EP3776525A1 - Device for interchanging electrical or electronic systems for capturing vibrations of the strings of a musical instrument - Google Patents

Device for interchanging electrical or electronic systems for capturing vibrations of the strings of a musical instrument

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EP3776525A1
EP3776525A1 EP19719559.7A EP19719559A EP3776525A1 EP 3776525 A1 EP3776525 A1 EP 3776525A1 EP 19719559 A EP19719559 A EP 19719559A EP 3776525 A1 EP3776525 A1 EP 3776525A1
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Laurent PICCIOTTO
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10H—ELECTROPHONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS IN WHICH THE TONES ARE GENERATED BY ELECTROMECHANICAL MEANS OR ELECTRONIC GENERATORS, OR IN WHICH THE TONES ARE SYNTHESISED FROM A DATA STORE
    • G10H3/00—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means
    • G10H3/12—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument
    • G10H3/14—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
    • G10H3/18—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means using a string, e.g. electric guitar
    • G10H3/183—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means using a string, e.g. electric guitar in which the position of the pick-up means is adjustable
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10H—ELECTROPHONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS IN WHICH THE TONES ARE GENERATED BY ELECTROMECHANICAL MEANS OR ELECTRONIC GENERATORS, OR IN WHICH THE TONES ARE SYNTHESISED FROM A DATA STORE
    • G10H3/00—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means
    • G10H3/12—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument
    • G10H3/14—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
    • G10H3/18—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means using a string, e.g. electric guitar
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10H—ELECTROPHONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS IN WHICH THE TONES ARE GENERATED BY ELECTROMECHANICAL MEANS OR ELECTRONIC GENERATORS, OR IN WHICH THE TONES ARE SYNTHESISED FROM A DATA STORE
    • G10H3/00—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means
    • G10H3/12—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument
    • G10H3/14—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
    • G10H3/18—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means using a string, e.g. electric guitar
    • G10H3/181—Details of pick-up assemblies
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10H—ELECTROPHONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS IN WHICH THE TONES ARE GENERATED BY ELECTROMECHANICAL MEANS OR ELECTRONIC GENERATORS, OR IN WHICH THE TONES ARE SYNTHESISED FROM A DATA STORE
    • G10H3/00—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means
    • G10H3/12—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument
    • G10H3/14—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
    • G10H3/18—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means using a string, e.g. electric guitar
    • G10H3/182—Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussive instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent instrument using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means using a string, e.g. electric guitar using two or more pick-up means for each string

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  • the present invention relates to the technical field of devices for interchanging electrical or electronic systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings, in particular of a device for the purpose of electrically or electronically. musical instrument with plucked or rubbed strings.
  • US 2015/0294659 discloses a device for interchanging electrical systems for capturing the vibrations of strings, also called microphones, of an electric guitar.
  • This device comprises a plate integrated in the front of the guitar, on which are arranged four sets of microphones. This plate is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the front face of the guitar.
  • the sets of microphones are placed on the board so that when a set of microphones is disposed at the bridge of the guitar, a second set of microphones is located at the neck of the guitar.
  • a set of microphones has a sense of use relative to pulling each of the strings.
  • the invention relates to a device for interchanging electrical or electronic systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings of a musical instrument comprising a front face facing the strings, the device comprising:
  • a cradle intended to be fixed or integrated in the front face and provided with means of electrical connection to an amplification circuit
  • At least one barrel which is provided with at least two capture systems, which is adapted to the cradle so as to be rotatable relative to the cradle between at least two positions so as to place, in each position, a capture system in the working position opposite the ropes and which comprises means for electrically connecting at least the capture system facing the ropes to the connection means , and
  • the device is characterized in that the axis of rotation of the barrel is substantially parallel to the front face when the cradle is fixed to the latter.
  • the device according to the invention and, in particular its cradle, can be integrated into the musical instrument during its manufacture.
  • the invention also relates to a musical instrument incorporating at least one device for interchanging the capture systems according to the invention.
  • the device comprises:
  • each barrel being provided with at least two capture systems, and which is adapted on the cradle so as to be rotatable relative to the cradle between at least two positions so as to place, in each position a pick-up system in the working position of the ropes and comprising means for electrically connecting at least the pickup system facing the ropes to the connection means,
  • each cylinder is removably fitted on the cradle.
  • the removable character makes it easier to change the capture systems by changing the barrel. The system change is very simple, without welding, without removing the strings, nor disrupt the instrument. We can speak of system for immediate use without adjustment, in English "plug and play".
  • each barrel comprises at least one housing for receiving a removable drawer carrying a capture system.
  • each capture system is carried by a removable drawer and each barrel comprises as many housing as capture systems.
  • This variant embodiment makes it possible to easily change all the capture systems of the same barrel and each of them independently of the others.
  • each capture system comprises a row of transducers aligned in a direction DI substantially parallel to the axis of rotation Al of the barrel.
  • each transducer of this system is located opposite a rope to capture its vibration.
  • the capture systems can be commercial capture systems and / or come from different manufacturers so that it is thus possible to have capture systems having specific characteristics. and offering different sounds.
  • the device comprises means for indexing and immobilization in rotation of each cylinder in each position placing a capture system in working position. These means make it possible to stop the rotation of the barrel and to secure it according to a position desired.
  • the desired position corresponding to the vibration pickup system, chosen by the musician, placed in the working position. The musician has, moreover, the possibility of changing systems during the game.
  • the device comprises connecting means adapted so that only the capture system in the working position is electrically connected to the connection means.
  • only one capture system is then active while the others are grounded, that is to say that all of their connections are electrically connected to the same polarity of the amplification circuit or connected grounded by a low resistance conductor.
  • the active vibration pickup system, in working position is not affected by the other capture systems present on the barrel.
  • the operating means of each cylinder are motorized. Such a motorization facilitates the selection by the musician of the active capture system or in working position.
  • the invention also relates to a stringed instrument comprising a front face and at least one device according to the invention fixed or integrated in the front face so that each capture system in working position is located in look at the ropes.
  • the instrument is an electric guitar.
  • the invention also relates to a drawer comprising at least one electrical or electronic system for capturing the vibrations of the strings of a musical instrument, characterized in that it is intended to be removably fitted on a cylinder of a device according to the invention.
  • the invention also relates to a barrel provided with at least two electrical or electronic systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings of a musical instrument, characterized in that it is intended to be adapted to a device according to the invention. .
