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WO2018154369A1 - Système de visée pour applications militaires - Google Patents

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WO2018154369A1
WO2018154369A1 PCT/IB2017/056269 IB2017056269W WO2018154369A1 WO 2018154369 A1 WO2018154369 A1 WO 2018154369A1 IB 2017056269 W IB2017056269 W IB 2017056269W WO 2018154369 A1 WO2018154369 A1 WO 2018154369A1
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Abhishek Sinha
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G1/00—Sighting devices
    • F41G1/32—Night sights, e.g. luminescent
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G3/00—Aiming or laying means
    • F41G3/14—Indirect aiming means
    • F41G3/16—Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
    • F41G3/165—Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire using a TV-monitor

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  • the embodiment herein generally relates to a sighting apparatus.
  • the invention discloses a sighting system to provide an orthogonal view to a user, such as the ability to see behind any other obstruction without exposing himself.
  • the sighting system can super impose an image from a rifle- mounted video source on to an image seen through a pair of goggles. Sensors coupled to the rifle and to the goggles provide data indicating movement of the goggles and rifle. An image from the rifle-mounted source shows an external region within the source's point of interest. But the user has to hold the rifle in an unconventional way to take a view. That is, the view provided by the sighting system is not an orthogonal view.
  • a main object of the present invention is to provide a sighting system for a handheld firearm or rifle to see behind any other obstruction without exposing a user. That is the system can provide orthogonal view to the user.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a sighting system that can provide 360 degree field of regard by panning a camera attached to the system.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a sighting system for making the rifle into a sniper by providing accurate aiming.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a sighting system that is incorporated with a thermal camera module to provide night vision for the user.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a sighting system that can keep the user in safe position while setting the view for a target.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a sighting system that can provide a pistol grip to the user in correct position while firing the target.
  • an embodiment herein provides a sighting system for a handheld firearm or rifle to see behind any other obstruction without exposing a user.
  • the sighting system for a handheld firearm comprising, a camera unit is provided at a front grip of said handheld firearm for capturing video frames of a target; wherein the camera unit is panned by a rotating means provided at the front grip of said handheld firearm; a display and computing unit for displaying and viewing the video frames of the camera unit; and a control mechanism for adjusting the rotating means thereby controlling rotation of said camera unit.
  • the user can pan the camera unit in such a way that to provide orthogonal view for a user.
  • the camera unit can also be panned in such a way that to provide 360 degree field of regard.
  • the camera unit comprises of a thermal module that allows the user to visualize the target even at night. Initially, before pressing forward and rear button of said control mechanism the camera unit is at zero position. The zero position can be achieved by feeding in the elevation and azimuth correction in the computing unit for display through said control mechanism for harmonization thereby eliminating the need of mechanical zeroing. Further, the user can adjust the camera unit configuration through the controller mechanism.
  • the rotating means for controlling the rotation of the camera unit comprises a servomotor, swivel mechanism and so on.
  • the display and computing unit can be positioned above a normal sight line to enable normal sighting; usually, the display and computing unit is mounted above a rear mount. However, the rear mount is positioned on the left of the rifle as seen from behind due to the presence of a selector switch on the right of said handheld firearm. The display and computing unit also positioned out from the said handheld firearm. The user can adjust the display and computing unit configuration through the controller mechanism.
  • the control mechanism is provided at a pistol grip of said handheld firearm.
  • the control mechanism may be a miniature tactile thumb joystick or a secure mobile App.
  • the sighting system is turned on by pressing a center button of a control mechanism provided on a pistol grip.
  • the camera unit adjusted in left and right side direction by pushing a forward button and rear button of the control mechanism.
  • the sighting system has the provision of recording the video on a removable media; and the sighting system also stream said video frame wirelessly through a communication module. Further, the sighting system allows the user to see a cross on the display indicating the boresight by computing an angular position from a zero position of the rotating means.
  • Fig.1 illustrates the functional block diagram of a sighting system for handheld firearm, according to an embodiment herein
  • Fig.2.1 illustrates the side view of a rifle without physical attachment of the sighting system, according to an embodiment herein;
  • Fig.2.2 illustrates the perspective side view of the front attachment of the sighting system, according to an embodiment herein;
  • Fig.2.3 illustrates the side view of the display attachment of the sighting system, according to an embodiment herein;
  • Fig.2.4 illustrates the front perspective view of the control mechanism of the sighting system, according to an embodiment herein.
