WO2019177549A1

WO2019177549A1 - Musical instrument case having an adjustable fastening means

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Publication number: WO2019177549A1
Application number: PCT/TH2018/000045
Authority: WO
Inventors: Narongsak VISESNUT; Patorn VISESNUT
Original assignee: Visesnut Narongsak; Visesnut Patorn
Priority date: 2018-03-16
Filing date: 2018-10-16
Publication date: 2019-09-19

Abstract

A musical instrument case (10) for storing a musical instrument, comprising a case body (12) having an inner wall (16), a cover (18) is attached to the case body (12), an adjustable fastening means (20) comprising a band (201) having two ends (202, 203) for affixed on the inner wall (16), and the band (201) further comprising at least two retaining bands (204) which are spaced apart wherein a neck of musical instrument is placed on the band (201) between the two retaining bands (204) and the two retaining bands (204) is adjustable to securely grip the musical instrument in the musical instrument case (10) by means of hook and loop fastener.

Description

TITLE OF THE INVENTION

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CASE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE FASTENING

MEANS

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a musical instrument technology. More specifically, this application relates to a musical instrument case having an adjustable fastening means in which the adjustable fastening means can be adjusted to securely grip a musical instrument with various sizes contained therein. In particular, this application is suitable for use with the musical instruments such as guitar and the like. BACKGROUND ART

In the field of musical instrument, especially string instruments, such as guitar, one of the main considerations is how to keep maintaining the instruments in the best condition in terms of appearance as well as sound quality of the instruments. The instruments such as a classical guitar is often expensive, therefore, the great care of musical instrument is so desirable. A good musical instrument case is so important in order to protect the instrument in good condition,

A conventional musical instrument case comprises a case body for receiving a musical instrument and a cover. An outer wall of the musical instrument case is made from strong material which can be bump resistance in order to protect the musical instrument containing therein. An inner wall of the case body is lined with a soft material in order to protect the musical instrument.

The existing musical instrument case has disadvantages in which when the musical instrument case was transported or carried, a neck and head of the guitar, which are the sensitive parts, often been damage from shaking and bumping against the inner wall of the musical Instrument ease.

US Patent No. 9,856,906 disclosed a musical instrument case for storing a musical instrument, comprising a case body having an inner wall, a cover is attached to the case body, an adjustable supporting means Is affixed on the inner wall wherein the adjustable supporting means comprising at least one of cushioning unit and each cushioning unit is connectable by a rope, wherein the cushioning unit is expanded to securely grip the musical instrument when the rope is pulled and can be adjusted to fit with various sizes of the musical Instruments. This invention also comprises a supporting sponge for supporting and fastening a neck of the musical instrument and preventing the musical instrument from lateral shaking.

US Patent Publication No. US2017/0206870 A1 disclosed a musical instrument case comprising at least one fixing unit to fixate a neck of musical instrument in the storage region of musical instrument case, This fixing unit is fixedly connected to a housing and comprises a hook-and-loop fastener tape by means of which the neck of the musical instrument can be fixated in the musical instrument case.

US Patent No, US 6,499,592 B2 disclosed a musical instrument case comprising a retaining element fixedly to the wall of the musical instrument case for securing a neck of a guitar by means of hook and loop fastener to secure the guitar neck to the wall of the musical instrument case,

US Patent No. US 9,251,772 B2 disclosed a musical instrument case comprising a neck holder protruding from an interior of a protective enclosure for receiving and releasably holding a neck of a musical instrument at a fixed position within a protective enclosure by means of a hook-and-loop fastener tape, Velcro tape or button to secure the guitar neck to the wall of the musical instrument case.

However, there are still the disadvantages, in which, most of the disclosed neck holder Is directly attached to the surface of the inner wall of the musical instrument case. Therefore, when there Is the reaction against the musical instrument case and cause damage to the neck or head of the guitar from lateral shaking directly against the Inner wall of the musical instrument case.

For this reason, there is still a need to provide the musical instrument case having more efficient fastening means, particularly at the neck or head of the musical instrument such as guitar which can securely grip the musical instrument inside the musical instrument case and reduce the damage that may occur to the musical instrument, particularly to the sensitive parts such as the neck and head of the guitar from the reaction that may occur during the transportation or moving by plane or any vehicles. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a musical instrument case for storing a musical instrument, comprising a case body having an inner wall, a cover which is attached to the case body and an adjustable fastening means. The adjustable fastening means comprises a band having two ends for affixed on the inner wall, and the band further comprising at least two retaining bands which are spaced apart wherein a neck of the musical instrument is placed on the band between the two retaining bands and the two retaining bands is adjustable to securely grip the musical instrument in the musical instrument case by means of hook and loop fastener.