  • FIG. 1 is an overview of an electric guitar comprising a device according to the invention for interchanging the systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings,
  • FIG. 2 represents a view from below of an electric guitar according to the invention
  • FIG. 3 is a bottom view of an electric guitar whose device according to the invention is visible
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the device according to the invention by transparency of the musical instrument
  • FIG. 5 is a view of the mechanism of rotation of the device
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective of the device according to the invention.
  • FIGS. 7, 8, 9 and 10 are partial diagrammatic views showing in particular a cylinder and its components according to the invention.
  • a musical instrument according to the invention as illustrated in Figure 1 and generally designated by the reference 1, comprises a body 2 with, in this case, a handle 3 on which are held in tension ropes 4 located at a distance and parallel to the front face 5 of the body 2 of the instrument 1.
  • the front face 5 corresponds to the surface of the body 2 on which the ropes 4 are anchored via, for example, an easel fixed on the 5.
  • the front face 5 may be the soundboard of the musical instrument 1.
  • the musical instrument 1 with plucked or rubbed strings according to the invention, may not include a table d harmony, as is the case for an instrument composed mainly of a body 2 carrying ropes 4.
  • the invention aims to provide means for easily interchanging electrical or electronic systems for capturing the vibrations of the ropes 4.
  • the instrument is equipped with a device 10 for interchanging the capture systems 11 vibrations of the strings 4.
  • the musical instrument 1 comprises a hatch 6 on the rear face 7, opposite to the front face 5, so as to set up and connect the device 10 under the front face 5.
  • the device 10 comprises in particular a cradle 13 fixed or integrated in the front face 5 and provided with electrical connection means 14 to an amplification circuit 15, of which only the outputs are shown.
  • the cradle 13, according to the illustrated example, particularly visible in FIG. 6, is a partially worked metal structure comprising two housings that can accommodate two barrels 20.
  • the illustrated example corresponds to a device 10 comprising two barrels 20 (described below) which respectively carry three capture systems 11.
  • the two barrels 20 are rotated respectively along the axes A1 and A2, which are substantially parallel to each other and to the front face 5.
  • the rotation of the barrels 20 makes it possible to present different systems 11 for capturing the
  • the device 10 comprises means for rotating the barrels 20 in rotation.
  • These rotating maneuvering means 21 comprise a belt drive system 23 actuated on the one hand by two levers 24 allowing the initiation and the respective stop of the rotation of the barrels 20 and secondly by a motor integrated in the cradle 13.
  • two respective drive belts 23 of the two barrels 20 are visible.
  • actuation of a lever 24 causes the movement of a corresponding belt 23 which, used with pulleys, causes, by a system of pinions, the rotation of the barrel 20.
  • the rotation of the barrel 20 about its axis Al makes it possible to define a working position, in which a single system 11 of capture among the systems 11 carried by this barrel 20 is located next to the strings 4 of the musical instrument 1.
  • the position of the system 11 chosen, opposite the strings 4 defined his working position.
  • the electrical or electronic 11 systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings 4 of a musical instrument 1 may be guitar microphones electric. According to the illustrated example, these systems 11 comprise transducers 31 arranged in a row along an axis substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the barrel 20. The transducers 31 transform the vibration of the metal ropes 4 into an electrical signal.
  • the transducers 31 may be composed of one or more magnets, surrounded by a coil of copper wire. Each magnet generates a magnetic field. By vibrating, the strings 4, which are spun in magnetic material, slightly vary the magnetic circuit, which induces an electromotive force in the coil, proportional to the speed of movement of the rope 4.
  • the electrical signal produced is, for example , sent by wiring to the amplification circuit 15. it was not necessary to produce a sound to constitute it.
  • capture systems 11 There are different capture systems 11, including those single coil (which include a row of transducers 31) and those with double coil (comprising two parallel rows of transducers 31). According to the illustrated example, in the working position, the two barrels 20 carry single-coil pickup systems 11.
  • a double-coil capture system 11, visible in FIG. 10, is also adapted for a cylinder 20 according to the invention.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a cylinder 20, according to one embodiment where the barrel 20 carries three capture systems 11.
  • the barrel 20 is a rotary device having substantially a cylindrical shape, it comprises a central piece 32, visible in Figure 8.
  • This piece 32 has substantially the shape of a prism, it comprises three housings 33 (here for each face of the prism ) respectively adapted to carry a drawer 34.
  • Figure 9 illustrates a drawer 34 according to the invention. And, each drawer 34 is intended to accommodate a system 11 capture.
  • the electrical connection means 40 of the capture systems 11 to the rest of the electronics comprise a system of beryllium copper contactors.
  • the central part 32 comprises three housings 33 and each of its housings 33 has two orifices 42 substantially in the shape of a bulb which accommodate a drawer 34.
  • the central piece 32 of the barrel 20 then carries the electrical connection means 40 and thus provides the link between the systems 11 and the connection means 14.
  • One of the orifices 42 is able to connect the capture system 11 to circuit, the other orifice 42 is able to connect it to the ground.
  • Each drawer 34 is immobilized on the central piece 32 via the orifices 42 and supported by its rear face on the central piece 32.
  • the central piece 32 is traversed by a cylindrical piece 43 partially made of copper which provides the link to ground.
  • the central piece 32 of the barrel 20 comprises three outlets 44, towards the connection means 14, each corresponding to a capture system 11.
  • connection means 14 During rotation, only the cylindrical part 43 is in contact with the connection means 14. Thus no signal from the barrel 20 is transmitted to the rest of the electronics. When the rotation stops and a system 11 is in the working position, the contactors are again facing and the signal is transmitted to the connection means 14.
  • the device further comprises means for indexing and immobilization in rotation 45 of the barrel 20.
  • these means 45 comprise two levers 24 which initiates the movement and stops the rotation of the barrel 20 in the working position, according to the system 11 chosen.
  • a device 10 according to the invention may comprise more than two barrels 20 to obtain a capture of the vibrations of the ropes 4 in more places.
  • a barrel of a device according to the invention can carry four or more capture systems 11, to offer a greater variety of systems 11.
  • the cradle 13 can be designed differently to adapt to a new structure .
  • the barrels operating means comprise a belt system.
  • other means of maneuvering rotations 21 of the barrels can be envisaged.
  • the barrel 20 can be rotated manually, that is to say that the outer surface of the barrel 20 then constitutes the means of maneuvering the latter. The musician then maneuvers the barrel 20 with one of his fingers by acting on the external surface thus changes the capture system 11.
  • a clipping system could stop the rotation of the barrel 20, said latch not being resistant to some pressure exerted manually.
