US20040025396A1 - Sighting telescope with internal display - Google Patents

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US20040025396A1
US20040025396A1 US10/376,332 US37633203A US2004025396A1 US 20040025396 A1 US20040025396 A1 US 20040025396A1 US 37633203 A US37633203 A US 37633203A US 2004025396 A1 US2004025396 A1 US 2004025396A1
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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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  • a sighting telescope having a laser range finder is known from the Swarovsky Company of Austria which is available in the marketplace under product identification ZF3-12X.
  • the adjustment of the ballistic compensation is undertaken via a conventional elevation rotational ring in this sighting telescope.
  • the sighting telescope includes an integrated laser range finder.
  • the measuring result of the laser range finder is reflected into the viewing field of the user.
  • the in-reflection takes place utilizing a three-position seven-segment display.
  • a fire control system is disclosed in European patent publication 0,057,304 which includes a laser range finder and a sighting telescope. Such a fire control system is utilized for firing systems provided in armored vehicles. These systems are not suitable for handheld firearms because of their size. Also, such fire control systems are expensive.
  • a method for adjusting a sighting device is known from U.S. Pat. No. 5,118,186 (German patent publication 4,003,932).
  • a laser distance measuring device or laser range finder is also provided in this sighting device and the sighting mark is adjusted with the aid of a motor in dependence upon the detected distance.
  • this publication shows that an optical display can be provided in the sighting telescope with which the shooter is informed as to the particular operating state of the sighting telescope with reference to the operation of an automatic positioning of the infinity mark.
  • European patent publication 0,651,225 discloses a sighting device having an illuminated infinity mark. With sufficient ambient light, the radiation, which is needed for illuminating the infinity mark, is made available via a light collector containing luminescent material. A battery for the operation of the illuminated infinity mark is provided for inadequate ambient light.
  • a key pad to the processor via which a selection of a value table and/or desired type of display can be selected.
  • a type of display the system of units or the accuracy can be displayed with which a distance is to be shown.
  • additional information can be supplied to the processor such as temperature, inclination of a terrain, wind intensity and wind direction.
  • an operator-controlled element is provided.
  • the operator-controlled element is in the form of a rotational ring or knob.
  • the rotational ring can, for example, also be actuated with a short-time pressing. With this adjustability, the shooter can influence the selection of the duration of illumination and thereby the energy consumption connected with the display.
  • the shooter can influence illuminating brightness manually by actuating the rotational knob.
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a sighting telescope according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block circuit diagram showing a detailed configuration for the digital internal read-out for the sighting telescope of the invention.
  • the sighting telescope 1 includes an objective 3 and an ocular 5 .
  • a path-folding system (not shown in FIG. 1) is arranged between the objective 3 and the ocular 5 .
  • the objective, path-folding system and ocular are mounted in a tube.
  • a path-folding system which is exemplary of the kind which can be provided in the sighting telescope of FIG. 1 is shown, for example, in European patent publication 0,654,650 which is incorporated herein by reference.
  • the path-folding system includes an infinity mark which can be adjusted in the vertical direction by means of an elevation drive 5 .
  • the infinity mark can be made available with a diode mounted on a glass plate as disclosed, for example, in German patent publication 100 46 878 which is incorporated herein by reference. However, other infinity marks such as a cross-hairs infinity mark can also be provided for which a center region is not covered by the infinity mark.
  • a horizontal drive (not shown in FIG. 1) is provided which is mounted at an angle of 90° to the elevation drive and to the optical axis of the sighting telescope.
  • a device for attaching the target telescope to a rifle or other weapon is provided at a side of the target telescope lying opposite to the elevation drive.
  • the target telescope shown in FIG. 1 is suitable for use with handheld firearms because of its compactness and its weight.
  • the elevation drive 7 is provided with a sensor, preferably in the form of a foil resistor and, with this sensor, the setting of the elevation drive 7 is detected.
  • the signal as to the rotational angle of the elevation drive 7 is received as an analog signal and is converted into a digital signal because a digitally-operating processor 21 is provided as a control device in this embodiment. If an analog-operating control device is provided, then this conversion is not necessary.
  • the signal which is supplied to the processor 21 and which characterizes the position of the elevation drive, is compared to a value table stored in the processor 21 . From this comparison, the ballistic curve can be obtained, that is, at which distance the projectile will impact under normal conditions.
  • the ballistic curve is dependent upon the type of ammunition and the type of weapon.
  • value tables are stored in the microprocessor 21 which can be selected.
  • routines can be stored in the processor via which the following can be considered in the determination of the impact position: the air pressure, wind velocity and wind direction, terrain inclination and the inclination of the path.
