EP2623919A2 - Laser light module with electronically adjustable laser classes - Google Patents

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EP2623919A2
EP2623919A2 EP13153535.3A EP13153535A EP2623919A2 EP 2623919 A2 EP2623919 A2 EP 2623919A2 EP 13153535 A EP13153535 A EP 13153535A EP 2623919 A2 EP2623919 A2 EP 2623919A2
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Winfried Sieber
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G1/00—Sighting devices
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    • F41G1/35—Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light for illuminating the target, e.g. flash lights
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
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    • F41G1/46—Sighting devices for particular applications
    • F41G1/473—Sighting devices for particular applications for lead-indicating or range-finding, e.g. for use with rifles or shotguns
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H13/00—Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
    • F41H13/0043—Directed energy weapons, i.e. devices that direct a beam of high energy content toward a target for incapacitating or destroying the target
    • F41H13/005—Directed energy weapons, i.e. devices that direct a beam of high energy content toward a target for incapacitating or destroying the target the high-energy beam being a laser beam

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  • the invention relates to a laser light module (LLM) with adjustable, so variable, laser classes. It is proposed that the light output of the actuators of laser light modules be adjusted purely electronically as a function of a deployment scenario, so that switching to the respective deployment scenario without hardware retrofitting is now done electronically.
  • the laser light module comprises at least one controllable laser driver, a microcontroller and a possibility to set the laser class. These laser classes of the module can be adjusted by various methods, e.g. from another device via an interface, via buttons by the operator or a mufti-function trigger cable.
  • Laser light modules serve as optical aiming aids for handguns. They allow the sighting of targets with a red light and / or infrared laser marker. At the same time, it is possible to illuminate targets and target areas in the visible and infrared (IR) range with a white-light lamp and / or IR laser illuminator.
  • IR visible and infrared
  • the invention has the object to show a way with which more than previously only two laser classes are adjustable.
  • the invention is based on the idea to make an adjustment of the laser classes electronically.
  • a defensive hand-held glare laser comprising a laser light source and an adjustable focus beam expander, a power source, a trigger, and a magnifying aiming device.
  • the device also has a rangefinder, a camera and a arming switch.
  • the system can temporarily affect the eyesight of the eyesight-harmless way, so that the attackers are blinded or disoriented.
  • the laser light source may be a laser, eg class 4, which generates very strong coherent light of 1 watt up to 10,000 watt in the visible spectrum of about 400-800 nm wavelength and is adjustable within this.
  • the GB 1 269 892 A describes a weapon system for locating and controlling objects, including a CO 2 -IR laser, a detector, an optical system and a computer.
  • a locating unit serves for the detection, recognition and path determination of the objects.
  • the output power of the laser is adjustable.
  • the WO 2010/141488 A relates to a laser glare device.
  • the device has a plurality of control circuits for controlling the laser power.
  • the individual actuators are configured and operated within the set laser class with different output powers.
  • the devices can be more flexible the respective application scenario are adapted. There are no hardware modifications to the device necessary.
  • interchangeable multifunction trigger cables are used to set the laser class, in which the laser class is coded electronically and which are marked in color and / or by printing, etc., according to the laser class.
  • the multifunction trigger cable in the preferred embodiment has a multi-input port expander device.
  • the laser class is set by permanently connected inputs of the module. Other inputs of the module are placed on buttons of the multifunction trigger cable, so that they can be assigned with different functions. The adjustment of the laser power within the given laser class is done by the operator via one of these buttons.
  • the IR illuminator should be set to minimum power and the IR marker set to maximum light output within the selected laser class.
  • the laser light module operates in four laser classes "1", “2", “3R” and “3B", such as indoor / outdoor training, normal range combat or long range combat.
  • four color-coded multifunction trigger cables are supplied for the four laser classes.
  • the Porfi expander component is connected differently in the respective multifunction trigger cable.
  • the microcontroller reads this circuit and adjusts the power of all lasers to the corresponding laser class.
  • the laser light module can thus be switched to the individual application scenarios by using the corresponding multifunction trigger cable.
  • the electronic adjustment of the laser power in different laser classes includes in continuation of the invention, the monitoring and control for compliance with the maximum allowable laser power of the respective laser class. Likewise, the variable setting of the laser power of the individual actuators is monitored and / or controlled within the permissible emission values of the respective laser class.
