TECHNICAL FIELD
The techniques described herein are generally related to firearm sights. In particular, the techniques relate to adjustable and interchangeable sight assemblies.
BACKGROUND
Generally, a firearm is a device that is designed to expel a projectile (e.g., a bullet) through the barrel of the firearm upon activation of an explosive (e.g., gunpowder within a casing of a cartridge that also holds the bullet). The firearm may include a sight designed to aid in aiming the firearm to more accurately direct the projectile. A simple form of a sight may involve a single protrusion on a top surface of the barrel, near the front end, for example. A more complex version of a sight may involve front and rear portions arranged to be aligned with each other, as well as with the target. The rear sight may have a gap or opening (generally referred to as an aperture) through which the front sight and target may be viewed. Adjustment of the rear sight relative to the barrel of the firearm may be in elevation and/or windage. Elevation refers to adjustment to compensate for vertical deviation, while windage refers to adjustment to compensate for horizontal deviation on the projectile trajectory from an intended point of contact, due to wind drift or Coriolis effect, for example. If one or more rounds are fired at a target using the sight for aim, the deviation of the rounds from the intended point on the target may be noted. The deviation may then be used to adjust the sight. For example, if the round or center of a grouping of rounds is to the right and below the intended point on the target, the elevation of the sight may be raised and the windage adjustment may be to the left.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Aspects described herein relate to firearm sight adjustment techniques, and in particular to an adjustable and interchangeable sight assembly. Some embodiments relate to a rear portion of a sight, a sight assembly, which may include a base, an interchangeable sight insert, and an interface that couples the two. Elevation adjustment may be accomplished through a screw threaded through the interface to the base and coupled to a notch in the sight insert.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the features of the disclosed subject matter in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the disclosed subject matter that will be described hereinafter and that will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. It is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
Various objectives, features, and advantages of the disclosed subject matter can be more fully appreciated with reference to the following detailed description of the disclosed subject matter when considered in connection with the following drawings, in which like reference numerals identify like elements.
FIG. 1 is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight assembly according to some embodiments.
FIG. 2A is a top view of the exemplary sight assembly according to the orientation shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 2B is a bottom view of the exemplary sight assembly according to the orientation shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the exemplary sight assembly according to the orientation shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the exemplary sight assembly shown in FIG. 3.
FIG. 5A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight assembly at a first windage position according to some embodiments.
FIG. 5B is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight assembly at a second windage position according to some embodiments.
FIG. 6A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary base of a sight assembly according to some embodiments.
FIG. 6B is an additional perspective diagram of the exemplary base shown in FIG. 6A.
FIG. 7 is a perspective diagram of an exemplary interface of a sight assembly according to some embodiments.
FIG. 8 is a top view of the exemplary interface shown in FIG. 7.
FIG. 9 is a side view of the exemplary interface shown in FIG. 7.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the exemplary interface shown in FIG. 9.
FIG. 11 is a front view of the exemplary interface shown in FIG. 7.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the exemplary interface shown in FIG. 11.
FIG. 13A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight insert with a U-notch sight aperture shape.
FIG. 13B is a front view of the exemplary sight insert shown in FIG. 13A.
FIG. 14A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight insert with an express sight aperture.
FIG. 14B is a front view of the exemplary sight insert shown in FIG. 14A.
FIG. 15A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight insert with a trapezoidal sight aperture shape.
FIG. 15B is a front view of the exemplary sight insert shown in FIG. 15A.
FIG. 16A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight insert with a circular sight aperture shape.
FIG. 16B is a front view of the exemplary sight insert shown in FIG. 16A.
FIG. 17A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight insert with fiber optic guides.
FIG. 17B is a front view of the exemplary sight insert shown in FIG. 17A.
FIG. 18A illustrates an exemplary sight with a u-notch aperture in the sight insert.
FIG. 18B illustrates an exemplary patridge sight.
FIG. 18C illustrates an exemplary sight with v-notch aperture in the sight insert.
FIG. 18D illustrates an exemplary express sight.
FIG. 18E illustrates an exemplary sight with a u-notch aperture in the sight insert and bead front sight.
FIG. 18F illustrates an exemplary sight with v-notch aperture in the sight insert and bead front sight.
FIG. 18G illustrates an exemplary trapezoidal sight.
FIG. 18H illustrates an exemplary peep sight.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The techniques described herein provide for adjustable firearm sights. The sight adjustment described herein includes, for example, elevation or windage adjustment of a sight insert relative to a base affixed to a firearm. Elevation adjustment may involve movement of only the sight insert while windage adjustment may additionally or alternatively involve movement of an interface between the sight insert and base.
The inventors recognized and appreciated that an adjustable and interchangeable sight assembly can be achieved using techniques and embodiments described herein. The sight assembly may have a modular configuration. For example, the sight assembly may include a base that affixes to a firearm, a sight insert with an aperture, and an interface that couples to both the sight insert and the base so that the sight insert and base are coupled to each other through the interface. The inventors have appreciated that elevation adjustment of the sight insert may be performed relative to the base that is affixed to the firearm. In some embodiments, the elevation adjustment may be accomplished through a screw that couples the sight insert to the interface. That screw may be coupled to the sight insert such that rotation of the screw results in adjustment of the elevation of the sight insert. Some embodiments allow for adjusting windage of the sight insert relative to the base that is affixed to the firearm. Windage adjustment may include movement of the sight insert and interface relative to the affixed base of the sight assembly. The inventors have further recognized and appreciated that replacing the sight insert while keeping the base of the sight assembly affixed to the firearm can be quicker, cheaper, and more convenient than replacing the entire sight assembly, in order to use a different type of aperture, for example. The elevation adjustment mechanism may be used to uncouple the sight insert from the base and interface and replace it with a different sight insert. The techniques described herein can therefore provide a sight assembly that facilitates elevation and windage adjustment of the sight insert, as well as interchangeability.
In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth regarding the systems and methods of the disclosed subject matter and the environment in which such systems and methods may operate, etc., in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed subject matter. In addition, it will be understood that the examples provided below are exemplary, and that it is contemplated that there are other systems and methods that are within the scope of the disclosed subject matter.
FIG. 1 is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight assembly 100 according to some embodiments. The sight assembly 100 includes a sight insert 110, interface 160, and a base 140. The sight insert 110 includes a sight aperture 117 through which a front sight and target may be viewed and aligned. The base 140 may be affixed to a firearm, and the interface 160 couples to both the sight insert 110 and the base 140 to thereby couple the sight insert 110 to the base 140.
As illustrated in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1, the base 140 accommodates a base screw 150 that affixes the base 140 to a firearm. In alternate embodiments, other mechanisms may be used to attach, adhere, or otherwise affix the base to the firearm. The base 140 is also shown to accommodate a windage adjustment screw 145 and include a windage set screw opening 147. Windage adjustment refers to adjustment of the sight insert 110 along the direction indicated as W (e.g., side to side according to a conventional orientation of a firearm). In the case of windage adjustment, the sight insert 110 moves based on movement of the interface 160, to which it is coupled, relative to the base 140. Adjustment of windage based on rotation of the windage adjustment screw 145 is discussed with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B.
As also illustrated in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1, the interface 160 accommodates an elevation adjustment screw 130 that includes a screw head 135 and screw thread 137. Elevation adjustment refers to adjustment of the sight insert 110 along the direction indicated as E (e.g., up and down according to a conventional orientation of a firearm). In the case of elevation adjustment, the sight insert 110 moves relative to the interface 160 and the base 140. Once the sight insert 110 has been moved to a desired elevation, an elevation set screw may be screwed into the elevation set screw opening 165 shown in the interface 160 to hold the elevation position of the sight insert 110 relative to the interface 160. The sight insert 110 is coupled to the interface 160 via the sight track guides 167 on opposite sides of the interface 160. The sight insert 110 is held in the sight track guides 167 of the interface 160 as it moves in elevation.
As additionally illustrated in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1, the sight insert 110 includes a notch 120 in a first surface 125, which is opposite a second surface 127 of the sight insert 110. The second surface 127 may be the surface visible to a person looking through the sight aperture 117 according to a conventional orientation of a firearm. The screw head 135 of the elevation adjustment screw 130 may be engaged in the notch 120, as shown in FIG. 1. As also shown, the screw thread 137 of the elevation adjustment screw 130 may engage with the interface 160. Based on the coupling of the elevation engagement screw 130 with both the sight insert 110 and the interface 160, elevation adjustment of the sight insert 110 relative to the interface 160 is facilitated.
