EP3465674A1 - Adapter for a support device for a string instrument - Google Patents
Adapter for a support device for a string instrumentInfo
- Publication number
- EP3465674A1 EP3465674A1 EP16738364.5A EP16738364A EP3465674A1 EP 3465674 A1 EP3465674 A1 EP 3465674A1 EP 16738364 A EP16738364 A EP 16738364A EP 3465674 A1 EP3465674 A1 EP 3465674A1
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- Prior art keywords
- adapter
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to an adapter for mounting a support device for a
- a stringed instrument in particular for a violin or a viola, comprising: a first component having a portion for at least partially encompassing the tailpiece button of the
- the invention comprises a carrier module which is connected to an adapter and a support device for a stringed instrument, comprising at least one support element for application to the neck / chin / shoulder region of a user, and an adapter connected to the support element.
- Adapters for supporting devices for stringed instruments in particular for violins, violins and similar instruments are known and serve the mechanical connection between support and instrument.
- the element of the supporting device as a whole serves for the free-hand storage of the instrument on the body of the user during playing, for the purpose that the musician has both hands for playing the instrument.
- the support device usually has requirements for
- the chin area is usually arranged on the upper side of the instrument
- the shoulder / chest area is usually arranged on the underside of the instrument.
- the instrument is clamped by an arrangement between the chin and shoulder or chest of the user.
- Support devices can not be optimally adapted to the individual ergonomic-anatomical needs, although this is necessary because the physical conditions in the areas mentioned are different depending on the user. Likewise, no account has been taken of gender-specific differences in physique. This was mainly due to the fact that primarily the best possible adaptation of the respective instrument to the user in the
- an adapter for attaching a support device for a stringed instrument, in particular for a violin or a viola.
- the adapter comprises a first component having an area for grasping the tailpiece button of the stringed instrument; a second component and a connection device.
- the adapter is characterized in that the first component and the second component are arranged and through the
- Connecting device are connected, that the tailpiece button at least partially encompassing region of the first component rests stationary on the tailpiece button.
- the adapter according to the invention establishes a mechanical connection of the supporting device with the stringed instrument.
- the connection of the adapter to the instrument is conveniently made by attachment to the tailpiece knob of the stringed instrument.
- the tailpiece button also known as the end button, has the task of picking up the handle loop of the tailpiece and introducing the force of the strings into the instrument body and sitting positively in a solid end block, which is securely glued in the instrument body.
- the described arrangement of the end button has no
- Tailpiece button on the one hand the advantage of static strength, since with proper use of the violin no horizontal tensile forces acting on the end button, as it is secured by vertical train of the so-called Hängelsaite in position. In addition, the load on the body is reduced, whereby cracks in the wood, or the Helmholz body be prevented. Using the support accessory also reduces the mechanical impact, preventing paint abrasion and paint damage. On the other hand, the attachment to the end button does not affect the sound and the volume of the instrument, since the end button has no effect on the sound body due to its storage.
- the attachment is made by two components of the adapter, by a connecting device get connected. As a result of the connection of the two components, a portion of the first component engages stationary around the string holding knob, thus creating a mechanical connection.
- the adapter may have a connection device to which a separate support device (via a support module) can be attached.
- the adapter is designed for positive attachment to a stringed instrument, wherein the first component and the second component on
- Tailpiece button abut.
- connection of the adapter with the instrument is made by both components via the tailpiece button, which has the above-mentioned advantages in terms of statics and mechanics result in and does not affect the sound quality and the volume.
- the positive connection can be done by concerns of one component or by the combined concerns of both components. Conceivable here is the concern of two (opposite) sides of the string end button, for example, from below and above or from left and right.
- At least the first component and / or the second component is applied to the floor or to the ceiling of the stringed instrument.
- the respective other component rests on the tailpiece button as already described and comprises this at least
- the adapter in addition to the storage on the end button further storage of the adapter on the bottom or top of the instrument is created.
