Oct 20, 2026

US12768622 - Firearm-mounted optical assembly having flexure shafts that facilitate adjustment of the optical assembly

A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, an example of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.

Assignee: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.
Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
Filing date: 2025-07-22

firearmopticalassemblymounting

The patent describes a firearm-mounted optical assembly featuring flexure shafts that allow for quick adjustments and maintain a stable alignment of the optical source to resist recoil and shock. This modular system enables users to easily change radiation types while keeping a consistent grip on the firearm.

Claim 1

1 . An optical assembly, comprising: flexure shafts, comprising at least three flexure shafts that are positionable orthogonally to each other with reference to the optical assembly; an optical source configured to emit multiple radiation types; and optics configured to allow the transmission of radiation from the optical source, wherein the flexure shafts are configured to mount the optics and the optical source under tension, facilitating a recoil-resistant and shock-resistant disposition of the optical source relative to of the optical assembly, and wherein the optical assembly is configured to be mounted to a firearm. flexure shafts, comprising at least three flexure shafts that are positionable orthogonally to each other with reference to the optical assembly; an optical source configured to emit multiple radiation types; and optics configured to allow the transmission of radiation from the optical source, wherein the flexure shafts are configured to mount the optics and the optical source under tension, facilitating a recoil-resistant and shock-resistant disposition of the optical source relative to of the optical assembly, and wherein the optical assembly is configured to be mounted to a firearm.

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