  • These means 45 may also comprise push buttons, knobs, rotating buttons or any other means for selecting the capture system 11 which will be placed in the working position.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a device (10) for interchanging electrical or electronic systems (11) for capturing the vibrations of the strings (4) of a musical instrument (1) having a front face (5), the device comprising: a cradle (13) intended to be attached to or integrated with the front face and provided with electrical connection means (14) for connecting to an amplification circuit (15), at least one cylinder (20) which is provided with at least two capture systems, which is adjusted on the cradle so as to be rotatable with respect to the cradle between at least two positions in such a way as to place, in each position, a capture system in working position facing the strings and which comprises electrical connection means (40) for connecting at least the capture system facing the strings to the connection means, and means (21) for rotating the cylinder. According to the invention, the axis of rotation of the cylinder is substantially parallel with the front face when the cradle is fixed to said front face.

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DISPOSITIF POUR INTERCHANGER DES SYSTEMES ELECTRIQUES OU ELECTRONIQUES DE CAPTATION DES VIBRATIONS DES CORDES D'UN INSTRUMENT DE MUSIQUE [01] La présente invention concerne le domaine technique des dispositifs pour interchanger des systèmes électriques ou électroniques de captation des vibrations des cordes, notamment d'un instrument de musique à cordes pincées ou frottées.  The present invention relates to the technical field of devices for interchanging electrical or electronic systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings, in particular of a device for the purpose of electrically or electronically. musical instrument with plucked or rubbed strings.
[02] Un document US 2015/0294659 présente un dispositif pour interchanger des systèmes électriques de captation des vibrations des cordes, aussi appelés microphones, d'une guitare électrique. Ce dispositif comprend un plateau intégré à la face avant de la guitare, sur lequel sont disposés quatre ensembles de microphones. Ce plateau est mobile en rotation autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à la face avant de la guitare. Les ensembles de microphones sont placés sur le plateau de manière à ce que lorsqu'un ensemble de microphones est disposé au niveau du chevalet de la guitare, un deuxième ensemble de microphones est situé au niveau du manche de la guitare. De plus, un ensemble de microphones a un sens d'utilisation relatif au tirant de chacune des cordes. Il y a donc deux combinaisons dans lesquelles les ensembles de microphones sont aptes à fonctionner et deux combinaisons dans lesquelles les ensembles de microphones sont disposés dans le sens contraire d'utilisation. Ces deux autres combinaisons sont donc inadaptées au bon fonctionnement. Ainsi, le musicien a le choix entre deux combinaisons qu'il peut interchanger pendant qu'il utilise la guitare. Un tel dispositif, s'il permet de changer facilement d'ensemble de microphones, présente l'inconvénient d'être volumineux, inesthétique et d'occuper une surface importante de la face avant, de sorte qu'il affecte substantiellement le comportement vibratoire de cette dernière et donc la sonorité de la guitare dans son ensemble.  [02] US 2015/0294659 discloses a device for interchanging electrical systems for capturing the vibrations of strings, also called microphones, of an electric guitar. This device comprises a plate integrated in the front of the guitar, on which are arranged four sets of microphones. This plate is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the front face of the guitar. The sets of microphones are placed on the board so that when a set of microphones is disposed at the bridge of the guitar, a second set of microphones is located at the neck of the guitar. In addition, a set of microphones has a sense of use relative to pulling each of the strings. There are therefore two combinations in which the sets of microphones are able to function and two combinations in which the sets of microphones are arranged in the opposite direction of use. These two other combinations are therefore unsuitable for proper operation. Thus, the musician has the choice between two combinations that he can interchange while he uses the guitar. Such a device, if it makes it possible to easily change the set of microphones, has the disadvantage of being bulky, unattractive and occupying a large surface of the front face, so that it substantially affects the vibratory behavior of the microphone. the latter and therefore the sound of the guitar as a whole.
[03] Afin de remédier à ces inconvénients, l'invention concerne un dispositif pour interchanger des systèmes électriques ou électroniques de captation des vibrations des cordes d'un instrument de musique comprenant une face avant en regard des cordes, le dispositif comprenant :  [03] In order to overcome these drawbacks, the invention relates to a device for interchanging electrical or electronic systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings of a musical instrument comprising a front face facing the strings, the device comprising:
- un berceau destiné à être fixé ou intégré à la face avant et pourvu de moyens de connexion électrique à un circuit d'amplification,  a cradle intended to be fixed or integrated in the front face and provided with means of electrical connection to an amplification circuit,
- au moins un barillet qui est pourvu d'au moins deux systèmes de captation, qui est adapté sur le berceau de manière à être mobile en rotation par rapport au berceau entre au moins deux positions de manière à placer, dans chaque position, un système de captation en position de travail en regard des cordes et qui comprend des moyens de raccordement électrique d'au moins le système de captation en regard des cordes aux moyens de connexion, et - At least one barrel which is provided with at least two capture systems, which is adapted to the cradle so as to be rotatable relative to the cradle between at least two positions so as to place, in each position, a capture system in the working position opposite the ropes and which comprises means for electrically connecting at least the capture system facing the ropes to the connection means , and
- des moyens de manœuvre en rotation du barillet. - Maneuvering means in rotation of the barrel.
Selon l'invention, le dispositif est caractérisé en ce que l'axe de rotation du barillet est sensiblement parallèle à la face avant lorsque le berceau est fixé à cette dernière.  According to the invention, the device is characterized in that the axis of rotation of the barrel is substantially parallel to the front face when the cradle is fixed to the latter.
[04] L'orientation de l'axe de rotation du barillet parallèle au plan de la face avant permet de limiter l'empreinte du dispositif selon l'invention sur la face avant de sorte qu'il affecte moins le comportement de cette dernière et qu'il est plus discret que le dispositif selon l'art antérieur. De plus, la mise en œuvre d'un barillet comportant des systèmes électriques ou électroniques de captation des vibrations permet une utilisation d'un plus grand nombre d'ensembles, tout en ayant un encombrement minimal.  [04] The orientation of the axis of rotation of the barrel parallel to the plane of the front face limits the impression of the device according to the invention on the front face so that it affects less the behavior of the latter and it is more discreet than the device according to the prior art. In addition, the implementation of a barrel with electrical or electronic vibration capture systems allows the use of a larger number of sets, while having a minimum footprint.
[05] Il est à noter que le dispositif selon l'invention et, notamment son berceau, peut être intégré à l'instrument de musique lors de sa fabrication. Ainsi, l'invention concerne également un instrument de musique intégrant au moins un dispositif pour interchanger les systèmes de captation conforme à l'invention. [05] It should be noted that the device according to the invention and, in particular its cradle, can be integrated into the musical instrument during its manufacture. Thus, the invention also relates to a musical instrument incorporating at least one device for interchanging the capture systems according to the invention.
