ITMC20130010A1 - CLAMP FOR CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE OBSET OF THE BRIDGE OF ROPE INSTRUMENTS AMPLIFIED WITH PIEZOCERAMIC SENSORS. - Google Patents

CLAMP FOR CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE OBSET OF THE BRIDGE OF ROPE INSTRUMENTS AMPLIFIED WITH PIEZOCERAMIC SENSORS. Download PDF

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ITMC20130010A1
ITMC20130010A1 IT000010A ITMC20130010A ITMC20130010A1 IT MC20130010 A1 ITMC20130010 A1 IT MC20130010A1 IT 000010 A IT000010 A IT 000010A IT MC20130010 A ITMC20130010 A IT MC20130010A IT MC20130010 A1 ITMC20130010 A1 IT MC20130010A1
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Pasquale Gaetani
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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
    • G10H3/185—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 tones are picked up through the bridge structure
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10D—STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; WIND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACCORDIONS OR CONCERTINAS; PERCUSSION MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; AEOLIAN HARPS; SINGING-FLAME MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G10D3/00—Details of, or accessories for, stringed musical instruments, e.g. slide-bars
    • G10D3/04—Bridges
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10D—STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; WIND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACCORDIONS OR CONCERTINAS; PERCUSSION MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; AEOLIAN HARPS; SINGING-FLAME MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G10D3/00—Details of, or accessories for, stringed musical instruments, e.g. slide-bars
    • G10D3/14—Tuning devices, e.g. pegs, pins, friction discs or worm gears

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DESCRIZIONE DESCRIPTION

La presente domanda di brevetto per invenzione industriale ha per oggetto un meccanismo, che chiameremo morsetto, avente la funzione di correggere la posizione del osso (3) sul quale si appoggiano le corde delle chitarre acustiche e classiche, generando una forza che si trasmette verticalmente. The present patent application for industrial invention relates to a mechanism, which we will call clamp, having the function of correcting the position of the bone (3) on which the strings of acoustic and classical guitars rest, generating a force that is transmitted vertically.

Nelle moderne chitarre, per amplificare il suono generato dalla vibrazione delle corde, si usa un sistema che capta le vibrazioni delle corde mediante un rilevatore piezoelettrico (4) posto sotto Fosso (3). In modern guitars, to amplify the sound generated by the vibration of the strings, a system is used that detects the vibrations of the strings by means of a piezoelectric detector (4) placed under Fosso (3).

Ma, come à ̈ noto agli operatori del settore, (musicisti e commercianti di strumenti musicali) quando Fosso (3) non si trova in perfetta posizione verticale (fig 3), si ha una limitata trasmissione delle vibrazioni delle corde. Questo à ̈ causato da un contatto parziale in tutta la lunghezza delFosso (3) sulla barretta piezoelettrica (4) provocando un cattivo bilanciamento in tutte le sei o dodici corde. Quanto scritto si può vedere nei disegni Fig 1 (perfetto contatto), nella Fig 2 osso spostato in avanti (parziale contatto). But, as is known to the operators of the sector, (musicians and traders of musical instruments) when Fosso (3) is not in a perfect vertical position (fig 3), there is a limited transmission of the vibrations of the strings. This is caused by a partial contact along the entire length of the Bone (3) on the piezoelectric rod (4) causing a bad balance in all six or twelve strings. What is written can be seen in the drawings Fig 1 (perfect contact), in Fig 2 bone moved forward (partial contact).

Lo spostamento in avanti delFosso (3) à ̈ dovuto alla forza di tiraggio delle corde (1) la quale trascina la punta estrema delFosso (3) in avanti (fig 2). Ogni corda à ̈ ancorata ad un blocco di legno duro incollato alla tavola armonica (12) chiamato ponticello (2) nel quale, in una apposita fresata, vengono alloggiati Fosso (3) e la barretta piezoelettrica (4). Le corde (1) sono ancorate al ponticello (2) mediante spinette (5) in plastica, chiamate Pins. The forward movement of the Ditch (3) is due to the pulling force of the ropes (1) which drags the extreme tip of the Ditch (3) forward (fig 2). Each string is anchored to a block of hard wood glued to the soundboard (12) called a bridge (2) in which Fosso (3) and the piezoelectric rod (4) are housed in a special milling. The strings (1) are anchored to the bridge (2) by means of plastic pins (5), called Pins.

