Digital elevation knob
First Claim
1. A digital elevation knob device, comprising:
- a generally cylindrical, rotating ribbed knob;
a non-rotating generally cylindrical scope mount having a longitudinal axis coincident with that of said ribbed knob, and a longitudinally arranged pair of flanges, said scope mount being adapted and configured for receiving said ribbed knob and mounting said knob to a rifle scope; and
a computer housing, said housing comprising a programmable computer, a display screen disposed on an upper front portion of said housing for indicating readout data, a plurality of push buttons disposed on a lower front portion of said housing for selection of functions and entering of numerical parameters, an interface plug for receiving an exterior data entry device, and a power source;
whereby a rifleperson can enter data into the computer to obtain the optimum elevation setting for firing the rifle at a target.
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Abstract
The digital elevation knob is a digital replacement for a conventional elevation knob of a telescopic rifle sight. The knob is mounted to the rifle scope by a cylindrical body having a pair of flanges. The flanges are adapted for securing a microcomputer to the knob. A display screen is disposed on the front surface of the microcomputer. Inputs supply data to the microcomputer that processes the data. When the elevation knob is turned it turns a screw that is secured to a targeting element. The screw causes the targeting element to move vertically. A displacement sensor determines how much the targeting element has moved and sends a signal to the microcomputer. The input data and the information from the sensor are processed using trajectory programs and ballistic tables. The results of the data processing are projected on the display screen. The display informs the rifleperson of necessary adjustments.
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16 Claims
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1. A digital elevation knob device, comprising:
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a generally cylindrical, rotating ribbed knob;
a non-rotating generally cylindrical scope mount having a longitudinal axis coincident with that of said ribbed knob, and a longitudinally arranged pair of flanges, said scope mount being adapted and configured for receiving said ribbed knob and mounting said knob to a rifle scope; and
a computer housing, said housing comprising a programmable computer, a display screen disposed on an upper front portion of said housing for indicating readout data, a plurality of push buttons disposed on a lower front portion of said housing for selection of functions and entering of numerical parameters, an interface plug for receiving an exterior data entry device, and a power source;
whereby a rifleperson can enter data into the computer to obtain the optimum elevation setting for firing the rifle at a target. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of calibrating the telescopic scope of a rifle using a digital elevation knob, comprising the steps of:
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entering input parameters in a programmable computer mounted to the telescopic scope using a communication port and a keypad;
adjusting a target viewing element disposed inside of the telescopic scope and transferring a signal containing the degree of displacement of the target viewing element to the programmable computer;
processing the signal and the input parameters entered into the programmable computer; and
displaying processed information to the user of the telescopic rifle scope;
whereby the user of the telescopic rifle scope is supplied with information to properly adjust the telescopic rifle scope to accurately sight a specific target. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A digital riflescope device comprising:
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a telescopic sight for a gun having a scope tube and a target viewing element disposed inside of the scope tube;
a horizontal adjustment knob disposed along the side of said telescopic sight for making wind and sight adjustments;
a generally cylindrical, rotating ribbed knob;
a non-rotating generally cylindrical scope mount having a longitudinal axis coincident with that of said ribbed knob, and a longitudinally arranged pair of flanges, said scope mount being adapted and configured for receiving said ribbed knob and mounting said knob to a rifle scope; and
a computer housing comprising a programmable computer, a display screen disposed on an upper front portion of said housing for indicating readout data, a plurality of push buttons disposed on a lower front portion of said housing for selection of functions and entering of numerical parameters, an interface plug for receiving an exterior data entry device, and a power source;
whereby a rifleperson can enter data into the computer to obtain the optimum elevation setting for firing the gun at a target.
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