[06] Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, le dispositif comprend :  According to one characteristic of the invention, the device comprises:
- au moins deux barillets, chaque barillet étant pourvu d'au moins deux systèmes de captation, et qui est adapté sur le berceau de manière à être mobile en rotation par rapport au berceau entre au moins deux positions de manière à placer, dans chaque position, un système de captation en position de travail regard des cordes et comprenant des moyens de raccordement électrique d'au moins le système de captation en regard des cordes aux moyens de connexion, at least two barrels, each barrel being provided with at least two capture systems, and which is adapted on the cradle so as to be rotatable relative to the cradle between at least two positions so as to place, in each position a pick-up system in the working position of the ropes and comprising means for electrically connecting at least the pickup system facing the ropes to the connection means,
- des moyens de manœuvre en rotation de chaque barillet.  means for rotating each barrel.
[07] L'utilisation d'au moins deux barillets permet la captation des vibrations à au moins deux endroits différents prédéterminés et peut se faire avec des systèmes différents et indépendants. Il en résulte un large choix de systèmes de captation des vibrations et un grand nombre de combinaisons possibles. En effet, les deux barillets ne sont pas liés l'un à l'autre de sorte qu'ils peuvent être manœuvrés indépendamment l'un de l'autre. [08] Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, chaque barillet est adapté de manière amovible sur le berceau. Le caractère amovible permet de faciliter le changement de systèmes de captation par le changement de barillet. Le changement de système se fait très simplement, sans soudure, sans enlever les cordes, ni dérégler l'instrument. On peut parler de système à usage immédiat sans réglage, en anglais « plug and play ». [07] The use of at least two barrels allows the capture of vibrations in at least two different predetermined locations and can be done with different and independent systems. This results in a wide choice of vibration capture systems and a large number of possible combinations. Indeed, the two barrels are not linked to each other so that they can be maneuvered independently of one another. [08] According to another characteristic of the invention, each cylinder is removably fitted on the cradle. The removable character makes it easier to change the capture systems by changing the barrel. The system change is very simple, without welding, without removing the strings, nor disrupt the instrument. We can speak of system for immediate use without adjustment, in English "plug and play".
[09] Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, chaque barillet comprend au moins un logement destiné à recevoir un tiroir amovible portant un système de captation. Ainsi, il est possible de changer facilement les systèmes de captation d'un barillet ce qui permet au musicien de choisir facilement les systèmes de captation disponibles sur un même barillet. Bien entendu, l'invention n'exclut pas que les systèmes de captation soient montés sur les barillets d'une autre manière que par l'intermédiaire de tiroirs. Dans le cadre de l'invention, il convient d'entendre le terme logement au sens large et synonyme du terme emplacement.  [09] According to another characteristic of the invention, each barrel comprises at least one housing for receiving a removable drawer carrying a capture system. Thus, it is possible to easily change the capture systems of a barrel which allows the musician to easily choose the capture systems available on the same barrel. Of course, the invention does not exclude that the capture systems are mounted on the barrels in another way by means of drawers. In the context of the invention, it is appropriate to hear the term housing in the broad sense and synonymous with the term location.
[10] Selon une variante de cette caractéristique de l'invention, chaque système de captation est porté par un tiroir amovible et chaque barillet comprend autant de logements que de systèmes de captation. Cette variante de réalisation, permet de changer facilement tous les systèmes de captation d'un même barillet et chacun d'entre eux indépendamment des autres.  [10] According to a variant of this feature of the invention, each capture system is carried by a removable drawer and each barrel comprises as many housing as capture systems. This variant embodiment makes it possible to easily change all the capture systems of the same barrel and each of them independently of the others.
[11] Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, chaque système de captation comprend une rangée de transducteurs alignés selon une direction DI sensiblement parallèle à l'axe de rotation Al du barillet. Ainsi, lorsqu'un système de captation est en position de travail, chaque transducteur de ce système se situe en regard d'une corde afin de capter sa vibration.  [11] According to another characteristic of the invention, each capture system comprises a row of transducers aligned in a direction DI substantially parallel to the axis of rotation Al of the barrel. Thus, when a capture system is in the working position, each transducer of this system is located opposite a rope to capture its vibration.
[12] Il est à noter que selon l'invention, les systèmes de captation peuvent être des systèmes de captation du commerce et/ou provenir de différents fabricants de sorte qu'il est ainsi possible de disposer de systèmes de captation ayant des caractéristiques propres et offrant des sonorités différentes.  [12] It should be noted that, according to the invention, the capture systems can be commercial capture systems and / or come from different manufacturers so that it is thus possible to have capture systems having specific characteristics. and offering different sounds.
[13] Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le dispositif comprend des moyens d'indexation et d'immobilisation en rotation de chaque barillet dans chacune des positions plaçant un système de captation en position de travail. Ces moyens permettent d'arrêter la rotation du barillet et de le sécuriser selon une position voulue. La position voulue correspondant au système de captation des vibrations, choisi par le musicien, placé en position de travail. Le musicien a, de plus, la possibilité de changer de systèmes en cours de jeu. [13] According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the device comprises means for indexing and immobilization in rotation of each cylinder in each position placing a capture system in working position. These means make it possible to stop the rotation of the barrel and to secure it according to a position desired. The desired position corresponding to the vibration pickup system, chosen by the musician, placed in the working position. The musician has, moreover, the possibility of changing systems during the game.
[14] Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le dispositif comprend des moyens de raccordement adaptés de manière que seul le système de captation en position de travail est raccordé électriquement aux moyens de connexion. Sur un barillet, seul un système de captation est alors actif tandis que les autres sont portés à la masse, c'est-à-dire que l'ensemble de leurs connexions sont raccordées électriquement à une même polarité du circuit d'amplification ou reliés à la terre par un conducteur de faible résistance. Ainsi les signaux du système de captation en position de travail, récupéré par le système d'amplification, ne sont pas parasités. Le système de captation des vibrations actif, en position de travail, n'est alors pas affecté par les autres systèmes de captation présents sur le barillet.  [14] According to another characteristic of the invention, the device comprises connecting means adapted so that only the capture system in the working position is electrically connected to the connection means. On a cylinder, only one capture system is then active while the others are grounded, that is to say that all of their connections are electrically connected to the same polarity of the amplification circuit or connected grounded by a low resistance conductor. Thus the signals of the capture system in working position, recovered by the amplification system, are not parasitized. The active vibration pickup system, in working position, is not affected by the other capture systems present on the barrel.
