Oct 13, 2026

US12760994 - Multi-lock adjustment turret for an optical aiming device

A locking adjustment turret coupled to an optic of an aiming device incudes a locking plate having two or more locking holes, a dial configured to rotate about a central axis of the locking adjustment turret when a user applies a rotational force, a locking pin attached to the dial, the locking pin structured to interface with the locking plate and be received within an aligned one of the two or more holes of the locking plate when the locking pin is aligned with the aligned hole to set the locking adjustment turret in a locked position, a biasing spring for biasing the locking pin toward the locking plate, and a lock release carried by dial, the lock release configured to move radially inward when pressed by a user to cause the locking pin to move out of the aligned hole and set the adjustment turret in an unlocked position.

Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.
Inventors: Jason Clark, Andreas G. Schäfer, Joseph T. Fruechtel, Andrew W. York
Filing date: 2024-05-24

opticsaimingturret

The patent describes a multi-lock adjustment turret for optical aiming devices, featuring a locking plate with multiple holes, a rotating dial, and a locking pin that engages with the plate to secure the turret in place. A biasing spring and a user-activated lock release mechanism allow for easy unlocking and adjustment of the turret.

Claim 1

1 . A locking adjustment turret coupled to an optic of an aiming device, the locking adjustment turret comprising: a locking plate having two or more locking holes; a dial configured to rotate about a central axis of the locking adjustment turret when a user applies a rotational force; a locking pin attached to the dial, the locking pin structured to interface with the locking plate and be received within an aligned one of the two or more holes of the locking plate when the locking pin is aligned with the aligned hole to set the locking adjustment turret in a locked position; a biasing spring for biasing the locking pin toward the locking plate; and a lock release carried by dial, the lock release configured to move radially inward when pressed by a user to cause the locking pin to move out of the aligned hole and set the adjustment turret in an unlocked position. a locking plate having two or more locking holes; a dial configured to rotate about a central axis of the locking adjustment turret when a user applies a rotational force; a locking pin attached to the dial, the locking pin structured to interface with the locking plate and be received within an aligned one of the two or more holes of the locking plate when the locking pin is aligned with the aligned hole to set the locking adjustment turret in a locked position; a biasing spring for biasing the locking pin toward the locking plate; and a lock release carried by dial, the lock release configured to move radially inward when pressed by a user to cause the locking pin to move out of the aligned hole and set the adjustment turret in an unlocked position.

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