- the uppermost bearing is preferably on the lower saddle and in the region of the lower saddle / upper edge of the instrument in the ceiling area above the end block. A possible rotation about the end button of the adapter is thus effectively prevented.
- the attachment of the adapter to the violin may also be accomplished by a clamping action created by the overlying component and the component in contact with the tailpiece button (connected by the connecting device).
- the connecting device according to the invention establishes a substantially rigid connection between the first component and the second component.
- the rigid connection is required to ensure a stable and secure connection of the adapter to the
- Instrument e.g. by grasping or engaging the tailpiece button.
- This provides a direct and direct force and motion transfer between the instrument and the user, which serves the unrestricted use of the instrument.
- Usable here are all conceivable types of connection of the two components of the adapter, such. by screwing, locking, clamping, wedging, etc.
- the inventive device e.g. by screwing, locking, clamping, wedging, etc.
- Connecting device of the adapter at least one screw on.
- Tailpiece button can be adjusted.
- the first component has a base body and an area in the form of a circular section is formed in the base body whose radius corresponds to the radius of the tailpiece knob.
- the circular section-shaped region may have a groove which is adapted to the tailpiece button so that it engages in the groove or vice versa.
- the first component has at least one first
- Attachment section for connection to the connection device and / or a second
- Attachment section for connection to the connecting device.
- the attachment portions of the first component have corresponding members for connection to the connection devices of the invention, such as e.g. Shots, holes,
- the first attachment portion and / or the second attachment portion each have at least one passage with an internal thread for receiving the connection device.
- a connecting device with a corresponding mating thread, e.g. in the form of a screw, a targeted arrangement and subsequent fixation and secure locking of the first component can be achieved.
- the first component is substantially U-shaped.
- the U-shape is used to hold a portion of the tailpiece knob and inhibits
- the second component is bow-shaped to rest on the ceiling or the bottom of the stringed instrument.
- the strap or rest section of the second component rests on the top or bottom of the stringed instrument.
- this is preferably done on the lower saddle and in the region of the lower saddle / upper edge of the instrument in the ceiling area above the end block.
- the storage on the top and bottom forms with the support of the end button on the area of the first component a stable mounting of the adapter.
- a certain tension of the first relative to the second component can be generated by appropriate adjustment of the connection device.
- the second component has a third and / or a fourth attachment portion for connection to the connection device.
- the rest portion is connected to the third attachment portion and the fourth attachment portion.
- the third and fourth attachment portions the above applies to the first and second attachment portions above.
- the sections have elements for the
- connection with the connecting devices according to the invention e.g. Holes, holes, recesses, etc.
- the pad section hereby provides a support on the top or bottom of the string instrument.
- the third attachment portion and the fourth attachment portion each have at least one passage with an internal thread for receiving the connection device.
- fixation and secure locking to the second component can be achieved.
- the second component has a region for engagement with the tailpiece button of the stringed instrument, wherein the first component and the second component are arranged and connected by the connecting device such that the region of the second component rests in a stationary manner on the tailpiece button.
- Each of the components has portions to facilitate abutment with the tailpiece button with the portion of the first and second components stationary.
- the adaptation of the tailpiece button is done from two sides, for example, from below and above.
- the two components can be arranged with respect to the end button to each other, the distance adjusted and fixed.
- Tailpiece button between the two components creates a play-free connection between the adapter and the instrument.
- the second component of the adapter according to the invention on an area for at least partially encompassing the tailpiece knob of the stringed instrument, wherein the first component and the second component arranged and through the
- Connecting device are connected, that the tailpiece button encompassing the second region of the second component rests stationary on the tailpiece button.
- the adapter has an upper, middle and lower portion, the upper portion being adapted to rest on the ceiling of the stringed instrument, the lower portion to rest on the bottom of the stringed instrument, and the middle portion of the connection of the upper and lower section.