[15] Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, les moyens de manœuvre de chaque barillet sont motorisés. Une telle motorisation facilite la sélection par le musicien du système de captation actif ou en position de travail.  [15] According to another characteristic of the invention, the operating means of each cylinder are motorized. Such a motorization facilitates the selection by the musician of the active capture system or in working position.
[16] Comme indiqué précédemment, l'invention concerne également un instrument à cordes comprenant une face avant et au moins un dispositif selon l'invention fixé ou intégré à la face avant de manière que chaque système de captation en position de travail est situé en regard des cordes.  [16] As indicated above, the invention also relates to a stringed instrument comprising a front face and at least one device according to the invention fixed or integrated in the front face so that each capture system in working position is located in look at the ropes.
[17] Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, l'instrument est une guitare électrique.  [17] According to a feature of the invention, the instrument is an electric guitar.
[18] L'invention concerne aussi un tiroir comprenant au moins un système électrique ou électronique de captation des vibrations des cordes d'un instrument de musique caractérise en ce qu'il est destiné à être adapté de manière amovible sur un barillet d'un dispositif selon l'invention.  [18] The invention also relates to a drawer comprising at least one electrical or electronic system for capturing the vibrations of the strings of a musical instrument, characterized in that it is intended to be removably fitted on a cylinder of a device according to the invention.
[19] L'invention concerne également un barillet pourvu d'au moins deux systèmes électriques ou électroniques de captation des vibrations des cordes d'un instrument de musique caractérisé en ce qu'il est destiné à être adapté sur un dispositif selon l'invention.  [19] The invention also relates to a barrel provided with at least two electrical or electronic systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings of a musical instrument, characterized in that it is intended to be adapted to a device according to the invention. .
[20] Bien entendu, les différentes caractéristiques, variantes et formes de réalisation de l'invention peuvent être associées les unes avec les autres selon diverses combinaisons dans la mesure où elles ne sont pas incompatibles ou exclusives les unes des autres. Of course, the various features, variants and embodiments of the invention can be associated with each other according to various combinations to the extent that they are not incompatible or exclusive of each other.
[21] Par ailleurs, diverses autres caractéristiques de l'invention ressortent de la description annexée effectuée en référence aux dessins qui illustrent une forme non limitative de réalisation d'un dispositif pour interchanger des systèmes électriques ou électroniques de captation des vibrations des cordes d'un instrument de musique conforme à l'invention.  [21] Furthermore, various other features of the invention appear from the attached description with reference to the drawings which illustrate a non-limiting embodiment of a device for interchanging electrical or electronic systems for capturing the vibrations of strings. a musical instrument according to the invention.
- La figure 1 est une vue d'ensemble d'une guitare électrique comprenant un dispositif conforme à l'invention pour interchanger les systèmes de captation des vibrations des cordes,  FIG. 1 is an overview of an electric guitar comprising a device according to the invention for interchanging the systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings,
- La figure 2 représente une vue du dessous d'une guitare électrique conforme à l'invention,  FIG. 2 represents a view from below of an electric guitar according to the invention,
- La figure 3 est une vue du dessous d'une guitare électrique dont le dispositif conforme à l'invention est visible,  FIG. 3 is a bottom view of an electric guitar whose device according to the invention is visible,
- La figure 4 est une vue de coupe du dispositif conforme à l'invention par transparence de l'instrument de musique,  - Figure 4 is a sectional view of the device according to the invention by transparency of the musical instrument,
- La figure 5 est une vue du mécanisme de rotation du dispositif,  FIG. 5 is a view of the mechanism of rotation of the device,
- La figure 6 est une perspective schématique du dispositif conforme à l'invention, FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective of the device according to the invention,
- Les figures 7, 8, 9 et 10 sont des perspectives partielles schématiques montrant notamment un barillet et ses composants selon l'invention, FIGS. 7, 8, 9 and 10 are partial diagrammatic views showing in particular a cylinder and its components according to the invention,
[22] Il est à noter que sur ces figures les éléments structurels et/ou fonctionnels communs aux différentes variantes peuvent présenter les mêmes références.  [22] It should be noted that in these figures the structural and / or functional elements common to the different variants may have the same references.
[23] Un instrument de musique selon l'invention, tel qu'illustré à la figure 1 et désigné dans son ensemble par la référence 1, comprend un corps 2 avec, dans le cas présent, un manche 3 sur lequel sont maintenues en tension des cordes 4 situées à distance et parallèlement à la face avant 5 du corps 2 de l'instrument 1. La face avant 5 correspond à la surface du corps 2 sur laquelle les cordes 4 sont ancrées via, par exemple, un chevalet fixé sur la face avant 5. La face avant 5 peut être la table d'harmonie de l'instrument de musique 1. Mais, l'instrument de musique 1 à cordes pincées ou frottées, conforme à l'invention, peut ne pas comporter de table d'harmonie, comme c'est le cas pour un instrument composé principalement d'un corps 2 portant des cordes 4. [24] L'invention vise à proposer des moyens permettant d'interchanger facilement des systèmes électriques ou électroniques de captation des vibrations des cordes 4. A cet effet, l'instrument est équipé d'un dispositif 10 pour interchanger les systèmes 11 de captation des vibrations des cordes 4. [23] A musical instrument according to the invention, as illustrated in Figure 1 and generally designated by the reference 1, comprises a body 2 with, in this case, a handle 3 on which are held in tension ropes 4 located at a distance and parallel to the front face 5 of the body 2 of the instrument 1. The front face 5 corresponds to the surface of the body 2 on which the ropes 4 are anchored via, for example, an easel fixed on the 5. The front face 5 may be the soundboard of the musical instrument 1. However, the musical instrument 1 with plucked or rubbed strings, according to the invention, may not include a table d harmony, as is the case for an instrument composed mainly of a body 2 carrying ropes 4. [24] The invention aims to provide means for easily interchanging electrical or electronic systems for capturing the vibrations of the ropes 4. For this purpose, the instrument is equipped with a device 10 for interchanging the capture systems 11 vibrations of the strings 4.
[25] Sur la figure 2, l'instrument de musique 1 comprend une trappe 6 sur la face arrière 7, opposée à la face avant 5, de manière à mettre en place et à connecter le dispositif 10 sous la face avant 5. Comme cela ressort sur la figure 3, le dispositif 10 comprend notamment un berceau 13 fixé ou intégré à la face avant 5 et pourvu de moyens de connexion électrique 14 à un circuit d'amplification 15, dont seules les sorties sont représentées. Le berceau 13, selon l'exemple illustré notamment visible à la figure 6, est une structure métallique partiellement ouvragée comprenant deux logements pouvant accueillir deux barillets 20.  [25] In Figure 2, the musical instrument 1 comprises a hatch 6 on the rear face 7, opposite to the front face 5, so as to set up and connect the device 10 under the front face 5. As this is apparent in Figure 3, the device 10 comprises in particular a cradle 13 fixed or integrated in the front face 5 and provided with electrical connection means 14 to an amplification circuit 15, of which only the outputs are shown. The cradle 13, according to the illustrated example, particularly visible in FIG. 6, is a partially worked metal structure comprising two housings that can accommodate two barrels 20.
