DESC:Technical Field of Invention
The present invention relates to an adapter that holds a projectile dispenser. More particularly, to
5 an improved adapter system that hosts a projectile dispenser for firing a target at a concavity.
Background of the Invention
The projectile dispenser holding systems are typically fore-stock assemblies with a body fore10
stock dispenser, a lock cover assembly, a trigger operating assembly, and rear stock assembly.
These devices are available in several variations and are adept to mount various accessories
such as detachable cameras, video transmission kits, visible laser and IR illuminator, tactical
flashlights, and suppressors.
15 But, the advent of innovation and safety in using these products mandates improvement in these
holding systems.
There exists a need for improved holding system which has zero risk of exposure to retaliatory
charging by adversary.
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Brief Summary of the Invention
The object of the present invention is to provide an easy to operate and reliable adapter system
for edge shooting.
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Another object of the present invention is that the system can be remotely emplaced and operated
from behind camouflage, with a wire video out connection sending images and videos to a
commander at a distance.
30 Various other objectives and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those
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skilled in the art as a more detailed description is set forth below.
According to an aspect of the present invention, an adapter system for edge shooting that hosts a
projectile dispenser for firing it from a concavity is disclosed. The adapter system comprises of a
5 fore-stock assembly houses a projectile dispenser, a sighting sub system, connected with a rear
stock assembly with a slider assembly and a pin.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the fore-stock assembly also comprises a
trigger operating assembly, the sighting sub system also comprises a plurality of picatiny rails
10 machined on it and will provide provision of holding sighting sub system assemblies and space for
cabling of a trigger operating lever.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the adapter system also comprises a lock
cover assembly made of an aluminum alloy is a machined hard anodizing component that provides
15 firm grip to the projectile dispenser with help of a soft rubber pad attached to its mating surface.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the adapter system also comprises a trigger
operating lever is controlled mechanically via a wire up to the trigger present in a rear stock
assembly that comprises a body rear stock, a slider swiveling mechanism, a slider grip, a trigger
20 assembly, a projectile dispenser grip assembly, a battery housing assembly, an Display housing
assembly, a sling, mechanical cabling and harnessing,
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the body rear stock is an aluminum alloy
machined hard anodized component that houses the trigger assembly, the mechanical cabling, the
25 projectile dispenser electronics like the ICC and its harnessing, the slider mechanism required to
move the fore stock around the concavity.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the slider and swiveling mechanism
contains swiveling mechanism components required for rotation of fore stock assembly around the
30 hinge (-65, 0, +65 deg).
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In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the slider grip is a molded component made
with high grade glass filled engineering plastic material wherein the firer will place his hand there
to grip and move swiveling mechanism.
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In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the trigger assembly will be operated by
the firer to fire the projectile dispenser mounted at corresponding fore-stock.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the projectile dispenser grip assembly is a
10 metal inserted molded component of high grade engineering plastic material and provides a firm
grip to a firer while during handling and operation of the projectile dispenser.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the battery housing assembly houses a
lithium-polymer based battery at the rear of the body rear stock and is kept secure with the help of
15 a spring plunger based opening-closing cover.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the Display housing assembly attached to
the body rear stock to house the display will be mounted on the rear stock assembly.
20 In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the adapter system is characterized by a
day sighting sub system, and a controller card wherein the day sighting system will provide target
acquisition, display, aiming and firing of the projectile dispenser.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the day sighting sub system is attached to
25 the picatiny rail provided on the body fore-stock wherein it facilitates quick and easy mounting
and un-mounting and retains the bore-sighting and zeroing of the projectile dispenser.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the day sighting sub system consists of a
day camera, a laser aiming device, an IR illuminator and a tactical LED torch, a leveling
30 mechanism of laser and infrared. safety assembly for locking the trigger for prevent the accidental
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fire.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the day sighting sub system consists of a
connector, electronic harnessing and a housing made of magnesium alloy.
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In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the controller card provides interfacing for
the sighting sub system and the controller card comprising a microcontroller provides various
functionality and also uses a on-screen display for a menu, battery status and for graticule (cross
hair).
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In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the swivelling operation results the slider
stops at three earmarked locations on body rear stock wherein the translation movement of slider
gets converted into angular motion of fore stock assembly via connecting rod.
