ES2462991T3 - Support device for playing musical instruments (high strings) - Google Patents

Abstract

Support device (1) for a string instrument, for example, for a violin or a viola, comprising: a base body (2) with an upper area of the support device (2a), which has a support section ( 3) for the support on the chin and / or neck part of the stringed instrument instrument, with a lower area of the support device (2b) and a connection section (2c), which has a fixing mechanism for fixing of the support device (1) in the string instrument, the body is configured in a U-shape, in which the outer contour of the support section (3) is adapted to the chin / neck part of the instrument instrument instrument rope, characterized in that the support device (1) is configured in one piece or in one part, and that the support device (1) is made of a homogeneous material.

Description

Support device for playing musical instruments (high strings).

Technical field

The invention relates to a support device for a string instrument, for example, for a violin or viola (high strings) with a first zone of the support device, which can be fixed on the string instrument, and a second zone of the support device, with which the part of the chin, neck and collarbone of the instrumentalist may be in contact. Known support devices of this type are composed of several parts, generally chin support and shoulder support, so that there is no solution for the neck part and it is difficult to place the support device on the string instrument .

In addition, in the case of many players there are problems with ergonomics. In this context, the chin and neck part and the collarbone and shoulder part of the instrumentalist are especially problematic. Here, over time, pressure traces may appear on the instrumentalist after more prolonged and regular practice (eg, "viola stain" or "violin stain"), which can gradually lead to tissue deterioration (skin, conjunctive tissue,

periosteum, etc.). This can have serious consequences in particular for professional string instrument musicians until professional disability.

In addition, many of the known support devices lead to wear phenomena, for example, in the area of the jaw and spine, not only in the musician but also in his string instrument, due to the pressure forces and forces of friction.

Document DE 297 14 325 U1 discloses a counter support with chin guard and shoulder support, which are connected to each other transmitting pressure under the violin ring. Document FR 2 907 585 A1 discloses a device for the optimal placement of a violin in the bow between the clavicle, neck and jaw of the instrumentalist.

EP 0 567 050 A1 discloses a shoulder support for a violin that is equipped with a device for quick seat mounting.

Object of the invention

Based on this, the objective of the present invention is to provide a support device that can be used in trouble by the musician also for a longer period of time, and avoid the wear phenomena in the instrument.

Technical solution

This objective is solved by a support device according to claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are deduced from the characteristics of the dependent claims.

A support device according to the invention for a string instrument, for example, for a violin or a viola, comprises: a base body with an upper area of the support device, which has a support section for support in the part of the Chin and / or neck of the string instrument instrumentalist, with a lower area of the support device and a connection section, which has a fixing mechanism for fixing the support device in the string instrument.

The body is configured in a U-shape, the outer contour of the support sections being adapted to the chin / neck / clavicle part of the string instrument instrumentalist.

The support device is configured in one piece or in one part, and the support device is made of a homogeneous material.

The base body preferably has a seat section for the seat of the stringed instrument on the clavicle part of the instrumentalist, the outer contour of the seat section being adapted to the clavicle part of the instrumentalist of the stringed instrument.

The upper area of the support device forms a first arm of the U-shaped clamp, the lower zone of the support device forms the second arm of the U-shaped clamp. According to one aspect of the invention a support device is provided of the constructive type described at the beginning, which presents a support section with which the chin and neck part of the string instrument instrumentist is in contact. This improves ergonomics and helps prevent long-term damage, particularly in the chin and neck area. The neck part is provided next to the chin and shoulder / clavicle part as a functional element when touching the support device, thus it not only has a mechanical meaning for placement in the instrument. As an additional function the neck contact surface serves for the best ergonomics, touch control and acoustic possibility of perception and control of the vibrations of the instrument.

According to another aspect of the invention there is provided a support device of the constructive type described at the beginning, which has a seat section on which the part of the clavicle of the instrumentalist can rest. This improves ergonomics and helps prevent long-term damage, particularly in the clavicle area. A special property of the clavicle seat is to make possible, due to its minimum height, the perching of the instrument at a lower level than is possible with current shoulder supports, so that the right arm and right shoulder are discharged . Consequently, the high level of the shoulder and the overvoltage that accompanies it in the right part of the body are counteracted.