[26] L'exemple illustré correspond à un dispositif 10 comprenant deux barillets 20 (décrits ci-après) qui portent respectivement trois systèmes 11 de captation. Les deux barillets 20 sont en rotation selon respectivement les axes Al et A2, qui sont sensiblement parallèles entre eux et à la face avant 5. Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, la rotation des barillets 20 permet de présenter différents systèmes 11 de captation des vibrations en regard des cordes 4. A cet effet, le dispositif 10 comprend des moyens de manœuvres en rotation 21 des barillets 20. Ces moyens de manœuvres en rotation 21 comprennent un système d'entrainement par courroie 23 actionné, d'une part par deux leviers 24 permettant l'initiation et l'arrêt respectif de la rotation des barillets 20 et d'autre part par un moteur intégré au berceau 13. Sur la figure 5, deux courroies 23 d'entraînement respectives des deux barillets 20 sont visibles. L'actionnement d'un levier 24 entraîne le mouvement d'une courroie 23 correspondante qui, utilisée avec des poulies, entraîne, par un système de pignons, la rotation du barillet 20. La rotation du barillet 20 autour de son axe Al permet de définir une position de travail, dans laquelle un seul système 11 de captation parmi les systèmes 11 portés par ce barillet 20 se situe en regard des cordes 4 de l'instrument de musique 1. La position du système 11 choisi, en regard des cordes 4, défini sa position de travail.  [26] The illustrated example corresponds to a device 10 comprising two barrels 20 (described below) which respectively carry three capture systems 11. The two barrels 20 are rotated respectively along the axes A1 and A2, which are substantially parallel to each other and to the front face 5. According to one characteristic of the invention, the rotation of the barrels 20 makes it possible to present different systems 11 for capturing the For this purpose, the device 10 comprises means for rotating the barrels 20 in rotation. These rotating maneuvering means 21 comprise a belt drive system 23 actuated on the one hand by two levers 24 allowing the initiation and the respective stop of the rotation of the barrels 20 and secondly by a motor integrated in the cradle 13. In Figure 5, two respective drive belts 23 of the two barrels 20 are visible. The actuation of a lever 24 causes the movement of a corresponding belt 23 which, used with pulleys, causes, by a system of pinions, the rotation of the barrel 20. The rotation of the barrel 20 about its axis Al makes it possible to define a working position, in which a single system 11 of capture among the systems 11 carried by this barrel 20 is located next to the strings 4 of the musical instrument 1. The position of the system 11 chosen, opposite the strings 4 , defined his working position.
[27] Les systèmes 11 électriques ou électroniques de captation des vibrations des cordes 4 d'un instrument de musique 1 peuvent être des microphones de guitare électrique. Selon l'exemple illustré, ces systèmes 11 comprennent des transducteurs 31 disposés en rangée selon un axe sensiblement parallèle à l'axe de rotation du barillet 20. Les transducteurs 31 transforment la vibration des cordes 4 métalliques en signal électrique. Les transducteurs 31 peuvent être composés d'un ou plusieurs aimants, entourés d'une bobine de fil de cuivre. Chaque aimant engendre un champ magnétique. En vibrant, les cordes 4, qui sont filées en matériau magnétique, font légèrement varier le circuit magnétique, ce qui induit une force électromotrice dans la bobine, proportionnelle à la vitesse de déplacement de la corde 4. Le signal électrique produit est, par exemple, envoyé par câblage au circuit d’amplification 15. il n'a pas été nécessaire de produire un son pour le constituer. [27] The electrical or electronic 11 systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings 4 of a musical instrument 1 may be guitar microphones electric. According to the illustrated example, these systems 11 comprise transducers 31 arranged in a row along an axis substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the barrel 20. The transducers 31 transform the vibration of the metal ropes 4 into an electrical signal. The transducers 31 may be composed of one or more magnets, surrounded by a coil of copper wire. Each magnet generates a magnetic field. By vibrating, the strings 4, which are spun in magnetic material, slightly vary the magnetic circuit, which induces an electromotive force in the coil, proportional to the speed of movement of the rope 4. The electrical signal produced is, for example , sent by wiring to the amplification circuit 15. it was not necessary to produce a sound to constitute it.
[28] Il existe différents systèmes 11 de captation, notamment ceux à simple bobinage (qui comprennent une rangée de transducteurs 31) et ceux à double bobinage (comprenant deux rangées parallèles de transducteurs 31). Selon l'exemple illustré, en position de travail, les deux barillets 20 portent des systèmes 11 de captation à simple bobinage. Un système 11 de captation à double bobinage, visible à la figure 10, est également adapté pour un barillet 20 conforme à l'invention.  [28] There are different capture systems 11, including those single coil (which include a row of transducers 31) and those with double coil (comprising two parallel rows of transducers 31). According to the illustrated example, in the working position, the two barrels 20 carry single-coil pickup systems 11. A double-coil capture system 11, visible in FIG. 10, is also adapted for a cylinder 20 according to the invention.
[29] La figure 7 illustre un barillet 20, selon un mode de réalisation où le barillet 20 porte trois systèmes 11 de captation. Le barillet 20 est un dispositif rotatif ayant sensiblement une forme cylindrique, il comprend une pièce centrale 32, visible à la figure 8. Cette pièce 32 a sensiblement la forme d'un prisme, elle comporte trois logements 33 (ici pour chaque face du prisme) conçus pour porter chacun respectivement un tiroir 34. La figure 9 illustre un tiroir 34 conforme à l'invention. Et, chaque tiroir 34 est destiné à accueillir un système 11 de captation.  [29] Figure 7 illustrates a cylinder 20, according to one embodiment where the barrel 20 carries three capture systems 11. The barrel 20 is a rotary device having substantially a cylindrical shape, it comprises a central piece 32, visible in Figure 8. This piece 32 has substantially the shape of a prism, it comprises three housings 33 (here for each face of the prism ) respectively adapted to carry a drawer 34. Figure 9 illustrates a drawer 34 according to the invention. And, each drawer 34 is intended to accommodate a system 11 capture.
