US 5,033,219 A · Modular laser aiming system

Abstract

The modular aiming device comprises an elongated laser module operatively linked to a rechargeable power pack module. Rigid, quick-release clamps permit the hunter to mount the device alternatively upon an existing dove-tail scope mount or upon a pre-mounted optical telescope sight. A plurality of adjustable, padded scope rings may be employed to axially engage telescope sights of different diameters. A laser emitter diode is anchored within a tubular sleeve axially, adjustably disposed within the rigid laser housing. The laser sleeve comprises an asymmetrically planned, tubular, internally threaded shaft. Screw-driven, spring-biased, angular wedges associated with the sleeve cooperate with resilient flat springs to provide precision elevation and windage adjustments. Thumbscrew adjustments functioning as worm gears drive the wedges to tilt the laser sleeve horizontally and vertically relative to the laser housing. Each thumbscrew is biased by a tension spring which generates an audible click in response to fractional turning of the adjustment thumbscrew.

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Dependent claims

A light aiming system for a firearm, said system comprising:

rigid, generally tubular housing means adapted to be fitted to said firearm for mounting said system;
light means for selectively outputting a beam of substantially coherent light from said housing means toward a desired target at which said firearm is to be aimed;
sleeve means for securing said light means, said sleeve means generally concentrically disposed within said housing means and comprising a first inclined plane and a second inclined plane;
adjustment means for properly sighting-in said system to facilitate accurate aiming of said firearm, said adjustment means comprising:
first wedge means slidably mounted between said sleeve means and said housing means in contact with said first inclined plane for pivoting said sleeve means in response to axial displacements thereof;
means for selectively axially displacing said first wedge means to pivot said sleeve means and effectuate elevation adjustments to said system;
second wedge means radially spaced apart from said first wedge means and slidably mounted between said sleeve means and said housing means and in contact with said second inclined plane for pivoting said sleeve means in response to axial displacement of said second wedge means;
and,
means for selectively axially displacing said second wedge means independently of said first wedge means to pivot said sleeve means and effectuate windage adjustments to said system.

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A laser aiming system for firearms adapted to be integrated with conventional telescopic sights which are designed to be coupled to conventional rifle scope base plates and which comprise optical windage and elevation adjustments, said laser aiming unit comprising:

a power module for powering said aiming system comprising a voltage source disposed within a rigid, protective enclosure;
a laser module comprising rigid, tubular housing means having a base, rigid, tubular sleeve means generally concentrically disposed within said housing means, and laser means disposed within said sleeve means for outputting a laser beam in response to activation by said power module;
mounting means for semi-permanently coupling said power module and said laser module to said telescopic sight on opposite sides of the sight's windage and elevation adjustments;
and,
means for properly sighting-in said system to facilitate accurate targeting of said firearm concurrently with proper use of said scope, said last mentioned means comprising:
first wedge means slidably mounted between said sleeve means and said housing means for pivoting said sleeve means in response to axial displacement thereof;
means for selectively axially displacing said first wedge means to pivot said sleeve means and effectuate elevation adjustments to said system;
second wedge means radially spaced apart from said first wedge means and slidably mounted between said sleeve means and said housing means for pivoting said sleeve means in response to axial displacement thereof;
and,
means for selectively axially displacing said second wedge means independently of said first wedge means to pivot said sleeve means and effectuate windage adjustments to said system.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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