An especially preferred embodiment of the support device according to the invention contains both a support section, with which the chin and neck part of the stringed instrument instrumentalist can be in contact, as well as a seat section on which the part of the clavicle of the instrumentalist. This makes possible another improvement in ergonomics, while not only the long-term damage caused by the forces of pressure and friction in the neck and collarbone area is avoided, but also surprisingly the mere presence of the support device according to the invention between the stringed instrument and the instrumentalist leads to an improved body posture of the instrumentalist (balanced laterality, freer breathing). In particular, when playing, it adopts a more erect and more symmetrical body posture. Due to its construction from anatomical points of view and the technique of playing the violin, the support device according to the invention acts as the interface between the man and the instrument and therefore has, together with the properties that improve health and functionality. expanded to the touch, an educational function as well as preventive. In particular, it prevents bad postures when playing the violin. At the same time from the beginning he trains the correct position / posture and the developments of the ergonomic movements, which serve most easily for the nature of the person and by playing efficiently and relaxed. The support device according to the invention that acts pedagogically and prophylactically prevents posture damage and has a positive influence on the functionality / performance when playing. The device serves as a chin, neck and collarbone connection piece or as the technical interface that creates new options for instrument manipulation, in particular improved controls, more freedom of expression, better health, longer and hassle-free trial, better Protection of the expensive instrument.

The fixing section is preferably a staple type product, essentially U-shaped and having an upper arm of the clip, which may be in contact with the upper side of the string instrument, a lower arm of the clip, which may be in contact with the lower side of the string instrument, as well as a staple bridge that connects the two staple arms. This makes possible a "two-point fixation" of the support device in the instrument by simply inserting the support device onto the instrument. Therefore there is a constructive adaptation of the instrument.

The fastening on the tail cord and / or the tail button can be a one-point fixation. Alternatively, the fixing mechanism could be configured as fixing at two or three points. Thus the lower arm can be in contact with the body of the string instrument in a support device fixed in the string instrument and therefore, together with the fastening on the tail cord and / or tail button, form a fixation on two points. The support device is thus constructed for the fastening in the form of the support device on the string instrument. The number of fixing and contact points can be reduced essentially by using the support device according to the invention. One point fixation is possible. In addition to the fastening point, in particular the tailpiece button and / or tail cord, another support point can be provided, for example, on the lower arm for support on the body of the violin. The number of support points together determines the number of fixing points.

The violins can be easily retrofitted by the detachable embodiment of the support device.

In a one-piece configuration of the support device, the outer contour of the upper area of the support device is configured for support on the chin and neck part of the instrumentalist. The lower area of the support device may have an outer contour that is adapted to the anatomy of the clavicle part of the instrumentalist.

The support device is particularly characterized in that the support device contains an uninterrupted contact surface that extends over the chin and neck area to the collarbone area. The outer contour of the base body on the far side of the violin body is adapted to the physiological contour of the instrumentalist.

According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a support device of the constructive type described at the beginning, which is configured in one piece and has a fixing section, which can be fixed in the string instrument, as well as a support section, with which may be in contact with the chin and neck part of the stringed instrument instrument, and a support section with which the part of the instrumentalist's clavicle may be in contact. According to another aspect of the invention, a support device of this constructive type is provided, which contains a continuous contact surface that extends from the part of the chin, through the part of the neck to the part of the clavicle in a bionic form homogeneous

This one-piece embodiment makes it easy to handle the support device.

The homogeneous embodiment makes a simple manufacturing process possible and also facilitates the removal or recycling of the support device.

The support device may comprise an elastic material, so that the support device can be elastically widened in particular by movements away from the two arms of the U. The staple-like product, essentially U-shaped, can be elastically deformed. , and it can be elastically widened in particular by movement away from the two arms of the clip. Then the support device can be mounted on the instrument without special tools, and screws, clamps or other means of adjustment on the support device are also not necessary.