[30] Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, les moyens de raccordement électrique 40 des systèmes 11 de captation au reste de l'électronique comprennent un système de contacteurs en cuivre au béryllium. La pièce centrale 32 comprend trois logements 33 et chacun de ses logements 33 comporte deux orifices 42 sensiblement en forme d'ampoule qui permettent d'accueillir un tiroir 34. Ainsi, il est facile de venir clipser un tiroir 34 sur un logement 33 et ensuite d'y introduire un système 11 par tiroir 34.  [30] In the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection means 40 of the capture systems 11 to the rest of the electronics comprise a system of beryllium copper contactors. The central part 32 comprises three housings 33 and each of its housings 33 has two orifices 42 substantially in the shape of a bulb which accommodate a drawer 34. Thus, it is easy to come and clip a drawer 34 on a housing 33 and then to introduce a system 11 per drawer 34.
[31] La pièce centrale 32 du barillet 20 porte alors les moyens de raccordement électrique 40 et donc assure le lien entre les systèmes 11 et les moyens de connexion 14. L'un des orifices 42 est apte à relier le système 11 de captation au circuit, l'autre orifice 42 est apte à le relier à la masse. Chaque tiroir 34 est immobilisé sur la pièce centrale 32 via les orifices 42 et en appuis par sa face arrière sur la pièce centrale 32. Lors de la rotation du barillet 20, il n'y a plus de contact physique entre les contacteurs en cuivre et le reste de l'électronique. La pièce centrale 32 est traversée par une pièce cylindrique 43 partiellement composée de cuivre qui assure le lien à la masse. Sur les figures 7 et 8, la pièce centrale 32 du barillet 20 comprend trois sorties 44, vers les moyens de connexion 14, correspondant chacune à un système 11 de captation. Lors de la rotation, seule la pièce cylindrique 43 est en contact avec les moyens de connexion 14. Donc aucun signal en provenance du barillet 20 n'est transmis au reste de l'électronique. Lorsque la rotation s'arrête et qu'un système 11 est en position de travail, les contacteurs se trouvent à nouveau en regard et le signal est transmis aux moyens de connexion 14. [31] The central piece 32 of the barrel 20 then carries the electrical connection means 40 and thus provides the link between the systems 11 and the connection means 14. One of the orifices 42 is able to connect the capture system 11 to circuit, the other orifice 42 is able to connect it to the ground. Each drawer 34 is immobilized on the central piece 32 via the orifices 42 and supported by its rear face on the central piece 32. During the rotation of the barrel 20, there is no longer physical contact between the copper contactors and the rest of the electronics. The central piece 32 is traversed by a cylindrical piece 43 partially made of copper which provides the link to ground. In FIGS. 7 and 8, the central piece 32 of the barrel 20 comprises three outlets 44, towards the connection means 14, each corresponding to a capture system 11. During rotation, only the cylindrical part 43 is in contact with the connection means 14. Thus no signal from the barrel 20 is transmitted to the rest of the electronics. When the rotation stops and a system 11 is in the working position, the contactors are again facing and the signal is transmitted to the connection means 14.
[32] Le dispositif comprend en outre des moyens d'indexation et d'immobilisation en rotation 45 du barillet 20. Selon l'exemple illustré, notamment à la figure 5, ces moyens 45 comprennent deux leviers 24 qui initie le mouvement et arrête la rotation du barillet 20 en position de travail, selon le système 11 choisi.  [32] The device further comprises means for indexing and immobilization in rotation 45 of the barrel 20. According to the illustrated example, in particular in Figure 5, these means 45 comprise two levers 24 which initiates the movement and stops the rotation of the barrel 20 in the working position, according to the system 11 chosen.
[33] La forme de réalisation décrite précédemment est un exemple non limitatif de réalisation de l'invention. Ainsi, un dispositif 10 selon l'invention peut comporter plus de deux barillets 20 pour obtenir une captation des vibrations des cordes 4 à de plus nombreux endroits. De la même manière, un barillet d'un dispositif selon l'invention peut porter quatre systèmes 11 de captation voire plus, pour offrir une plus grande variété de systèmes 11. Le berceau 13 peut être conçu différemment pour s'adapter à une nouvelle structure.  [33] The embodiment described above is a non-limiting embodiment of the invention. Thus, a device 10 according to the invention may comprise more than two barrels 20 to obtain a capture of the vibrations of the ropes 4 in more places. In the same way, a barrel of a device according to the invention can carry four or more capture systems 11, to offer a greater variety of systems 11. The cradle 13 can be designed differently to adapt to a new structure .
[34] Selon l'exemple de réalisation décrit précédemment les moyens de manœuvre des barillets comprennent un système à courroies. Cependant, d'autres moyens de manœuvres en rotations 21 des barillets peuvent être envisagés. Par exemple, le barillet 20 peut être mis en rotation manuellement, c'est-à-dire que la surface externe du barillet 20 constitue alors le moyen de manœuvre de ce dernier. Le musicien manœuvre alors le barillet 20 avec l'un de ses doigts en agissant sur la surface externe change ainsi de système 11 de captation. Et, il existe d'autres moyens d'indexation et d'immobilisation en rotation 45 du barillet 20. Dans cet exemple, un système de taquet pourrait arrêter la rotation du barillet 20, ledit taquet ne résistant pas à une certaine pression exercée manuellement. Ces moyens 45 peuvent aussi comporter des boutons poussoirs, des molettes, des boutons en rotation ou tout autre moyen permettant de choisir le système 11 de captation qui sera mis en position de travail. [34] According to the previously described embodiment of the barrels operating means comprise a belt system. However, other means of maneuvering rotations 21 of the barrels can be envisaged. For example, the barrel 20 can be rotated manually, that is to say that the outer surface of the barrel 20 then constitutes the means of maneuvering the latter. The musician then maneuvers the barrel 20 with one of his fingers by acting on the external surface thus changes the capture system 11. And, there are other means of indexing and immobilization in rotation 45 of the barrel 20. In this example, a clipping system could stop the rotation of the barrel 20, said latch not being resistant to some pressure exerted manually. These means 45 may also comprise push buttons, knobs, rotating buttons or any other means for selecting the capture system 11 which will be placed in the working position.
[35] D'autres systèmes 11 de captation des vibrations des cordes 4 peuvent être envisagées. Par exemple, des systèmes opto-électroniques comprenant une diode laser permettant de connaître la position d'une corde et l'amplitude de son mouvement. Ces informations seraient transmises et traitées et converties en signal audio amplifîable.  [35] Other systems 11 for capturing the vibrations of the ropes 4 can be envisaged. For example, optoelectronic systems comprising a laser diode to know the position of a rope and the amplitude of its movement. This information would be transmitted and processed and converted into an amplifiable audio signal.
