US3796478A
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Optical device and support in a vehicle
Assignee: Rheinstahl Henschel AG
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Filing: 1971-07-02
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1991-07-02
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for supporting an optical and/or electronic observation and measuring device in the top wall of a vehicle so that the upper objective end is above the top wall of the vehicle while the observer''s end is below the top and inside the vehicle. The device is suspended from the top wall of the vehicle so as to be swingable like a pendulum in all directions. The arrangement includes a lock to hold the device against swinging when the vehicle is in motion and also includes fine leveling devices to adjust the axis of the device to a vertical position when the vehicle is stationary and further includes a device for adjusting the device angularly about its own axis. The device includes an observer''s seat which is nontiltably connected to the optical device so as to swing therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 H Dierkes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:20
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G1/00; F41G1/40; B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/10; F41G1/06; F41G1/16; F41G1/28; F41H; F41H5/00; F41H5/26; F41H5/266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
In an armored vehicle having a top wall and a floor below said top wall, a periscope-like optical device extending through said top wall having a laterally directed objective end above said top wall and laterally directed viewing end beneath said top wall, first bearing means rotatable about a vertical axis and supporting said optical device, second bearing means swivelly supporting said first bearing means in said top wall, first adjustable means for rotating said optical device in said first bearing means and second adjustable means for adjusting the swivelled position of said optical device in said second bearing means, means for engaging and disengaging said first and second adjustable means from said first and second bearing means an offset bracket fixedly connected to and suspended from said first bearing means for swivelling and rotative movement therewith, an operator''s seat carried by said bracket above said floor, and locking means on said bracket and floor for locking said bracket against swivelling movement, said bracket, bearing means and optical device being adjustable when said locking means is unlocked, by said adjustable means in the engaged position and by movement of the operator''s feet against the vehicle floor when the said adjustable means are disengaged.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
In an armored vehicle having a top wall and a floor below said top wall, a periscope-like optical device extending through said top wall having a laterally directed objective end above said top wall and laterally directed viewing end beneath said top wall, first bearing means rotatable about a vertical axis and supporting said optical device, second bearing means swivelly supporting said first bearing means in said top wall, first adjustable means for rotating said optical device in said first bearing means and second adjustable means for adjusting the swivelled position of said optical device in said second bearing means, means for engaging and disengaging said first and second adjustable means from said first and second bearing means an offset bracket fixedly connected to and suspended from said first bearing means for swivelling and rotative movement therewith, an operator''s seat carried by said bracket above said floor, and locking means on said bracket and floor for locking said bracket against swivelling movement, said bracket, bearing means and optical device being adjustable when said locking means is unlocked, by said adjustable means in the engaged position and by movement of the operator''s feet against the vehicle floor when the said adjustable means are disengaged.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a vehicle having an optical device as claimed in claim 1, in which said device includes level indicating means connected to said optical device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
In a vehicle having an optical device as claimed in claim 1, in which said first and second adjustable means are manually operable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a vehicle having an optical device as claimed in claim 1, in which at least one of said adjustable means includes power actuating means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a vehicLe having an optical device as claimed in claim 1, in which said optical device is adjustable in the direction of the axis thereof in said first bearing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a vehicle having an optical device as claimed in claim 1, in which said first bearing means has a spherical contour and the geometric center thereof is located substantially on the axis of said optical device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a vehicle having an optical device as claimed in claim 1, in which said second adjustable means includes eccentric means surrounding said second bearing means and operatively interposed between said second bearing means and said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
In a vehicle having an optical device as claimed in claim 7, in which said eccentric means includes a pair of eccentrics one within the other.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |