Patent ID: 7735159
Filing Date: 2010-06-15
Classification: F16M,G02B,H01H

Abstract:
1. A mount for night vision goggles, the mount comprising: a housing adapted to secure the mount to headgear; a vertical block slidably coupled to the housing, wherein the vertical block can be translated in a vertical movement with respect to the housing through a vertical adjustment knob that is in communication between the vertical block and housing; a chassis rotatably coupled to the vertical block, wherein the chassis is rotatable about a chassis rotation axis between an in-use position and a flip-up stowage position wherein the chassis rotation axis is substantially perpendicular to the vertical movement of the vertical block; a monorail rotatably coupled to the chassis, wherein the monorail substantially extends longitudinally from the chassis and wherein the monorail rotates about a longitudinal axis such that the monorail can be rotated between the in-use position and a quick stowage position; a carriage slidably coupled to the monorail, wherein the carriage has a carriage lumen adapted to slidably receive the monorail and wherein the carriage slides transversely along the longitudinal axis of the monorail providing an eye relief adjustment movement; and a socket assembly coupled to the carriage wherein the socket assembly has a night vision goggle attachment feature whereby the night vision goggles can be secured to the socket assembly.