[36] Bien entendu, diverses autres variantes de réalisation peuvent être envisagées dans le cadre des revendications annexées.  [36] Of course, various other alternative embodiments may be contemplated within the scope of the appended claims.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Dispositif (10) pour interchanger des systèmes (11) électriques ou électroniques de captation des vibrations des cordes (4) d'un instrument de musique (1) comprenant une face avant (5) en regard des cordes (4), dispositif (10) comprenant :  1. Device (10) for interchanging (11) electrical or electronic systems for capturing the vibrations of the strings (4) of a musical instrument (1) comprising a front face (5) opposite the strings (4), device (10) comprising:
- un berceau (13) destiné à être fixé ou intégré à la face avant (5) et pourvu de moyens de connexion électrique (14) à un circuit d'amplification (15), a cradle (13) intended to be fixed or integrated with the front face (5) and provided with electrical connection means (14) for an amplification circuit (15),
- au moins un barillet (20) qui est pourvu d'au moins deux systèmes (11) de captation, qui est adapté sur le berceau (13) de manière à être mobile en rotation par rapport au berceau (13) entre au moins deux positions de manière à placer, dans chaque position, un système (11) de captation en position de travail en regard des cordes (4) et qui comprend des moyens de raccordement électrique (40) d'au moins le système (11) de captation en regard des cordes (4) aux moyens de connexion (14),  at least one barrel (20) which is provided with at least two collecting systems (11), which is adapted to the cradle (13) so as to be able to rotate with respect to the cradle (13) between at least two positions so as to place, in each position, a collecting system (11) in the working position opposite the ropes (4) and which comprises electrical connection means (40) of at least the capture system (11) opposite the ropes (4) to the connection means (14),
- des moyens de manœuvre en rotation (21) du barillet (20),  means for rotating the barrel (20) in rotation (21),
caractérisé en ce que l'axe de rotation Al du barillet (20) est sensiblement parallèle à la face avant (5) lorsque le berceau (13) est fixé à cette dernière (5). characterized in that the axis of rotation Al of the barrel (20) is substantially parallel to the front face (5) when the cradle (13) is fixed to the latter (5).
2. Dispositif (10) selon la revendications 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend :  2. Device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises:
- au moins deux barillets (20), chaque barillet (20) étant pourvu d'au moins deux systèmes (11) de captation, étant adapté sur le berceau (13) de manière à être mobile en rotation par rapport au berceau (13) entre au moins deux positions de manière à placer, dans chaque position, un système (11) de captation en position de travail en regard des cordes (4) et comprenant des moyens de raccordement électrique (40) d'au moins le système (11) de captation en regard des cordes (4) aux moyens de connexion (14),  at least two barrels (20), each barrel (20) being provided with at least two collecting systems (11), being adapted to the cradle (13) so as to be rotatable relative to the cradle (13) between at least two positions so as to place, in each position, a catching system (11) in the working position opposite the ropes (4) and comprising electrical connection means (40) of at least the system (11). ) capturing next to the ropes (4) to the connection means (14),
- des moyens de manœuvre en rotation (21) de chaque barillet (20). - Rotational maneuvering means (21) of each barrel (20).
3. Dispositif (10) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que chaque barillet (20) est adapté de manière amovible sur le berceau (13).  3. Device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each cylinder (20) is removably fitted on the cradle (13).
4. Dispositif (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que chaque barillet (20) comprend au moins un logement (33) destiné à recevoir un tiroir (34) amovible portant un système (11) de captation. 4. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each barrel (20) comprises at least one housing (33) for receiving a removable drawer (34) carrying a system (11) capture .
5. Dispositif (10) selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que chaque système (11) de captation est porté par un tiroir (34) amovible et en ce que chaque barillet (20) comprend autant de logements (33) que de systèmes (11) de captation. 5. Device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that each system (11) captation is carried by a removable drawer (34) and in that each barrel (20) comprises as many housings (33) as systems (11) capture.
6. Dispositif (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que chaque système (11) de captation comprend une rangée de transducteurs (31) alignés selon une direction DI sensiblement parallèle à l'axe de rotation Al du barillet (20).  6. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that each system (11) capture comprises a row of transducers (31) aligned in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation Al of the barrel (20).
7. Dispositif (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens d'indexation et d'immobilisation en rotation (45) de chaque barillet (20) dans chacune des positions plaçant un système (11) de captation en position de travail.  7. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises means for indexing and immobilization in rotation (45) of each cylinder (20) in each of the positions placing a system (11) capture in working position.
8. Dispositif (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de raccordement (40) sont adaptés de manière que seul le système (11) de captation en position de travail est raccordé électriquement aux moyens de connexion (14).  8. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the connecting means (40) are adapted so that only the system (11) capturing in the working position is electrically connected to the means of connection (14).
9. Dispositif (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de manœuvre (21) de chaque barillet (20) sont motorisés.  9. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the operating means (21) of each cylinder (20) are motorized.
10. Instrument à cordes (1) comprenant une face avant (5) et au moins un dispositif (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9 fixé ou intégré à la face avant (5) de manière que chaque système (11) de captation en position de travail est situé en regard des cordes (4).  10. A stringed instrument (1) comprising a front face (5) and at least one device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 9 fixed or integrated in the front face (5) so that each system (11) capture in working position is located next to the ropes (4).
11. Instrument (1) selon la revendication 10 caractérisé en ce qu'il est une guitare électrique (1).  11. Instrument (1) according to claim 10 characterized in that it is an electric guitar (1).
12. Tiroir (34) comprenant au moins un système (11) électrique ou électronique de captation des vibrations des cordes (4) d'un instrument de musique (1) caractérise en ce qu'il est destiné à être adapté de manière amovible sur un barillet (20) d'un dispositif (10) selon la revendication 4 ou 5.  Drawer (34) comprising at least one electrical or electronic system (11) for capturing the vibrations of the strings (4) of a musical instrument (1), characterized in that it is intended to be removably adapted to a barrel (20) of a device (10) according to claim 4 or 5.
13. Barillet (20) pourvu d'au moins deux systèmes (11) électriques ou électroniques de captation des vibrations des cordes (4) d'un instrument de musique (1) caractérisé en ce qu'il est destiné à être adapté sur un dispositif (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9.  13. Barrel (20) provided with at least two electrical or electronic systems (11) for capturing the vibrations of the strings (4) of a musical instrument (1), characterized in that it is intended to be adapted on a Device (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 9.
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