The fixing mechanism is preferably configured for fixing the support device on the tail cord and / or on the tail button of the string instrument. In a particularly preferred embodiment the fixing section is a staple type product, essentially U-shaped and having an upper arm of the staple, which can extend along the upper side of the string instruments, a lower arm of the clip, which can be extended along the lower side of the string instrument, as well as a clip of the clip that connects the two arms of the clip, a passage hole through which the passage is provided in the clip the fixing means, in particular a screw or a tail button, can be passed in order to fix the bridge of the clip in a wall area of the string instrument between its upper side and its lower side. Thanks to the screw, the fixing device can be

fix "minimally invasive" by means of a screwed connection to the string instrument with minimal modification

of the string instrument. In this case the support device is made of a virtually rigid or elastically deformable material. With the help of the tailpiece button of the string instrument, the support device can be fixed "non-invasively" by means of an openwork connection in the string instrument without modification of the string instrument. In this case, the support device must be made of an elastically deformable material at least in the area around the passage, so that the tailpiece can be pulled through

of the passage hole, as through a button hole. This makes possible a "three-point fixation" by

adhesion and dragging of form or blocking of the support device in the instrument by means of encasquetado of the support device on the instrument and fixation of the instrument in the zone of the wall. Therefore, only a minimum constructive adaptation of the instrument is necessary, such as the replacement of the conventional tailpiece pin with a screw or with an elongated tailpiece pin. The support device is then screwed into the oblong hole in the bridge of the clip or stamped with its oblong hole over the elongated tailpiece pin.

The upper area of the support device is arranged particularly in a cantilever on the string instrument. Therefore, it is ensured that the resonance and with it the sound properties of the violin's sound body are not negatively influenced or only to a small extent by the placement of the support device.

The upper area of the support device may be arranged in a cantilever on the string instrument in a preferred embodiment of the invention.

The support device preferably comprises at least partially a self-adapting material that adapts to the relevant parts of the instrument body of the string instrument. The support device can also be manufactured from an elastomer (injection molding process), bamboo or other materials. For the base body you can use a piece of bamboo without knots that takes a corresponding shape. This can then be machined by CNC milling. Biopolymers or other plastics can also be conceived, in particular plastic used in orthopedics, which is relatively soft and elastic at body temperature.

The U-shaped base body generally has a space between the base and the arms of the U, which is determined for the reception of a lateral area of the string instrument body. According to this aspect of the invention there is provided a support device of the constructive type described at the beginning, which has a fixing section that can be fixed by adhesion and / or drag on the string instrument. This makes possible a careful fixation of the support device to the instrument.

The support device may have at least one spacer element that is arranged for adaptation to the anatomy of the instrumentalist in the upper area of the support device and / or in the support section. The support device may also have a height adjustment for adapting the distance of the upper arm from the lower arm.

The spacer elements can be interchanged and the number and / or the shape of the spacer elements can be adapted to the relevant parts of the instrumentalist's body of the musical instrument (e.g., neck length, angle of curvature of the clavicle angle / chest). The spacer elements can be made available together with the base body as a set. By selecting an appropriate number of spacer elements, a support device adapted to the physiology of the instrumentalist can be constructed. The spacer elements can be provided with different thickness. They can be provided with a self-adapting material and / or with a non-slip surface. The adapter elements are therefore configured to a certain degree in an elastic, deformable, flexible manner with respect to adjacent objects and / or softly. The spacer elements or adapters may be additionally and optimally arranged in the base body. The seats, that is, the self-adapting structures, can comprise, for example, a mixture of polylactides (PLA as raw material, a biopolymer). Alternatively, hyaluronic acid or silicone could also be conceived with a biological or biocompatible plasticizer additive. The clavicle seat foam can also be manufactured with biologically based or biologically degradable substances. The modular properties that are intended for adaptation are not determined only for the filling, but as a complete solution with additional possibility of fine adjustment by means of self-adapting structures.

The upper zone of the support device and / or the lower zone of the support device extend in particular from the fixing area approximately at right angles and laterally. The lateral extension means in this case that the upper arm and / or the lower arm widen laterally, starting from the bridge-type connection area, and consequently form support or seating surfaces. The support section for the neck part is formed in particular by at least a partial area of the outer side of the connection section. Conveniently the support section for the chin and neck portion is formed by at least a partial area of the outer side of the upper arm of the clip and at least a partial area of the outer side of the bridge of the clip, preferably an area of edge-like transition between the outer side of the upper arm of the clip and the outer side of the bridge of the clip and in particular having a maximum convex curvature of the rounding a radius of curvature of at least 5 mm. This is an essential contribution to avoid local pressure and friction forces concentrated on the skin of the chin and neck. It is also convenient that the seat section for the clavicle part be formed by at least a partial area of the outer side of the lower arm of the clip.