  • the laser light module 1 has at least two target markers for sighting of targets and a target illuminator for illuminating targets and target areas.
  • two target markers one works, for example, in the visible and the other in the IR range.
  • a target marker in the visible wavelength range both red light and green light laser modules can be used. Green light in laser modules is recommended since green light from the eye is perceived to be about 10 times brighter than red light with the same light output.
  • a target illuminator of the laser light module 1 for example, an IR laser is used in addition to a white light lamp whose beam divergence can be adjusted electronically.
  • the aiming marker and the target illuminator make it possible to aim and illuminate targets and target areas in the visible and in the IR range.
  • the laser light module 1 preferably has a query laser for friend identification.
  • the laser light module 1 can thus itself be used as a laser interrogator in a "Dismounted Soldier Identification Device (DSID)". This laser is also electronically adjusted to the power of the selected laser class.
  • DSID Dismounted Soldier Identification Device
  • All laser modules are integrated in a common laser block and (parallel to each other) aligned parallel to each other. These are then preferably adjusted by means of block adjustment together to weapon parallel, which can be done in clicks both manually with tools and without tools with thumbscrew.
  • the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 1 shows a block diagram of the laser light module 1.
  • the laser light module 1 comprises a microcontroller 3, a multifunction trigger cable 20 with plug 21 and for each actuator (marker or illuminator) a laser driver 10 which drives the laser 2.
  • the laser driver 10 consists of a highly integrated chip comprising the blocks microcontroller interface 12, an adjustable D / A converter 13, an adjustable logarithmic resistor 14, a temperature sensor 15 and a light power control block 11.
  • the microcontroller 3 is on the one hand connected to the microcontroller interface 12 of the laser driver 10 and on the other hand contacted with the plug (21) of the multifunction trigger cable 20.
  • the laser light module 1 is operated in the present embodiment in four different laser classes, which are displayed by color different multifunction trigger cable 20 to the user.
  • the indoor multi-function trigger cable is white
  • the outdoor training trigger cable is blue
  • the standard-range combat trigger cable is black
  • the multifunction trigger cable is long-range combat
  • the built-in port expander module 22 is connected differently. According to this wiring, the microcontroller 3 adjusts the maximum output power of the laser diode 2 of the laser light module 1.
  • the port expander module 22 in the multifunction trigger cable has, for example, eight inputs. In the exemplary embodiment, four inputs are used for the discrimination or adjustment of the four laser classes. The other inputs are placed on four buttons of the multi-function trigger cable 20, so that these four buttons of the multi-function trigger cable 20 can be assigned with different functions.
  • the inputs of the port expander module 22 are hard-wired or encoded with appropriate resistors and the multifunction trigger cable is marked in the color of the selected laser class for the user. Depending on the color, the first four inputs of the port expander module 22 are connected differently and thereby define the laser class. As a result, the laser light module 1 can be operated by using the corresponding multifunction trigger cable 20 in the associated laser class.
  • Fig. 1 Shown in Fig. 1 is a multi-function trigger cable 20, in which the port for expander module 22, the input for "Training 1" is equipped.
  • the cable 250 would be marked with blue, for example.
  • Fig. 2 shows the laser light module 1 with the trigger cable 20 for setting the laser class "Combat 2". For example, this cable would be marked in gray.
  • the microcontroller 3 After switching on the laser light module 1, the microcontroller 3 actively takes the connection with the port expander module 22 in the multifunction trigger cable 20 and reads the desired laser class after successful communication.
  • the corresponding calibration values of the laser driver 10 (maximum values for the logarithmic resistor 14 and the D / A converter 13) are stored in the microcontroller 3 and are transmitted to the laser driver 10, so that the maximum laser power is fixed.
  • the user or operator can also adjust the power between the maximum allowable power and about 1% by pressing a special trigger button, which is realized by appropriate adjustment of the D / A converter 13.
  • the microcontroller 3 monitors that the maximum value is not exceeded and thus the laser class is maintained.
  • the microcontroller 3 In the event of a communication error, cable break or other cable defect, the microcontroller 3 always sets the eye-safe laser class "2" (blue) and switches off all active lasers. This ensures safety for the user.

Abstract

The module (1) has an objective marker for sighting objectives, and a target illuminator for illuminating objectives and target areas, where the module is operated in different laser classes. A laser driver (10) controls a laser-diode (2) and has a microcontroller-interface (12) and a temperature sensor (15). A multifunction-trigger cable (20) adjusts laser classes of the module. A microcontroller (3) is connected with the interface and with a trigger cable plug (21). A series-bus component comprises eight inputs that are connected with respective resistors.

