WO2010085863A2 - Device for attachment of lever to tremolo bridge and kit - Google Patents

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WO2010085863A2
WO2010085863A2 PCT/BR2009/000422 BR2009000422W WO2010085863A2 WO 2010085863 A2 WO2010085863 A2 WO 2010085863A2 BR 2009000422 W BR2009000422 W BR 2009000422W WO 2010085863 A2 WO2010085863 A2 WO 2010085863A2
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  • Lever and tremolo bridge are devices for special effects in electric guitars.
  • the role of the tremolo bridge - which is a bridge for fine-tuning the instrument - is to lower or raise the pitch of musical notes in two or more octaves to sharper or graver notes, commanded by said metallic lever
  • This invention is a new solution for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge made of a device that can be sold as a kit.
  • fixation through threaded connection where there is an inside screw thread in the bridge body and an external screw thread at the end of the lever.
  • This type of fixation has the disadvantage that the screw thread wears out through use, generating gaps in the lever and impairing its function.
  • Patent application WO2006107596 mentions a lever fixation that mixes both types described above. There is a lock nut elevation attached to the bridge base that has at the same time an internal screw thread. The lever has an external screw thread at the end and a nut; thus, the lever end fits into the internal screw thread of the elevation and then the nut is threaded in the lock nut of same elevation as the bridge base.
  • Patent application WO2008118557 mentions a similar fixation type, where the lever is threaded in a cylindrical chamber of the tremolo bridge and a nut is threaded in lever base to leave it firmer.
  • lever becomes a weakness in the performance of the musical instrument. It is often necessary to replace it, causing difficulties to musicians, because there is no adequate replacement for the levers in the market. Certain stores may even sell levers alone, but they hardly obtain them in the same model. Or else, they are sold only as part of the tremolo bridge set, which has the limiting aspects of high price of the set and import difficulties.
  • PI0605431 already shows a solution for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge through a device similar to a chuck, but by using a device with fixed threaded axis that forms a single piece that is attached to the tremolo bridge of a special roller bearing.
  • This invention has smaller parts, simpler and cheaper to manufacture, in addition to providing a firm and easily adjustable fixation of the lever, without gaps and with the advantage of the musician having the option of leaving the lever at the position he wishes in relation to the tremolo bridge, that is, "loose” or “fixed”, and this displacement is parallel to the guitar body, where such distance does not vary, depending only on the pressure (firmness) exerted on the fixation system.
  • This invention is a device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge, according to FIGURE 1 , made of a cylindrical device (1), of straight base, best represented by FIGURES 2A, 2B (aerial view) and 2C (front view), which has inside it a central channel along its entire vertical axis, and which has teeth (2) through which the lever (3) is attached to the device (1); one solid conical device (4) that has inside it a central channel along its entire vertical axis, and which allows to fit the cylindrical device (1) to the tremolo bridge (5); one or more rings (6) that make the junction between the cylindrical device (1) and the conical device (4); one pin (7) with external screw thread and head that crosses the cylindrical device (1), the conical device (4) and the ring(s) (6) in order to attach them to the tremolo bridge (5); and a system (8) that together with the pin (7) will fix such set of parts to the tremolo bridge (5).
  • FIGURE 3 represents how the device is attached to the tremolo bridge.
  • the toothed cylindrical device (1) is similar to the chuck used in drilling machines, but it has a straight base that provides a larger contact area and consequently a greater adherence of the device to the tremolo bridge (5). Another difference is that the base hole has a smaller diameter than that of the upper part, making it possible to attach the pin to such device.
  • I can be made of each and every highly-resistant material, pure or combined (alloys of many different materials), such as some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and highly-resistant plastic and acrylic by-products in general; all solid, and preferably made of solid metal.
  • the teeth (2) therein allow a firm fixation of the lever (3), without gaps and without the wear that occurs in case of levers that are attached through threading. In addition, it is possible to use levers both with and without screw threads, because the teeth will secure in the same way.
  • the conical device (4) can be made of any and all highly-resistant materials, pure or combined (alloys of many different materials) such as: some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and highly-resistant plastic and acrylic by-products in general; all solid, and preferably made of solid metal.
  • the diameter of the upper end is between 10 and 15mm, being preferably 12mm, and the diameter of the lower end is between 5 and 7mm, preferably 6mm.
  • the upper end of the conical device (4) always follows the diameter of the cylindrical device base (1).
  • the support point through which the lever is attached to the tremolo bridge (5) has varied diameter according to the bridge model and brand. Due to its shape, the conical device (4) adjusts to any support point diameter.