In another particularly advantageous embodiment, a rounded recess is provided on the outer side of the lower arm of the clip, in which the part of the clavicle of the instrumentalist may be in contact, in particular presenting a maximum convex curvature and a maximum concave curvature of the Notch a radius of curvature of at least 5 mm. This is an essential contribution to avoid concentrated local pressure and friction forces on the skin and periosteum of the clavicle.

The connection section preferably has a passage hole for the passage of a fixing element, in particular a screw or a tail button. The fixing element may be the tailpiece button itself. However, it is also possible to fix the tailpiece button, for example, a fixing screw, to which the support device is placed.

Together with the two mentioned variants of the fixing means (screw, tail button) a push button arrangement is used in another advantageous variant. For this purpose, the tailpiece button is not replaced by a conventional screw, as described above, but by a screw whose head serves as a bulge of the push button or as a push button inlet, and on the inner side of the bridge of the clip is an inlet of the push button or a bulge of the push button is arranged. Then the support device can be easily clicked on the string instrument. In this case it is advantageous that, in the state mounted on the string instrument, at least a partial area of the upper arm of the clip is in contact with the upper side of the string instrument and / or a partial area of the lower arm of the Staple is in contact with the underside of the string instrument. In this way a "two-point fixation" or a "three-point fixation" of the instrument is achieved, preferably the inner sides of at least one of the two sides of the clip being in contact with the surface of the string instrument and due at its elastic deformation press against this surface.

Alternatively, the support device may also be designed so that, in the state mounted on the string instrument, the upper arm of the clip does not touch the upper side of the string instrument and / or the lower side of the clip does not touch the lower side of the string instrument. In this way a “two-point fixation” is obtained in which one of the two arms is almost cantilevered without support in the instrument and the other arm of the clip, as well as the bridge of the clip are in contact with the instrument , or a "one-point fixation" is obtained in which the two arms of the clip are almost cantilevered without support in the instrument and only the bridge of the clip is in contact with the instrument.

The passage hole is preferably delimited by an elastically deformable edge, so that the diameter of the passage hole can be temporarily extended by elastic deformation in order to pass the screw head or the tail button head.

The fixing mechanism has in particular a locking mechanism. Different locking mechanism can be used to securely fasten the support device in the body of the violin. An interlocking device may, for example, have a slide that reduces a passage opening for the tailpiece button after the introduction thereof, so that the head of the tailpiece button can no longer move through the opening.

In a preferred embodiment, the fixing mechanism may have a retaining element for fixing the support device on the tail cord. The adapter can be composed, for example, of two retaining plates between which the rope strings can be clamped or screwed onto them. As a connection part for the connection of the support device, for example, a connection zone for a connection can be provided

adhesion ("Lego" principle). The connection area of the support device has a structure

complementary by means of which the body of the support device can be detachably fixed in the connection area.

In another preferred embodiment, the fixing mechanism may comprise a structure that connects the tailpiece button and / or the tailpiece rope by adhesion with the support device. Thus, the fixing mechanism can have an elastic structure, similar to a brush that is applied to the tailpiece button or tail cord

or "hooks" there. The part can be configured as an integral module with the support device or it can be used and exchanged as an adapter. In the "brush version" the support device is therefore fixed to the tailpiece button or tail cord by friction resistance. It is not intended to pass the tail button through an opening, but only a "snap" or "tighten" on the inner edges of the tail button and tail strings.

The base body is made in particular of a thermoplastic, duroplastic or metallic material, and has a coating, in particular of elastomeric material, at least in the support section for the chin and neck part and / or in the seat section for the clavicle part. The support device according to the invention can be made of polymeric material and / or in partial metal areas. It can contain a base body and a coating. The lining is preferably provided at least in the support section for the chin and neck part and / or in the seat section for the clavicle part. A spatially stable and pleasant support for the player is obtained if the base body has a greater hardness or an elastic modulus greater than the coating, that is, if a hard elastic base body and a soft elastic coating are used. To avoid possible allergic reactions to metals, the surfaces of the support section for the chin and neck part and the seat section for the clavicle part are preferably made of a non-metallic material.

