EP1340956A2 - Lunette de visée télescopique avec visualisation interne - Google Patents

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EP1340956A2
EP1340956A2 EP03002709A EP03002709A EP1340956A2 EP 1340956 A2 EP1340956 A2 EP 1340956A2 EP 03002709 A EP03002709 A EP 03002709A EP 03002709 A EP03002709 A EP 03002709A EP 1340956 A2 EP1340956 A2 EP 1340956A2
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G1/00—Sighting devices
    • F41G1/38—Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor

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  • the invention relates to a telescopic sight according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • a rifle scope with the designation ZF3-12X with LEM is known from the company Swarovsky, where the adjustment of the ballistic compensation is made via a conventional one Height rotating ring is made.
  • This rifle scope has an integrated Laser distance meter on. The measurement result of the laser distance meter is in the field of view mirrored by the user. The reflection is done with a three-digit Seven segment display.
  • a fire control system is known from EP 57 304, which one Includes laser rangefinder and riflescope.
  • Such fire control systems become Target control of shot systems provided in tanks. Simply because of it Their dimensions are not suitable for handguns. Come in addition, that such fire control systems are expensive.
  • a method for adjusting a visor is known from DE 40 03 932.
  • This visor too is equipped with a laser rangefinder, depending on the detected Distance the sight mark is adjusted with the help of a motor.
  • an optical display can be provided in the riflescope through which the shooter about the respective operating state of the riflescope in relation to the process of a automated positioning of the target marker is informed.
  • a sighting device with an illuminated target is known from EP 651 225 A1, where the radiation required for illuminating the target is sufficient Ambient light through a light collector containing luminescent material provided. If the ambient light is insufficient, a battery is required to operate the illuminated target mark provided.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a telescopic sight in which an exact Adjustment of the target marking is possible without interrupting the scene observation.
  • the invention was based on the object even in poor visibility enable exact adjustment and verification of the ballistic compensation, one lighting of the adjustment elements is avoided. A light would change the position the shooter unmasked what is undesirable ..
  • the invention was also based on the object of increasing the marksmanship.
  • a control element here in the form of a rotating ring intended.
  • This control element can be used to set how long the Target marking and the display should be illuminated and thus for the shooter in the Optical field of view of the riflescope appears visible after the control or a Another control element, here also the rotating ring at short notice, for example by a short one Press, has been pressed. Due to this adjustability, the shooter can choose by Illumination time itself affects the energy consumption associated with the display.
  • Luminous brightness can affect manually.
  • the riflescope 1 comprises an objective 3 and an eyepiece 5. Between the A reversing system, not shown in FIG. 1, is arranged in objective 3 and eyepiece 5. The lens, reversing system and eyepiece are arranged in a tube.
  • the reversal system includes a target marker, which means of an elevation drive can be adjusted in the vertical direction.
  • the target marker can by a diode arranged on a glass plate, as known from DE 100 46 878, to be provided.
  • DE 100 46 878 is expressly intended to disclose the content of these Registration include.
  • other targets, such as one could also be used cross-like target mark, where the center area is not covered by the target mark, be provided.
  • a horizontal drive in FIG. 1 is used to adjust the target marking in the horizontal direction not shown, provided that at an angle of 90 ° C to the elevator drive and optical axis of the telescopic sight is arranged.
  • On the opposite of the elevation Side of the scope is usually a device for attaching the scope provided on a rifle or weapon.
  • the riflescope shown in Figure 1 is due to its compactness and weight suitable for use with small arms.
  • the elevation drive 7 is provided with a sensor, preferably in the form of a Film resistance, provided.
  • the adjustment of the elevation drive 7 detected.
  • the angle of rotation of the elevation drive 7 is recorded as an analog signal and converted into a digital signal since in this embodiment as A digital processor 21 is provided for control purposes. Is an analog working Control device provided, this conversion is not necessary.
  • the signal fed to the processor 21, which characterizes the position of the elevation drive, is compared with a value table stored in the processor 21, from which the ballistic The course of the curve can be seen, i.e. at what distance the floor below Normal conditions will hit. Since the ballistic curve of ammunition type and Depends on the rifle type, preferably several value tables are stored in the processor 21, that can be selected. Routines can also be stored in the processor, by determining the impact position of the air pressure, the wind speed and the wind direction, the slope of the terrain and the slope of the run are taken into account can. The wind direction and the wind force can e.g. determined by a laser measuring device and are fed to the processor 21 via one of the existing interfaces.
