Patent ID: 6472776
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: A42B,G02B

Abstract:
A flip-up helmet mount for a night vision device having a goggle horn with variable dimensions, the flip-up helmet mount comprising:a helmet block adapted to secure the flip-up helmet mount to a helmet; a chassis adapted to receive the night vision device; a bracket member, extending between the helmet block and the chassis adapted to rotationally couple the chassis to the helmet block; a one-handed position adjustment assembly within the helmet block to adjust the night vision device between a use position and a stowed position; a one-handed tilt angle adjustment assembly to adjust a tilt angle of the chassis relative to the bracket member; and a one-handed focal adjustment assembly to adjust a location of the night vision device relative to the chassis, wherein the chassis includes an adjustable socket assembly having an upper socket, and a lower socket coupled with and movable relative to the upper socket to accommodate the goggle horn with variable dimensions between the upper and lower sockets.