- the adapter may be in one piece or consist of two or more components according to the embodiments described above, or the individual sections may consist of individual components.
- the lower portion of the adapter is placed at the bottom of the instrument.
- the middle section may have a recess in which the tailpiece button is received.
- the tailpiece button is not touched, or no mechanical connection between the receiving element and tailpiece button is made. Conceivable for this, in addition to the described recess, other forms of the adapter to enclose the tailpiece button without contact.
- the upper section serves to support the adapter on the ceiling of the instrument.
- the overlay is on the lower saddle and in the region of the lower saddle / upper edge of the saddle
- Instruments in the ceiling area above the end block various options in terms of attachment and the shape of the upper portion are conceivable.
- the attachment to the ceiling can be done for example by jamming, locking, positive locking or in a similar manner.
- the shape of the support surface can, for example, over a large area over the entire width of the adapter or only selectively, e.g. be executed by appropriate hooks.
- the upper section does not have to be designed as a continuous part.
- the portion of the central portion recessed for the tailpiece button may be closed by the upper portion. It is also possible that the recess in the form of a U remains open at the top and the support of the upper section is made by two brackets or hooks.
- the adapter has a connection device, whereby the individual sections are arranged and connected by the connection device, that the lower portion at the bottom and the upper portion abut the ceiling of the string instrument .
- Connecting device of the adapter at least one screw on.
- Adapter according to the invention is characterized in a special embodiment in that the upper portion is formed as a fastening element, wherein the element has a rounded E-shape for at least partially encompassing the lower portion of the tailpiece of the stringed instrument.
- the upper portion may be bow-shaped, wherein the central part of the bracket is attached to the central portion and the two arms extending from the central portion extending out of the plane of the central portion on the lid of the violin (especially also over the edge web of the lid of the violin body ) in order to produce a clamping effect or to be fixed in a form-fitting manner to the violin body.
- the profile of the fastener of the support on the lid of the instrument may have a rounded profile, which adapts to the rounding of the frame of the lid of the instrument and thus produces a stable connection.
- the bow shape or the rounded E-shape is used to encompass the lower end of the tailpiece.
- a carrier module according to the invention e.g. in the form of a neck portion may be formed (integrally) with an adapter according to the invention or one of the components of the adapter according to the invention.
- the adapter may have one or more ports to which a separately formed carrier module (detachable) may be attached, e.g. by a plug-in / locking connection.
- a carrier module which is connected to an adapter as described above, wherein it is adjustable in height and the arrangement of
- Support elements is suitable.
- the carrier module serves to accommodate a support for the chest, chin and
- the carrier module is by suitable connection methods, such as. Screwing, locking, jamming, etc. attachable to the adapter.
- the carrier module is preferably height-adjustable in order to achieve an adaptation to the individual neck length of the user.
- the carrier module consists for example of two parts, in which one part is height adjustable by means of a linear guide of the other part.
- Locking mechanism with spring is the desired height adjustable and lockable.
- the individual height is e.g. fixed with a lateral screw.
- support elements are known elements for support on the chin, chest and shoulder into consideration, which are provided with appropriate padding to allow adaptation to the individual physical conditions.
- the present invention also discloses a stringed instrument support apparatus comprising at least one abutment member for application to the neck / chin / shoulder region of a user connected to an aforementioned adapter.
- the support element according to the invention serves the holding and support function and customization possibility the musician in terms of his individual body shape of the chin, chest, shoulder and chest chin angle.
- the respective support element on padding or elastic material to protect the skin and the underlying muscles of the user and to protect against excessive pressure.
- the breast support and shoulder support can be adjusted to be adjusted to the individual body shape.
- Figure 1 inventive adapter with a first lower component in the form of a
- the lower saddle strap has a rounded E-shape, thereby engaging the lower and lateral lower portions of the tailpiece of the instrument when mounting the fastener to the stringed instrument.