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Die Erfindung beschäftigt sich mit einem Laser-Licht-Modul (LLM) mit einstellbaren, also variablen, Laserklassen. Es wird vorgeschlagen, die Lichtleistung der Aktuatoren von Laser-Licht-Modulen in Abhängigkeit von einem Einsatzszenario rein elektronisch einzustellen, so dass die Umschaltung auf das jeweilige Einsatzszenario ohne Hardware-Umrüstung nunmehr auf elektronischem Wege geschieht. Dazu umfasst das Laser-Licht-Modul zumindest einen steuerbaren Lasertreiber, einen Mikrocontroller und eine Möglichkeit, die Laserklasse einzustellen. Diese Laserklassen des Moduls können dabei über verschiedene Methoden eingestellt werden, z.B. von einem anderen Gerät über eine Schnittstelle, über Tasten durch den Bediener oder ein Muftifunktions-Triggerkabel.The invention relates to a laser light module (LLM) with adjustable, so variable, laser classes. It is proposed that the light output of the actuators of laser light modules be adjusted purely electronically as a function of a deployment scenario, so that switching to the respective deployment scenario without hardware retrofitting is now done electronically. For this purpose, the laser light module comprises at least one controllable laser driver, a microcontroller and a possibility to set the laser class. These laser classes of the module can be adjusted by various methods, e.g. from another device via an interface, via buttons by the operator or a mufti-function trigger cable.

Laser-Licht-Module dienen als optische Zielhilfen für Handfeuerwaffen. Sie ermöglichen das Anvisieren von Zielen mit einem Rotlicht- und / oder Infrarot-Laserzielmarkierer. Gleichzeitig ist das Beleuchten von Zielen und Zielbereichen im sichtbaren und Infrarot (IR)-Bereich mit Weißlichtlampe und / oder IR-Laser-Beleuchter machbar.Laser light modules serve as optical aiming aids for handguns. They allow the sighting of targets with a red light and / or infrared laser marker. At the same time, it is possible to illuminate targets and target areas in the visible and infrared (IR) range with a white-light lamp and / or IR laser illuminator.

Aus der DE 10 2007 022 452 A1 der Anmelderin ist ein Laser-Licht-Modul bekannt, welches wenigstens einen Laser-Zielmarkierer und / oder einen Laser-Zielbeleuchter etc. umfasst. Vorgeschlagen wird, vor wenigstens einer dieser Baugruppen eine optische Linse mit verstellbarer Brennweite einzubinden. Dadurch wird eine variable Fokussierung des Laser-Licht-Moduls erreicht.From the DE 10 2007 022 452 A1 The applicant is aware of a laser light module which comprises at least one laser target marker and / or a laser target illuminator, etc. It is proposed to integrate an optical lens with adjustable focal length in front of at least one of these assemblies. As a result, a variable focusing of the laser light module is achieved.

Bisherige Lösungen zur Einstellung der Laserleistung sind hardwaremäßig und beschränken sich ausschließlich auf zwei Laserklassen. So werden bei anderen Lasergeräten Filterscheiben mit unterschiedlicher Durchlässigkeit eingesetzt. So kann z.B. ein 5 mW Rotlicht-Laser, der sonst der Laserklasse "3R" entspricht, durch Vorsatz einer Filterscheibe mit 20 % Durchlässigkeit für ein Training mit Laserklasse "2" kleiner 1 mW betrieben werden.Previous solutions for setting the laser power are hardware-based and are limited to two laser classes. For example, filter discs with different permeability are used in other laser devices. For example, a 5 mW red-light laser, which otherwise corresponds to the laser class "3R", can be operated by intent of a filter disc with 20% transmission for training with laser class "2" less than 1 mW.

Bei anderen bekannten Lasergeräten kann zwischen "High-Power" und "Low-Power" umgeschaltet werden. Für den Trainingsbetrieb wird eine mechanische Sperre am Betriebsartenschalter installiert, so dass dieser nicht mehr in die Stellung "High-Power" gedreht werden kann.In other known laser devices can be switched between "high power" and "low power". For training operation, a mechanical lock is installed on the mode selector so that it can no longer be turned to the "high power" position.

