EP1249826A2 - Reverberator device for a string instrument - Google Patents

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EP1249826A2
EP1249826A2 EP02007250A EP02007250A EP1249826A2 EP 1249826 A2 EP1249826 A2 EP 1249826A2 EP 02007250 A EP02007250 A EP 02007250A EP 02007250 A EP02007250 A EP 02007250A EP 1249826 A2 EP1249826 A2 EP 1249826A2
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  • the invention relates to a reverberation device that can be detached from a String instrument is attachable, which has a sound box and a fixed the web connected to the sound box with holes for carrying out the Strings, wherein the reverberation device comprises a housing in which at least one coil spring is arranged.
  • Such devices are used to generate or reinforce the Reverberation of a stringed instrument, e.g. a guitar. vibrations of the resonance body of the string instrument are transferred to the coil spring and make them vibrate. With the audible sound generated in this way achieved a reverberation effect.
  • Previous devices of this type had to cumbersome to connect to the individual strings of the instrument. at this type of connection also poses a risk of damaging the strings and therefore have to be replaced prematurely.
  • the invention creates a reverberation device that is quick and easy to use can be attached to or removed from a stringed instrument, and in which there is a risk of damage to the strings or the resonance body is practically excluded.
  • a generic reverberation device this is achieved by that at least one outwardly projecting mandrel is arranged on the housing, wherein the mandrel is designed so that it for fastening the reverberation device can be inserted into one of the holes on the stringed instrument. It is therefore not necessary to make contact with the strings in order to achieve the Fix the device, but the device is in the holes in the Bridge inserted. This is not how the classic sound of the instrument, as before affected by the device in its originality, but remains completely preserved.
  • the mandrel extends preferably parallel to the coil spring.
  • a good fixation of the device on the web can be advantageous achieve that two spikes are provided.
  • a damping device for Damping of the coil spring is provided.
  • the Damping device a noticeable damping element, which the vibration the coil spring can dampen permanently. If for a short time Reverberation is not desired, the device can be operated turn off the lockable damping element, so to speak. The device does not have to be removed and the musician who plays the instrument does not have to keep the damping device actuated.
  • a further damping device that a contains a restoring force damping element. This Damping element only reduces or prevents the reverberation effect during the actuation of the damping device, so that there are various sound effects let achieve.
  • the lockable damping element is also preferably included a restoring force applied to a simple and comfortable release of the To allow damping device.
  • a pickup in the housing arranged. so that no further device has to be attached to the instrument, if e.g. an amplifier is to be used.
  • the Housing side of the reverberation device which is to be placed on the Sound box is determined.
  • at least one protective body a soft material.
  • Figure 1 shows a reverberation device with a housing 1, which consists of a suitable material such as Plastic, wood or metal is made. From the Housing protrude two mandrels 2, which are preferably made of a non-flexible metal are made and the tips are rounded and polished to a Avoid damaging the strings and bridge of a stringed instrument. On the side of the housing 1, which is intended to a resonance body of the Instruments to be placed, there are protective body 3, the unwanted vibration noises when contacting the resonance body reduce and prevent damage to the paintwork of the sound box.
  • a housing 1 which consists of a suitable material such as Plastic, wood or metal is made. From the Housing protrude two mandrels 2, which are preferably made of a non-flexible metal are made and the tips are rounded and polished to a Avoid damaging the strings and bridge of a stringed instrument.
  • the housing 1 can also have a safety cord 4, which with a Hook e.g. on one of the strings 5 of the instrument can be hooked to a To prevent the pins from slipping out.
  • the tension on string 5 is low, so that no damage to the string 5 is to be feared.
  • the Mandrels 2 In holes 8 provided for fastening the strings 5 one with the Sound box of the instrument firmly connected web 9 inserted. About these The vibrations of the resonance body can also be connected to the Coil springs 6 are transmitted.
  • the reverberation device is suitable especially good for use with acoustic guitars.
  • the reverberation device has damping devices 10, 11 on, which are shown in more detail in Figure 3.
  • the damping devices 10, 11 each have a push button 12 which is connected via a rod 13 to a Damping element 14 is connected.
  • the damping element 14 is with Damping bodies 15, e.g. made of rubber.
  • the damping devices 10, 11 are provided with return springs 16, the push buttons 12 with a Apply force.
  • the return springs 16 are arranged so that they strive are to move the damping element 14 away from the coil spring 6.
  • the damping device 10 is designed so that damping only occurs during operation, i.e. only as long as the push button 12 in the direction is pressed down towards the housing 1.
  • the damping device 11 has a locking part 17, in which the Damping element 14 snapped in by rotating the push button 12 can be.
  • the reverberation device can thus be switched off without it must be removed from the instrument.
  • a pickup 18 can also be arranged, the a cable 19 is connected to a socket 20. More on using the Pickup 18 useful components such as a switch or a Volume controls can be arranged on the housing 1.

