IP Library Granted Patent US 12,429,684
Granted Patent B2
US 12,429,684 · App. 17/578,748 · Granted Sep 30, 2025

Riflescope adjustment systems

Inventors: Mark Delz (Buckholts, TX); Christopher Thomas (Ramona, CA); Andreas Schaefer (Hohenahr, DE)
Assignee: GUNWERKS, LLC
G02B23/14F41G1/38G01B7/003G01B7/24G02B27/36
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Patent No.
US 12,429,684
App. No.
17/578,748
Granted
Sep 30, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

An adjustment assembly having a rotary encoder, riflescopes incorporating the same, and related methods are provided. In one example, an adjustment assembly includes a first rotational component configured to rotate about an axis, a first gear coupled with the first rotational component and a second gear coupled with the first rotational component. The assembly further includes an encoder. The encoder includes a position gear engaged with the first gear, the first gear and the position gear having a 1:1 gear ratio, and a revolution gear engaged with the second gear, the second gear and the revolution gear having a gear ratio other than 1:1, wherein the gear ratio of the second gear and the revolution gear independent of a ratio of the respective diameters of the second gear and the revolution gear. Sensors may determine the rotational positions of the position sensor and the revolution sensors.

Claims (40)

1. A riflescope, comprising:

a main tube;

an objective system coupled to a first end of the main tube;

an ocular system coupled to a second end of the main tube;

an optical element disposed in the main tube;

an adjustment assembly operable to alter a position of the optical element relative to the main tube, the adjustment assembly comprising:

a rotational component configured to rotate about an axis;

a gear comprising gear teeth engageable with the rotational component;

a magnetized component integrally coupled to the gear at a gear location within a perimeter of the gear defined by the gear teeth; and

a sensor to sense a rotational position of the magnetized component, the rotational position of the magnetized component correlating to an angular displacement of the rotational component about the axis relative to a zero point.

2. The riflescope of claim 1 , wherein the magnetized component is at least partially disposed within the gear.

3. The riflescope of claim 1 , wherein the magnetized component rotates concentrically with the gear.

4. The riflescope of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a Hall Effect sensor.

5. The riflescope of claim 1 , wherein the gear comprises a gear ratio between 12:1 and 1:12 with the rotational component.

6. The riflescope of claim 1 , wherein the magnetized component includes a diametrically magnetized gear portion formed as part of the gear itselfgear ratio comprises 12:1.

7. The riflescope of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment assembly forms part of an elevational turret, a windage turret, or a parallax dial assembly.

8. The riflescope of claim 1 , further comprising a knob at least partially housing the adjustment assembly, wherein the knob includes external markings correlating with a rotational position of the knob relative to the riflescope.

9. A riflescope, comprising:

a main tube;

an objective system coupled to a first end of the main tube;

an ocular system coupled to a second end of the main tube;

an optical element disposed in the main tube;

an adjustment assembly operable to alter a position of the optical element relative to the main tube, the adjustment assembly comprising:

a rotational component configured to rotate about an axis;

a drivable component in direct contact with an outer portion of the rotational component, wherein at least a portion of the drivable component is affixed with a magnet; and

a sensor to sense a rotational position of the magnet, the rotational position of the magnet correlating to an angular displacement of the rotational component about the axis relative to a zero point.

10. The riflescope of claim 9 , wherein the sensor is a first sensor and the adjustment assembly further comprises:

a magnetic element configured to translate along the axis relative to rotation of the rotational component; and

a second sensor to sense translation of the magnetic element, wherein translation of the magnetic element and displacement of the drivable component correlate to a total angular displacement of the rotational component.

11. The riflescope of claim 9 , wherein the sensor is disposed on a circuit board oriented generally parallel to the drivable component.

12. The riflescope of claim 9 , wherein the sensor is configured to detect a change in magnetic flux associated with the magnet.

13. The riflescope of claim 9 , further comprising an erector tube disposed within the main tube and coupled to the optical element, wherein the adjustment assembly further comprises a bolt extending through an opening in the main tube and contacting the erector tube.

14. The riflescope of claim 13 , wherein:

the bolt is configured to linearly translate along the axis relative to rotation of the rotational component; and

linear translation of the bolt is configured to move the erector tube relative to the main tube.

15. The riflescope of claim 9 , further comprising a control module and a display in communication with the control module, wherein:

the adjustment assembly is in electrical communication with the control module; and

the display presents indicia representative of a rotational position of the rotational component about the axis.

16. The riflescope of claim 9 , wherein the adjustment assembly is part of an elevational turret, a windage turret, or a parallax dial assembly.

17. The riflescope of claim 9 , wherein the drivable component comprises a gear.

Assignments (1)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 12, 2023
From: GUNWERKS, LLC
To: CAPITAL COMMUNITY BANK
Reel/Frame 065849/0504 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 15962096 · Apr 25, 2018
Provisional Application 62491717 · Apr 28, 2017
Related Publication 20220136804A1 · May 5, 2022
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