Specifically, the interface 160 is coupled to the base 140 and, therefore, is fixed in elevation. When the elevation adjustment screw 130 is rotated, the screw thread 137 moves into or out of the interface 160 based on a direction of rotation. The screw head 135 moves with the screw thread 137 and, based on the engagement of the screw head 135 in the notch 120 of the sight insert 110, the sight insert 110 also moves with the screw thread 137. The movement in elevation of the sight insert 110 is caused by rotation of the elevation adjustment screw 130 and is facilitated by the free movement of sight tracks 115 of the sight insert 110 within respective sight track guides 167 of the interface 160. Once an elevation set screw is inserted through the elevation set screw opening 165 of the interface 160 and the elevation set screw contacts the sight insert 110, movement of sight tracks 115 of the sight insert 110 within respective sight track guides 167 of the interface 160 is prevented, thereby holding the elevation position of the sight insert 110. Specifically, the elevation set screw may contact the elevation set screw surface 129, which may be an indented, elongated portion of the first surface 125, as shown in FIG. 1. The set screw pushes into the elevation set screw surface 129 and prevents further movement of the sight insert 110.
The exemplary sight insert 110 shown in FIG. 1 is interchangeable. That is, the sight insert 110 shown in FIG. 1 may be uncoupled from the interface 160 by unscrewing the elevation adjustment screw 130 and any elevation set screw. Another sight insert 110 may then be coupled to the interface 160 in a similar manner as the sight insert 110 shown in FIG. 1. Any sight insert 110 that is compatible with the sight assembly 100 of FIG. 1 may include some different features and some similar features as compared with the sight insert 110 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIGS. 13A through 17A, for example, interchangeable sight inserts 110 that may be used in the sight assembly 100 may have different sight apertures 117. On the other hand, interchangeable sight inserts 110 may all include a notch 120 and sight tracks 115, as shown for the sight insert 110 in FIG. 1.
FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B show aspects of the sight assembly 100 from opposite orientations. FIG. 2A is a top view of the exemplary sight assembly 100 according to the orientation shown in FIG. 1. This view shows a windage range 210 on a (top) surface of the base 140. As windage of the sight insert 110 (and interface 160) is adjusted, the windage indicator 215 of the interface 160 will move along the windage range 210 indicated on the base 140 to indicate current windage within the range. A base screw opening 220 in the base 140 to accommodate the base screw 150 is also shown. The complementary shapes of the sight tracks 115 of the sight insert 110 and the sight track guides 167 of the interface 160 are visible in FIG. 2A. Each sight track 115 protrudes into the corresponding sight track guide 167 such that motion of the sight tracks 115 may prevented by the sight track guides 167 in every direction except in elevation. The arrangement of the sight tracks 115 in the sight track guides 167 may facilitate the sight tracks 115 (and, thus, the sight insert 110) sliding up or down along the sight track guides 167.
FIG. 2B is a bottom view of the exemplary sight assembly 100 according to the orientation shown in FIG. 1. A screw opening 230 in the interface 160 for the elevation adjustment screw 130 is visible, as is a foot 240 of the base 140 that is positioned to contact the firearm. As the view in FIG. 2B indicates, the base 140 of the exemplary sight assembly 100 may be affixed to the firearm in more than one place according to the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 2B. A spring clip slot 250 shown on a side of the base 140 may accommodate a spring clip 520 (FIG. 5A) that facilitates windage adjustment as discussed with reference to FIG. 5A.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the exemplary sight assembly 100 according to the orientation shown in FIG. 1. A side of the sight assembly 100 showing the windage adjustment screw 145 is shown. An elevation range 310 is visible on this side of the sight assembly 100, as well. As elevation of the sight insert 110 is adjusted, the elevation indicator 315 of the sight insert 110 will move along the elevation range 310 indicated on the interface 160 to indicate current elevation within the range.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the exemplary sight assembly 100 shown in FIG. 3. The cross-sectional view shows the screw head 135 of the elevation adjustment screw 130 engaged in the notch 120 of the sight insert 110 and the screw thread 137 of the elevation adjustment screw 130 engaged in the screw opening 230 of the interface 160. The windage set screw 410 is shown connecting the base 140 and interface 160 to prevent a change in the windage setting of the interface 140 and, thus, the sight insert 110. A windage adjustment screw opening 420 is shown in the base 140. Windage adjustment via the windage adjustment screw 145 is further discussed with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B.
FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate windage adjustment of an exemplary sight assembly 100 according to some embodiments. FIG. 5A shows the sight assembly 100 with windage adjusted to one end of the windage range 210. FIG. 5B shows the sight assembly 100 with windage adjusted to an opposite end of the windage range 210 as compared with FIG. 5A. The base 140 is transparent so that operation of the windage adjustment screw 145 is visible. An interface portion 510, which is a part of the interface 160 that protrudes from a body of the interface 160, can be seen within the base 140. The base opening 610 that accommodates insertion of the interface portion 510 is shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B.
The windage adjustment screw 145 inserted in the windage adjustment screw opening 420 of the base 140 may go through this interface portion 510. A spring clip 520 (also referred to as a c clip) may be inserted through the spring clip slot 250 shown in FIG. 2B. As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the spring clip 520 may be arranged to prevent lateral movement of the windage adjustment screw 145 based on rotation of the windage adjustment screw thread 530. In alternate embodiments, lateral motion of the windage adjustment screw 145 may be prevented via other constraining features.
The interface portion 510 of the interface 160 may be threaded (e.g., the windage screw opening thread 1210 (FIG. 12) in the windage adjustment screw opening 710 (FIG. 7)). Constraint on lateral movement of the windage adjustment screw 145 coupled with the windage adjustment screw 145 being threaded through the interface portion 510 may result in rotation of the windage adjustment screw 145 causing lateral movement of the interface portion 510 (and, thus, the interface 160 and the sight insert 110 coupled thereto) along the windage adjustment screw thread 530. As a comparison of FIG. 5A with FIG. 5B shows, the windage adjustment screw 145 itself is unmoved between the two figures that show the interface 160 and sight insert 110 at different positions on the windage range 210.
FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective diagrams of an exemplary base 140 of the sight assembly 100 according to some embodiments. FIG. 6A is a perspective diagram of the base 140 showing a top side according to the orientation shown in FIG. 1, for example. The base opening 610 that facilitates protrusion of the interface portion 510 of the interface 160 into the base 140 is shown. FIG. 6B is a perspective diagram of the base 140 showing a bottom side according to the orientation shown in FIG. 1, for example. As the figures show, the windage adjustment screw opening 420 aligns with the base opening 610. As such, the windage adjustment screw 145 may be threaded through the interface portion 510 that protrudes into the base opening 610.
FIGS. 7-12 show aspects of an exemplary interface 160 of the sight assembly 100 according to some embodiments. FIG. 7 is a perspective diagram of the exemplary interface 160. The view in FIG. 7 shows the screw opening 230 for the elevation adjustment screw 130, the elevation set screw opening 165, and the elevation range 310. These elements are all part of the body of the interface 160, as are the sight track guides 167. The windage adjustment screw opening 710 in the interface portion 510 of the interface 160 that aligns with the windage adjustment screw opening 420 of the base 140 is shown. The windage indicator 215 and the windage set screw opening 147 are also part of the interface portion 510 of the interface 160 that protrudes into the base opening 610 in the base 140. FIG. 8 is a top view of the exemplary interface 160 according to the orientation shown in FIG. 7. The sight track guides 167 that facilitate movement of the sight tracks 115 of the sight insert 110 are shown. Movement of the sight tracks 115 would be into and out of the sight track guides 167 according to the orientation shown in FIG. 8.
FIG. 9 is a side view of the exemplary interface 160 according to the orientation shown in FIG. 7. In this view, the elevation range 310 is visible, as are the windage adjustment screw opening 710 and windage indicator 215 in the interface portion 510. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the side of the exemplary interface 160 shown in FIG. 9. The screw opening thread 1010 in the screw opening for the elevation adjustment screw 130 can be seen in the cross-sectional view. The windage set screw opening thread 1020 in the windage set screw opening 147 can also be seen.
FIG. 11 is a front view of the exemplary interface 160 according to the orientation shown in FIG. 7. That is, the interface portion 510 is closer than the body of the interface 160 according to the view in FIG. 11. The elevation set screw opening 165 and windage indicator 215 are visible in FIG. 11. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view along A-A, indicated in FIG. 11. The windage adjustment screw opening thread 1210 in the windage screw opening 710 of the interface portion 510 is visible. As discussed with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B, based on constraint on lateral movement of the windage adjustment screw 145 (e.g., via a spring clip 520) and on threading of the windage adjustment screw 145 through the windage adjustment screw opening thread 1210 of the interface portion 510, rotation of the windage adjustment screw 145 may be used to adjust windage of the interface portion 510 and, consequently, the interface 160 and sight insert 110 coupled thereto.