This invention is designed to solve the problem of the easily fracture of the neck or head of the guitar since the conventional musical instrument case still does not have any mechanism to efficiently protect the neck or head of the guitar, There are still the disadvantages of the conventional application, in which, when there is an impact against the musical instrument case, there is the reaction directly transmitted to the musical instrument, If there is strong reaction, it can cause damage to the tuning pegs of the guitar.

The principle of this invention is to hold the musical instrument in the middle of the musical instrument case by resting on the stretching bands. The guitar is not directly attached to the inner wall of the musical instrument case. By this method, when there is a shock or force against the musical instrument case, the neck or head of the guitar will not lateral shaking against the inner wall of the musical instrument case. In addition, when the retaining bands are tightened, the neck of the guitar is difficult to move or shift, therefore, decrease the damage that may occur to the guitar.

The object of the present invention is to provide the musical Instrument case having an adjustable fastening means, in particular to the neck of the musical instrument which can be adjusted to securely grip the musical instrument with different sizes or models contained therein.

Another object of the present invention is to provide the musical instrument case having an adjustable fastening means, in particular to the neck or head of the musical instrument wherein it would help prevent the musical instrument from lateral movement against the inner wall of the musical instrument case in which it helps decrease the damage that would occur to the musical instrument case. Another object is to provide the musical instrument case that can be adjusted for storing the musical instrument with different sizes or models, in particulars stringed instruments including guitar and other instruments having similar shape to guitar such as violin, ukulele, etc,

Further advantages of the present invention will be apparent in view of the detailed description below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the appended drawings, wherein:

Fig. 1 shows a musical instrument case illustrating an adjustable fastening means secured to a neck of musical instrument according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the adjustable fastening means attached in the musical instrument case.

Fig, 3 shows a cross sectional view according to line A-A as shown in Fig. 1 illustrating the neck of musical instrument placing on a band and securing by retaining bands when the musical instrument is in use during transportation or moving,

Fig, 4 shows a cross sectional view according to line A-A as shown in Fig. 1 illustrating the neck of musical instrument placing on the band and retaining bands when the musical instrument is not required for transportation or moving.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms, Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting but merely as a basis for claims. It should be understood that the drawings and detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modification, equivalents and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words "include," "including," and "includes" mean including, but not limited to. Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one” and the word "plurality" means one or more, unless otherwise mentioned. Where the abbreviations of technical terms are used, these indicate the commonly accepted meanings as known in the technical field. For ease of reference, common reference numerals will be used throughout the figures when referring to the same or similar features common to the figures. The present Invention will now be described with reference to Figs, 1-4.

The present invention relates to a musical instrument case (10) for storing a musical Instrument, especially stringed musical instruments such as guitar as well as other types of instrument having similar shape to the guitar, in which the instrument comprising a head, a neck and a body section,

As shown in Fig. 1, the musical instrument case (10) comprises a case body (12) and a cover (18). The case body (12) comprises an outer wall (14) and an inner wall (16) for storing the musical instrument therein. The case body (12) is attached to the cover (18) by hinges (20) so that the cover ( 18) is connected to the case body (12) as the cover (18) open.

As shown in Fig, 2, the case body (12) comprises an adjustable fastening means (20). The adjustable fastening means (20) comprises a band (201) having two ends (202, 203) for affixed on the Inner wall (16), and the band (201 ) further comprising at least two retaining bands (204) which are spaced apart wherein a neck of musical instrument is placed on the band (201) between the two retaining bands (204) and the two retaining bands (204) is adjustable to securely grip the musical instrument in the musical instrument case (10) by means of hook and loop fastener.

As shown in Fig. 2 and 3, the two ends (202, 203) is affixed on the inner wall (16) by peg (30) or nail at the area for placing the neck of musical instrument case and near the head of musical instrument case, The two retaining bands (204) is attached to the band (201 ) by sewing.