  • the ring (6) also called washer or joint, has the duty of allowing a pressure to occur between the base of the cylindrical device (1) and the upper part of the conical device (4) when the fixation system of the device (8) below the base of the tremolo bridge (5) is tightened; thus, the lever (3) can be adjusted to the desired position according to the pressure exerted on this system (8).
  • the ring (6) can be made of each and every nonskid material that, once undergoing a certain pressure, is capable of "supporting” and keeping the lever "fixed” (adherence) in the position desired by the musician, such as the following materials; silicone, rubber, cork, foam, latex and rubberized fabrics, being preferably of silicone or rubber.
  • the pin (7), as well as all other parts that form the total device - with exception of the ring (6) can be made of each and every highly-resistant material, pure and combined (alloys of many different materials), such as: some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and highly-resistant plastic and acrylic by-products in general; all solid, and preferably made of solid metal.
  • the system (8) that, together with the pin (7), will fix the set of parts described previously to the tremolo bridge (5), can be formed by one or more pressure washers (9) and one or more nuts (10).
  • the pressure washer (9) allows attaching the parts to the base of the tremolo bridge (5) without they breaking loose along time due to the vibration. It can be made of each and any material that is both resistant and malleable, pure or combined, such as: some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and plastic and acrylic byproducts in general; all solid, and preferably made of solid metal.
  • the device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge further comprises a tightening wrench (11), preferably "L” shaped, which allows, through the tightening holes (12) adjusting the pressure applied by the teeth (2) of the cylindrical device (1) on the lever (3).
  • the present device for attachment of tever to the tremoto bridge can be sold as a kit, which comprises all parts of the device plus a lever (3), which may have a straight handle or a fold.
  • the claimed device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge is, thus, an effective solution, of lower cost than those available in the market, with easy replacement of parts.
  • Example 1 The threaded metal pin with head (7) is introduced in the cylindrical device (1), of straight base, which has no inner screw. Its head is fixed to the base of the device (1). Between the cylindrical device (1) and the bridge (5), it is necessary to place a ring of nonskid material (6) and a conical device of solid metat (4). The pin (7) is then fixed to the bridge base (5) through a system (8) composed of a pressure washer (9) and a nut (10). The straight handle lever (3) is firmly attached to the cylindrical device (1) by introducing its smaller end between the movable teeth (2) present in the inner upper cavity of the cylindrical device (1). The opening and closing of such teeth are regulated by turning the tightening wrench (11) of the cylindrical device (1) around the tightening holes (12) in conventional manner.

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Abstract

This invention is a new solution for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge made by a device that can be sold as a kit. Such device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge is made of a cylindrical device (1), of straight base, which has inside it a central channel along its entire vertical axis, and which has teeth (2) through which the lever (3) is attached to the device (1); one solid conical device (4) that has inside it a central channel along its entire vertical axis, and which allows to fit the cylindrical device (1) to the tremolo bridge (5); one or more rings (6) that make the junction between the cylindrical device (1) and the conical device (4); one metal pin (7) with external screw thread and head that crosses the - cylindrical device (1), the conical device (4) and the ring(s) (6) in order to attach them to the tremolo bridge (5); and a system (8) that together with the pin (7) will fix such set of parts to the tremolo bridge (5).

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"DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT OF LEVER TO TREMOLO BRIDGEAND KIT."
Lever and tremolo bridge are devices for special effects in electric guitars. The role of the tremolo bridge - which is a bridge for fine-tuning the instrument - is to lower or raise the pitch of musical notes in two or more octaves to sharper or graver notes, commanded by said metallic lever
This invention is a new solution for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge made of a device that can be sold as a kit.
Currently, there are solutions available in the market such as fixation through threaded connection, where there is an inside screw thread in the bridge body and an external screw thread at the end of the lever. This type of fixation has the disadvantage that the screw thread wears out through use, generating gaps in the lever and impairing its function.
Another type of fixation available is through external nut threaded to an elevation of the lock nut attached to the bridge base. This type generates almost no gap while the part is new, but as the screw threads wear out (of both the base and lever) they generate gaps and it is necessary to use a Teflon tape to secure the lever firmly to its position, since even by applying enough pressure to the screw thread, it breaks loose along time.
Patent application WO2006107596 mentions a lever fixation that mixes both types described above. There is a lock nut elevation attached to the bridge base that has at the same time an internal screw thread. The lever has an external screw thread at the end and a nut; thus, the lever end fits into the internal screw thread of the elevation and then the nut is threaded in the lock nut of same elevation as the bridge base. Patent application WO2008118557 mentions a similar fixation type, where the lever is threaded in a cylindrical chamber of the tremolo bridge and a nut is threaded in lever base to leave it firmer.