  • FIGS. 1 through 2.4 where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.
  • the sighting system for a handheld firearm comprising, a camera unit is provided at a front grip of said handheld firearm for capturing video frames of a target; wherein the camera unit is panned by a rotating means provided at the front grip of said handheld firearm; a display and computing unit for displaying and viewing the video frames of the camera unit; and a control mechanism for adjusting the rotating means thereby controlling rotation of said camera unit.
  • the user can pan the camera unit in such a way that to provide orthogonal view for a user.
  • the camera unit can also be panned in such a way that to provide 360 degree field of regard.
  • the camera unit comprises of a thermal module that allows the user to visualize the target even at night. Initially, before pressing forward and rear button of said control mechanism the camera unit is at zero position. The zero position can be achieved by feeding in the elevation and azimuth correction through said control mechanism. Further, the user can adjust the camera unit configuration through the controller mechanism.
  • the rotating means for controlling the rotation of the camera unit comprises a servomotor, swivel mechanism and so on.
  • the display and computing unit can be positioned above a normal sight line to enable normal sighting; usually, the display and computing unit is mounted above a rear mount. However, the rear mount is positioned on the left of the rifle as seen from behind due to the presence of a selector switch on the right of said handheld firearm.
  • the display and computing unit also positioned out from said handheld firearm. The user can adjust the display and computing unit configuration through the controller mechanism.
  • a power pack is provided with the computing unit for supplying charge to the sighting system.
  • the power pack can also be located at a suitable alternate location for control of center of gravity.
  • the control mechanism is provided at a pistol grip of said handheld firearm.
  • the control mechanism may be a miniature tactile thumb joystick or a secure mobile App.
  • the sighting system turned on by pressing a center button of a control mechanism provided on a pistol grip. Then, the camera unit adjusted in left and right side direction by pushing a forward button and rear button of the control mechanism. Further, the sighting system has the provision of recording the video on a removable media; and the sighting system also stream said video frame wirelessly through a communication module. Further, the sighting system allows the user to see a cross on the display indicating the boresight by computing an angular position from a zero position of the rotating means.
  • Fig. l illustrates the functional block diagram 100 of a sighting system for handheld firearm, according to an embodiment.
  • the sighting system for a handheld firearm or a rifle 101 comprises of a display attachment 102, a control mechanism 106, a power pack and a front attachment 103.
  • the display attachment 102 includes a rear mount 104, a display 105 and computing unit 107.
  • the front attachment 103 includes a camera unit 108 and a front grip 109.
  • the camera unit 108 is provided at the front grip 109 of said handheld firearm for capturing video frames of a target.
  • the user can pan the camera unit 108 using a rotating means (not shown in figure) provided at the front grip of the handheld firearm or rifle 101.
  • the display 105 and computing unit 107 is provided for displaying and viewing the video frames of the camera unit 108.
  • the control mechanism 106 is provided for adjusting the rotating means thereby controlling rotation of the camera unit 108.
  • Fig.2.1 illustrates the side view of a rifle 101 without physical attachment of the sighting system, according to an embodiment.
  • the rifle includes but is not limited to components such as a rifle butt 201, a selector switch 202, a rear sight 203, a cleaning rod or accessories 204, a front grip 205, a magazine 206, a magazine release 207, a pistol grip 208 and so on.
  • the illustration of FIG 2.1 also depicts the position of attachments of the sighting system that includes the display attachment 102, the front attachment 103 and the control mechanism 106.
  • Fig.2.2 illustrates the perspective side view 103 of the front attachment of the sighting system, according to an embodiment.
  • the front attachment 103 includes a camera unit 108 and a front grip 109.
  • the camera unit 108 is provided at a front grip 109 of the handheld firearm for capturing video frames of a target.
  • the camera unit 108 is panned by the rotating means provided at the front grip 109 of the handheld firearm.
  • the user can pan the camera unit in such a way that to provide orthogonal view for a user.
  • the camera unit 108 can also be panned in such a way that to provide 360 degree field of regard.
  • the camera unit comprises of a thermal module that allows the user to visualize the target even at night. Initially, before pressing forward and rear button of said control mechanism 106 the camera unit 108 is at zero position. The zero position can be achieved by feeding in the elevation and azimuth correction through said control mechanism. Further, the user can adjust the camera unit configuration through the controller mechanism.
  • the rotating means for controlling the rotation of the camera unit 108 comprises a servomotor, swivel mechanism and so on.
