The INVG Hyper Night Vision Goggle Mount is a precision-machined,
highly adjustable, modular mount. It provides an extremely stable
platform for attaching almost every type of night vision goggle used by
the Department of Defense and Law Enforcement communities. The INVG
Hyper retains all of the popular features from the legacy INVG mount
while adding a breakaway mode for to increase operator safety and lower
the chance of gear damage as well as a modular interface system.
The INVG Hyper features a single tri-lobe mount arm that pivots on
its own axis. The single arm prevents binding under pressure, tension,
and field abuse and represents the strongest mount arm in the field.
The INVG Hyper can rotate on its own axis, allowing a monocular to
easily pivot from eye to the other. But, the greatest benefit is that
goggles can be stowed in a lower profile than with traditional mounts.
When the user flips the goggle up into the stow position, it can then be
rotated again back towards the helmet; preventing a large night vision
protrusion from the helmet that can cause snag hazards and accidental
damage to the goggle. The INVG Hyper uses a force-to-overcome stow
mechanism so it can be easily and quickly flipped up and down.
The INVG Hyper utilizes a field-changeable interface system that
allows operators to switch between the standard bayonet horn and
dovetail interface. It comes standard with the Dovetail Interface.
Horn Interface is sold separately. The horn interface is compatible
with the AN/PVS-7B, AN/PVS-7D, AN/PVS-14. The dovetail interface is
compatible with the AN/PVS-15, AN/PVS-18, AN/PVS-31, BNVD-G,
TNV/Sentinel. Interfaces are easily swapped without tools by
manipulating a spring-loaded capture pin and sliding them off the
adjustment rail. Vertical adjustment is accomplished with ease by
rotating a locking lever on top of the mount before sliding the mount up
and down the vertical rail. When the desired height is found, the
lever is locked down. This is a nice improvement over the legacy system
which featured a slow worm dial. It is also easier to actuate with
gloves.
The breakaway feature is what really distinguishes the Hyper Series
from the legacy mounts. A shuttle switch allows the user to set the
mount to either locked or breakaway mode. When locked, the mount will
not will come loose from the shroud without pushing the release button.
In breakaway mode, the mount will release from the shroud under a
user-specified amount of force. This is extremely useful during
activities where the NVG and mount can become snagged on other gear or
surfaces. Smacking a stowed NVG on a surface during activities such as
fast rope and vehicle dismount can snap the user’s head back and
severely injure his/her neck. It can also cause damage to the mounted
NVG. But, if the mount has a breakaway system like the Hyper Series, it
will pop loose from the shroud. Assuming the goggle is dummy-corded to
the helmet, the user will have retain it while saving his neck. The
Hyper Series Break-Away mode is user-adjustable. A top-mounted set
screw allows operators to determine how many foot/pounds pressure are
required to pop the mount loose.
-Vertical, Tilt, and Fore/Aft Adjustment Levers allow for a custom fit user experience
-Helmet Mount Release Button allows one-handed release from helmet bracket or shroud
-Break-Away Button allows user to set the desired mode for mount (break-away or locked), depending on user’s operational needs.
-Glide-Rite infinitely adjustable in both vertical and horizontal directions.
-Reduced weight and an enhanced NVG center of gravity in stow position.
-Auto shut-off integral with each adapter.
**NOTE** Tan will be available Spring/Summer, 2015