On its turn, fixation through pressure uses plastic rings (bearings) in the lever itself; however, the plastic rings wear out through time, generating gaps. In addition, they are difficult to be replaced, because they are not found in the market. Some models add an Allen wrench to the bearings and they often need also a second screw to offset the gap, either by lack of new replacement rings or because the very system is not so accurate as claimed by manufacturers, since it is often also necessary to use a Teflon tape to try to correct the gap that forms. Another problem is that Allen wrenches are too small, and are easily lost, are very frail and the tips of screw threads and of their side-locking hole undergo a natural wear through their handling.
There is also the solid lever with no screw thread, attached only by a side locking with Allen screw and its respective wrench. This solution has problems and disadvantages similar to the previous ones but, even so, to this moment musicians consider it as the most functional system for attaching the lever.
Due to the inconvenient aspects and deficiencies of the solutions pointed out above, the lever becomes a weakness in the performance of the musical instrument. It is often necessary to replace it, causing difficulties to musicians, because there is no adequate replacement for the levers in the market. Certain stores may even sell levers alone, but they hardly obtain them in the same model. Or else, they are sold only as part of the tremolo bridge set, which has the limiting aspects of high price of the set and import difficulties.
PI0605431 already shows a solution for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge through a device similar to a chuck, but by using a device with fixed threaded axis that forms a single piece that is attached to the tremolo bridge of a special roller bearing. This invention has smaller parts, simpler and cheaper to manufacture, in addition to providing a firm and easily adjustable fixation of the lever, without gaps and with the advantage of the musician having the option of leaving the lever at the position he wishes in relation to the tremolo bridge, that is, "loose" or "fixed", and this displacement is parallel to the guitar body, where such distance does not vary, depending only on the pressure (firmness) exerted on the fixation system.
This invention is a device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge, according to FIGURE 1 , made of a cylindrical device (1), of straight base, best represented by FIGURES 2A, 2B (aerial view) and 2C (front view), which has inside it a central channel along its entire vertical axis, and which has teeth (2) through which the lever (3) is attached to the device (1); one solid conical device (4) that has inside it a central channel along its entire vertical axis, and which allows to fit the cylindrical device (1) to the tremolo bridge (5); one or more rings (6) that make the junction between the cylindrical device (1) and the conical device (4); one pin (7) with external screw thread and head that crosses the cylindrical device (1), the conical device (4) and the ring(s) (6) in order to attach them to the tremolo bridge (5); and a system (8) that together with the pin (7) will fix such set of parts to the tremolo bridge (5). FIGURE 3 represents how the device is attached to the tremolo bridge.
The toothed cylindrical device (1) is similar to the chuck used in drilling machines, but it has a straight base that provides a larger contact area and consequently a greater adherence of the device to the tremolo bridge (5). Another difference is that the base hole has a smaller diameter than that of the upper part, making it possible to attach the pin to such device. I can be made of each and every highly-resistant material, pure or combined (alloys of many different materials), such as some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and highly-resistant plastic and acrylic by-products in general; all solid, and preferably made of solid metal. The teeth (2) therein allow a firm fixation of the lever (3), without gaps and without the wear that occurs in case of levers that are attached through threading. In addition, it is possible to use levers both with and without screw threads, because the teeth will secure in the same way.
The conical device (4) can be made of any and all highly-resistant materials, pure or combined (alloys of many different materials) such as: some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and highly-resistant plastic and acrylic by-products in general; all solid, and preferably made of solid metal. The diameter of the upper end is between 10 and 15mm, being preferably 12mm, and the diameter of the lower end is between 5 and 7mm, preferably 6mm. The upper end of the conical device (4) always follows the diameter of the cylindrical device base (1). The support point through which the lever is attached to the tremolo bridge (5) has varied diameter according to the bridge model and brand. Due to its shape, the conical device (4) adjusts to any support point diameter.
The ring (6), also called washer or joint, has the duty of allowing a pressure to occur between the base of the cylindrical device (1) and the upper part of the conical device (4) when the fixation system of the device (8) below the base of the tremolo bridge (5) is tightened; thus, the lever (3) can be adjusted to the desired position according to the pressure exerted on this system (8). The ring (6) can be made of each and every nonskid material that, once undergoing a certain pressure, is capable of "supporting" and keeping the lever "fixed" (adherence) in the position desired by the musician, such as the following materials; silicone, rubber, cork, foam, latex and rubberized fabrics, being preferably of silicone or rubber. The pin (7), as well as all other parts that form the total device - with exception of the ring (6) can be made of each and every highly-resistant material, pure and combined (alloys of many different materials), such as: some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and highly-resistant plastic and acrylic by-products in general; all solid, and preferably made of solid metal. The system (8) that, together with the pin (7), will fix the set of parts described previously to the tremolo bridge (5), can be formed by one or more pressure washers (9) and one or more nuts (10).