Hier stellt sich die Erfindung die Aufgabe, eine Möglichkeit aufzuzeigen, mit der auch mehr als bisher nur zwei Laserklassen einstellbar sind.Here, the invention has the object to show a way with which more than previously only two laser classes are adjustable.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind in den Unteransprüchen definiert.The object is achieved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are defined in the subclaims.

Der Erfindung liegt die Idee zugrunde, eine Einstellung der Laserklassen elektronisch vorzunehmen.The invention is based on the idea to make an adjustment of the laser classes electronically.

Aus der WO 2011/116 067 A2 ist ein tragbarer Blendungslaser zur Verteidigung bekannt, der eine Laserlichtquelle sowie einen Strahlaufweiter mit verstellbarem Fokus, eine Leistungsquelle, einen Abzug und eine vergrößernde Zielvorrichtung umfasst. Die Vorrichtung weist zudem einen Entfernungsmesser, eine Kamera sowie einen Scharfschalter auf. Das System kann in einer für die Augen unschädliche Weise Angreifer zeitweise das Sehvermögen beeinflussen, so dass die Angreifer geblendet bzw. desorientiert werden. Die Laserlichtquelle kann, je nach Ausführung, ein Laser sein, z.B. Klasse 4, der sehr starkes kohärentes Licht von 1 Watt bis zu 10.000 Watt im sichtbaren Spektrum von etwa 400-800 nm Wellenlänge erzeugt und innerhalb dieser verstellbar ist.From the WO 2011/116 067 A2 For example, there is known a defensive hand-held glare laser comprising a laser light source and an adjustable focus beam expander, a power source, a trigger, and a magnifying aiming device. The device also has a rangefinder, a camera and a arming switch. The system can temporarily affect the eyesight of the eyesight-harmless way, so that the attackers are blinded or disoriented. Depending on the design, the laser light source may be a laser, eg class 4, which generates very strong coherent light of 1 watt up to 10,000 watt in the visible spectrum of about 400-800 nm wavelength and is adjustable within this.

Die GB 1 269 892 A beschreibt ein Waffensystem zur Ortung und Bekämpfung von Objekten, beinhaltend einen CO2-IR-Laser, einen Detektor, ein optisches System und einen Rechner. Eine Ortungseinheit dient zur Erfassung, Erkennung und Bahnbestimmung der Objekte. Die Ausgangsleistung des Lasers ist einstellbar.The GB 1 269 892 A describes a weapon system for locating and controlling objects, including a CO 2 -IR laser, a detector, an optical system and a computer. A locating unit serves for the detection, recognition and path determination of the objects. The output power of the laser is adjustable.

Die WO 2010/141488 A betrifft eine Laser-Blendvorrichtung. Die Vorrichtung besitzt eine Mehrzahl von Steuerschaltkreisen zum Steuern der Laserleistung.The WO 2010/141488 A relates to a laser glare device. The device has a plurality of control circuits for controlling the laser power.

Erfindungsgemäß werden jedoch je nach Einsatzzweck die einzelnen Aktuatoren innerhalb der eingestellten Laserklasse mit unterschiedlichen Ausgangsleistungen konfiguriert und betrieben. Mit den elektronisch einstellbaren Laserklassen können die Geräte flexibler an das jeweilige Einsatzszenario angepasst werden. Es sind dazu keine Hardware-Modifikationen am Gerät notwendig.According to the invention, however, depending on the purpose, the individual actuators are configured and operated within the set laser class with different output powers. With the electronically adjustable laser classes, the devices can be more flexible the respective application scenario are adapted. There are no hardware modifications to the device necessary.

Zur Einstellung der Laserklasse gibt es diverse Möglichkeiten, z.B.:

  • ● DIP-Schalter am Gerät
  • ● über ein Schnittstelle von einem anderen Gerät
  • ● durch Tasten oder Tastenkombinationen
There are various options for setting the laser class, eg:
  • ● DIP switch on the device
  • ● via an interface from another device
  • ● by keys or keyboard shortcuts

In der bevorzugten Lösung werden zur Einstellung der Laserklasse austauschbare Multifunktions-Triggerkabel verwendet, in denen die Laserklasse elektronisch kodiert ist und die gemäß der Laserklasse farblich und / oder durch Aufdruck etc. gekennzeichnet sind.In the preferred solution, interchangeable multifunction trigger cables are used to set the laser class, in which the laser class is coded electronically and which are marked in color and / or by printing, etc., according to the laser class.

