The Norotos Improved Night Vision Goggle Helmet Mount Assembly (INVG-HMA) is a radical new approach to NVG mounts. It is unlike any other mount on the market and represents a huge technological leap forward. The INVG-HMA is a precision machined NVG mount that uses a single tri-lobe rail to interface with the goggle. This design feature benefits the user in several ways. First, it presents a stronger, more stable platform that can better survive impacts without damage. Because the interface module moves on a single rail, there is no chance of binding if the mount takes a hit from one side. Second, the entire rail member can rotate 360 degrees. This allows you to quickly switch between right and left eye dominance when using a monocular, without removing the optic from the mount. It also allows you to swivel the NVG up in front of the helmet for quick storage. The INVG arm uses a Force-To-Overcome mechanism for flip-up storage. This means the user has to manually force the arm up into the stowed position. The benefit of this is that it will better absorb an impact to the unit by collapsing into the stowed position rather than rigidly locking the NVG in place and making is susceptible to damage. It also allows for a gross-motion operation rather than a fine-tune motion to actuate. This can be a bonus to the operator in tactical situations where the NVG’s need to be quickly moved out of the way. When in the upright position, the INVG arm stows the goggles within the helmet’s footprint, helping to protect them from impact and damage. One thing to note is that the INVG does not make use of an auto-shutoff mechanism. The NVG interface module is a dovetail, so it will readily accept the PVS-15, 18, 21, and 7A/C. It will accept a PVS-14 with the Norotos Dual Dovetail Adapter. Like other Norotos dovetail features, the INVG is cross-compatible with Wilcox Industries dovetail interfaces.
The revolutionary Norotos Improved Night Vision Goggle Helmet Mount Assembly is a giant leap forward in NVG mount technology. When you hold this mount in your hand, you can feel the quality and really gain a respect for the craftsmanship. It is probably the most solid-feeling mount we have seen. The adjustments are tight and precise. When wearing NVG’s on your helmet, intuitive design becomes extremely important. Adjustment is very good in theory, but there is a tradeoff in complication. If I cannot decipher how the thing works or end up performing one function when I meant to do something else because controls are placed too close together, I am not happy. That said, the control points on the INVG-HMA, like other Norotos mounts, are very intuitive and ergonomic. The vertical adjustment is particularly impressive and precise. The knob is centrally located and easy to find and actuate with gloves. The fore/aft adjustment paddle is sturdy and positively locks in place in 0.1” increments on machined teeth. The INVG has a swap-able back plate that allows the mount be adapted to mate with most Helmet Shrouds in use today. Norotos manufactures several different back plates that interface with the most common NVG Helmet Shrouds. These plates are replaceable with a screwdriver and allow you to attach the INVG to a standard USGI Helmet Plate or the Norotos Proprietary foot print. The INVG-HMA mates up very securely to a shroud with no detectable wobble. On top of all that, it is available in anodized black or fashionable tan.
Norotos has a long history of developing and manufacturing cutting edge specialty mounts for the DOD. They have lately been getting more attention in the commercial market and demand for their products has been increasing. We met one of their engineers at SHOT Show and were immediately impressed with what he had to show us. Their design, engineering, and manufacturing are second to none and we are very excited to offer their products.
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