Roll-up chime and system consisting of a roll-up chime and a storage container

A flexible sound bar instrument with a rollable and foldable base and secure peg attachment addresses handling and storage issues, ensuring ease of use and portability while maintaining sound quality, suitable for early childhood education and diverse environments.

DE102025001121B3Undetermined Publication Date: 2026-07-02SONOR GMBH
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Application Number
DE102025001121
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-01
Publication Date
2026-07-02
Estimated Expiration
2045-04-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing sound bar instruments, particularly in early childhood education, face challenges with handling, storage, portability, and resistance to improper handling, as they often have fixed and rigid bases that do not adequately address these needs.

Method used

A sound bar instrument with a base surface that can be rolled up, folded, or collapsed, allowing for easy handling and storage, featuring a flexible base made of materials like felt, neoprene, or fabric, with pegs securely attached to ensure parallel alignment of sound plates, and a storage container designed to accommodate the instrument in a compact state.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides a flexible and portable sound bar instrument that maintains functionality, enhances playability, and offers easy storage and transport, suitable for various surfaces and environments, particularly beneficial for children and seniors.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a sound stick instrument (1) comprising a base surface (2) to which a plurality of pegs (3) are connected, on which, in turn, parallel sound plates (4) are attached, characterized in that the base surface (2) consists of a material or a combination of materials that allows the base surface (2) to be rolled up and down and / or folded and / or collapsed at least in one direction perpendicular to the sound plates (4). The invention further relates to a system comprising such a sound stick instrument and a storage container, preferably a lockable box or container, which is preferably usable as a percussion instrument, cajon, or drum.
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