  • the Inclination of the barrel can be determined by an inclination sensor provided on the weapon are fed to the processor 21. Even a weapon can be used in the calculation of the Impact point can be included in the calculation of the impact point. How to Tilting of the weapon against the vertical axis due to the acting gravitational force is specified is described in DE 22 59913.
  • the distance determined by the processor is shown in the optical field of view by means of a display 17 of the shooter.
  • a display 17 of the shooter In the illustrated embodiment, there is a three-digit number Display 17, each location 19 comprises seven segments.
  • This display is 17 preferably arranged in the ocular image plane of the telescopic sight 1 or is in the Mirrored in the eyepiece image plane of the telescopic sight 1.
  • the Processor 21 determines the distance at which the projectile will hit.
  • an electronic device is provided which the Illumination intensity of target marking and display to the brightness of the in the field of view adjusts the scene, but at the same time a manual access of the shooter in allows this control system.
  • the manual control of the lighting intensity can be done here a rotary resistor designed as a rotating ring or a button function.
  • a control element for lighting adjustment on / off, light / dark, is operated, so a preset timer controls the duration of the active display lighting.
  • the one button function can also be used during active lighting Lighting duration can be set.
  • the lighting can be activated, for example, by briefly pressing the rotary ring other settings during this time by turning the rotary ring be made. As long as a setting is made, the lighting remains preferably activated. If no adjustment is made or the lighting has only been switched off a short-term activation activates, the illumination of the display goes out after elapse the predetermined period of time. A period of 3-4 seconds has proven particularly suitable exposed.
  • the numbers 19 of the display 17 are approximately in the lower quarter of the optical field of view Riflescope 1 visible to the shooter.
  • the display 17 is with the processor connected via a foil conductor.
  • the processor 21 has a keypad 23 in Signal connection. Using this keypad 23, it is possible to set which information and / or what type of display the shooter desires. So can display the distance e.g. can be selected in meters or yards. It is also possible using the keyboard, the Accuracy, for example, accurate to centimeters. Furthermore, such a choice between different stored value tables that correspond to different ballistics, to be hit. The different ballistics depend in particular on the one used Bullet type and the rifle or weapon used. It can also be provided certain terrain conditions, for example an inclined terrain or To be able to enter wind conditions when displaying a distance be taken into account.
  • the user can also use the keypad to determine which he wants a measure for the adjustment of the elevation button, for example in the form of clicks.
  • a click is an adjustment of the elevation drive to a predetermined one Measure of what the user can do by overcoming resistance when turning the Elevation drive becomes clear, i.e. when you press the elevation button, you feel Protect a rest.
  • Further sensors can be provided, the recorded signals of which are sent to the processor are supplied and depending on which corrected or modified value table for the distance to be displayed is used.
  • the value tables you can also mathematical descriptions of the value tables can be stored in the processor using which the value to be displayed is determined.
  • the detection of the inclination of the barrel of the weapon is an advantageous one Additional information that can be used to determine the distance. Furthermore can be provided, in the event of a detected tilt of the weapon the shooter in the display to signal, which can reduce the number of misses.
  • This reading in of the data can take place, for example, using a PC via a serial interface or via a special bar or bar code or one to be passed through a slot Data card can be performed.
  • An infrared interface can also be used as an interface be provided, which allow convenient transfer of data from, for example, a PC or Laptops allowed, which all have an IR interface as standard.
  • the infrared interface can be received via the keyboard 23 of the telescopic sight 1 is preferably designed as a membrane keyboard 25 with two or more keys can be activated.
  • a 3.6 volt lithium cell can be provided as the energy source. This can, for example, in the elevation level below the telescopic sight to be installed transversely to the firing direction. It can also be provided to provide a rechargeable battery as an energy source, the can be charged by means of a solar cell provided on the telescopic sight.

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US20040025396A1 (en) 2004-02-12
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