The band (201) and the retaining bands (204) is flat rope, ribbon, clothing ribbon or plastic rope and can be enclosed with soft material or fabric such as velvet.

The preferred soft material is sponge or soft foam pad. The musical instrument case (10) is for storing the musical instrument, in particular guitar or other instrument having similar shape to the guitar, such as ukulele, violin, etc.

In the preferred embodiment, the musical instrument case ( 10) comprises at least one adjustable fastening means (20), The band (201) and the retaining bands (204) is flat rope, ribbon, clothing ribbon or plastic rope and enclosed with soft material or velvet.

In use, as shown in Fig. 3 and 4 which is a cross sectional view according to line A-A as shown in Fig. 1 showing the positioning and the use of the adjustable fastening means (20), wherein when placing the musical instrument (90) in the case body (12), then the neck of the musical instrument (90) will rest on the band (201). The user fastens the two retaining bands (204) together in which it can be adjusted to securely grip the neck of the musical instrument (90). Then, securing the two retaining bands (204) together by means of hook and loop fastener. This will cause the neck of the musical instrument (90) to be securely held in the musical instrument case (10).

In case that no need to transport the musical instrument case (10) or no need to fasten the neck of the musical instrument (90) by the two retaining bands (204), the two retaining bands (204) can be fastened together in order to facilitate the use of the musical instrument (90). As shown in Fig. 4, the musical instrument (90) can be placed in the musical instrument case (10) and the neck of the musical instrument (90) is placed on the retaining bands (204).

Therefore, in accordance with the preferred embodiment, the adjustable fastening means (20) for supporting the neck of the musical instrument (90) wherein the adjustable fastening means (20) can be adjusted to securely grip the musical instrument (90) in various sizes, This would help the musical instrument (90) securely gripped Inside and decrease the reaction force incurred from the impact between the musical instrument and the musical instrument case (10),

In use, the neck of the musical instrument (90) is being hold to stay in the middle position of the musical instrument case (10). The neck of the musical instrument (90) is not attached directiy to the surface of the musical instrument case (10). Therefore, when there is a shock or reaction force to the musical instrument case (10), the neck or head of the musical instrument (90) will not lateral shake to impact the inner wall (16) of the musical instrument case (10). In addition, when the retaining bands (204) is tightened, the neck of the guitar Is difficult to move or shift, therefore, decrease the damage that may occur to the guitar.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 2, there is a supporting sponge (80) inside the case body (12) at the area supporting the neck of the musical instrument, in which the supporting sponge (80) having corresponding shape with the neck of the musical instrument (90) wherein the neck of the musical instrument (90) is securely gripped and preventing the musical instrument (90) from lateral shaking,

Claims

1. A musical instrument case ( 10) for storing a musical instrument, comprising:

- a case body (12) having an inner wall (16);

- a cover ( 18) is attached to the case body (12);

- an adjustable fastening means (20) comprising a band (201) having two ends (202, 203) for affixed on the inner wall (16), and the band (201) further comprising at least two retaining bands (204) which are spaced apart wherein a neck of musical instrument is placed on the hand (201) between the two retaining bands (204) and the two retaining bands (204) is adjustable to securely grip the musical instrument in the musical instrument case (10) by means of hook and loop fastener.

2. The musical instrument case (10) according to claim 1, wherein the retaining bands (204) is attached to the band (201) by sewing.

3. The musical instrument case (10) according to claim 1, wherein the two ends (202, 203) is affixed on the inner wall (16) by peg (30) or nail.

4. The musical instrument case (10) according to claim 1, wherein the band (201) is flat rope, ribbon, clothing ribbon or plastic rope.

5. The musical instrument case (10) according to claim 1, wherein the retaining bands (204) is flat rope, ribbon, clothing ribbon or plastic rope.

6. The musical Instrument case (10) according to claim 1 , wherein the band (201) and the retaining bands (204) is enclosed with a fabric.

7. The musical instrument case (10) according to claim 1 , wherein the music instrument Is guitar or other musical instruments having similar construction to the guitar,

8. The musical instrument case (10) according to claim 1, wherein the case body (12) Is attached to the cover ( 18) by hinges (20) in which the cover (18) is openable and closable with the case body (12),

9. The musical instrument case (10) according to claim 1 , wherein the musical instrument case ( 10) further comprising a supporting sponge (80) inside the case body (12) for supporting the neck of the musical instrument.