The surfaces of the support section for the chin and neck part and of the seat section for the clavicle part may have a nano coating, in particular using a layer of hydrofugation and / or oleofugation. In particular in the case of instrumentalists who sweat heavily this contributes to hygiene. In particular, the realization of the support device according to the invention of a homogeneous material makes its manufacture possible by means of a subtractive process of a blank, such as, for example, removal of layers of material from the blank according to a defined procedure. Alternatively, its manufacture can be carried out by an additive process of a powder or a liquid, such as by layer application of the material. In particular, selective laser sintering or selective laser fusion can be used here. These procedures make efficient manufacturing of support devices "cut to size" possible for individuals, which is particularly interesting for professional musicians. This manufacturing capacity makes it possible to select a specific material for the manufacture of the support device cut to size, so that not only the geometric dimensions or the correct fit can be made, but also the properties of the material, such as density, elasticity / hardness, color and the like at a reasonable price. CAD-supported individualization is an essential advantage over all other support devices known so far. Of course, the support device according to the invention can also be manufactured in a limited number of predetermined shapes / sizes, for example, by casting procedure. This makes possible an economic facilitation of a satisfactory selection of shapes / sizes for all the instrumentalists (musicians) of string instruments.

It may be planned to scan the relevant parts of the body, such as the neck / chin / shoulder / chest area, with a scanner (e.g., laser scanner) during manufacturing. This three-dimensional (virtual) image of the body is transformed. If necessary the positive one can generate a negative (material) and from this, by CAD milling, an optimized support device can be generated. In addition, the violin can be scanned so that an optimized support device is provided as the interface between the instrumentalist and the instrument. In this case, digitalized data is generated by the laser, for example, by MRI or other imaging procedures. Then they are read, scanned and scanned, etc. the geometries of the body of the individuals who interpret the music and its instruments, and the data set developed from it is used for the manufacture of a support device with precision adjustment (in the sense of a solution of the exact interface to the millimeter ergonomically) Fine adaptations are guaranteed in the feedback process with users who interpret the music by combining computer simulations and the rapid prototyping procedure.

The support device according to the invention is also a support device for the storage suspended during the storage or transport of the music instrument, for example, when depositing the string instrument, for example, a violin or a viola on a base , for example, a table surface, or in an instrument case, such as a violin or viola case. Due to its compactness, this support device is coupled in the assembled state with the string instrument in a typical instrument case and therefore must not be constantly mounted and disassembled. This makes it easier for the instrumentalist to manipulate the support device according to the invention, which therefore not only acts comfortably and promotes health or maintenance, but also does not constitute a psychological barrier for the user. All the characteristics that have been described or are still described, must be able to be combined within the framework of the application, while this is technically reasonable, in all possible variants.

Brief description of the figures

Other advantages, features and possibilities of application of the invention are deduced from the following representation of an especially preferred embodiment, however, which should not be construed as limiting, of the support device according to the invention by means of the drawing, in which the :

Fig. 1 shows a view observed transversely to the longitudinal axis of the violin of the support device according to the invention during its assembly on a violin;

Fig. 2 is another view of the support device according to the invention showing the side of the support device remote from the violin in the assembled state;

Fig. 3 is another view of the support device according to the invention showing the side of the support device directed to the violin in the assembled state;

Fig. 4 is a view of the support device according to the invention showing the side of the support device directed towards the part of the clavicle during use and resting on it;

Fig. 5 is a view of the support device according to the invention showing the side of the support device directed towards the part of the chin and neck during use and in contact with it;

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the support device according to the invention tilted from above;

Fig. 7 is a sectional view of the support device according to the invention along the plane represented by X-X in fig. 2 and in fig. 3, a first type of fastening being represented on a violin;

Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the support device according to the invention along the plane represented by X-X in fig. 2 and in fig. 3, a second type of fixation being represented on a violin;

Fig. 9 a sectional view of another embodiment of the fixing mechanism of the support device;

Fig. 10a, 10b, 10c components of an exemplary embodiment of a rope cord fixation;

Fig. 11 another embodiment of a rope cord fixation;

Fig. 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d another embodiment of a support device according to the invention;

Fig. 13a, 13b, 13c a fixing mechanism with fixing the tail cord; Y

Fig. 14 another embodiment of a fixing mechanism of a support device according to the invention.