  • the wind direction and wind intensity can, for example, be determined using a laser measuring apparatus and can be supplied to the processor 21 via one of the available interfaces.
  • the inclination of the barrel can be determined via an inclination sensor provided on the weapon and supplied to the processor 21 . Also, an inclination of the weapon can be considered in the computation of the impact point.
  • German patent publication 2,259,913 describes the effects of a tilting of the weapon relative to the vertical axis. The vertical axis is fixed by the action of the gravitational force.
  • the distance which is determined by the processor, is displayed in the optical viewing field of the shooter by means of a display 17 .
  • a three-position display 17 is provided and each position 19 includes seven segments.
  • the display 17 is preferably disposed in the ocular image plane of the sighting telescope 1 or is reflected into the ocular image plane of the sighting telescope 1 .
  • the distance at which the projectile is to impact is determined by processor 1 and is displayed by means of the display 17 .
  • An electronic unit is provided for setting the illumination of the display as well as for setting the illumination of the infinity mark.
  • This electronic unit adapts the illumination intensity of infinity mark and display to the brightness of the scene image located in the viewing field while, at the same time, allowing a manual intervention of the shooter into this control system.
  • the manual control of the illuminating intensity can take place via a rotational resistor, which is a configured as a rotational ring or knob or a key pad.
  • a presettable timer controls the duration of the active display illumination.
  • the illumination duration can also be set via a key function during the active illumination.
  • the illumination can be activated with a short-time pressing of the rotational ring and, during this time, additional settings can be made by rotating the rotational ring. As long as an adjustment is undertaken, the illumination preferably remains activated. If no adjustment takes place any more or illumination is activated only via a short time activation, then the illumination of the display ceases after a predetermined time duration is elapsed. A time duration of 3 to 4 seconds has been shown to be especially suitable.
  • the numbers 19 of the display 17 become visible for the shooter approximately in the lower quarter of the optical viewing field of the sighting telescope 1 .
  • the display 17 is connected to the processor via a foil conductor.
  • the processor 21 is connected to a key pad 23 for the transfer of signals.
  • this key pad 23 it is possible to set the data and/or the type of display wanted by the shooter. Accordingly, a display of the distance, for example, in meters or yards can be selected. Furthermore, with the key pad, it is possible to precisely set the accuracy, for example, to centimeters. Furthermore, in this way, a selection can be made between various stored value tables which correspond to different ballistics. The different ballistics are especially dependent on the type of projectile used and on the type of rifle or the type of weapon. Also, specific terrain conditions, such as an inclined terrain or wind conditions, can be inputted which are considered in the subsequent display of a distance.
  • the user can specify via the key pad that a dimension for the adjustment of the elevation knob is wanted, for example, in the form of a click.
  • a click an adjustment of the elevation drive is provided by a predetermined amount which is made clear to the user by overcoming a resistance when rotating the elevation drive. That is, the shooter perceives a catch when actuating the elevation knob.
  • Additional sensors can be provided having signals which are supplied to the processor.
  • corrected or modified value tables can be applied for the distance to be displayed.
  • value tables also mathematical descriptions of the value tables can be stored in the processor and the value to be displayed can be based thereon.
  • the detection of the inclination of the barrel is especially advantageous additional information which can be included in the determination of the distance. Furthermore, with a detected tilting of the weapon, indication thereof can be provided in the display whereby the number of incorrect shots can be reduced.
  • Additional data such as temperature, air pressure, wind velocity and wind direction can be registered by providing sensors and be included or inputted via the key pad and thereby be considered in the determination of the displayed distance.
  • an interface 31 is provided for the sighting telescope 1 for inputting data into the processor 21 . Accordingly, the data, which are obtained by means of initially shooting the particular weapon, can be conveniently read in and then be considered during subsequent operation. Furthermore, it is possible via this interface 31 to input individual values, such as distance of the weapon axis to the optical axis of the sighting telescope and referencing the angular position of the elevational rotational ring to a specific distance during initial shooting.
  • This reading-in of data can, for example, be carried out by a PC via a serial interface or via a special bar code or via a data card which is inserted through a slot.
  • An infrared interface can be provided as an interface which permits a comfortable transfer of data from, for example, a PC or a laptop, which in the present day, all have IR interfaces.
  • the operational readiness of the infrared interface can be activated via the key pad 23 of the sighting telescope 1 .
  • the key pad 23 is preferably configured as a foil key pad 25 having two or more keys.
  • a 3.6 volt lithium cell can be used as an energy source.
  • This lithium cell can, for example, be built into the elevation plane below the sighting telescope transversely to the direction of firing.
  • a rechargeable battery can also be used as an energy source and this battery can be charged by means of a solar cell provided on the sighting telescope.

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