Optics: measuring and testing – Fiducial instruments – Reticle lies outside viewing path
Patent
1991-06-21
1992-08-25
Turner, Samuel A.
Optics: measuring and testing
Fiducial instruments
Reticle lies outside viewing path
356252, 33246, G02B 2310
Patent
active
051413132
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for producing a collimating mark within an optical sighting device includes a light source to generate a beam of light for the mark, imaging optics, and a beam splitter. The beam splitter reflects one portion of the light from the light source into a sighting ray path and directs another portion of light on to a two-dimensional photosensor matrix. From the signals generated by the matrix, the actual position of the collimating mark is determined. A ballistics computer predetermines a set position. Control signals are generated based on an actual position/set position comparison to permit the continuous movement of the collimating mark such that it indicates the elevation and lead angles relative to the optical axis of the sighting device. The signals generated by the photosensor matrix are also used to control the contrast of the collimating mark with respect to its immediate surroundings. Movement of the collimating mark is performed by tilting the imaging optics, displacing the light source, or by rotating wedges about an optical axis.
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Leica Heerbrugg AG (Schweiz)
Turner Samuel A.
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