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The echo effect unit, for a stringed musical instrument, can be attached and removed as required. It has a resonance body and a bar (9) bonded to it, with passage drillings (8) for the strings (5). The unit has a housing (1) containing at least one coil spring. The housing has at least one projecting prong (2) to fit into a drilling for the strings. The prong is parallel to the coil spring. A damper dampens spring oscillations. The housing rests on a soft protective body (3) at the instrument, to reduce vibration noise. Preferably a pick-up is mounted within the instrument body.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Nachhall-Vorrichtung, die lösbar an einem Saiteninstrument befestigbar ist, das einen Resonanzkörper und einen fest mit dem Resonanzkörper verbundenen Steg mit Bohrungen zur Durchführung der Saiten aufweist, wobei die Nachhall-Vorrichtung ein Gehäuse umfaßt, in dem wenigstens eine Spiralfeder angeordnet ist.The invention relates to a reverberation device that can be detached from a String instrument is attachable, which has a sound box and a fixed the web connected to the sound box with holes for carrying out the Strings, wherein the reverberation device comprises a housing in which at least one coil spring is arranged.

Derartige Vorrichtungen werden zur Erzeugung oder Verstärkung des Nachhalls eines Saiteninstruments, z.B. einer Gitarre, eingesetzt. Schwingungen des Resonanzkörpers des Saiteninstruments werden auf die Spiralfeder übertragen und versetzen diese in Schwingung. Mit dem so erzeugten hörbaren Klang wird ein Nachhalleffekt erzielt. Bisherige Vorrichtungen dieser Art mußten umständlich mit den einzelnen Saiten des Instruments verbunden werden. Bei dieser Art der Verbindung besteht auch die Gefahr, daß die Saiten beschädigt werden und deshalb vorzeitig ausgetauscht werden müssen.Such devices are used to generate or reinforce the Reverberation of a stringed instrument, e.g. a guitar. vibrations of the resonance body of the string instrument are transferred to the coil spring and make them vibrate. With the audible sound generated in this way achieved a reverberation effect. Previous devices of this type had to cumbersome to connect to the individual strings of the instrument. at this type of connection also poses a risk of damaging the strings and therefore have to be replaced prematurely.

Die Erfindung schafft eine Nachhall-Vorrichtung, die schnell und einfach an einem Saiteninstrument angebracht oder von diesem entfernt werden kann, und bei dem eine Gefahr der Beschädigung der Saiten oder des Resonanzkörpers praktisch ausgeschlossen ist. The invention creates a reverberation device that is quick and easy to use can be attached to or removed from a stringed instrument, and in which there is a risk of damage to the strings or the resonance body is practically excluded.

Dies wird bei einer gattungsgemäßen Nachhall-Vorrichtung dadurch erreicht, daß am Gehäuse wenigstens ein nach außen abstehender Dorn angeordnet ist, wobei der Dorn so ausgebildet ist, daß er zur Befestigung der Nachhall-Vorrichtung am Saiteninstrument in eine der Bohrungen eingesteckt werden kann. Es muß also nicht wie bisher ein Kontakt zu den Saiten hergestellt werden, um die Vorrichtung zu befestigen, sondern die Vorrichtung wird in die Bohrungen im Steg eingesteckt. So wird nicht, wie bisher, der klassische Klang des Instrumentes durch die Vorrichtung in seiner Originalität beeinträchtigt, sondern bleibt vollkommen erhalten.In a generic reverberation device, this is achieved by that at least one outwardly projecting mandrel is arranged on the housing, wherein the mandrel is designed so that it for fastening the reverberation device can be inserted into one of the holes on the stringed instrument. It is therefore not necessary to make contact with the strings in order to achieve the Fix the device, but the device is in the holes in the Bridge inserted. This is not how the classic sound of the instrument, as before affected by the device in its originality, but remains completely preserved.