Quindi fosso (3) spostato in posizione come da fig 2, provoca due difetti che rendono la chitarra insuonabile. La scarsa e non uniforme pressione sul rilevatore piezoelettrico (4) genera difetti di cattivo bilanciamento di suono sulle sei corde. Per es. le corde basse (4-5-6) hanno un volume di gran lunga differente delle prime tre (1-2-3). Sempre la posizione errata delfosso (3) genera un accorciamento della distanza tra il punto di aggancio al manico delle corde e fosso di appoggio, che influisce sulla non corretta intonazione dello strumento. Then ditch (3) moved into position as shown in fig 2, it causes two defects that make the guitar unsonable. The scarce and uneven pressure on the piezoelectric detector (4) generates defects of bad sound balance on the six strings. For example. the low strings (4-5-6) have a much different volume than the first three (1-2-3). Always the wrong position of the ditch (3) generates a shortening of the distance between the attachment point to the neck of the strings and the support ditch, which affects the incorrect intonation of the instrument.

CÃ ̈ anche da dire che ogni volta che si sostituiscono le corde, (cosa che accade anche spesso), alfatto della nuova accordatura fosso (3) tende a spostarsi in avanti, provocando tutti i difetti descritti in precedenza. It must also be said that every time the strings are replaced (which also happens often), the new tuning fosso (3) tends to move forward, causing all the defects described above.

Allo stato attuale, per riportare fosso (3) nella corretta posizione verticale ( vedi fig 1) si colpisce con un martello o con utensili di fortuna, nel senso indicato dalla freccia M. At present, to bring ditch (3) back to the correct vertical position (see fig 1), it is hit with a hammer or makeshift tools, in the direction indicated by the arrow M.

Tale operazione, specie se fatta da personale inesperto, danneggia lo strumento, provocando danni a volte irreversibili, come la rottura del ponticello (2) o la spaccatura della tavola armonica (12). This operation, especially if done by inexperienced personnel, damages the instrument, sometimes causing irreversible damage, such as the breaking of the bridge (2) or the cracking of the soundboard (12).

Lo scopo raggiunto dalla presente invenzione secondo il trovato, le cui caratteristiche peculiari sono puntualizzate nella allegata prima rivendicazione ed in quelle da essa dipendenti, Ã ̈ quello di porre rimedio agli inconvenienti sopra descritti, usando un sistema che deve trascinare fosso nella posizione verticale in maniera progressiva, senza traumi, per non danneggiare la chitarra. The object achieved by the present invention according to the invention, the peculiar characteristics of which are pointed out in the attached first claim and in those dependent on it, is to remedy the drawbacks described above, using a system which must drag the ditch into the vertical position in a manner progressive, without trauma, so as not to damage the guitar.

Il disegno N° 2 mostra lo schema del morsetto (6) che à ̈ composto da uno chassis (6), da una vite con filettatura metrica con testa a brugola (7) e con un piastrino metallico (8) che ha la funzione di ricevere la spinta dalla vite (7). Drawing N ° 2 shows the diagram of the terminal (6) which is composed of a chassis (6), a screw with metric thread with an Allen head (7) and a metal plate (8) which has the function of receive the thrust from the screw (7).

