JP3046324U - String tip safety gear for stringed instruments - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (with correction) [PROBLEMS] To provide a safety device that can be easily attached to a desired length without cutting a string tip of a stringed instrument, and that is safe. SOLUTION: A storage chamber for storing an extra length of a string tip is provided therein, and a disk-shaped or spherical safety tool body having a round outer shape and an insertion hole for guiding a string to the storage chamber are provided. The extra length of the string tip after being stretched by the string winding attached to the head of the stringed instrument is wound into the storage chamber from the projection to the desired length and stored, and fixed by the stopper. A string tip safety device for a stringed instrument, characterized in that: The stopper is a screw provided on the main body side in the storage chamber, and a split is provided on the tapered projection, and the ring is engaged with a threaded portion on the outer periphery of the projection to be screwed and tightened. A stringed safety device for a stringed instrument in which a thread is provided on a tapered protruding portion so as to protrude toward an insertion hole. Further, the outer shape of the safety device main body is a string tip safety device of a stringed instrument formed in the shape of a character.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 This invention relates to a safety device after a string is attached to a stringed musical instrument.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The related art will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the guitar. A plurality of strings attached to a stringed instrument such as a guitar include a steel string made of metal and a nylon string made of nylon. One end of each of these strings 8 is inserted into a hole of a fixture 9 provided near the bridge 5 provided on the surface plate 4 of the body 1 together with a pin, or is fixed to the hole of the fixture 9. They are inserted and tied together and fixed. On the other hand, the other end is inserted into a hole of a metal string winding 7 called a peg of a head 3 provided at the tip of a neck 2 having a guitar flex as shown in FIG. It is designed to rotate and fix in the direction. While rotating the windings 7, the tension of the plurality of strings 8 stretched between the bridge 5 and the nut 6 is adjusted by adjusting each of the windings 7 corresponding thereto. It is common practice to cut off the end of the extra string 8 on the head 3 side stretched in this way using a tool such as nipper or pliers.

[0003] By the way, there are a nylon string and a steel string as the string 8, and in the case of a steel string in particular, if the extra length is left uncut, the end of the string tip pierces the player. There is a risk of injury such as. Stringed instruments are generally played in this way, but often the strings are cut. If it is necessary to replace the strings immediately when they are cut, or if you do not have such tools, or if you are a young person, play with the extra length of the strings fluttering. In some cases, it is said that it is smart.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 By the way, when playing with a musical instrument in such a state, for example, when playing voluntary in the ring of a nursery school child, it is very dangerous because the string tip protrudes from the string winding of the head. . Similarly, there is a danger when the performer or the surrounding children play with the instrument.

[0005] For this reason, it is conceivable to simply cover the strings with a plastic tube or fix paper clay to the ends. However, there is still a risk that the thin ends of the strings may stick into the eyes or the like. The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the invention is to provide a safety device that can be easily attached to a desired length without cutting the string tip of a stringed instrument, and that is safe. .

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 This device has a storage room for storing the extra length of the string tip inside, and has a rounded disk-shaped or spherical safety device main body and an insertion hole for guiding the string to the storage room. The extra length of the string tip after being stretched by the string winding attached to the head of the stringed instrument is wound into the storage chamber from the projection to the desired length, stored and secured with the stopper. A string tip safety device for a stringed instrument, characterized in that: The stopper is a screw provided on the main body side in the storage chamber, and a split is provided in the tapered protrusion, and a ring engaging with a screw portion on the outer periphery of the protrusion is screwed and tightened. Or a stringed tip safety device for a stringed instrument in which a tapered projection is provided with a screw so as to project toward the insertion hole. Furthermore, the outer shape of the main body of the safety device is a string tip safety device of a stringed instrument formed in the shape of a character.

[0007]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entirety of the string tip safety device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the device in a developed state. That is, the string tip safety device 10 mainly includes a plastic or wooden body 11 and a lid 12 having a diameter of about 0.5 cm to 1.5 cm. The main body 11 and the lid 12 are provided with a recess 15 and a recess 16, respectively, which form a storage chamber for storing an extra length of string therein, so that when they are overlapped, the outer shape is safe. Therefore, it is formed into a rounded disk shape or spherical shape. Therefore, the semi-disc-shaped or hemispherical main body 11 and the lid 12 are connected to each other by the hinge 17. Then, in order to secure the engagement when the two are combined and integrated, the locking projection 18 extends into the concave portion 15 of the main body 11 and the projection portion 18 extends into the concave portion 16 of the lid 12 at the corresponding position. The engaging claws 19 are provided, and when they are integrally engaged, they click and are quickly fixed. Further, in the storage chamber formed by the concave portion 15 of the main body 11 and the concave portion 16 of the lid body 12, projecting portions 13 and 14 having grooves 20 and 21 in the center are formed, and the grooves 20 and 21 are strings. An insertion hole is formed to guide 22 into the storage chamber. Further, a set screw 23 having a groove that can be rotated and tightened by a copper coin or the like is attached to the recess 15 of the main body 11, and a string 22 of a string 22 drawn into the storage chamber through the groove 20. The extra length is stored in a desired length, and the string 22 is fixed by a set screw 23.