Das Multifunktions-Triggerkabel besitzt in der bevorzugten Ausführung einen Port-Expander-Baustein mit mehreren Eingängen. Die Einstellung der Laserklasse erfolgt durch fest beschaltete Eingänge des Bausteins. Andere Eingänge des Bausteins sind auf Tasten des Multifunktions-Triggerkabels gelegt, so dass diese mit unterschiedlichen Funktionen belegt werden können. Die Einstellung der Laserleistung innerhalb der vorgegebenen Laserklasse erfolgt durch den Bediener über eine dieser Tasten. So kann z.B. der IR-Beleuchter auf minimale Leistung und der IR-Markierer auf maximale Lichtleistung innerhalb der gewählten Laserklasse eingestellt werden.The multifunction trigger cable in the preferred embodiment has a multi-input port expander device. The laser class is set by permanently connected inputs of the module. Other inputs of the module are placed on buttons of the multifunction trigger cable, so that they can be assigned with different functions. The adjustment of the laser power within the given laser class is done by the operator via one of these buttons. Thus, e.g. the IR illuminator should be set to minimum power and the IR marker set to maximum light output within the selected laser class.

Das Laser-Licht-Modul wird beispielsweise in vier Laserklassen "1", "2", "3R" und "3B" betrieben, wie Indoor-/ Outdoor-Training, Combat für normale Reichweite oder Combat für große Reichweite. In einer bevorzugten Variante werden für die vier Laserklassen vier farblich markierte Multifunktions-Triggerkabel ausgeliefert. Je nach Farbe ist der Porfi-Expander-Baustein im jeweiligen Multifunktions-Triggerkabel unterschiedlich beschaltet. Der Mikrocontroller liest diese Beschaltung ein und stellt die Leistung aller Laser auf die entsprechende Laserklasse ein. Das Laser-Licht-Modul kann so durch Verwendung des entsprechenden Multifunktions-Triggerkabels in die einzelnen Einsatzszenarien geschaltet werden.For example, the laser light module operates in four laser classes "1", "2", "3R" and "3B", such as indoor / outdoor training, normal range combat or long range combat. In a preferred variant, four color-coded multifunction trigger cables are supplied for the four laser classes. Depending on the color, the Porfi expander component is connected differently in the respective multifunction trigger cable. The microcontroller reads this circuit and adjusts the power of all lasers to the corresponding laser class. The laser light module can thus be switched to the individual application scenarios by using the corresponding multifunction trigger cable.

Die elektronische Einstellung der Laserleistung in verschiedenen Laserklassen umfasst in Weiterführung der Erfindung auch die Überwachung und Kontrolle auf Einhaltung der maximal zulässigen Laserleistung der jeweiligen Laserklasse. Ebenfalls wird die variable Einstellung der Laserleistung der einzelnen Aktuatoren im Rahmen der zulässigen Emissionswerte der jeweiligen Laserklasse überwacht und / oder kontrolliert.The electronic adjustment of the laser power in different laser classes includes in continuation of the invention, the monitoring and control for compliance with the maximum allowable laser power of the respective laser class. Likewise, the variable setting of the laser power of the individual actuators is monitored and / or controlled within the permissible emission values of the respective laser class.

Anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels mit Zeichnung soll die Erfindung näher erläutert werden.Reference to an embodiment with drawing, the invention will be explained in more detail.

Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
ein Licht-Laser-Modul mit eingestellter Laserklasse "Training 1"
Fig. 2
das Licht-Laser-Modul mit eingestellter Laserklasse "Combat 2"
It shows:
Fig. 1
a light laser module with set laser class "Training 1"
Fig. 2
the light laser module with set laser class "Combat 2"