15 In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the trigger is made of high strength steel
alloy machined components and controls the projectile dispenser trigger with the help of a wire
and includes a safety mechanism.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the display housing assembly is of two axis
20 rotation for ease of vision and firm gripping at stopping; foldable to close when not in use to
minimize the protrusion; and day light readable with a minimum backlight brightness of 1000 Nits.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the controller card enables the system to
have zoom in and out option that the system can change the magnification of the camera up to a
25 maximum of 10x; day and night mode operation, where the infrared (IR) cut-filter can be
disengaged from the camera so the ICR will engage depending on ambient light, allowing the
camera to be effective in day and as well for night environments; brightness adjustment, wherein
a switch keypad button can adjust the brightness, zeroing, to shift the graticule up or down, left or
right during bore-sighting; and calibration, where the graticule will point at the same place in all
30 zoom positions.
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In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the system comprises a or slide action in
which the fore-end can be moved forward and backward in order to rotate the fore stock mounted
with projectile dispenser left and right 65º for aiming the shooting point.
5 In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the system provides a variety of optional
interchangeable cameras, and a folding stock wherein a universal accessory rail is standard.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the adapter system enables a day and night
camera configured with an optimal zoom of 10x with built-in automatic focus to facilitate user to
10 adjust zoom as per target size and distance.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the controller card comprising a
microcontroller provides various functionality and also uses a on-screen display for a menu,
battery status and for graticule (cross hair);
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In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the trigger assembly has 3 way rotary
control switch (182a) to power the system in 3 modes. The first mode a “Position 0” is to power
OFF the complete system and the second mode a “Position 1” is to set the system in semi ON
position which powers the laser, IR and the LED torch wherein the user can switch on laser, IR
20 and LED torch with help of Right button of the keypad respectively. The third mode a “Position
2” is to power ON the complete system where the user can control the projectile dispenser with a
5 button switch keypad.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the 5button keypad works as a functional
25 menu when the projectile dispenser menu button is long pressed for about 2-3 seconds. The menu
works for zooming up to 10x by using a centre button, brightness control, zeroing wherein the
graticule appears on the screen to shift the graticule up/down and left/right respectively and to
save the graticule.
30 In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the 5 button keypad switch enables a user
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to select system functionalities like a projectile dispenser menu, zoom function, brightness
control, zeroing option, night mode option and a factory reset option. The 5 button keypad switch
also enables a dry zeroing functionality by mounting the system on a fixed rest mount and a
zeroing firing functionality through left/right and up/down switches.
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In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the 5 button keypad menu also works to
repeat zeroing process in all zoom positions wherein the graticule will point at the same place in
all zoom positions; opting for night mode; and for the factory reset option to reset the adapter
system.
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In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the dry zeroing functionality involve steps
of: mounting the system on a fixed rest mount; placing a target at 9 meters from muzzle of the
projectile dispenser; putting Muzzle Bore Sight (MBS) in the projectile dispenser; aligning laser
dot of MBS with target cross manually; and bringing the display sight graticule (at 2 X zoom) to
15 target cross through control panel, so that all the 3 are superimposed.
In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the system can be remotely emplaced and
operated from behind camouflage, with a wire video out connection sending images and videos
to a commander at a distance
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Brief Description of the Drawings
FIG.1a illustrates a side view of the adapter system (100a) that hosts a weapon below a sighting
sub system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
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FIG.1b illustrates a safety assembly (138a) for locking the trigger to prevent the accidental fire in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 1c illustrates a 5 button keypad switch (180c) in accordance with an exemplary embodiment
30 of the present invention;
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FIG. 1d illustrates a 6 level menu that can be used by an user with help of the 5 button keypad
switch (180c) in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
5 FIG. 1e illustrates zeroing of the weapon, wherein the graticule appears on the screen to shift the graticule
up/down and left/right respectively and to save the graticule in accordance with an exemplary
embodiment of the present invention;
FIG.2 illustrates a top view of the day sighting sub system (200) of the adapter system in
10 accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG.3 illustrates a front elevation view of the adapter system (300) in accordance with the
exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
15 Detailed Description of the Invention
The present invention is described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Referring to Figs. 1a, an adapter system for edge shooting is disclosed in accordance with an
20 exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The adapter system (100a) hosts a projectile
dispenser for firing it from a concavity. The adapter system comprises of a fore-stock assembly
(102a) houses a projectile dispenser, a sighting sub system, connected with a rear stock assembly
(108a) with a slider assembly (110a) and a pin.