Detailed description of preferred embodiments

In fig. 1 shows a view observed transversely to the longitudinal axis of the violin of the support device 1 according to the invention during its assembly on the violin G. The support device 1 is a product in a piece of an elastically deformable material and with a configuration essentially in U-shaped, which has an upper arm of the clip 2a, a lower arm of the clip 2b and a bridge of the clip 2c that connects these two arms. During assembly, the support device 1 is held, for example, on its bridge of the clip 2c and then pushed or stamped on the violin G, the product being U-shaped widened. In this case the two arms of the clip 2a, 2b move slightly away from each other. During assembly of the support device 1, it is fixed on the side wall of the violin G in an area B1 with a screw 9 (see fig. 7) or with the tail pin 10 of the violin (see fig. 8). After assembly, the two arms of the clip are in contact with the violin G, namely that the upper arm of the clip 2a is in contact with the upper side of the violin G in a second zone B2 and the lower arm of the clip 2b is in contact with the lower side of violin G in a third zone B3. In this way, a connection in form drag ("three-point fixation") is created by adhesion and / or form drag between the violin G and the support device 1.

When playing the violin the player puts his part of the chin and neck in a support section 3 on the outer side of the upper arm of the clip 2a and in a support section 4 on the outside of the bridge of the clip 2c. Between the two support sections 3, 4 for the chin and neck part of the instrumentalist is a rounded transition zone 7. This essentially contributes to the deterioration of the skin and / or connective tissue located by

below ("violin spot" or "viola spot") in the upper area of the instrumentalist's neck.

In fig. 2 another view of the support device 1 according to the invention is shown, showing the side away from the violin G in the assembled state, that is, the side of the support device 1 pointing towards the instrumentalist. The upper arm of the clip 2a, the lower arm of the clip 2b, as well as the bridge of the clip 2c connecting the two arms are recognized. The two arms of the clip 2a, 2b, as well as a violin surrounded by them (not shown in fig. 2, see fig. 1) extend in this representation in the drawing plane. In addition, the support section 3 for the chin part, the support section 4 for the neck part, as well as the rounded transition zone 7 between the two sections 3 and 4 are recognized. On the bridge of the clip 2c, it places a passage hole 6 which is surrounded by an annular depression 6a of the crown type on the outer surface, that is, away from the violin G, of the bridge of the clip 2c. The screw 9 (see fig. 7) or the tail pin 10 (see fig. 8) of the violin G extends through this passage hole 6 in the case of the support device 1 mounted on the violin G. Thanks the screw 9 or tail pin 10, the support device 1 is fixed in the first zone (see fig. 1) of the violin surface.

In fig. 3 shows another view of the support device 1 according to the invention, which shows the side directed towards the violin G in the assembled state, that is, the side of the support device 1 pointing away from the instrumentalist. The surfaces of the support device 1 directed towards the violin G are recognized (see fig. 1), that is, the inner surfaces of the upper arm of the clip 2a, the lower arm of the clip 2b, as well as the bridge of the clip 2 C. In addition, a recess 8 is recognized (see fig. 4) forming a seat section 5 for the clavicle part of the instrumentalist. The passage hole 6 in the bridge of the clip 2c is surrounded by a rib-shaped or flange-shaped elevation 6b on the inner surface, that is, directed towards the violin G. On this side directed towards the violin G, they are placed together and over the passage hole 6 recesses for the chordal strings (not shown) of violin G.

In fig. 4 is shown a view of the support device 1 according to the invention, showing the side of the support device 1 directed towards the part of the clavicle during use and resting on it. The lower arm of the clip 2b is recognized, on whose outer surface, that is, pointing away from the violin G, the recess 8 is placed in which the instrumentalist's collarbone can be in contact. In addition, a part of the inner surface is recognized, that is, pointing towards the violin G, of the upper arm of the clip 2a.

In fig. 5 is shown a view of the support device 1 according to the invention, showing the side of the support device 1 directed towards the part of the chin and neck during use and resting on it. The upper arm of the clip 2a is recognized, on whose outer surface, that is, pointing away from the violin G, the support section 3 is located for the part of the chin of the instrumentalist, as well as a part of the inner surface, that is , which points towards violin G, of the inner arm of the clip 2b. Outside the support section 3 for the chin part, the support section 4 for the neck part is recognized, as well as the rounded transition zone 7 between the two sections 3 and 4.

