String bridge of electric guitar

By designing the arcuate grooves and arcuate convex surface clamping in the string bridge structure, combined with positioning holes and positioning pins, the stable installation of the string bridge and sensitive vibrato effect of the electric guitar are achieved, solving the problem of short service life of the existing electric guitar vibrato system.

CN223167237UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-29ZUNYI ZHONGLI PRECISION MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421424103.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-20
Publication Date
2025-07-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-20

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Technical Problem

The vibrato system of existing electric guitars has a short service life, resulting in a reduced sensitivity to vibrato.

Method used

A string bridge structure including a base, string pulling plate, slider, vibrato stick and fixed strip is designed. The string bridge is suspended in the body of the piano, and the string pulling effect is achieved through the joint engagement of arc grooves and arc convex surfaces, combined with positioning holes and positioning pins, and the string bridge is suspended in the piano body, and the sensitive vibrato effect is achieved by the combination of strings and springs.

Benefits of technology

Improves the service life of the string bridge, enhances the sensitivity of the tremolo and simplifies the installation process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a string bridge of an electric guitar in the technical field of electric guitars. The string bridge comprises a base, a string pulling plate, six sliders and a tremolo rod which are arranged from bottom to top, the guitar further comprises a small fixing strip, a vertically-downward through hole is formed in the small fixing strip, the through hole is used for being matched with a screw to install the small fixing strip on the guitar body, a transverse arc-shaped groove is formed in the side wall of the side, facing the tailpiece, of the small fixing strip, a wing plate transversely extends on the tailpiece, the end portion of the wing plate is an arc-shaped convex face, and the end portion of the wing plate is provided with an arc-shaped groove. The arc-shaped convex face is used for being inserted into the arc-shaped groove to be used in cooperation with the arc-shaped groove. According to the scheme, the problem that the trill sensitivity is easily reduced due to short service life of the trill system of the existing electric guitar is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric guitars, in particular to a string bridge of an electric guitar. Background Art

[0002] The electric guitar is a modern musical instrument. Compared to the traditional acoustic guitar, it differs in design and sound production mechanism. The electric guitar primarily amplifies sound through electromagnetic principles. However, the tremolo system of current electric guitars is not sensitive enough. Existing bridges mostly use two-point or six-point fixed bridges. The two-point bridge uses a tailpiece that cooperates with two fixed posts to achieve a tight swinging of the tailpiece, thus producing a vibrato effect. The two-point bridge requires high strength for the tailpiece, and the position where it mates with the posts is prone to wear, resulting in a short component life and reduced vibrato sensitivity. Furthermore, the back of the string contacts the guitar body, limiting the vibrato amplitude. Therefore, based on the working principle and purpose of the electric guitar, the inventor analyzed and summarized the working defects of the traditional electric guitar tremolo system, continuously upgraded and modified it, and after conducting multiple experiments, he finally developed a new tremolo system that not only has higher vibrato sensitivity, but also is easy to install and has a more stable component structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a string bridge for an electric guitar, so as to solve the problem that the tremolo system of the existing electric guitar has a short service life and easily leads to a decrease in tremolo sensitivity.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a bridge for an electric guitar, comprising a base, a tailpiece, six sliders and a tremolo rod arranged from bottom to top;

[0005] It also includes a fixing strip, which is provided with a vertical downward through hole, and the through hole is used to cooperate with screws to install the fixing strip on the piano body. A horizontal arc-shaped groove is provided on the side wall of the fixing strip facing the tailpiece. A wing plate extends horizontally on the tailpiece, and the end of the wing plate is an arc-shaped convex surface, which is used to be inserted into the arc-shaped groove and used in conjunction with the arc-shaped groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the through hole provided on the fixing strip is in the shape of an elongated strip.

[0007] Furthermore, both ends of the through hole are arc-shaped curved surfaces.

[0008] Furthermore, there are two arc-shaped grooves, which are located at the same horizontal height. A positioning hole is provided on the fixing strip, and the positioning hole is located between the two arc-shaped grooves.

[0009] Furthermore, a clearance opening is provided in the middle of the convex surface, the width of which is greater than or equal to the distance between the two arc-shaped grooves, and a positioning pin is fixedly connected in the clearance opening, which is used to be inserted into the positioning hole to achieve precise positioning of the string plate and the fixed strip.

[0010] Working principle and beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0011] During installation, two screws pass through the through holes to fix the fixing strip on the guitar body. Six sliders are connected to the string plate through socket head cap screws with internal hexagon, and the string plate is fixed on the base. Three spring fixing wheels are fixedly connected to the lower part of the base, and the tremolo bar is assembled on the string plate through a lock nut and a locking sleeve. The fixing strip and the string plate are matched by clamping through an arc-shaped groove and an arc-shaped convex surface designed in an arc shape. The contact surface is an arc surface, and the bottom is pulled by a spring. The entire string bridge is pulled by the strings on its upper part. The string plate is firmly stuck in the arc-shaped groove of the fixing strip. A positioning hole is designed in the middle of the side wall of the fixing strip to enable precise positioning of the string plate. The string bridge is suspended in the designed cavity of the guitar body. By pressing or lifting the tremolo bar, the string plate rotates around the strip to achieve a sensitive tremolo effect.