The pressure washer (9) allows attaching the parts to the base of the tremolo bridge (5) without they breaking loose along time due to the vibration. It can be made of each and any material that is both resistant and malleable, pure or combined, such as: some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and plastic and acrylic byproducts in general; all solid, and preferably made of solid metal. The device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge further comprises a tightening wrench (11), preferably "L" shaped, which allows, through the tightening holes (12) adjusting the pressure applied by the teeth (2) of the cylindrical device (1) on the lever (3).
The present device for attachment of tever to the tremoto bridge can be sold as a kit, which comprises all parts of the device plus a lever (3), which may have a straight handle or a fold.
The claimed device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge is, thus, an effective solution, of lower cost than those available in the market, with easy replacement of parts.
Below is an example to better illustrate the invention, but it does not have the intent of restricting the invention described here.
Example 1 : The threaded metal pin with head (7) is introduced in the cylindrical device (1), of straight base, which has no inner screw. Its head is fixed to the base of the device (1). Between the cylindrical device (1) and the bridge (5), it is necessary to place a ring of nonskid material (6) and a conical device of solid metat (4). The pin (7) is then fixed to the bridge base (5) through a system (8) composed of a pressure washer (9) and a nut (10). The straight handle lever (3) is firmly attached to the cylindrical device (1) by introducing its smaller end between the movable teeth (2) present in the inner upper cavity of the cylindrical device (1). The opening and closing of such teeth are regulated by turning the tightening wrench (11) of the cylindrical device (1) around the tightening holes (12) in conventional manner.

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1. Device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge is characterized for comprising:
- cylindrical device (1), of straight base, which has inside it a central channel along its entire vertical axis, and which has teeth (2) through which the lever (3) is fixed to the cylindrical device (1);
- conical device (4) that has inside it a central channel along its entire vertical axis, and which allows to fit the cylindrical device (1) to the tremolo bridge (5);
-one or more rings (6) that make the junction between the cylindrical device (1) and the conical device (4);
- pin (7) with external screw thread and head that crosses the cylindrical device (1), the conical device (4) and the ring(s) (6) in order to attach them to the tremolo bridge (5);
-fixation system (8) of the set formed in the above item;
2. Device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge according to claim 1 Is characterized for the fact that the base hole of the cylindrical device (1) has a smaller diameter if compared to the hole of the upper part, making it possible to fix the pin (7) to such device.
3. Device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge according to claim 1 is characterized for the fact that the cylindrical device (1 ) is made of each and every highty-reslstant and solid material, pure or combined (alloys of many different materials), such as some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and highly-resistant plastic and acrylic byproducts in general, preferably metal .
4. Device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge according to claim 1 is characterized for the fact that the conical device (4) is made of each and every highly-resistant and solid material; pure or combined (alloys of many different materials), such as some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and highly-resistant plastic and acrylic byproducts in general, preferably metal.
5. Device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge according to claim 4, is characterized for the fact that the conical device (4) has the diameter of the upper end between 10 and 15mm, preferably 12mm, and the diameter of the lower end between 5 and 7mm, preferably 6mm.
6. Device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge according to claim δ is characterized for the fact that the upper end of the conical device (4) follows the diameter of the cylindrical device base (1).
7. Device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge according to claim 1 is characterized for the fact that the ring (6) can be made of each and every nonskid material that, once undergoing a certain pressure, is capable of "supporting" and keeping the iever "fixed" (adherence) to the position desired by the musician, such as the following materials: silicone, rubber, cork, foam, latex and rubberized fabrics, being preferably of silicone or rubber.
8. Device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge according to claim 1 is characterized for the fact that the pin (7) is made of each and every highly-resistant material, pure or combined, such as: some types of wood, carbon fibers, Kevlar, varied metals, resins and highly- resistant plastic and acrylic byproducts in general; all solid, and preferably metal.
9. Device for attachment of iever to the tremolo bridge according to claim 1 is characterized for the fact that that the fixation system (8) of the set can be formed by one or more pressure washers (9) and one or more nuts (10).
10. Device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge according to claim 1 is characterized for further comprising a tightening wrench (11), which allows adjusting the pressure applied by the teeth (2) to the lever (3).
77. Device for attachment of iever to the iremoio bridge according to claim 8 is characterized for the fact that the tightening wrench (11) is preferably "L" shaped.
12. Kit characterized for comprising a device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge according to claims 1 to 11 and said lever (3).
13. Kit according to ciaim 12 characterized for the fact that the lever (3) has a straight handle or with a fold.
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JP2011546540A JP5711670B2 (en) 2009-01-30 2009-12-10 Lever mounting device and kit for tremolo bridge
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