Prinzipiell verfügt das Laser-Licht-Modul 1 im bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel wenigstens über zwei Zielmarkierer zum Anvisieren von Zielen und einem Zielbeleuchter für das Beleuchten von Zielen und Zielbereichen. Bei zwei Zielmarkierern arbeitet der eine beispielsweise im sichtbaren und der andere im IR-Bereich. Als Zielmarkierer im sichtbaren Wellenlängenbereich können sowohl Rotlicht- als auch Grünlicht-Laser-Module eingesetzt werden. Grünlicht in Laser-Modulen bietet sich an, da grünes Licht vom Auge ca. 10x heller als rotes Licht bei gleicher Lichtleistung empfunden wird. Als Zielbeleuchter des Laser-Licht-Moduls 1 wird neben einer Weißlichtlampe beispielsweise ein IR-Laser eingesetzt, dessen Strahl-Divergenz elektronisch verstellt werden kann. Mit dem Zielmarkierer und dem Zielbeleuchter ist gleichzeitig das Anvisieren und Beleuchten von Zielen und Zielbereichen im sichtbaren und im IR-Bereich möglich.In principle, in the preferred embodiment, the laser light module 1 has at least two target markers for sighting of targets and a target illuminator for illuminating targets and target areas. In the case of two target markers, one works, for example, in the visible and the other in the IR range. As a target marker in the visible wavelength range, both red light and green light laser modules can be used. Green light in laser modules is recommended since green light from the eye is perceived to be about 10 times brighter than red light with the same light output. As a target illuminator of the laser light module 1, for example, an IR laser is used in addition to a white light lamp whose beam divergence can be adjusted electronically. At the same time, the aiming marker and the target illuminator make it possible to aim and illuminate targets and target areas in the visible and in the IR range.

Zusätzlich verfügt das Laser-Licht-Modul 1 bevorzugt über einen Abfrage-Laser zur Freund-Identifizierung. Das Laser-Licht-Modul 1 kann damit selbst als Laser-Abfrager in einem "Dismounted Soldier Identification Device (DSID)" verwendet werden. Auch dieser Laser wird elektronisch auf die Leistung der gewählten Laserklasse eingestellt.In addition, the laser light module 1 preferably has a query laser for friend identification. The laser light module 1 can thus itself be used as a laser interrogator in a "Dismounted Soldier Identification Device (DSID)". This laser is also electronically adjusted to the power of the selected laser class.

Alle Laser-Module sind in einem gemeinsamen Laserblock integriert und (werksseitig) parallel zueinander ausgerichtet. Diese werden dann bevorzugt mittels Blockjustage gemeinsam zur Waffe parallel justiert, was in Klicks sowohl manuell mit Werkzeug als auch ohne Werkzeug mit Rändelschraube erfolgen kann.All laser modules are integrated in a common laser block and (parallel to each other) aligned parallel to each other. These are then preferably adjusted by means of block adjustment together to weapon parallel, which can be done in clicks both manually with tools and without tools with thumbscrew.

Die Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 zeigen ein Blockschaltbild des Laser-Licht-Moduls 1. Das Laser-Licht-Modul 1 umfasst einen Mikrocontroller 3, ein Multifunktions-Triggerkabel 20 mit Stecker 21 und für jeden Aktuator (Markierer oder Beleuchter) einen Lasertreiber 10, der den Laser 2 ansteuert.The Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 1 shows a block diagram of the laser light module 1. The laser light module 1 comprises a microcontroller 3, a multifunction trigger cable 20 with plug 21 and for each actuator (marker or illuminator) a laser driver 10 which drives the laser 2.

Der Lasertreiber 10 besteht aus einem hoch integrierten Chip, der die Blöcke Mikrocontroller-Interface 12, einen einstellbaren D/A-Wandler 13, einen einstellbaren logarithmischen Widerstand 14, einen Temperatursensor 15 sowie einen Regelungsblock 11 für die Lichtleistung umfasst.The laser driver 10 consists of a highly integrated chip comprising the blocks microcontroller interface 12, an adjustable D / A converter 13, an adjustable logarithmic resistor 14, a temperature sensor 15 and a light power control block 11.

Der Mikrocontroller 3 ist einerseits mit dem Mikrocontroller-Interface 12 des Lasertreibers 10 verbunden und andererseits mit dem Stecker (21) des Multifunktions-Triggerkabels 20 kontaktiert.The microcontroller 3 is on the one hand connected to the microcontroller interface 12 of the laser driver 10 and on the other hand contacted with the plug (21) of the multifunction trigger cable 20.