- Lower saddle bracket and the bottom bracket has screwing zones, which are connected with two twist lock sleeves. View from the instrument;
- Figure 2 inventive adapter according to Figure 1; View towards the instrument;
- FIG. 3 embodiment of an adapter according to the invention with an upper (lower saddle bracket), middle (middle part) and lower portion (bottom bracket).
- the middle part has a recess for receiving the string button.
- the bottom bracket is designed to rest on the bottom of the string instrument and has a tab to the chest part;
- FIG. 4 adapter according to the invention according to Figure 3; View towards the instrument
- tailpiece (indicated by tailpiece);
- FIG. 5 representation of a mounted adapter according to Figures 3 and 4.
- the tailpiece lies without contact in the recess of the middle section.
- the tailpiece ropes are taken over by the upper component;
- Figure 6 Inventive adapter, wherein a component of a bracket and a U-profile for
- Figure 7 adapter according to Figure 6; Presentation without end button;
- Figure 8 Adapter according to the invention, wherein a component is substantially in a U-shape and a U-shaped profile for supporting the tailpiece button from below and the other component in the form of a bracket with Zargenfallonschen for resting on the top of the instrument. Both components have recordings and passages for corresponding connecting elements;
- Figure 11 inventive adapter, wherein the tailpiece button on a portion of a
- Figure 12 adapter according to Figure 11; View towards the instrument;
- Lower saddle which has a rounded E-shape, whereby the lower and the lateral lower portions of the tailpiece of the instrument in the attachment of the fastener are taken on the string instrument in Umgriff (upper drawing).
- Figure 15 Overall view of an adapter according to the invention with a height-adjustable
- Carrier module for connection to a support device, which is provided with supports for chin, chest and clavicle.
- FIG. 1 shows an adapter 1 according to the invention, which consists of two components 11, 12.
- the first component 11 is a bottom bracket and is substantially U-shaped and has a portion 113 which serves the support and the encompassing of a portion of the end button 5.
- the first component has an area that serves the support at the bottom of the instrument.
- the first component 11 has on its outer sides receptacles 111, 112 in the form of external threads for fastening means.
- the second component 12 is designed in the form of a lower saddle strap 123 and serves as a support on the upper side or the ceiling of the instrument.
- the second component 12 in this case has a rounded E-shape 123, whereby a simplified mounting on the tailpiece is intended.
- the rounded E-shape 123 engages the tailpiece at its lower part at three points (below and on both sides).
- the second component 12 may also be formed overall like a bow.
- the rounded outer legs of the E-shape or the bracket are for
- Symmetry axis bent and rounded.
- free end portions of at least the outer legs are bent out of a plane so that they overlap an edge web projecting beyond the upper side of the string instrument and thus securely fix the adapter 1.
- the shape is adapted to this to facilitate the easiest threading of the second component 12 around the tailpiece.
- the second component 12 has on its outer sides receptacles 121, 122 for fastening means in the form of external threads. Both components 11, 12 are arranged by suitable connecting means 13, in this case two opposing rotary closure sleeves with internal threads to each other and connected together as a result of the threaded connection. At this time, the tailpiece knob 8 rests on the U-shaped portion 113 and is engaged due to the connection with the second component 12.
- the second component 12 rests on the top of the instrument and provides a stable connection of the components to the instrument.
- the first component 11 abuts the bottom of the instrument. Due to the storage on the top of the pad is preferably on the lower saddle and in the region of the lower saddle / the upper edge of the instrument in
- Figure 2 shows the above-described adapter 1 from the opposite side, i. with a view of the instrument, of which only the tailpiece button 8 is shown.
- FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of the adapter according to the invention.
- the adapter 2 has an upper portion 3 in the form of a lower saddle bracket, a middle 22 and a lower portion 21 in the form of a bottom bracket, wherein the central portion 22 has a recess 223 for the tailpiece knob 8 of the stringed instrument.
- the central portion 22 may also have a different shape and does not necessarily include a recess.
