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Finger-adjustable scope adjustment mechanism

  • US 10,234,239 B1
  • Filed: 12/08/2017
  • Issued: 03/19/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An adjustment mechanism for an optical scope, comprising:

  • a first component comprising a first threaded surface configured to engage a second threaded surface of a second component, the first component configured to rotate and translate relative to the second component;

    a detent assembly of the first component, the detent assembly configured to engage with a detent surface of the second component, the detent assembly comprising;

    a detent element comprising a linear cylindrical element; and

    a spring element disposed between a surface of the first component and the detent element, the spring element configured to bias the detent element radially outward toward the detent surface of the second component; and

    a plurality of evenly spaced detent structures configured as part of the detent surface, wherein, when situated between adjacent detent structures, the linear cylindrical element engages with a surface of each of the adjacent detent structures to form parallel line contacts between the linear cylindrical element and the surfaces of the adjacent detent structures.

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