixed on a movable plate, which on one side is held by the stepping motor step 2 for raising or lowering the site the whole around a horizontal axis, and on the other side can be held by the other stepper motor 3 for orientation in azimuth to the right or to the left around a vertical axis.

Il est prévu de coupler par l'intermédiaire d'une prise externe 16, un autre écran vidéo qui peut être fixé sur le casque d'un soldat par exemple, lui permettant de voir, de viser et tirer sans épauler l'arme. Cet écran permet, en restant en retrait, au coin d'une rue par exemple, de contrôler une zone, éventuellement de viser et tirer, sans s'exposer à la riposte, en ne laissant dépasser que l'arme.It is planned to couple through a external socket 16, another video screen which can be fixed on a soldier's helmet, for example, allowing him to see, aim and shoot without supporting the weapon. This screen allows, in staying back, at the corner of a street for example, control an area, possibly aim and shoot, without expose yourself to the response, leaving only the weapon behind.

Il est prévu une autre prise 17, pour pouvoir positionner là où le désire le tireur trois contacteurs souples de remise à zéro et de mise en marche de la lunette et de la sélection de la munition (standard, perforante, explosive, incendiaire, etc.)There is another socket 17, to be able to position where the shooter desires three contactors flexible resetting and switching on of the telescope and ammunition selection (standard, perforating, explosive, incendiary, etc.)

Une troisième prise 18 est prévue, reliant la lunette à une unité de programmation (figure 8) afin d'enregistrer les paramètres dont le tireur à besoin (type de munition, balle, poids, flèche de la munition, etc.). Le pointeur laser est lui destiné à avoir un effet dissuasif lorsqu'il est utilisé par les forces de l'ordre par exemple.A third socket 18 is provided, connecting the telescope to a programming unit (Figure 8) to record the parameters which the shooter needs (type of ammunition, bullet, weight, arrow of the ammunition, etc.). The laser pointer is him intended to have a deterrent effect when used by law enforcement, for example.

Un système de cellules solaire 10 dont le but est de suppléer aux accus en place, mais en même temps de les recharger, est intégré à l'ensemble.A solar cell system 10 the purpose of which is to supplement the existing batteries, but at the same time to recharge, is integrated into the set.

Une variante du deuxième mode de réalisation est représenté à la figure 4 et diffère de ce mode en ce qu'il comprend en outre un enregistreur de cassettes vidéo 13 et un micro émetteur-récepteur audio-vidéo 14.A variant of the second embodiment is shown in Figure 4 and differs from this mode in that it further includes a video cassette recorder 13 and a audio / video micro transceiver 14.

Le système d'enregistrement vidéo 13 est prévu afin de pouvoir contrôler l'action par exemple à l'entraínement, ou lors d'interventions.The video recording system 13 is provided in order to be able to control the action for example during training, or during interventions.

L'émetteur-récepteur audio-vidéo 14 est prévu afin qu'un Poste de commandement par exemple, puisse suivre les actions engagées, ou aussi envoyer des informations sur l'écran destiné au soldat.The audio-video transceiver 14 is provided to that a Command Post for example, can follow the actions taken, or also send information on the screen for the soldier.

Pour les deux modes de réalisation (et leurs variantes) de lunettes décrits ci-dessus, le principe commun est le déplacement à l'aide de micro-moteurs pas à pas de tout ou d'une partie de la lunette à la place du déplacement des traits formant le réticule dans les autres systèmes.For the two embodiments (and their variants) of glasses described above, the common principle is the displacement using micro stepper motors of everything or part of the telescope instead of moving the features forming the reticle in other systems.

Dans le premier mode de réalisation, le tireur vise sa cible au travers de la lunette de tir 1 de manière classique, en actionnant le bouton de mise en marche, le tireur déclenche le télémètre laser 4 qui calcule la distance tireur/cible, et transmet l'information au calculateur. Ledit calculateur 6 ayant en mémoire la flèche de la balle à cette distance, détermine donc la nouvelle position du réticule de visée en fonction de la distance et de la flèche de la balle et déplace donc à l'aide du micro-moteur pas à pas 2, l'ensemble de la lunette 1 afin d'amener le réticule de visée à l'endroit de visée prévu afin que la balle arrive sur la cible à l'endroit déterminé. Le micro-moteur 3 permet de modifier l'orientation de la lunette en fonction du vent et/ou de la direction de déplacement de la cible.In the first embodiment, the shooter targets his target through the telescopic sight 1 in a conventional manner, by pressing the start button, the shooter triggers the laser rangefinder 4 which calculates the shooter / target distance, and transmits the information to the computer. Said calculator 6 having in mind the arrow of the ball at this distance, therefore determines the new position of the aiming reticle in depends on the distance and the arrow of the ball and moves so using the micro stepper motor 2, the whole of the scope 1 in order to bring the sight reticle to the location of aiming intended so that the ball arrives at the target at the place determined. The micro-motor 3 makes it possible to modify the orientation of the telescope according to the wind and / or the direction of moving the target.

