Pivot Hinge For A Long-Range Optical Instrument

Abstract

The invention relates to a Pivot hinge (1) for a Long-range optical Instrument (10), in particular binocular, comprising: at least two Joint Elements (2, 3) pivotable against each other about a Pivot Axis (4), and an Adjustment Device (5) for adjusting the pivot resistance and/or a Detent (26) between the Joint Elements (2, 3). In order to permit a more accurate and permanent adjustment and to facilitate a space-saving design, the Adjustment Device (5) comprises a Spreader Device (6) with at least one Spreader Element (7) adjustable along the Pivot Axis (4) and at least one Force Transfer Surface (16) that interacts with the Spreader Device (6) in order to transfer the spreading force of the Spreader Device (6) into a force acting from the Adjustment Device (5) on at least one Joint Element (2, 3), preferably in direction of the Pivot Axis (4).

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