25 In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the fore-stock assembly
(102a) also comprises a trigger operating assembly; the sighting sub system also comprises a
plurality of picatiny rails machined on it and will provide space for cabling of a trigger operating
lever.
30 FIG.1b illustrates a safety assembly (138a) for locking the trigger to prevent the accidental fire in
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accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the adapter system (100a)
also comprises a lock cover assembly made of an aluminum alloy is a machined hard anodizing
5 component that provides firm grip to the projectile dispenser with help of a soft rubber pad attached
to its mating surface.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shooting system
(100a) also comprises a trigger operating lever is controlled mechanically via a wire up to the
10 trigger present in a rear stock assembly that comprises a body rear stock, a slider swiveling
mechanism, a slider grip, a trigger assembly, a projectile dispenser grip assembly, a battery
housing assembly, an housing assembly (144a), a sling, mechanical cabling and harnessing, and a
carrying and storage case.
15 In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the body rear stock is an
aluminum alloy machined hard anodized component that houses the trigger assembly, the
mechanical cabling, the projectile dispenser electronics like the ICC and its harnessing, the slider
mechanism required to move the fore stock (102a) around the concavity.
20 In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the slider and swiveling
mechanism contains swiveling mechanism components required for rotation of fore stock
assembly around the hinge (-65, 0, +65 deg).
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the slider grip is a molded
25 component made with high grade glass filled engineering plastic material wherein the firer will
place his hand there to grip and move swiveling mechanism.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the trigger assembly will
be operated by the firer to fire the projectile dispenser mounted at corresponding fore-stock.
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In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the projectile dispenser
grip assembly is a metal inserted molded component of high grade engineering plastic material
and provides a firm grip to a firer while during handling and operation of the projectile dispenser.
5 In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the controller card
comprising a microcontroller provides various functionality and uses a on-screen display for a
menu, battery status and for graticule (cross hair);
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the trigger assembly has
10 3 way rotary control switch (182a) to power the system in 3 modes. The first mode a “Position 0”
is to power OFF the complete system and the second mode a “Position 1” is to set the system in
semi ON position which powers the laser, IR and the LED torch wherein the user can switch on
laser, IR and LED torch with help of Right button of the keypad respectively. The third mode a
“Position 2” is to power ON the complete system where the user can control the projectile
15 dispenser with a 5 button switch keypad.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the 5 button keypad
works as a functional menu when the projectile dispenser menu button is long pressed for about
3 seconds. The menu works for zooming up to 10x using a centre button, brightness control,
20 zeroing wherein the graticule appears on the screen to shift the graticule up/down and left/right
respectively and to save the graticule.
Referring to FIG. 1c and 1d, user menu is provided with a 5 button keypad switch (180c) in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The 5 button keypad switch
25 (180c) enables a user to select system functionalities like a projectile dispenser menu, zoom function,
brightness control, zeroing option, night mode option and a factory reset option. The 5 button keypad switch
(180c) also enables a dry zeroing functionality by mounting the system on a fixed rest mount and a zeroing
through firing functionality
30 In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the swiveling operation
results the slider stops at three earmarked locations on body rear stock wherein the translation
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movement of slider gets converted into angular motion of fore stock assembly via connecting
rod.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the trigger is made of
5 high strength steel alloy machined components and controls the projectile dispenser trigger with
the help of a wire and includes a safety mechanism.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing assembly is
of two axis rotation for ease of vision and firm gripping at stopping; foldable to close when not
10 in use to minimize the protrusion; and day light readable with a minimum backlight brightness
of 1000 Nits.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the controller card
enables the system to have zoom in and out option that the system can change the magnification
15 of the camera up to a maximum of 10x,
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the controller card
enables the system to have day and night mode operation, where the infrared (IR) cut-filter can
be disengaged from the camera so the ICR will engage depending on ambient light, allowing the
20 camera to be effective in day and as well for night environments.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the controller card
enables the system to have brightness adjustment, wherein a switch keypad button can adjust the
brightness.