- the said sections may be made in one piece or even in several parts and in the latter case may be connected to one another via corresponding connecting elements.
- the recess of the central portion 22 is formed in a substantially U-shape for receiving the tailpiece knob 8.
- the adapter 2 can be mounted flush with the frame of the instrument and the end button 8 is received without contact in the area 223.
- the upper portion 23 is fixed to the central portion 22 and in this case has the above-described rounded E-shape, whereby a simplified mounting on the tailpiece is intended.
- the lower portion 21, or the bottom bracket is formed substantially L-shaped and has a tab 211 for attachment of a support member to the chest / collarbone of the user down.
- the horizontal leg of the "L" is suitable for resting on the bottom of the instrument 2.
- the adapter 2 also has an element 24 for adjusting and locking the angular position of the middle part 22 to the tab 211.
- the middle section 22 has receiving elements in the form of sleeves 224. 225 for receiving a chin rest on.
- the adapter 2 has on its outer sides receptacles 221, 222 for connecting means, e.g. Screws, up.
- the mutual alignment and the locking of the portions of the adapter 2 can be done for example by means of a screw on the upper portion 23, whereby the lower 21, middle 22 and upper portion 23 are positioned correctly to each other and with respect to the arrangement of the instrument.
- Figure 4 shows the previously described adapter 2 of Figure 3 from the perspective of the instrument, of which only the end button 8 is shown.
- Figure 5 shows the mounted on a violin adapter 2, wherein the tailpiece button 8 in the
- Recess 223 of the central portion 22 is received without contact.
- the lower portion 21 is applied to the bottom, or on the lower frame of the violin and arranged the string holding knob 8 in the recess 223 without contact.
- the portions of the adapter 2 are arranged to each other, wherein the lower portion 21 at the bottom, or the lower frame and the upper portion in the form of
- Fastener 23 is attached to the upper frame of the violin. This is preferably done in the region of the lower saddle. As a result, a stable connection of the adapter 2 is achieved with the instrument. The rounded E-shape of the fastener 23, the tailpiece ropes are enclosed.
- the attachment is therefore made on the top and bottom of the instrument, the
- Tailpiece button 8 is not touched. Due to the tension, or the distance between the
- the adapter 2 is securely attached to the sound box of the stringed instrument.
- the adapter 3 consists of a first lower component 31 in the form of a bottom bracket and a second upper component 31.
- the first component 31 is in this case substantially in the form of a bracket and has a U-shaped receiving portion 313, the receiving a first portion of
- Tailpiece button 8 is used.
- the bow shape of the first component 31 serves to rest on the bottom of the instrument.
- the first component 31 has on its outer sides receptacles 311, 312 for
- the second component 32 has a region 323 for receiving a further (opposite the first portion) second portion of
- the second component 32 has on its outer sides receptacles 321, 322 for fastening means. Using the connecting means, the two components are arranged to each other and the end button 8 between the two bearing portions 313, 323 of the two components positively engaged. As a result, a stable connection of the adapter 3 and the instrument is achieved. The attachment takes place at the tailpiece button 8 and the bottom of
- FIG. 7 shows the adapter 3 according to FIG. 6 without showing the end button.
- the receiving area 323 of the end button of the upper second component 32 is clearly visible.
- FIG. 8 shows a further embodiment of the adapter according to the invention.
- the adapter 4 consists of two components 41 and 42.
- the first component 41 has a substantially U-shaped form and has a region 413 which rests and surrounds a portion of the end button 8 (not shown) is used.
- the first component 41 has on its outer sides receptacles 411, 412 m in the form of external threads for fastening means.
- the second component 42 is in the form of a
- the second component 42 has on its outer sides receptacles 421, 422 for fastening means in the form of external threads. Both components 41, 42 are arranged to each other by suitable connecting means 43, in this case two opposing rotary closure sleeves with internal threads, and connected together as a result of the threaded connection. At this time, the tailpiece knob 8 rests on the U-shaped portion 413 and is engaged due to the connection with the second component 42.