In fig. 6 is a perspective view of the support device 1 according to the invention inclined from above with a view on the support section 3 for the part of the chin. The upper arm of the clip 2a pointing towards the observer, the lower arm of the clip 2b pointing equally towards the observer, the bridge of the clip 2c connecting the two arms 2a, 2b, as well as the passage hole is recognized 6 which is partially covered by the upper arm of the clip 2a. In addition, the recess 8 with which the clavicle of the instrumentalist may be in contact is recognized in the lower arm of the clip 2b.

In fig. 7 schematically shows a partial sectional view of the support device 1 according to the invention along the plane represented by X-X in fig. 2 and in fig. 3. With “partial” it is considered that the upper arm of the clip 2a and the lower arm of the clip 2b are not reproduced in their entire length. In this case it is a first, minimally invasive type of fixation of the fixing device 1 in zone B1 (see fig. 1) of a violin G. A screw 9 is recognized which is used instead of the tailpiece pin 10 (see Fig. 8), in order to screw the support device 1 into zone B1 of the violin g. The screw 9 protrudes through the passage hole 6. The screw head 9a is sunk in the cylindrical annular depression 6a (see fig. 2) of the support device 1. When the support device 1 is made of a material elastomeric, it can be deformed in the area of depression 6a (see fig. 2) during screw screwing 9. Thus the inner side, that is, the side of the screw head 9a directed towards the support device 1 It is preferably rounded and is complementary to depression 6a, that is, it is convexly deformed (not shown). In addition, the support section 3 for the chin part and the support section 4 for the neck part of the instrumentalist are recognized.

In fig. 8 schematically shows a partial sectional view of the support device 1 according to the invention along the plane represented by X-X in fig. 2 and in fig. 3. With “partial” it is again considered that the upper arm of the clip 2a and the lower arm of the clip 2b are not reproduced in their entire length. In this case it is a second non-invasive type of fixing of the support device 1 in zone B1 (see fig. 1) of a violin

G. A tailpiece pin 10 is recognized which is used to fix the support device 1 in zone B1 of the violin G. The tailpiece pin 10 protrudes through the passage hole 6. The tailpiece head (tailpiece button) 10a extends into the depression 6a of the circular ring type (see fig. 2) of the support device 1. The support device 1 is made in this case of an elastomeric material. In this way, the passage hole 6 can be effortlessly pulled over the head of the tailpiece 10a during the mounting of the support device 1 on the violin G, the support device 1 being elastically deformed in the area of the depression 6a (see fig. 2) and the passage hole 6 is sufficiently widened during the draft process. The passage hole 6 has a diameter that is smaller (not shown) than the diameter of the tail pin 10. In addition, the support section 3 for the chin part and the support section 4 for the part of the chin is again recognized. neck of the instrumentalist.

In fig. 9 another embodiment of a fixing mechanism of the support device 1 is shown. It shows a fixing mechanism, in which the U-shaped body 2 is suspended from above on the tail button 10a. The lower arm is then pivoted on the bottom fence of the violin G in order to be in contact with this point through a projection 11. This embodiment is especially advantageous in a relatively elastic configuration of the support body 2 of the device of support 1. The body 2 is pressed into the violin G. The projection 11 forms a punctual support. In this special embodiment of the invention, a connection is made purely in shape drag.

Fig. 10a, 10b, 10c show components of an exemplary embodiment of a rope cord fixation. The fastening of the tail cord has a base plate 12 and a cover plate 13. On at least one of the directed sides of the base plate 12 and the cover plate 13, grooves can be configured for the tail cord. The plates are assembled after the introduction of the tail cord, whereby a retention fastener is generated. In this case, the base plate 12 is not in contact with the violin body G. On the side of the cover plate 13 away from the base plate 12, a connection zone 13a can be provided. For example, this may be a zone 13a for an adhesion connection with a connection area of the base body 2 of the support device 1 (principle

from "Lego"). Additionally, a connection can be established in the form between the cover plate 13 and the

base body 2 of the support device 1, in order to ensure a secure hold of the support device 1 in the violin body 2. The visible area can then be covered by a cover element 14.

Fig. 11 shows a fastening of the string cord, in which a connection with the string strings can be established or released by actuating a drive element 15. Thus, a push button 15 can be provided which makes it possible to fix the tail cord by means of a staple type fastener.