The main body 11 and the lid 12 are preferably formed by molding a vibrantly colored plastic material or the like, and the surfaces may be painted with a fluorescent paint. Further, it may be more conspicuous that the outer shape of the main body 11 and the lid 12 is formed into a character shape by using a metal mold to form a character-shaped string tip safety device.

In the thus formed string safety device 10, the cover 11 is detached from the main body 10 at a desired length of the chord of the head of the guitar, and an extra chord is stored. Therefore, it can be easily attached to the string tip and used by closing it to the desired length. Therefore, the string tip is safe without being pierced. Also, when the guitar's head vibrates during performance, the attached string safety device also swings, so that the performance effect can be further enhanced. Also, even if the lighting is turned off, the string safety device appears to swing, which can further enhance the fantasy effect. Also, string safety gear is especially interesting for children when it is shaped into a character.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. In the above example, the safety device main body that can be opened and closed by the main body and the lid is formed, but in this example, a stopper is provided on the protrusion that is the insertion portion, and this is attached to the integrally formed safety device main body. This is a configuration example. That is, the string tip safety device 30 of this example is similarly formed of a plastic or wooden safety device main body 31 having a storage chamber 32 therein and having a diameter of about 0.5 cm to 1.5 cm. The outer shape of the main body 31 is formed in a rounded disk shape or a spherical shape for safety. Inside the main body 31, there is provided a storage room 32 for storing an excess length of a chord tip. A tapered projection 33 having an insertion hole 34 leading to 32 is attached.

Although not shown, the projecting portion 33 is formed by, for example, dividing into four parts, and the insertion hole 34 is generally expanded. A screw portion 35 is formed on the tapered surface of the protrusion 33. A tightening ring 36 having a tapered screw provided on the inner side associated with the screw portion 35 and a knurl formed on the outer surface is engaged, and the tightening ring 36 is rotated and loosened to make the insertion hole 34 larger. After a string tip is inserted into the insertion hole 34 and a desired length of the string tip is fed into the storage chamber, the tightening ring 36 is screwed and fixed. Also in this example, as in the previous example, the safety tool main body 30 may be conspicuous if it is formed by molding a colorful material or by applying a fluorescent paint. Further, if the outer shape of the safety device main body 30 is formed in the shape of a character, it can be made more conspicuous.

In the above example, a description was given of an example in which the stopper provided on the protruding portion is formed in a mechanical pencil shape. However, this is achieved by simply attaching a screw protruding into the central insertion hole to the protruding portion and fixing the string tip. Alternatively, the pressing spring may protrude from the insertion hole and be fixed by the click mechanism.

[0013]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, the string tip safety device of the stringed instrument of the present invention is safe because it can be easily attached to the extra length of a plurality of strings attached to the stringed instrument, and does not require tools such as nippers. It is possible to attach with. Each time a brightly colored disk-shaped, spherical, or character-shaped safety device is played, it extends from the string-wound metal fittings on the head of the stringed instrument and sways, giving the audience interest and further enlivening the performer's performance. It is possible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an entire string tip safety device of a stringed instrument according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the stringed instrument shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an entire string tip safety device of a stringed instrument according to another embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a configuration of a string tip safety device of the stringed instrument of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a guitar.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to stop strings in the guitar of FIG. 5;

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 30 String tip safety device 11, 31 Main body 12 Lid 13, 14, 33 Projecting portion 15, 16 Recess 17 Hinge 18 Locking projection 19 Locking claw 20, 21, Groove 22 String 23 Lock screw 32 Storage chamber 34 Insertion Hole 35 Screw 36 Tightening ring

Claims (5)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A safety device body having a storage space for storing an extra length of a string tip therein and having a round outer shape, and an insertion hole for guiding a string to the storage room. The extra length of the string tip after being stretched by the string winding attached to the head of the stringed instrument is set to the desired length, and the string is wound into the storage chamber from the projection and stored, and the stopper is used. A string tip safety device for a stringed instrument, which is fixed. 2. The string tip safety device of a stringed musical instrument according to claim 1, wherein said stopper is a screw provided on a main body side in the storage room. 3. A stringed safety device according to claim 1, wherein said stopper is provided with a split in a tapered projection, and a ring engaged with a threaded portion on an outer periphery of said projection is screwed in and tightened. Utensils. 4. The string tip safety device for a stringed musical instrument according to claim 1, wherein said stopper is provided with a screw at a tapered projection so as to project toward the insertion hole. 5. A string tip safety device for a stringed musical instrument according to claim 1, wherein the outer shape of the safety device main body is formed in the shape of a character.