Dec 2, 2025

US12489270 - Pointing devices, apparatus, systems and methods for high shock environments

Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing accurate linear and angular positioning with a payload mounted to a beam having freely moveable ends. The payload can be a laser pointer mounted on a firearm, which maintains the initial precise pointing during and after exposure in high G shock and vibration environments. Vertical and lateral adjustment controls can adjust minute changes in beam orientation. Precision adjustments can be performed in a zero G, one G, or high G environment and maintains the adjustment during and after being exposed to a high G shock or vibration environment.

Inventors: Orval E. Bowman

This patent describes a pointing support device designed for firearms that ensures precise linear and angular positioning of a mounted payload, such as a laser pointer, even in high shock and vibration environments. The device features a unique beam structure and an adjustment mechanism that allows for fine-tuning of the payload’s orientation while maintaining its accuracy during extreme conditions.

Claim 1

1 . A pointing support device for high shock environments, comprising: a housing having a base, a front stationary wall and a rear stationary wall, the front stationary wall having an opening; a one piece shaped beam comprising a cylindrical shaped first end rigidly mounted and fixed directly to the rear stationary wall, and a cylindrical shaped second end aligned with and adjacent to the opening in the front stationary wall, and a section intermediate the first end and the second end that has a non-straight profile; a pointing payload rigidly and fixably attached to the second end of the one piece shaped beam, wherein the one piece shaped beam provides accurate linear and angular positioning of the payload and maintains initial precise pointing of the payload relative to the housing to during and after exposure of the housing to shock and vibration; and an externally accessible vertical and lateral adjustment mechanism comprising a vertical adjustment component and a lateral adjustment component, the adjustment mechanism directly coupled to the pointing payload for adjusting a vertical and a lateral position of the payload by deflecting the one piece shaped beam along vertical and lateral orientations thereof. a housing having a base, a front stationary wall and a rear stationary wall, the front stationary wall having an opening; a one piece shaped beam comprising a cylindrical shaped first end rigidly mounted and fixed directly to the rear stationary wall, and a cylindrical shaped second end aligned with and adjacent to the opening in the front stationary wall, and a section intermediate the first end and the second end that has a non-straight profile; a pointing payload rigidly and fixably attached to the second end of the one piece shaped beam, wherein the one piece shaped beam provides accurate linear and angular positioning of the payload and maintains initial precise pointing of the payload relative to the housing to during and after exposure of the housing to shock and vibration; and an externally accessible vertical and lateral adjustment mechanism comprising a vertical adjustment component and a lateral adjustment component, the adjustment mechanism directly coupled to the pointing payload for adjusting a vertical and a lateral position of the payload by deflecting the one piece shaped beam along vertical and lateral orientations thereof.

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