FIG. 13A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight insert 110 with a U-notch sight aperture shape according to some embodiments. The notch 120 to engage with the screw head 135 of the elevation adjustment screw 130 is shown. An elevation set screw opening 1310 that aligns with the elevation set screw opening 165 in the interface 160 is also shown. A screw that enters the elevation set screw opening 165 of the interface 160 and goes through the elevation set screw opening 1310 of the sight insert 110 may encounter the elevation set screw surface 129 of the sight insert 110, as discussed with reference to FIG. 1. This may prevent movement of the sight track 115 and, thus, the sight insert 110, thereby locking in the elevation position of the sight insert 110. FIG. 13B is a front view of the exemplary sight insert shown in FIG. 13A. This view shows the U-shaped aperture 117 of the exemplary sight insert 110.
FIG. 14A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight insert 110 with an express sight aperture according to some embodiments. An express sight refers to one with a wide v-shaped sight aperture 117. FIG. 14A shows that, despite a difference in the aperture shape, the sight insert 110 shares common features with the exemplary sight insert 110 of FIG. 13A. Specifically, both sight inserts 110 include the notch 120 for adjustment of elevation via the screw head 135 of the elevation adjustment screw 130 and the elevation set screw opening 1310. FIG. 14B is a front view of the exemplary sight insert shown in FIG. 14A. This view shows the wide v-shaped sight aperture 117 of the express sight insert 110.
FIG. 15A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight insert 110 with a trapezoidal sight aperture shape according to some embodiments. Based on the notch 120 and the elevation set screw opening 1310, the exemplary sight insert 110 of FIG. 15A is interchangeable with other sight inserts 110 as part of the sight assembly 100 according to some embodiments. FIG. 15B is a front view of the exemplary sight insert shown in FIG. 15A. The trapezoidal shape of the sight aperture 117 is visible in this view.
FIG. 16A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary sight insert 110 with a circular sight aperture shape according to some embodiments. This type of sight insert 110 may be referred to as a ghost ring. The sight insert 110 includes the notch 120 and elevation set screw opening 1310 that make it interchangeable with other sight inserts 110 and compatible with the sight assembly 100 according to some embodiments. FIG. 16B is a front view of the exemplary sight insert shown in FIG. 16A and shows the circular shape of the sight aperture 117.
FIG. 17A is a perspective diagram of an exemplary fiber optic sight insert 110 according to some embodiments. The exemplary sight insert 110 includes the notch 120 and elevation set screw opening 1310 that make it interchangeable with other sight inserts 110 that are compatible with a sight assembly 100 according to some embodiments. In addition, the exemplary sight insert 110 includes an optical fiber 1710. FIG. 17B is a perspective diagram of the exemplary sight insert 110 of FIG. 17A that shows the sight guides 1720 that result from the optical fiber 1710. The sight guides 1720 are fiber optic dots that are visible in different ambient light conditions and, thus, may facilitate locating the sight aperture 117 more easily. In the exemplary illustration, the sight aperture 117 has a square shape.
FIGS. 18A-18H illustrate additional types of sight inserts 110 and associated sight configurations that may be interchangeable with other sight inserts 110 and compatible with a sight assembly according to some embodiments. That is, while a notch 120 and elevation set screw opening 1310 are not explicitly shown in FIGS. 18A through 18H, the notch 120 and elevation set screw opening 1310 can be positioned as shown in FIGS. 13A through 17B for each of the exemplary sight inserts 110. The exemplary sight inserts 110 shown in FIGS. 18A-18H show a front sight 1810 in the aperture 117 of the sight insert 110. FIG. 18A illustrates a U-notch aperture 117 of the sight insert 110 and a post front sight 1810. FIG. 18B illustrates a configuration referred to as patridge, which has a flat-bottom square notch aperture 117 and square or rectangular front sight 1810. FIG. 18C illustrates a v-notch aperture 117 and post front sight 1810. FIG. 18D illustrates an express sight, with a v-shaped aperture 117 in the sight insert 110 and a front sight 1810 whose paint or material makes it highly visible. FIG. 18E illustrates a U-notch aperture 117 and a bead front sight 1810. FIG. 18F illustrates a v-notch aperture 117 and bead front sight 1810. FIG. 18G illustrates a trapezoidal aperture 117, similar to the embodiment of FIG. 15A, for example, with a trapezoidal front sight 1810. FIG. 18H illustrates a peep sight with a relatively large diameter aperture ring. The peep sight may be referred to as a ghost ring sight and is shown with a post front sight 1810.
The exemplary sight inserts 110 and sight apertures 117 illustrated herein are not intended to limit any additional sight inserts 110 or sight apertures 117 that may be compatible for coupling within a sight assembly 100 according to various embodiments.
It should be appreciated that while FIGS. 1-18H show exemplary configurations and aspects of sight assemblies, this is intended to be for illustrative purposes and not to be limiting. It should be appreciated that various other mechanical configurations and/or components can be used to achieve the techniques described herein.
Various aspects are described in this disclosure, which include, but are not limited to, the following aspects:
- 1. An adjustable sight assembly for a firearm, the sight assembly comprising: a base configured to attach to a firearm; a sight insert configured to couple to the base, wherein the sight insert includes a notch in a surface of the sight insert; and a screw comprising a screw head and a threaded shaft, wherein: the screw head is configured to engage with the notch of the sight insert to couple the sight insert to the base; and rotation of the screw is configured to control elevation of the sight insert via the threaded shaft.
- 2. The sight assembly according to aspect 1, wherein the sight insert is a fiber optic sight insert, a U-notch sight insert, a trapezoidal sight insert, a v-notch sight insert, a square-notch sight insert, or a circular sight insert.
- 3. The sight assembly according to aspect 1 or 2, further comprising: an interface, wherein the interface couples to the base; and the sight insert is configured to couple to the base by coupling to the interface.
- 4. The sight assembly according to aspect 3, wherein the sight insert includes a sight track on each of two opposing sides of the sight insert; and the sight tracks of the sight insert are configured to be engaged in respective sight track guides of the interface to couple the sight insert to the interface.
- 5. The sight assembly according to aspect 4, wherein the sight tracks slide along the sight track guides based on the rotation of the screw.
- 6. The sight assembly according to aspect 4 or 5, wherein the interface is coupled to the base via insertion of a protruding portion of the interface into an opening in the base.
- 7. The sight assembly according to aspect 6, further comprising a windage adjustment screw configured to couple the base to the portion of the interface, wherein the windage adjustment screw is prevented from moving laterally such that rotation of the windage adjustment screw causes lateral movement of the portion of the interface along the windage adjustment screw.
- 8. The sight assembly according to any one of aspects 3-7, further comprising an elevation set screw configured to set the interface to the sight insert at a desired position to maintain the elevation of the sight insert.
- 9. The sight assembly according to any one of aspects 3-7, further comprising a windage set screw configured to set the interface to the base at a desired position to maintain a windage setting of the sight insert.
- 10. The sight assembly according to any preceding aspect, further comprising a second sight insert configured to couple to the base following decoupling of the sight insert from the base, wherein the second sight insert includes a second notch in a surface of the second sight insert for engagement with the screw head such that rotation of the screw is configured to control elevation of the second sight insert.
It is to be understood that the disclosed subject matter is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The disclosed subject matter is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the disclosed subject matter. It is important, therefore, that the description provided herein be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosed subject matter.
Use of ordinal terms such as “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., in the claims to modify a claim element does not by itself connote any priority, precedence, or order of one claim element over another or the temporal order in which acts of a method are performed, but are used merely as labels to distinguish one claim element having a certain name from another element having a same name (but for use of the ordinal term) to distinguish the claim elements.
Also, the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of “including,” “comprising,” “having,” “containing,” “involving,” and variations thereof herein, is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.
The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any embodiment, implementation, process, feature, etc. described herein as exemplary should therefore be understood to be an illustrative example and should not be understood to be a preferred or advantageous example unless otherwise indicated.
Although the disclosed subject matter has been described and illustrated in the foregoing exemplary embodiments, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made only by way of example, and that numerous changes in the details of implementation of the disclosed subject matter may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed subject matter.
Patent Application
20250237479