Um eine gute Anregung der Spiralfeder zu erreichen, erstreckt sich der Dorn vorzugsweise parallel zur Spiralfeder.In order to achieve a good excitation of the spiral spring, the mandrel extends preferably parallel to the coil spring.

Eine gute Fixierung der Vorrichtung am Steg läßt sich vorteilhaft dadurch erreichen, daß zwei Dorne vorgesehen sind.A good fixation of the device on the web can be advantageous achieve that two spikes are provided.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist eine Dämpfungsvorrichtung zur Dämpfung der Spiralfeder vorgesehen. Bevorzugt enthält die Dämpfungsvorrichtung ein feststellbares Dämpfungselement, das die Schwingung der Spiralfeder dauerhaft abdämpfen kann. Falls für eine kurze Zeit ein Nachhalleffekt nicht gewünscht ist, läßt sich die Vorrichtung durch die Betätigung des feststellbaren Dämpfungselements sozusagen ausschalten. Die Vorrichtung muß also nicht abgenommen werden, und der Musiker, der das Instrument spielt, muß die Dämpfungsvorrichtung nicht betätigt halten. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann vorteilhaft eine weitere Dämpfungsvorrichtung vorgesehen sein, die ein mit einer Rückstellkraft beaufschlagtes Dämpfungselement enthält. Dieses Dämpfungselement verringert oder verhindert den Nachhalleffekt nur während der Betätigung der Dämpfungsvorrichtung, so daß sich vielfältige Klangeffekte erzielen lassen. Auch das feststellbare Dämpfungselement ist vorzugsweise mit einer Rückstellkraft beaufschlagt, um ein einfaches und komfortables Lösen der Dämpfungsvorrichtung zu ermöglichen. In a preferred embodiment, a damping device for Damping of the coil spring is provided. Preferably contains the Damping device a noticeable damping element, which the vibration the coil spring can dampen permanently. If for a short time Reverberation is not desired, the device can be operated turn off the lockable damping element, so to speak. The device does not have to be removed and the musician who plays the instrument does not have to keep the damping device actuated. Alternatively or additionally can advantageously be provided a further damping device that a contains a restoring force damping element. This Damping element only reduces or prevents the reverberation effect during the actuation of the damping device, so that there are various sound effects let achieve. The lockable damping element is also preferably included a restoring force applied to a simple and comfortable release of the To allow damping device.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist im Gehäuse ein Tonabnehmer angeordnet. so daß kein weiteres Gerät am Instrument angebracht werden muß, wenn z.B. ein Verstärker verwendet werden soll.In an advantageous embodiment there is a pickup in the housing arranged. so that no further device has to be attached to the instrument, if e.g. an amplifier is to be used.

Um den Lack des Resonanzkörpers nicht zu beschädigen, ist an der Gehäuseseite der Nachhall-Vorrichtung, die zum Aufsetzen auf den Resonanzkörper bestimmt ist. vorzugsweise wenigstens ein Schutzkörper aus einem weichen Material angeordnet.In order not to damage the paintwork of the resonance body, the Housing side of the reverberation device, which is to be placed on the Sound box is determined. preferably at least one protective body a soft material.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels in Bezug auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen . In diesen zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Nachhall-Vorrichtung;
  • Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Innenansicht der Nachhall-Vorrichtung aus Figur 1;
  • Fig. 3 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Dämpfungsvorrichtung einer erfindungsgemäßen Nachhall-Vorrichtung; und
  • Fig. 4 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Teils eines Saiteninstruments und der Nachhall-Vorrichtung aus Figur 1.
Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. In these show:
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a reverberation device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective interior view of the reverberation device from FIG. 1;
  • 3 shows a perspective view of a damping device of a reverberation device according to the invention; and
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of part of a stringed instrument and the reverberation device from FIG. 1.