Das Laser-Licht-Modul 1 wird in der vorliegenden Ausführung in vier verschiedenen Laserklassen betrieben, die durch farblich unterschiedliche Multifunktions-Triggerkabel 20 dem Nutzer angezeigt werden. Das Multifunktions-Triggerkabel (Indoor-Training) ist beispielsweise weiß, das Multifunktions-Triggerkabel (Outdoor-Training) beispielsweise blau, während das Multifunktions-Triggerkabel (Combat für normale Reichweite) die schwarze Farbe hat und das Multifunktions-Triggerkabel (Combat für große Reichweite) grau ist. Je nach Farbe, Aufdruck etc. ist der eingebaute Port-Expander-Baustein 22 verschieden beschaltet. Gemäß dieser Beschaltung stellt der Mikrocontroller 3 die maximale Ausgangsleistung der LaserDiode 2 des Laser-Licht-Moduls 1 ein.The laser light module 1 is operated in the present embodiment in four different laser classes, which are displayed by color different multifunction trigger cable 20 to the user. For example, the indoor multi-function trigger cable is white, the outdoor training trigger cable is blue, while the standard-range combat trigger cable is black and the multifunction trigger cable is long-range combat ) is gray. Depending on the color, imprint, etc., the built-in port expander module 22 is connected differently. According to this wiring, the microcontroller 3 adjusts the maximum output power of the laser diode 2 of the laser light module 1.

Der Port-Expander-Baustein 22 im Multifunktions-Triggerkabel hat beispielsweise acht Eingänge. Im Ausführungsbeispiel werden vier Eingänge für die Unterscheidung bzw. Einstellung der vier Laserklassen verwendet. Die anderen Eingänge sind auf vier Tasten des Multifunktions-Triggerkabels 20 gelegt, so dass diese vier Tasten des Multifunktions-Triggerkabels 20 mit unterschiedlichen Funktionen belegt werden können. Zur Einstellung der Laserklassen werden die Eingänge des Port-Expander-Bausteins 22 mit entsprechenden Widerständen fest beschaltet bzw. kodiert und das Multifunktions-Triggerkabel in der Farbe der gewählten Laserklasse für den Nutzer gekennzeichnet. Je nach Farbe sind die ersten vier Eingänge des Port-Expander-Bausteins 22 unterschiedlich beschaltet und legen damit die Laserklasse fest. Dadurch kann das Laser-Licht-Modul 1 durch Verwendung des entsprechenden Multifunktions-Triggerkabels 20 in der zugeordneten Laserklasse betrieben werden.The port expander module 22 in the multifunction trigger cable has, for example, eight inputs. In the exemplary embodiment, four inputs are used for the discrimination or adjustment of the four laser classes. The other inputs are placed on four buttons of the multi-function trigger cable 20, so that these four buttons of the multi-function trigger cable 20 can be assigned with different functions. To set the laser classes, the inputs of the port expander module 22 are hard-wired or encoded with appropriate resistors and the multifunction trigger cable is marked in the color of the selected laser class for the user. Depending on the color, the first four inputs of the port expander module 22 are connected differently and thereby define the laser class. As a result, the laser light module 1 can be operated by using the corresponding multifunction trigger cable 20 in the associated laser class.

Dargestellt in Fig. 1 ist ein Multifunktions-Triggerkabel 20, in welchem am Port-Expander-Baustein 22 der Eingang für "Training 1" bestückt ist. Das Kabel 250 wäre dafür beispielsweise mit blau gekennzeichnet. Fig. 2 zeigt das Laser-Licht-Modul 1 mit dem Triggerkabel 20 zum Einstellen der Laserklasse "Combat 2". Dieses Kabel wäre beispielsweise mit grau gekennzeichnet.Shown in Fig. 1 is a multi-function trigger cable 20, in which the port for expander module 22, the input for "Training 1" is equipped. The cable 250 would be marked with blue, for example. Fig. 2 shows the laser light module 1 with the trigger cable 20 for setting the laser class "Combat 2". For example, this cable would be marked in gray.