Fig. 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d show another embodiment of a support device according to the invention with a locking mechanism. The support device 1 is first placed in the tailpiece button 10a. An interlocking pin 16 is then pushed behind the tail strings, whereby the support device is securely fixed in the violin body G.

In fig. 13a, 13b, 13c is shown a fixing mechanism with fixing the tail cord. A base plate 12 is placed behind the tail strings. A cover plate 13 is then fixed on the base plate 12. The cover plate 13 serves as an adapter or connection piece for the support device.

Fig. 14 shows another embodiment of a fixing mechanism of a support device 1 according to the invention. The fixing is done by means of the bridge 2b embedded on the tailpiece button 10a. In the upper retention arm 2a there is a self-adapting adapter disk 4 for the chin area of an instrumentalist, in the lower retention arm 2b there is a self-adapting adapter disk 5 for the area of the clavicle of the instrumentalist. Both the upper retention arm and the lower retention arm 2b are cantilevered, that is, they are not in contact with the upper side or the lower side of the resonant body of the violin G. Therefore, a tightening of the body does not occur. of resonance, as in the usual screw clamp type fixation of a chin guard.

In a series of the aforementioned fastening systems, the tailpiece pin or button and / or tail cord are not modified, that is, no modifications must be made to the instrument.

Reference List

one

Support device

2

Fixing section / product in U / body (base)

2nd

Upper staple arm

2b

Lower staple arm

2 C

Staple / Base Bridge

3

Support section (for the chin part)

4

Support section (for the neck part)

5

Seat section (for the clavicle part)

6

Hole

6th

Depression / hole edge

5

6b Lifting / Nerve / Flange

7

Transition zone

8

Notch (for clavicle)

9

Screw

9a

Screw head

10

10

Tailpiece

10th

Tail button

eleven

Outgoing

12

Motherboard

13

Cover plate

fifteen

14 Cover element

fifteen

Push button

16

Interlocking pin

G

 Fiddle

B1

First zone

twenty

B2 Second zone

B3

Third zone

Claims (15)

1.- Support device (1) for a string instrument, for example, for a violin or a viola, comprising: a base body (2) with an upper area of the support device (2a), which has a support section (3) for support in the chin and / or neck part of the stringed instrument instrument, with a lower area of the support device (2b) and a connection section (2c), which has a fixing mechanism for fixing the support device (1) on the string instrument, the body is U-shaped, in which The outer contour of the support section (3) is adapted to the chin / neck part of the string instrument instrumentalist, characterized in that the support device (1) is configured in one piece or in one part, and because the device Support (1) is made of a homogeneous material. 2. Support device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the base body (2) has a seat section (5) for the seat of the stringed instrument on the part of the clavicle of the instrumentalist, the contour being adapted outside the seat section (5) to the collarbone part of the stringed instrument instrument. 3. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support device (1) contains an uninterrupted contact surface that extends over the area of the chin and neck to the area of the clavicle. 4. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support device (1) comprises an elastic material, so that the support device (1) can be elastically widened in particular by movement away of the two arms of the U. 5. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fixing mechanism is configured for fixing the support device (1) on the tail cord and / or on the tail button of the instrument rope. 6. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper area of the support device (2a) is arranged in a cantilever on the string instrument. 7. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lower area of the support support (2b) is arranged in a cantilever on the string instrument. 8. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support device (1) comprises at least partially a self-adapting material that adapts to the relevant parts of the instrument body of the string instrument. 9. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support device (1) can be fixed by adhesion and / or dragging with the string instrument. 10. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support device (1) has at least one spacer element that is arranged for adaptation to the anatomy of the instrumentalist in the upper area of the support device (2a) and / or in the support section (3). 11. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the spacer elements can be interchanged and the number and / or shape of the spacer elements can be adapted to the relevant parts of the instrumentalist's body of the instrument rope. 12. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support section (4) for the neck part is formed by at least a partial area of the outer side of the connection section (2c). 13. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection section (2c) has a passage hole (6) for the passage of a fixing element, in particular a screw or a button tailpiece 14. Support device (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that the passage hole (6) is delimited by an elastically deformable edge, so that the diameter of the passage hole (6) can be temporarily extended by elastic deformation in order to pass the screw head or tail button head. 15. Support device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surfaces of the support section for the chin and neck part and the seat section for the clavicle part have a nano coating.