Patent ID: 6020998
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A binocular comprising:two parallel telescope systems;two swingable bodies respectively accommodating said telescope systems;a supporting body which swingably supports said swingable bodies so that said swingable bodies are respectively swingable about two parallel swing axes, said swing axes defmed on said supporting body;two drive rings rotatably provided to said swingable bodies;an operation knob provided to said supporting body;two rotating bodies respectively linked to, said drive rings, each of said rotating bodies located across a border of said swingable body and said supporting body; andtwo middle bodies rotatably provided to said supporting body,wherein each of said middle bodies is located between said operation knob and a respective one of said rotating bodies and engages with said respective one of said rotating bodies, and wherein an engaging position of each said middle body and each said rotating body is located on a respective one of said swing axes.