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In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the controller card
enables the system to have zeroing, to shift the graticule up or down, left or right during boresighting;
and calibration, where the graticule will point at the same place in all zoom positions.
30 In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system comprises a
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pump action or slide action in which the fore-end can be moved forward and backward in order
to rotate the fore stock mounted with projectile dispenser left and right 65º for aiming the shooting
point.
5 In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system provides a
variety of optional interchangeable cameras, and a folding stock wherein a universal accessory
rail is standard.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system enables a day
10 and night camera configured with an optimal zoom of 10x with built-in automatic focus to
facilitate user to adjust zoom as per target size and distance.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the 5 button keypad
menu works for: zooming upto 10 x using a centre button; brightness control; and zeroing wherein
15 the graticule appears on the screen to shift the graticule up/down and left/right respectively and
to save the graticule.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the 5 button keypad
menu also works to repeat zeroing process in all zoom positions wherein the graticule will point
20 at the same place in all zoom positions; opting for night mode; and for the factory reset option to
reset the adapter system.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the dry zeroing
functionality involve steps of: mounting the system on a fixed rest mount; placing a target at 9
25 meters from muzzle of the projectile dispenser; putting Muzzle Bore Sight (MBS) in the projectile
dispenser; aligning laser dot of MBS with target cross manually; and bringing the display sight
graticule (at 2 X zoom) to target cross through control panel, so that all the 3 are superimposed.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system can be
30 remotely emplaced and operated from behind camouflage, with a wire video out connection
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sending images and videos to a commander at a distance
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG.2 illustrates a top view of
the day sighting sub system (200) of the adapter system in accordance with the exemplary
5 embodiment of the present invention.
In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG.3 illustrates a front
elevation view of the adapter system (300) in accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the
present invention.
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The illustrations and examples provided herein are for explanatory purposes and are not intended
to limit the scope of the appended claims. ,CLAIMS:An improved adapter system (100a) for edge shooting, wherein the system comprises of:
a. a fore-stock assembly (102a) houses a projectile dispenser, a sighting sub system,
5 connected with a rear stock assembly (108a) with a slider assembly (110a) and a
pin;
b. the fore-stock assembly (102a) also comprises a trigger operating assembly; the
sighting sub system also comprises a plurality of picatiny rails machined on it and
will provide space for cabling of a trigger operating lever;
10 c. a lock cover assembly made of an aluminum alloy is a machined hard anodizing
component that provides firm grip to the projectile dispenser with help of a soft
rubber pad attached to its mating surface;
d. a trigger operating lever is controlled mechanically via a wire up to the trigger
present in a rear stock assembly that comprises a body rear stock, a slider swiveling
15 mechanism, a slider grip, a trigger assembly , a projectile dispenser grip assembly,
a battery housing assembly, an housing assembly (144a), a sling, mechanical
cabling and harnessing, and a carrying and storage case;
e. the body rear stock is an aluminum alloy machined hard anodized component that
houses the trigger assembly, the mechanical cabling, the projectile dispenser
20 electronics like the ICC and its harnessing, the slider mechanism required to move
the fore stock (102a) around the concavity;
f. the slider and swiveling mechanism contain swiveling mechanism components
required for rotation of fore stock assembly around the hinge (-65, 0, +65 deg);
g. the slider grip is a molded component made with high grade glass filled engineering
25 plastic material wherein the firer will place his hand there to grip and move
swiveling mechanism;
h. the trigger assembly will be operated by the firer to fire the projectile dispenser
mounted at corresponding fore-stock;
i. the projectile dispenser grip assembly is a metal inserted molded component of high
30 grade engineering plastic material and provides a firm grip to a firer while during
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handling and operation of the projectile dispenser;
j. the battery housing assembly houses a lithium-polymer based battery at the rear of
the body rear stock and is kept secure with the help of a spring plunger based
opening-closing cover;
5 k. the housing assembly (144a) attached to the body rear stock to house the display
will be mounted on the rear stock assembly;
Characterized by:
l. a day sighting sub system, and a controller card wherein the day sighting system
