Laser stabilization assembly for weapon simulators
AssigneeMeggitt Training Systems, Inc.
InventorRobert Burrow
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Abstract
A laser stabilization assembly for weapon simulators is used in conjunction with the weapon simulator to steady a laser module. The laser stabilization assembly includes a first spacer, a second spacer and a lock ring that is secured to the barrel of the weapon simulator via a threaded insert and locking components. The assembly is mounted proximate to the barrel of the weapon simulator in the same general area allocated for a conventional laser apparatus of a conventional weapon simulator.
Claims16
A laser stabilization assembly for securely positioning a laser apparatus proximate a barrel of a weapon simulator, the laser apparatus having a first end and a second end, said laser stabilization assembly comprising:
- a first spacer installed in the barrel to engage the first end of the laser apparatus;
- a second spacer installed in the barrel to engage the second end of the laser apparatus;
- a threaded insert;
- and
- a lock ring that is secured to the barrel of the weapon simulator via said threaded insert;
- said first spacer and said second spacer securing the laser apparatus to the weapon simulator.
An apparatus for stabilizing a laser instrument with a weapon simulator having a barrel to maintain a desired position, the laser instrument having a proximal and distal end, said apparatus comprising:
- a proximal spacer connected to the proximal end of the laser instrument;
- a distal spacer connected to the distal end of the laser instrument;
- a threaded insert;
- and
- a lock ring that is secured to the barrel of the weapon simulator via said threaded insert;
- said first spacer and said second spacer securing the laser instrument to the weapon simulator.
A method for securing a laser apparatus having a first and second end to a barrel of a weapon simulator, said method comprising the steps of:
- a) engaging the first end of the laser apparatus with a first spacer;
- b) installing said first end and the laser apparatus in the barrel of the weapon simulator;
- c) affixing a second spacer to the second end of the laser apparatus to complete a mounting combination;
- and
- d) installing a threaded guide within the barrel to a position to support said second spacer.
The method as described in 13, wherein after step c), further comprising the step of:
- applying a settling compression to said second spacer to settle said mounting combination.
The method as described in 13, wherein after step d), further comprising the step of:
- slipping a barrel sleeve around the barrel;
- and
- securing said barrel sleeve to the barrel with a lock ring.
The method as described in 13, wherein step a) further comprises the steps of:
- inserting power connectors for the laser apparatus through said first spacer;
- and
- connecting the laser apparatus to a control module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.