US12584611 - Collapsible supplemental illumination device for sighting device and control method thereof

The patent describes a collapsible supplemental illumination device designed for use with a sighting device, incorporating an illumination unit, damping motion unit, locking mechanism, and position detection device. This device allows for the illumination unit to be rotatably connected and securely mounted, enhancing the functionality of the sighting device.
Claim 1
1 . A collapsible supplemental illumination device for a sighting device, comprising: an illumination unit; a damping motion unit; a locking mechanism; and a position detection device; wherein the collapsible supplemental illumination device is fixedly arranged at a main body of the sighting device; the damping motion unit is fixedly mounted on the main body of the sighting device; the damping motion unit is connected to the locking mechanism; the position detection device is provided on the locking mechanism; and the illumination unit is rotatably connected to the damping motion unit through the locking mechanism. an illumination unit; a damping motion unit; a locking mechanism; and a position detection device; wherein the collapsible supplemental illumination device is fixedly arranged at a main body of the sighting device; the damping motion unit is fixedly mounted on the main body of the sighting device; the damping motion unit is connected to the locking mechanism; the position detection device is provided on the locking mechanism; and the illumination unit is rotatably connected to the damping motion unit through the locking mechanism.
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