Figur 1 zeigt eine Nachhall-Vorrichtung mit einem Gehäuse 1, das aus einem geeigneten Werkstoff wie z.B. Kunststoff, Holz oder Metall gefertigt ist. Aus dem Gehäuse ragen zwei Dorne 2, die bevorzugt aus einem nicht biegsamen Metall gefertigt sind und deren Spitzen abgerundet und poliert sind, um eine Beschädigung der Saiten und des Stegs eines Saiteninstruments zu vermeiden. An der Seite des Gehäuses 1, die dazu bestimmt ist, auf einen Resonanzkörper des Instruments aufgesetzt zu werden, befinden sich Schutzkörper 3, die unerwünschte Vibrationsgeräusche beim Kontakt mit dem Resonanzkörper reduzieren und Beschädigungen des Lacks des Resonanzkörpers verhindern. Figure 1 shows a reverberation device with a housing 1, which consists of a suitable material such as Plastic, wood or metal is made. From the Housing protrude two mandrels 2, which are preferably made of a non-flexible metal are made and the tips are rounded and polished to a Avoid damaging the strings and bridge of a stringed instrument. On the side of the housing 1, which is intended to a resonance body of the Instruments to be placed, there are protective body 3, the unwanted vibration noises when contacting the resonance body reduce and prevent damage to the paintwork of the sound box.

Das Gehäuse 1 kann auch eine Sicherungsschnur 4 aufweisen, die mit einem Haken z.B. an einer der Saiten 5 des Instruments eingehängt werden kann, um ein Herausrutschen der Dorne 2 zu verhindern. Der auf die Saite 5 ausgeübte Zug ist dabei gering, so daß keine Beschädigung der Saite 5 zu befürchten ist.The housing 1 can also have a safety cord 4, which with a Hook e.g. on one of the strings 5 of the instrument can be hooked to a To prevent the pins from slipping out. The tension on string 5 is low, so that no damage to the string 5 is to be feared.

Im Inneren des Gehäuses 1 sind drei Spiralfedern 6 angeordnet, die den Nachhalleffekt erzeugen. Die Enden der Spiralfedern sind über Befestigungselemente 7 mit dem Gehäuse 1 verbunden.Inside the housing 1, three coil springs 6 are arranged, which Create reverberation effect. The ends of the coil springs are over Fasteners 7 connected to the housing 1.

Um die Nachhall-Vorrichtung an einem Instrument zu befestigen, werden die Dorne 2 in zur Befestigung der Saiten 5 vorgesehene Bohrungen 8 eines mit dem Resonanzkörper des Instruments fest verbundenen Stegs 9 gesteckt. Über diese Verbindung können auch die Schwingungen des Resonanzkörpers auf die Spiralfedern 6 übertragen werden. Die Nachhall-Vorrichtung eignet sich besonders gut zur Verwendung mit akustischen Gitarren. Bevorzugt werden die Dorne 2 in die Bohrungen 8 eingesteckt, die zur Befestigung der D- bzw. E'-Saite vorgesehen sind, da diese beiden Saiten die geringsten Durchmesser aufweisen.To attach the reverberation device to an instrument, the Mandrels 2 in holes 8 provided for fastening the strings 5 one with the Sound box of the instrument firmly connected web 9 inserted. About these The vibrations of the resonance body can also be connected to the Coil springs 6 are transmitted. The reverberation device is suitable especially good for use with acoustic guitars. The are preferred Mandrels 2 inserted into the holes 8, which are used to attach the D or E 'string are provided since these two strings have the smallest diameter.

Außerdem weist die Nachhall-Vorrichtung Dämpfungsvorrichtungen 10, 11 auf, die in Figur 3 näher dargestellt sind. Die Dämpfungsvorrichtungen 10, 11 weisen jeweils einen Druckknopf 12 auf, der über einen Stab 13 mit einem Dämpfungselement 14 verbunden ist. Das Dämpfungselement 14 ist mit Dämpfungskörpern 15, z.B. aus Gummi, versehen. Die Dämpfungsvorrichtungen 10, 11 sind mit Rückstellfedern 16 versehen, die die Druckknöpfe 12 mit einer Kraft beaufschlagen. Die Rückstellfedern 16 sind so angeordnet, daß sie bestrebt sind, das Dämpfungselement 14 von der Spiralfeder 6 wegzubewegen.In addition, the reverberation device has damping devices 10, 11 on, which are shown in more detail in Figure 3. The damping devices 10, 11 each have a push button 12 which is connected via a rod 13 to a Damping element 14 is connected. The damping element 14 is with Damping bodies 15, e.g. made of rubber. The damping devices 10, 11 are provided with return springs 16, the push buttons 12 with a Apply force. The return springs 16 are arranged so that they strive are to move the damping element 14 away from the coil spring 6.