- the second component 42 rests on the top of the instrument and provides a stable connection of the components to the instrument. Due to the storage on the upper side, the support preferably takes place on the lower saddle and in the region of the lower saddle / upper edge of the instrument in the ceiling area above the end block. Due to the storage on the top, or bottom of the instrument is a rotation, or
- Figures 9A and 9B show a variant of the adapter 4 from the perspective of the instrument ( Figure 9A) and with a view of the instrument ( Figure 9B).
- the first component 51 of the adapter in this case has on its outer sides receptacles 511, 512 for fastening means.
- the second component 52 is formed in the form of a Untersattelbügels 523 in closed form and serves the support on the upper side, or on the lower saddle of the instrument. Also, the second component 52 has on its outer sides receptacles 521, 522 for connecting means (not shown). Both components 51, 52 are interconnected by suitable connecting means (not shown).
- FIG. 10 shows a further adapter 6 according to the invention with two components 61, 62 in the form of two uniform clamping parts, each of which has a region for supporting 611, 621 of FIG
- Tailpiece button 8 (not shown). The areas are in the shape of the
- Tailpiece button 8 adapted. Both components 61, 62 are contracted around the tailpiece button 8 of the string instrument from two sides and subsequently locked. The contraction and locking can be done for example by means of a screw or a wedge connection (both not shown). In the latter case, by tightening in the wedge, the two components 61, 62 are positioned correctly relative to each other. The attachment takes place in this embodiment only on the tailpiece knob 8 without touching the rest of the instrument body. This has the advantage that the connection has no negative effect on the sound body of the instrument and the sound and the volume are not affected.
- FIG. 11 shows a further variant of the adapter according to the invention.
- the first component 71 is substantially U-shaped and a region 713 serves to receive a first section of the tailpiece button 8.
- the first component 71 has receptacles 711, 712 for connecting means (not shown) on its outer sides.
- the second component 72 has a portion 723 for receiving a further (opposite the first portion) second portion of the end button 8 and has two recesses 724 for tailpiece ropes.
- the second component 72 has on its outer sides receptacles 721, 722 for fastening means. Using the connecting means, the two components are arranged relative to one another and the end button 8 is positively engaged between the two bearing areas 713, 723 of the two components.
- Figure 12 shows the previously described adapter 7 from the opposite view, i. looking towards the instrument (represented by end button 8).
- FIG. 13 shows a variant of the adapter 7 in a slimmer version without depiction of the
- Figure 14 shows the upper portion in the form of a fastener in two embodiments.
- the components 23 of the adapter 2 and 523 of the adapter 5 are used. Through the recordings 231 and 232; 521 and 522 can be used.
- the fastener 23 has, for example, a rounded E-shape (top) or a bracket shape 523 (bottom), whereby a simplified mounting on the tailpiece is intended.
- the fastening element 23 serves the support on the
- the fastening element 23; 523 may be formed overall bow-like.
- the rounded outer legs of the E-shape and the bracket are bent towards the symmetry axis and rounded.
- the free end portions of at least the outer legs are bent out of a plane, so that they overlap an edge web projecting beyond the upper side of the string instrument and thus the adapter 2, or 5 can be securely fixed Shape is adapted to the easiest possible "threading" of the fastener 23; 523 to allow the tailpiece around.
- the tailpiece ropes are performed under the temple shape.
- Figure 15 shows a schematic representation of the basic structure, or the connection of a stringed instrument with an inventive adapter 1 to 7 (in this case adapter 2) as
- the multi-part support module 9 is height-adjustable and is adjustable in this way to the length of the neck of the respective user of the instrument.
- Supporting device 10 has a collarbone support 102 and a breast support 103 in its lower region and a support for the chin 101 in its upper region.
- the said supports, or supports have upholstery to protect the skin and muscles of the user.
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