Patent ID: 11969045
Assignee: DESIGNWORKS DEFENCE SYSTEMS PTY LTD.
Field: Optics (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A  G | IPC A  G

Claim 0:
1. A flip-up helmet mount for an optical device comprising:
(i) a helmet block adapted to secure the flip-up helmet mount to a helmet;
(ii) a bracket member coupled to the helmet block, wherein the bracket member comprises at least one spring device, wherein the at least one spring device provides for the bracket member to couple to the helmet block via spring force, wherein the at least one spring device can be tensioned to change the spring force coupling the bracket member and the helmet block, and wherein tensioning of the at least one spring device adjusts the force required to uncouple the bracket member and the helmet block, thereby providing a calibrated multi-directional breakaway system;
(iii) a carriage chassis coupled to the bracket member, wherein the carriage chassis is adapted to receive an optical device and comprises an automatic shutoff mechanism; and
(iv) a hinged pivot assembly associated with the carriage chassis,
wherein the bracket member provides for rotational coupling between the carriage chassis and the helmet block, and wherein the hinged pivot assembly enables the optical device to be moved from a stowed position to an in-use position without interocular adjustment.