  • Fig.2.3 illustrates the side view of the display attachment 102 of the sighting system, according to an embodiment.
  • the display attachment comprises of a rear mount and a display and computing unit.
  • the display 105 and computing unit 107 for displaying and viewing the video frames of the camera unit 108.
  • the display unit 105 and computing unit 107 can be positioned above a normal sight line to enable normal sighting.
  • the display 105 and computing unit 107 is mounted above the rear mount 106.
  • the rear mount 106 is positioned on the left of the rifle as seen from behind due to the presence of a selector switch 202 on the right of said handheld firearm 101.
  • the display unit 105 and computing unit 107 can also be positioned out from the handheld firearm 101.
  • the user can adjust the display unit 105 and computing unit 107 configuration through the controller mechanism 106.
  • Fig.2.4 illustrates the front perspective view of the control mechanism 106 of the sighting system, according to an embodiment.
  • the control mechanism 106 is provided for adjusting the rotating means thereby controlling rotation of the camera unit 108.
  • the control mechanism 106 is provided at the pistol grip 208 of the handheld firearm.
  • the control mechanism 106 may be a miniature tactile thumb joystick or a secure mobile App. The user can control the rotating means even through a secure mobile App.
  • the sighting system can be turned on by pressing a center button of a control mechanism 106 provided at the pistol grip 208.
  • the camera unit 106 adjusted in left and right side direction by pushing a forward button and rear button of the control mechanism 106.
  • the sighting system has the provision of recording the video on a removable media and the sighting system can also stream said video frame wirelessly through a communication module. Further, the sighting system allows the user to see a cross on the display indicating the boresight by computing an angular position from a zero position of the rotating means.
  • the functionality of the sighting system to get a orthogonal view for the user comprising the step of, turning on the sighting system by pushing a center button of the control mechanism 106 provided at the pistol grip 208; adjusting a display 105 and computing unit 107 of the sighting system according to a user's convenience; pushing of a forward button of the control mechanism 106 to drive a rotating means so as to move the camera unit 108 to left side; pushing of a rear button of the control mechanism 106 to drive the rotating means so as to move the camera unit 108 to right side; positioning a cross on the display by computing unit 107 by calculating the angular position of the rotating means from the zero position of the rotating means; allowing the user to view the target present in the orthogonal direction to the user; and allowing the user to take a shot, once the cross is aligned with the target on the display unit 105.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un système de visée destiné à une arme à feu portative ou un fusil 101, servant à voir derrière un obstacle quelconque sans exposer un utilisateur. Le système de visée pour arme à feu portative comporte une unité 108 de caméra placée au niveau d'une poignée avant 109 de ladite arme à feu portative pour capturer des trames vidéo d'une cible; l'unité 108 de caméra étant animée d'un mouvement panoramique par un moyen de rotation placé au niveau de la poignée avant 109 de l'arme à feu portative 101; un affichage 105 et une unité 107 de calcul servant à afficher et à visualiser les trames vidéo de l'unité 108 de caméra; et un mécanisme 106 de commande servant à régler le moyen de rotation, commandant ainsi la rotation de ladite unité 108 de caméra. Le mécanisme 106 de commande peut être une application mobile sécurisée ou une manette tactile miniature qui est placée au niveau d'une poignée-pistolet 208 du fusil 101.
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WO2005017441A1 (fr) * 2003-07-25 2005-02-24 Thales Lunette de tir de vision nocturne a deux oculaires
WO2006041386A1 (fr) * 2004-10-13 2006-04-20 Johansson Gert I Dispositif d'etalonnage automatique de viseurs optiques pour armes a feu
AU2006249203B2 (en) * 2005-12-05 2011-11-10 Fn Herstal S.A. Improved device for the remote control of a fire arm
US9328997B2 (en) * 2013-08-15 2016-05-03 Mickey McArthur Kennedy Sight mechanism with integrated range finder

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WO2005017441A1 (fr) * 2003-07-25 2005-02-24 Thales Lunette de tir de vision nocturne a deux oculaires
WO2006041386A1 (fr) * 2004-10-13 2006-04-20 Johansson Gert I Dispositif d'etalonnage automatique de viseurs optiques pour armes a feu
AU2006249203B2 (en) * 2005-12-05 2011-11-10 Fn Herstal S.A. Improved device for the remote control of a fire arm
US9328997B2 (en) * 2013-08-15 2016-05-03 Mickey McArthur Kennedy Sight mechanism with integrated range finder

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