Binocular bridge system

Abstract

The binocular bridge system is configured to couple two night vision monoculars together, effectively providing the user with a binocular night vision system. An example binocular bridge system comprising: a bridge; a first hinged arm that includes an objective alignment ring configured to fit around an objective lens locking ring of a night vision monocular secured to the first hinged arm; and a second hinged arm that includes an objective alignment ring configured to fit around an objective lens locking ring of a night vision monocular secured to the second hinged arm. The hinged arms in conjunction with the objective alignment rings are configured to mechanically collimate the night vision monoculars secured to the first hinged arm and the second hinged arm of the binocular bridge system.

1 . A binocular bridge system configured to couple a first night vision monocular and a second night vision monocular together, the binocular bridge system comprising:
 a bridge;   a first hinged arm that includes an objective alignment ring, the first hinged arm comprising a proximal end secured to a first side of the bridge and a distal end including an opening for a threaded fastener used to secure the first night vision monocular to the first hinged arm, the objective alignment ring is configured to fit around an objective lens locking ring of the first night vision monocular; and   a second hinged arm that includes an objective alignment ring, the second hinged arm comprising a proximal end secured to the second side of the bridge and a distal end including an opening for a threaded fastener used to secure the second night vision monocular to the second hinged arm, the objective alignment ring is configured to fit around an objective lens locking ring of the second night vision monocular;   wherein the hinged arms in conjunction with the objective alignment rings are configured to mechanically collimate the first night vision monocular and the second night vision monocular secured to the first hinged arm and the second hinged arm, respectively, of the binocular bridge system.   
     
     
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         3 . The binocular bridge system of  claim 1 , wherein the second hinged arm is configured to contour about the second night vision monocular. 
     
     
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         21 . A binocular bridge system configured to couple a first night vision monocular and a second night vision monocular together, the binocular bridge system comprising:
 a bridge;   a first hinged arm that includes an objective alignment ring configured to fit around an objective lens locking ring of the first night vision monocular, the first hinged arm comprising a proximal end secured to a first side of the bridge, a distal end including an opening for a threaded fastener used to secure the first night vision monocular to the first hinged arm, and a cantilever extending from a front side of the first hinged arm, the objective alignment ring comprising a cantilever secured to the cantilever of the first hinged arm; and   a second hinged arm that includes an objective alignment ring configured to fit around an objective lens locking ring of the second night vision monocular, the second hinged arm comprising a proximal end secured to a second side of the bridge, a distal end including an opening for a threaded fastener used to secure the second night vision monocular to the second hinged arm, and a cantilever extending from a front side of the second hinged arm, the objective alignment ring comprising a cantilever secured to the cantilever of the second hinged arm;   wherein the hinged arms in conjunction with the objective alignment rings are configured to mechanically collimate the first night vision monocular and the second night vision monocular secured to the first hinged arm and the second hinged arm, respectively, of the binocular bridge system.   
     
     
         22 . The binocular bridge system of  claim 21 , wherein the second hinged arm is configured to contour about the second night vision monocular.