EP0566887A2 - Tune adjustment mechanism for harps - Google Patents
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- EP0566887A2 EP0566887A2 EP93104802A EP93104802A EP0566887A2 EP 0566887 A2 EP0566887 A2 EP 0566887A2 EP 93104802 A EP93104802 A EP 93104802A EP 93104802 A EP93104802 A EP 93104802A EP 0566887 A2 EP0566887 A2 EP 0566887A2
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- G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
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- G10D3/00—Details of, or accessories for, stringed musical instruments, e.g. slide-bars
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- the strings are attached to one side of the harp neck.
- the strings (up to 47) have a total tensile strength of approx. 500 kg for Irish harps, approx. 600 - 700 kg for folk harps and up to 1500 kg for concert harps.
- Harps are also known in which the strings are not arranged "on one side", but “in the middle”, i.e. the strings run through the middle of the neck (Fig. 2). This results in a symmetrical distribution of forces. All asymmetrical forces, which want to twist, warp, warp, are eliminated. This harp is known as the "Paraguayan harp". It has the major disadvantage that the strings cannot be switched to the semitones, so the harp can only be played in one key or has to be retuned with the tuning pegs.
- the invention has for its object for a harp with a symmetrical structure and with "center", i.e. To construct strings running in the middle of the neck with which halftones can be switched so that the harp can be played in several keys - up to eight keys.
- the respective string is pressed against a stop pin by a slider running across the neck, which is arranged exactly at the pre-calculated semitone distance (Fig. 3 and Fig. 4).
- the string is shortened and switched a semitone higher.
- the slider made of metal or plastic consists of a base part (shaft) with an inserted or attached cam.
- the cam has rounded ends and, when moved, causes the string to press against the stop pin (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
- the slide is button-shaped at both ends by screwed-in discs made of plastic in different colors (analogous to the string colors in white, black and red) or made of differently colored metal.
- the pushing process is easy to perform by pressing with your finger. With the button-like design on both sides of the shaft, the thrust is precisely limited.
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Bei den meisten bekannten Harfen, wie Irische Harfen (= non-pedal-harps), Volksharfen (= Einfachpedalharfe, Bauernharfe, Tiroler Harfe) und Konzertharfen (= Doppelpedalharfe), sind die Saiten auf einer Seite des Harfenhalses angebracht. Die Saiten (bis zu 47) haben eine Gesamtzugkraft von ca. 500 kg bei Irischen Harfen, ca. 600 - 700 kg bei Volksharfen und bis zu 1500 kg bei Konzertharfen. Durch die Anbringung auf einer Seite des Harfenhalses und dem asymmetrischen Saitenzug wollen die Saiten den Hals der Harfe verdrehen = verwinden und die Harfensäule verkrümmen (Abb. 1).In most known harps, such as Irish harps (= non-pedal harps), folk harps (= single pedal harp, farm harp, Tyrolean harp) and concert harps (= double pedal harp), the strings are attached to one side of the harp neck. The strings (up to 47) have a total tensile strength of approx. 500 kg for Irish harps, approx. 600 - 700 kg for folk harps and up to 1500 kg for concert harps. By attaching to one side of the harp neck and the asymmetrical string pull, the strings want to twist the neck of the harp = twist and twist the harp column (Fig. 1).
Für derartige Harfen ohne Pedale, sind Umstimmeinrichtungen bekannt (vgl. DE 22 41 679), bei denen mittels von Hand betätigbarer Schwenkhebel und daran befindliche Nocken die Saiten gegen Bünde zur Verkürzung der frei schwingenden Länge drückbar sind.For such harps without pedals, retuning devices are known (cf. DE 22 41 679), in which the strings can be pressed against frets to shorten the freely oscillating length by means of manually operable pivot levers and cams located thereon.
Es sind auch Harfen bekannt, bei denen die Saiten nicht "einseitig" angeordnet sind, sondern "mittig", d.h. die Saiten laufen durch die Mitte des Halses (Abb. 2). Dadurch ergibt sich eine symmetrische Kraftverteilung. Alle asymmetrischen Kräfte, welche verwinden, verziehen, verkrümmen wollen, fallen weg. Diese Harfe ist als "paraguayische Harfe" bekannt. Sie hat den großen Nachteil, daß die Saiten nicht auf die Halbtöne umschaltbar sind, die Harfe also nur in einer Tonart gespielt werden kann oder mit den Stimmwirbeln umgestimmt werden muß.Harps are also known in which the strings are not arranged "on one side", but "in the middle", i.e. the strings run through the middle of the neck (Fig. 2). This results in a symmetrical distribution of forces. All asymmetrical forces, which want to twist, warp, warp, are eliminated. This harp is known as the "Paraguayan harp". It has the major disadvantage that the strings cannot be switched to the semitones, so the harp can only be played in one key or has to be retuned with the tuning pegs.
Eine andere symmetrisch aufgebaute Harfe ist aus der US 47 44 280 bekannt. Dieses Instrument besitzt Tonabnehmer für jede Saite; das Umstimmen erfolgt rein elektronisch.Another symmetrical harp is known from US 47 44 280. This instrument has pickups for each string; the change is done purely electronically.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, für eine Harfe mit symmetrischem Aufbau und mit "mittig", d.h. in der Mitte des Halses laufenden Saiten eine Umschaltvorrichtung zu konstruieren, mit der Halbtöne geschaltet werden können, damit die Harfe in mehreren Tonarten - bis zu acht Tonarten - gespielt werden kann.The invention has for its object for a harp with a symmetrical structure and with "center", i.e. To construct strings running in the middle of the neck with which halftones can be switched so that the harp can be played in several keys - up to eight keys.
Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst; vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind in den Unteransprüchen ausgewiesen.This object is achieved with the features of claim 1; Advantageous further developments are shown in the subclaims.
Es zeigen:
- Abb. 1: den Harfenhals bei asymmetrischem Saitenzug
- Abb. 2: den Harfenhals bei symmetrischem Saitenzug
- Abb. 3 bis 6: die erfindungsgemäße Umschalteinrichtung.
- Fig. 1: the harp neck with asymmetrical string tension
- Fig. 2: the harp neck with symmetrical string tension
- Fig. 3 to 6: the switching device according to the invention.
Durch einen quer durch den Hals laufenden Schieber wird die jeweilige Saite an einen Anschlagstift gedrückt, der genau im vorberechneten Halbtonabstand angeordnet ist (Abb. 3 und Abb. 4). Die Saite wird verkürzt und damit einen Halbton höher geschaltet.The respective string is pressed against a stop pin by a slider running across the neck, which is arranged exactly at the pre-calculated semitone distance (Fig. 3 and Fig. 4). The string is shortened and switched a semitone higher.
Der Schieber aus Metall oder Kunststoff besteht aus einem Basisteil (Welle) mit eingesetzter oder aufgesetzter Nocke. Die Nocke hat abgerundete Enden und bewirkt bei der Verschiebung den Andruck der Saite an den Anschlagstift (Abb. 5 und Abb. 6).The slider made of metal or plastic consists of a base part (shaft) with an inserted or attached cam. The cam has rounded ends and, when moved, causes the string to press against the stop pin (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
Der Schieber ist an beiden Enden knopfartig ausgebildet durch eingeschraubte Scheiben aus Kunststoff in verschiedenen Farben (analog den Saitenfarben in weiß, schwarz und rot) oder aus verschieden eingefärbtem Metall. Durch Druck mit dem Finger ist der Schiebevorgang leicht zu vollziehen. Mit der knopfartigen Ausführung an beiden Seiten der Welle ist der Schub exakt begrenzt.The slide is button-shaped at both ends by screwed-in discs made of plastic in different colors (analogous to the string colors in white, black and red) or made of differently colored metal. The pushing process is easy to perform by pressing with your finger. With the button-like design on both sides of the shaft, the thrust is precisely limited.
Claims (6)
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die rein mechanische Umstimmeinrichtung von Hand betätigbare Schieber mit knopfartig ausgebildeten Enden umfaßt,
daß die Schieber quer zum Hals einzeln verschiebbar gelagert sind,
daß die Schieber jeweils einen Nocken aufweisen, mit dem die jeweilige Saite gegen einen zur Verkürzung der schwingenden Saitenlänge in vorbestimmtem Abstand zum Stimmwirbel angebrachten Anschlagstift drückbar ist.Harp with a tuning device for strings, with a neck and attached tuning pegs, to which the strings are attached approximately in the middle of the neck, viewed in the transverse direction thereof,
characterized,
that the purely mechanical retuning device comprises manually operable sliders with button-like ends,
that the sliders are mounted individually displaceable across the neck,
that the sliders each have a cam with which the respective string can be pressed against a stop pin attached to shorten the vibrating string length at a predetermined distance from the tuning peg.
daß die Schieber aus Metall sind.Harp according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that
that the sliders are made of metal.
daß die Schieber aus Kunststoff sind.Harp according to claim 1 or 2,
that the sliders are made of plastic.
daß die Schieber jeweils ein Basisteil und eine eingesetzte oder aufgesetzte Nocke mit abgerundeten Enden umfassen.Harp according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that
that the slider each comprise a base part and an inserted or attached cam with rounded ends.
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DE4213234 | 1992-04-22 | ||
DE4213234A DE4213234C1 (en) | 1992-04-22 | 1992-04-22 |
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EP0566887A2 true EP0566887A2 (en) | 1993-10-27 |
EP0566887A3 EP0566887A3 (en) | 1994-08-10 |
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DE19713588A1 (en) * | 1997-04-02 | 1998-10-08 | Sebastian Kneipp | Semitone presetting apparatus e.g. for electronic organ |
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US3739680A (en) * | 1971-08-24 | 1973-06-19 | Lyon & Healy Inc | Harp construction |
DE3403747A1 (en) * | 1984-02-03 | 1985-08-08 | Hans-Joachim 8451 Kümmersbruck Burger | Harp with gate mechanism |
US4744280A (en) * | 1986-10-16 | 1988-05-17 | Garritano Ralph F | Electronic harp |
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US4936182A (en) * | 1989-03-09 | 1990-06-26 | Robert Bunker | Sharping lever for a musical instrument |
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US3739680A (en) * | 1971-08-24 | 1973-06-19 | Lyon & Healy Inc | Harp construction |
DE3403747A1 (en) * | 1984-02-03 | 1985-08-08 | Hans-Joachim 8451 Kümmersbruck Burger | Harp with gate mechanism |
US4744280A (en) * | 1986-10-16 | 1988-05-17 | Garritano Ralph F | Electronic harp |
Cited By (1)
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DE19713588A1 (en) * | 1997-04-02 | 1998-10-08 | Sebastian Kneipp | Semitone presetting apparatus e.g. for electronic organ |
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