Una volta appoggiato il morsetto (6) con la parte anteriore comprendente sei fresate (9) attraverso le quali passano le corde (sia per la VI sia per la XII corde). In corrispondenza del punto (10) avviene il contatto in tutta la lunghezza dell’osso (8) come si può vedere nella figura 3 del disegno 1 . La vite (7) à ̈ comandata da una chiave a brugola (11), che ruotando in senso orario va a spingere il piastrino di metallo (8). Questo si pone in posizione inclinata e spinge lo chassis (6) a contatto della tavola armonica (12) della chitarra. Ora si deve continuare la manovra fino a mrttere l’osso in posizione di verticale perfetta, dando un contatto massimo tra osso (8) e barretta piezoelettrica (4)· Once the clamp (6) is placed with the front part comprising six grooves (9) through which the strings pass (both for the VI and for the XII strings). In correspondence of the point (10) the contact takes place along the whole length of the bone (8) as can be seen in figure 3 of drawing 1. The screw (7) is controlled by an Allen key (11), which, by turning clockwise, pushes the metal plate (8). This is placed in an inclined position and pushes the chassis (6) in contact with the soundboard (12) of the guitar. Now the maneuver must be continued until the bone is in a perfect vertical position, giving maximum contact between the bone (8) and the piezoelectric rod (4) ·

I due scopi descritti secondo il trovato; per posizionare l’osso (3) in perfetta verticale, onde avere la massima pressione sulla barretta piezoelettrica (4) e mantenere il diapason nella misura originale dando allo strumento una ottava entro i limiti di tolleranza, sono stati ottenuti egregiamente senza creare traumi e danni allo strumento. The two objects described according to the invention; to position the bone (3) in perfect vertical position, in order to have the maximum pressure on the piezoelectric rod (4) and to keep the tuning fork in the original size giving the instrument an octave within the tolerance limits, have been obtained very well without creating trauma and damage to the instrument.

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RIVENDICAZIONI 1) Morseto per posizionare corretamente l’osso (3) del ponte, che comprende uno chassis in plastica dura o metallo, avente da un lato una barretta (10) con fresate (9) per far passare le corde della chitarra; dal lato opposto un foro filettato nel quale va una vite metrica (7) che andrà a contato con un piastrino di metallo che farà da punta. CLAIMS 1) Clamp to correctly position the bone (3) of the bridge, which includes a hard plastic or metal chassis, having on one side a bar (10) with grooves (9) to pass the guitar strings; on the opposite side a threaded hole in which a metric screw (7) goes which will come into contact with a metal plate that will act as a tip. 2) Morseto, secondo la rivendicazione precedente, con la vite di pressione (7) avente filettatura metrica ed esagono incassato per chiave a brugola. 2) Clamp, according to the preceding claim, with the pressure screw (7) having a metric thread and a recessed hexagon for an Allen key. 3) Morseto con barretta (10) a fresate (9) attraverso le quali passano le corde sia per chitarra a VI sia XII, ricavato in sol pezzo nello chassis. 3) Clamp with bar (10) with grooves (9) through which the strings for both VI and XII guitar pass, obtained in one piece in the chassis. 4) Morseto, secondo le rivendicazioni del punto 3, la barretta (10), una volta posizionata a contato dell’osso (3), ha la funzione di trascinare lo stesso osso (3) fino a portarlo in correta posizione verticale. 4) Clamp, according to the claims of point 3, the bar (10), once positioned in contact with the bone (3), has the function of dragging the same bone (3) until it reaches the correct vertical position. 5) Morseto, secondo tute le rivendicazioni precedenti, ha un piastrino (8) che naturalmente, con l’azione della vite (7) si posiziona in maniera inclinata (vedi fig 3) facendo si che lo chassis si troverà sempre a contato con la tavola armonica (12) della chitarra. 5) Morseto, according to all the preceding claims, has a plate (8) which naturally, with the action of the screw (7), is positioned in an inclined way (see fig 3) making sure that the chassis will always be in contact with the soundboard (12) of the guitar. 6) Morseto, secondo le rivendicazioni da 1 a 5, ha una vite (7) che ruotata in senso orario mediante una chiave a brugola (11) trascina l’osso (3) nel senso della freccia M, fino a portarlo nella posizione verticale (vedi fig. 4).6) Clamp, according to claims 1 to 5, has a screw (7) which, when rotated clockwise by means of an Allen key (11), drags the bone (3) in the direction of the arrow M, until it reaches the position vertical (see fig. 4).
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