Nach dem Einschalten des Laser-Licht-Moduls 1 nimmt der Mikrocontroller 3 aktiv die Verbindung mit dem Port-Expander-Baustein 22 im Multifunktions-Triggerkabel 20 auf und liest nach erfolgreicher Kommunikation die gewünschte Laserklasse aus. Die entsprechenden Kalibrierwerte des Lasertreibers 10 (Maximalwerte für den logarithmischen Widerstand 14 und den D/A-Wandler 13) sind im Mikrocontroller 3 hinterlegt und werden dem Lasertreiber 10 übermittelt, so dass die maximale Laserleistung festgelegt ist. Der Nutzer oder Bediener kann durch Betätigen einer speziellen Triggertaste zusätzlich die Leistung zwischen der maximal zulässigen Leistung und etwa 1 % verstellen, was durch entsprechende Einstellung des D/A-Wandlers 13 realisiert wird. Der Mikrocontroller 3 überwacht, dass der Maximalwert nicht überschritten und damit die Laserklasse eingehalten wird.After switching on the laser light module 1, the microcontroller 3 actively takes the connection with the port expander module 22 in the multifunction trigger cable 20 and reads the desired laser class after successful communication. The corresponding calibration values of the laser driver 10 (maximum values for the logarithmic resistor 14 and the D / A converter 13) are stored in the microcontroller 3 and are transmitted to the laser driver 10, so that the maximum laser power is fixed. The user or operator can also adjust the power between the maximum allowable power and about 1% by pressing a special trigger button, which is realized by appropriate adjustment of the D / A converter 13. The microcontroller 3 monitors that the maximum value is not exceeded and thus the laser class is maintained.

Bei Kommunikationsfehler, Kabelbruch oder sonstigem Kabeldefekt wird vom Mikrocontroller 3 immer die augensichere Laserklasse "2" (blau) eingestellt und alle aktiven Laser ausgeschaltet. Dadurch wird die Sicherheit für den Benutzer gewährleistet.In the event of a communication error, cable break or other cable defect, the microcontroller 3 always sets the eye-safe laser class "2" (blue) and switches off all active lasers. This ensures safety for the user.

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Laser-Licht-Modul (1) mit wenigstens einem Zielmarkierer zum Anvisieren von Zielen und einem Zielbeleuchter für das Beleuchten von Zielen und Zielbereichen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Laser-Licht-Modul (1) einen steuerbaren Lasertreiber (10) und einen Mikrocontroller (3) zur rein elektronischen Einstellung verschiedene Laserklassen des Laser-Licht-Moduls (1) umfasst, wobei der Mikrocontroller (3) die Leistung aller Laser regelt und überwacht, sodass Grenzwerte der eingestellten Laserklasse nicht überschritten werden.Laser light module (1) with at least one target marker for sighting targets and a target illuminator for illuminating targets and target areas, characterized in that the laser light module (1) comprises a controllable laser driver (10) and a microcontroller ( 3) for purely electronic setting different laser classes of the laser light module (1), wherein the microcontroller (3) regulates and monitors the power of all lasers, so that limits of the set laser class are not exceeded. Laser-Licht-Modul (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein austauschbares Multifunktions-Triggerkabel (20) eingebunden ist, in denen die Laserklasse elektronisch kodiert ist.Laser light module (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that an exchangeable multi-function trigger cable (20) is integrated, in which the laser class is electronically encoded. Laser-Licht-Modul (1) nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das austauschbare Multifunktions-Triggerkabel (20) farblich und / oder durch Aufdruck, Kerbungen oder dergleichen gekennzeichnet sind.Laser light module (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the replaceable multi-function trigger cable (20) are color and / or marked by imprint, notches or the like. Laser-Licht-Modul (1) nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Multifunktions-Triggerkabel (20) eine oder mehrere Tasten des zum Ein-/Ausschalten der Laser besitzt.Laser light module (1) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the multifunction trigger cable (20) has one or more keys for switching on / off the laser. Laser-Licht-Modul (1) nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass über eine Taste der Nutzer die Leistung der Laser innerhalb der eingestellten Laserklasse verstellen kann.Laser light module (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that via a button, the user can adjust the power of the laser within the set laser class. Laser-Licht-Modul (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Licht-Laser-Modul (1) einen DIP-Schalter und / oder eine Schnittstelle umfasst.Laser light module (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the light laser module (1) comprises a DIP switch and / or an interface. Laser-Licht-Modul (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Laser-Licht-Modul (1) über einen Abfrage-Laser zur Freund-Identifizierung verfügt.Laser light module (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the laser light module (1) has a query laser for friend identification. Laser-Licht-Modul (1) nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leistung des Abfrage-Lasers zur Freund-Identifizierung elektronisch gemäß der gewählten Laserklasse eingestellt wird.Laser light module (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the power of the interrogation laser for friend identification is set electronically according to the selected laser class. Laser-Licht-Modul nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekenn zeichnet, dass der Zielbeleuchter ein Laser mit elektronisch verstellbarer Strahlbreite ist.Laser light module according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the target illuminator is a laser with electronically adjustable beam width.
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