comprises of a target acquisition, a display housing, a medium for aiming and firing
10 of the projectile dispenser;
m. the day sighting sub system is attached to the picatiny rail provided on the body
fore-stock wherein it facilitates quick and easy mounting and un-mounting and
retains the bore-sighting and zeroing of the projectile dispenser;
n. the day sighting sub system consists of a day camera (150a), a laser aiming device
15 (152a), an IR illuminator and a tactical LED torch (156a); a leveling mechanism of
laser and infrared;
o. the day sighting sub system consists of a connector, electronic harnessing and a
housing made of magnesium alloy;
p. the controller card provides interfacing for the sighting sub system;
20 q. the controller card comprising a microcontroller provides various functionality and
also uses a on-screen display for a menu, battery status and for graticule (cross
hair);
r. a 3 way rotary control switch (182a) to power the system in 3 modes:
the first mode a Position 0 to power OFF the complete system;
25 the second mode a Position 1 to set the system semi ON position which only
powers the laser, IR and LED torch (156a) wherein the user can switch on
laser, IR and LED torch with help of Right button (180a) of the keypad
respectively; and the third mode a Position 2 to power ON the complete
system where the user can control the projectile dispenser with a 5 button
30 switch keypad;
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s. the 5 button keypad switch (180c) enables a user to select system functionalities
like a projectile dispenser menu, zoom function, brightness control, zeroing option,
night mode option and a factory reset option;
t. a dry zeroing functionality by mounting the system on a fixed rest mount; and
5 u. a zeroing through firing functionality
v. safety assembly (138a) for locking the trigger for prevent the accidental fire.
2. The adapter system according to claim 1, wherein the swiveling operation results the slider
stops at three earmarked locations on body rear stock wherein the translation movement of
10 slider gets converted into angular motion of fore stock assembly via connecting rod.
3. The adapter system according to claim 1, wherein the trigger is made of high strength steel
alloy machined components and controls the projectile dispenser trigger with the help of a
wire and includes a safety mechanism.
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4. The adapter system according to claim 1, wherein the display housing assembly is:
a. of two axis rotation for ease of vision and firm gripping at stopping;
b. foldable to close when not in use to minimize the protrusion; and
c. day light readable with a minimum backlight brightness of 1000 Nits.
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5. The adapter system according to claim 1, wherein the controller card enables the system to
have:
a. zoom in and out option that the system can change the magnification of the camera
up to a maximum of 10x;
25 b. day and night mode operation, where the infrared (IR) cut-filter can be disengaged
from the camera so the ICR will engage depending on ambient light, allowing the
camera to be effective in day and as well for night environments;
c. brightness adjustment, wherein a switch keypad button can adjust the brightness;
d. zeroing, to shift the graticule up or down, left or right during bore-sighting; and
30 e. calibration, where the graticule will point at the same place in all zoom positions.
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6. The adapter system according to claim 1, wherein the system comprises a or slide action
in which the fore-end can be moved forward and backward in order to rotate the fore stock
mounted with projectile dispenser left and right 65º for aiming the shooting point.
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7. The adapter system according to claim 1, wherein the system provides a variety of
optional interchangeable cameras, and a folding stock wherein a universal accessory rail
is standard.
10 8. The adapter system according to claim 1, wherein the system enables a day and night
camera configured with an optimal zoom of 10x with built-in automatic focus to facilitate
user to adjust zoom as per target size and distance.
9. The adapter system according to claim 1, wherein the 5 button keypad works as a
15 functional menu when the projectile dispenser menu button is long pressed for about 3
seconds, wherein the menu works for:
a. zooming up to 10 x using a centre button through sub menu
b. brightness control;
c. zeroing wherein the graticule appears on the screen to shift the graticule up/down
20 and left/right respectively and to save the graticule;
d. to repeat zeroing process in all zoom positions wherein the graticule will point at
the same place in all zoom positions;
e. opting for night mode; and
f. the factory reset option to reset the adapter system
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10. The adapter system according to claim 1, wherein the dry zeroing functionality involve
steps of:
mounting the system on a fixed rest mount;
placing a target at 9 meters from muzzle of the projectile dispenser;
30 putting Muzzle Bore Sight (MBS) in the projectile dispenser;
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aligning laser dot of MBS with target cross manually; and
bringing the display sight graticule (at 2 X zoom) to target cross through control
panel, so that all the 3 are superimposed.