[0012] 1. In this solution, since the arc-shaped convex surface of the wing plate of the string plate and the arc-shaped groove of the fixing strip are in surface contact, the force on the contact surface is dispersed on the contact surface, thus reducing the force per unit area. Therefore, it is not easy to wear between the string plate and the fixing strip, and the service life of the string bridge is improved.

[0013] 2. Since the string bridge is suspended, the upper part is pulled by the strings and the lower part is pulled by the spring. When pressing or lifting the tremolo bar, the tightness of the strings moves with the movement of the string bridge, achieving a sensitive tremolo effect.

[0014] 3. Precise positioning of the string plate and the fixing strip can be achieved through the positioning hole and the positioning pin. At the same time, the arc-shaped convex surface and the arc-shaped groove are matched and clamped, making the installation method simple and fast. Description of the drawings

[0015] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a string bridge of an electric guitar of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an isometric view of the fixing strip in

[0017] Figure 3 is Figure 1 an isometric view of the string plate in Detailed implementation manners

[0018] The following is a further detailed description through specific implementation manners:

[0019] The reference numerals in the attached drawings of the specification include: tremolo bar 1, slider 2, fixing strip 3, through hole 301, arc-shaped groove 302, positioning hole 303, string plate 4, wing plate 401, avoidance opening 402, positioning pin 403, base 5, installation groove 6, spring fixing wheel 7.

[0020] The embodiment is basically as shown in the attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 As shown:

[0021] A bridge for an electric guitar comprises a base 5, a tailpiece 4, six sliders 2 and a tremolo rod 1 which are arranged from bottom to top.

[0022] Three mounting grooves 6 are provided at the bottom of the base 5 , and a tension spring fixing wheel 7 is fixedly installed in each mounting groove 6 through a copper wheel fixing shaft and three M3*5 hexagon socket head screws.

[0023] It also includes a fixing strip 3, which is provided with a vertical downward through hole 301, which is a stepped hole arrangement, and is in the shape of an elongated strip, and the left and right ends of the through hole 301 are both arc-shaped curved surfaces, and the side wall of the fixing strip 3 facing the side of the string-pulling plate 4 is provided with two horizontal arc grooves 302, and the two arc grooves 302 are at the same horizontal height, and the fixing strip 3 is provided with a positioning hole 303, and the positioning hole 303 is located between the two arc grooves 302. A wing plate 401 extends laterally on the string-pulling plate 4, and the end of the wing plate 401 is an arc-shaped convex surface, which is used to be inserted into the arc-shaped groove 302 and used in conjunction with the arc-shaped groove 302. A avoidance opening 402 is provided in the middle of the convex surface, and the width of the avoidance opening 402 is greater than or equal to the distance between the two arc-shaped grooves. A positioning pin 403 is fixedly connected to the avoidance opening 402, and the positioning pin 403 is used to be inserted into the positioning hole 303 to realize the precise positioning of the string-pulling plate 4 and the fixed strip 3.

[0024] The specific implementation process is as follows:

[0025] During installation, the fixing strip 3 is fixed to the guitar body by two screws passing through the through-holes 301. The six sliders 2 are connected to the tailpiece 4 via M3*5 hexagon socket head screws 1, and the tailpiece 4 is fixed to the base 5 via M3*14 hexagon socket head screws 2. Three tension spring fixing wheels 7 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the base 5, and the tremolo bar 1 is assembled on the tailpiece 4 via a locking nut and a locking sleeve. The fixing strip 3 and the tailpiece 4 are matched by an arc-shaped arc groove 302 and an arc-shaped convex surface. The contact surface is an arc surface, and the bottom is pulled by a tension spring. The entire string bridge is pulled at its upper part by the strings. The tailpiece 4 is firmly stuck in the arc groove 302 of the fixing strip 3. A positioning hole 303 is designed in the middle of the side wall of the fixing strip 3 to allow the tailpiece 4 to be accurately positioned. The bridge body is suspended in the designed cavity of the body. By pressing or lifting the tremolo rod 1, the tailpiece 4 rotates around the small bar to achieve a sensitive tremolo effect.

Claims

1. A string bridge for an electric guitar, characterized in that: It includes a base, a string-pulling plate, six sliders and a vibrato bar arranged from bottom to top; It further includes a fixing strip. The fixing strip is provided with a vertically downward through hole for installing the fixing strip on the body by cooperating with a screw. A transverse arc-shaped groove is provided on the side wall of the fixing strip facing the string-pulling plate. A wing plate extends transversely on the string-pulling plate, and the end of the wing plate is an arc-shaped convex surface for inserting into the arc-shaped groove to cooperate with the arc-shaped groove.

2. The string bridge of an electric guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The through hole provided on the fixing strip is strip-shaped.

3. The string bridge of an electric guitar according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the through hole are in the shape of circular arc-shaped curved surfaces.

4. The string bridge of an electric guitar according to claim 3, wherein: There are two arc-shaped grooves, and the two arc-shaped grooves are at the same horizontal height. The fixing strip is provided with a positioning hole located between the two arc-shaped grooves.

5. The string bridge of an electric guitar according to claim 4, characterized in that: A relief opening is provided in the middle of the convex surface, and the width of the relief opening is greater than or equal to the distance between the two arc-shaped grooves. A positioning pin is fixedly connected in the relief opening for inserting into the positioning hole to realize the precise positioning of the string-pulling plate and the fixing strip.