# US 2014/0152973 A1 · Observation device with range finder > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0152973 A1 - Document ID: US20140152973A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/172,184 - Filed: 2014-02-04 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2008-01-31 - Assignees: Swarovski-Optik KG. - Applicants: Swarovski-Optik KG. - Inventors: Ludwig Pernstich; Konrad A. Roider; Andreas Zimmermann; Gavin Lancaster - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140152973A1 ## CPC - G01C 3/04: Adaptation of rangefinders for combination with telescopes or binoculars - B25G 1/00: Handle constructions - B25G 1/102: {the shape being specially adapted to facilitate handling or improve grip} - F41G 3/06: with rangefinder (rangefinders per se G01C) - G01S 7/4812: {transmitted and received beams following a coaxial path} - G01S 17/08: for measuring distance only (indirect measurement G01S17/46; active triangulation systems G01S17/48) - G01S 17/10: using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves (determination of distance by phase measurements G01S17/32) - G01S 17/86: Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders - G02B 7/06: Focusing binocular pairs - G02B 7/12: Adjusting pupillary distance of binocular pairs - G02B 23/04: for the purpose of beam splitting or combining, e.g. fitted with eyepieces for more than one observer (G02B23/10 takes precedence) - G02B 23/10: reflecting into the field of view additional indications, e.g. from collimator - G02B 23/18: for binocular arrangements {(focusing binocular pairs G02B7/06; adjusting pupillary distance of binocular pairs G02B7/12)} - H04W 4/80: Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication - F41G 1/38: Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance (telescopic sights in general G02B); Supports or mountings therefor {(Means for mounting sighting or aiming devices on firearms F41G11/001)} - G01S 7/4817: {relating to scanning} - G01C: MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY (measuring liquid level G01F; radio navigation, determining distance or velocity by use of propagation effects, e.g. Doppler effects, propagation time, of radio waves, analogous arrangements using other waves G01S) - B25G: HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS (attaching the blades or the like to handles of hand tools for soil working A01B1/22; handles of hand implements for harvesting A01D1/14; handles integral with brushware A46B) - F41G: WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING (optical aspects thereof G02B) - G01S: RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS - H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72) ## Abstract The invention describes a long-range optical device with two observation parts and a first observation beam path and a measurement beam path, in which the two observation parts are arranged essentially parallel next to each other and spaced a predefinable distance apart via at least one connection element. In a plan view of the device 1 with respect to a plane, in which the longitudinal axes of the observation parts are arranged, the sub-regions of the observation parts facing each other lie directly opposite each other over a length aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the observation parts of 20% to 90%, preferably 30% to 80% of a length of the observation parts. In addition, the observation beam path and the measurement beam path are arranged outside the sub-regions of the observation parts. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A long-range optical device comprising: first and second observation parts and optical components arranged therein forming respective first and second observation beam paths, each of the observation parts including objective and ocular ends; a laser range finder forming a measurement beam path with a transmitter beam path and a receiver beam path, the measurement beam path at least partially overlapping with one of the observation beam paths; and two connection elements arranged between the objective and ocular ends of the first and second observation parts and longitudinally spaced from each other, and defining a free space between the observation parts extending along at least a portion of the distance between the objective and ocular ends thereof, each of the connection elements comprises a hinge having a pivot axis, the free space having a length of 20%-90% of the length of the observation parts, and being configured such that a user's fingers can protrude unhindered between the two observation parts, and wherein the transmitter beam path is arranged separate from the observation beam paths as a third beam path. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second observation parts has a longitudinal axis, the free space extends over a length extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the observation parts of 30%-80% of the length of the observation parts. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein the free space extends between the two connection elements over a length of more than 30 mm. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein the transmitter beam path is provided on the connection element at the objective end. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein the transmitter beam path is located in the region of the pivot axis of the hinge. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second observation parts has a longitudinal axis, the free space has a length of 50 mm to 120 mm along longitudinal axes of the observation parts. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1 further comprising an opto-electronic display element arranged in at least one of the two observation parts. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the optical components is arranged to feed the receiver beam path into the first observation beam path. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, comprising a first focusing device to focus the two observation beam paths and the receiver beam path. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, comprising a device for determining propagation time connected to the measurement beam path of the laser range finder. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The long-range optical device of claim 7, comprising a control and analysis unit, and a switching device for displaying different symbols or data, the switching device is arranged between the opto-electronic display element and the control and analysis unit. ### Claim 12 (depends on 7) The long-range optical device of claim 7, wherein the opto-electronic display element is connected to a switching device for optionally feeding in the beam paths for displaying a target mark and/or a measurement in at least one of the observation beam paths. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein the observation parts comprise at least one tubular housing. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The long-range optical device of claim 13, wherein the at least one tubular housing comprises a material selected from the group consisting of magnesium, magnesium alloy, and fiber-reinforced plastic. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second observation parts has a longitudinal axis, the spacing between the longitudinal axes of the first and second observation parts in a plane extending through them is between 50 mm and 70 mm. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second observation parts has a longitudinal axis, the pivot axis of the hinge is centrally arranged between the longitudinal axes of the first and second observation parts. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, further comprising at least one focusing device and an adjustment drive connected to the at least one of the focusing device. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The long-range optical device of claim 17, comprising a control and analysis unit connected to the adjustment drive. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, comprising electrical components arranged in the two observation parts, the optical and electrical components are arranged symmetrically with respect to the pivot axis. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second observation parts has a longitudinal axis, the sum of the widths of the two connection elements along the longitudinal axes is less than 100 mm. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) The long-range optical device of claim 1, wherein the laser range finder is adapted to be connected to a storage device.