Die Dämpfungsvorrichtung 10 ist so ausgelegt, daß eine Dämpfung nur während der Betätigung erfolgt, d.h. nur solange der Druckknopf 12 in Richtung zum Gehäuse 1 hin heruntergedrückt wird.The damping device 10 is designed so that damping only occurs during operation, i.e. only as long as the push button 12 in the direction is pressed down towards the housing 1.

Die Dämpfungsvorrichtung 11 weist ein Rastteil 17 auf, in das das Dämpfungselement 14 durch eine Drehung des Druckknopfes 12 eingerastet werden kann. So läßt sich die Nachhall-Vorrichtung ausschalten, ohne daß sie vom Instrument entfernt werden muß.The damping device 11 has a locking part 17, in which the Damping element 14 snapped in by rotating the push button 12 can be. The reverberation device can thus be switched off without it must be removed from the instrument.

Im Gehäuse 1 kann außerdem ein Tonabnehmer 18 angeordnet sein, der über ein Kabel 19 mit einer Buchse 20 verbunden ist. Weitere zur Verwendung des Tonabnehmers 18 nützliche Bauteile wie z.B. ein Schalter oder ein Lautstärkeregler können am Gehäuse 1 angeordnet sein.In the housing 1, a pickup 18 can also be arranged, the a cable 19 is connected to a socket 20. More on using the Pickup 18 useful components such as a switch or a Volume controls can be arranged on the housing 1.

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Nachhall-Vorrichtung, die lösbar an einem Saiteninstrument befestigbar ist, das einen Resonanzkörper und einen fest mit dem Resonanzkörper verbundenen Steg (9) mit Bohrungen (8) zur Durchführung der Saiten (5) aufweist, wobei die Nachhall-Vorrichtung ein Gehäuse (1) umfaßt, in dem wenigstens eine Spiralfeder (6) angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß am Gehäuse (1) wenigstens ein nach außen abstehender Dorn (2) angeordnet ist, wobei der Dorn (2) so ausgebildet ist, daß er zur Befestigung der Nachhall-Vorrichtung am Saiteninstrument in eine der Bohrungen (8) eingesteckt werden kann.Reverberation device, which can be detachably attached to a stringed instrument, which has a resonance body and a web (9) with bores (8) fixed to the resonance body for carrying the strings (5), the reverberation device comprising a housing (1) comprises, in which at least one spiral spring (6) is arranged, characterized in that at least one outwardly projecting mandrel (2) is arranged on the housing (1), the mandrel (2) being designed in such a way that it is used to fix the reverberation -Device on the string instrument can be inserted into one of the holes (8). Nachhall-Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich der Dorn (2) parallel zu der Spiralfeder (6) erstreckt.Reverberation device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the mandrel (2) extends parallel to the spiral spring (6). Nachhall-Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwei Dorne (2) vorgesehen sind.Reverberation device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that two mandrels (2) are provided. Nachhall-Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Dämpfungsvorrichtung (10, 11) zur Dämpfung einer Schwingung der Spiralfeder (6) vorgesehen ist.Reverberation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a damping device (10, 11) is provided for damping an oscillation of the spiral spring (6). Nachhall-Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Dämpfungsvorrichtung (11) ein feststellbares Dämpfungselement (14) enthält, das die Schwingung der Spiralfeder (6) dauerhaft abdämpfen kann.Reverberation device according to claim 4, characterized in that the damping device (11) contains a lockable damping element (14) which can dampen the vibration of the spiral spring (6) permanently. Nachhall-Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Dämpfungsvorrichtung (10, 11) ein mit einer Rückstellkraft beaufschlagtes Dämpfungselement (14) enthält.Reverberation device according to Claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the damping device (10, 11) contains a damping element (14) which is subjected to a restoring force. Nachhall-Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Gehäuse (1) ein Tonabnehmer (2) angeordnet ist. Reverberation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pickup (2) is arranged in the housing (1). Nachhall-Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an einer Seite des Gehäuses (1), die zum Aufsetzen auf den Resonanzkörper bestimmt ist, wenigstens ein Schutzkörper (3) aus einem weichen Material angeordnet ist.Reverberation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one protective body (3) made of a soft material is arranged on one side of the housing (1) which is intended to be placed on the resonance body.
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