Le dispositif selon l'invention permet donc de faire varier l'angle de l'ensemble la lunette par rapport à l'axe de l'arme et à l'axe initial de visée en site et/ou en azimut.The device according to the invention therefore makes it possible to make vary the angle of the bezel assembly relative to the axis of the weapon and the initial aiming axis in elevation and / or in azimuth.

Le déplacement de la lunette étant peu perceptible et le réticule toujours centré dans la lunette, le tireur n'est donc pas gêné, ne perd pas la cible de vue et peut effectuer un tir au but réussi.The displacement of the telescope being hardly perceptible and the reticle always centered in the scope, the shooter is not therefore not embarrassed, does not lose sight of the target and can perform a successful penalty shootout.

Le principe de fonctionnement du deuxième mode réalisation est identique à celui de la lunette de tir du premier mode, seul l'ensemble caméra-zoom et le télémètre laser sont déplacés par les micro-moteurs pas à pas 2,3 selon le même principe que précédemment. L'impression de mouvement de la lunette n'est pas du tout perçu par le tireur.The operating principle of the second mode realization is identical to that of the riflescope of the first mode, only the camera-zoom unit and the rangefinder laser are moved by micro stepper motors 2,3 according to the same principle as before. The impression of movement of the scope is not at all perceived by the shooter.

Du fait du principe de l'écran vidéo qui peut être regardé sous n'importe quel angle de vue, le tireur n'a plus besoin d'avoir le regard aligné dans l'axe de la lunette comme avec une lunette conventionnelle, il peut viser quelle que soit sa position par rapport à l'écran.Due to the principle of the video screen which can be viewed from any angle, the shooter no longer has need to have the gaze aligned in the axis of the bezel as with a conventional scope, it can aim whatever or its position relative to the screen.

Par exemple, un soldat équipé d'un tel dispositif, peut à l'angle d'une rue, positionner l'arme en direction d'un secteur à contrôler en restant lui-même protégé derrière le mur formant l'angle de la rue.For example, a soldier equipped with such a device, can at the corner of a street, position the weapon towards a sector to be controlled while remaining protected behind the wall forming the corner of the street.

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  1. Telescopic sight for an individual weapon, comprising at least one micro-motor (2) and a laser beam rangefinder (4) which determines the distance between a marksman and a target and transmits the distance to a computer (6) having stored in memory a drop of a bullet at this distance, said computer (6) controlling said at least one micro-motor based upon the determined distance and the drop of the bullet at this distance, characterized in that said sight is pivotably mounted about an horizontal rotation axis and in that said micro-motor (2) is positioned so as to enable the sight to be pivoted about the horizontal rotation axis in order to vary the angle of the sight relative to the axis of the weapon on which the sight is intended to be mounted for correcting the aim up or down relative to a point zero, depending on the determined distance and the drop of the bullet, thereby adequately varying the position of the sight reticle from the original point of aim to a required point of aim at this distance.
  2. Telescopic sight according to claim 1, characterized in that the micro-motor (2) is a step micro-motor.
  3. Telescopic sight according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that a second step micro-motor is positioned so as to enable the sight to be pivoted about a vertical axis in order to correct the aim in terms of bearing to the right or left relative to a point zero depending on the direction of the wind and/or the displacement of the target.
  4. Telescopic sight according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has unrechargeable batteries.
  5. Telescopic sight according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has rechargeable batteries (5) and solar cells (10) for the purpose of recharging the batteries.
  6. Telescopic sight according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sight has a zoom camera (11), an LCD screen (12) which can be pivoted about its fixing, a screen on which the sight reticle is displayed along with various items of information relating to firing, a visible laser beam pointer (15); an audio-video recording system (13), an audio video transmitter-receiver (14), three external sockets (16, 17, 18), a frame (8)enabling all the sight components to be attached, a fixing for connecting the sight onto the weapon and a protective cap (9) for the sight.
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