Lower nut structure and plucked instrument
By designing a detachable and independently positioned lower chord pillow structure, the problem that the integrated lower chord pillow structure in the prior art is difficult to achieve high precision string adjustment and accurate tone compensation, and the flexibility and accuracy of the tone replacement of lower chord pillow are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420897465.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-26
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the lower guitar pillow is an integrated structure, making it difficult to achieve accurate adjustment of string height and accurate compensation of pitch, and it is impossible to replace the corresponding pillows of a single string alone.
A lower string pillow structure is designed, in which the number of lower string pillows is equal to the number of strings, and a slot is provided for disassembly and replacement of lower string pillows. Each lower string pillow is independently positioned and fixed, so that the lower string pillow of a suitable height can be replaced as needed. .
It realizes the flexible replacement of the lower string pillow with the required feel, and the accurate replacement of the lower string pillow with standard pitch, which is more convenient to use and ensures the precise pitch of the plucked instrument.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of musical instruments, in particular to a lower saddle structure and a plucked instrument. Background Art
[0002] The guitar saddle is a component on the guitar bridge that supports the strings and converts most of the string tension into pressure from the strings toward the guitar panel, causing the guitar panel to undergo elastic deformation. The saddle transfers the vibration energy of the strings to the bridge and the guitar panel. The distance between the saddle and the nut determines the effective string length. The height of the saddle affects the string height. The contact point between the saddle and the strings has a significant impact on the guitar's pitch.
[0003] At present, the most common saddles are made of a complete piece of cow bone. The saddle is an integrated structure, which makes it difficult to accurately handle the string height and compensate for the pitch. When the guitar has a pitch error after long-term use, you can only replace the entire saddle, and you cannot replace the saddle corresponding to a single string.
[0004] The applicant has discovered that the prior art has at least the following technical problems: the sound quality of the integrated lower saddle is not uniform, the lower saddle has few sections and is not independent enough, and the saddle corresponding to a single string height is not convenient to replace. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a saddle structure and a plucked instrument to solve the technical problem in the prior art that when the guitar has a pitch error after long-term use, the integrated saddle cannot be replaced with a single saddle; the many technical effects that can be produced by the preferred technical solution among the many technical solutions provided by the utility model are detailed as follows.
[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:
[0007] The lower saddle structure provided by the utility model comprises a saddle assembly and a lower saddle, wherein:
[0008] The number of the lower nut is equal to the number of strings. The nut assembly is provided with slots, which are arranged at intervals along the arrangement direction of the strings and are arranged one-to-one corresponding to the number and position of the strings. The lower nut is clamped and fixed in the corresponding slot, and the lower nut can be removed from the slot.
[0009] Preferably, the slots include a first slot, a second slot, a third slot, a fourth slot, a fifth slot and a sixth slot on the nut assembly, which correspond to the positions of the first string, the second string, the third string, the fourth string, the fifth string and the sixth string in sequence;
[0010] The lower nut includes a first-string nut, a second-string nut, a third-string nut, a fourth-string nut, a fifth-string nut and a sixth-string nut. The first-string nut, the second-string nut, the third-string nut, the fourth-string nut, the fifth-string nut and the sixth-string nut are respectively correspondingly connected to the first slot, the second slot, the third slot, the fourth slot, the fifth slot and the sixth slot, and the lower nut protrudes from the side of the corresponding slot away from the bridge, thereby positioning the corresponding strings.
[0011] Preferably, all the card slots are arranged non-collinearly.
[0012] Preferably, a positioning groove for positioning the corresponding strings is provided on the lower saddle.
[0013] Preferably, the lower saddle comprises a fixedly connected lower saddle body and an insertion section, and the lower saddle body protrudes from a side of the slot facing away from the panel;
[0014] The slot includes a horizontal slot section and a vertical slot section that are connected. The side of the horizontal slot section that faces away from the panel is an upper open structure. The insertion section is plugged and fixed in the vertical slot section, and the lower bolster body is positioned in the horizontal slot section.
[0015] Preferably, the side of the nut assembly facing away from the panel is a curved side.
[0016] Preferably, when all the lower saddles are snapped into the corresponding slots, one side of all the lower saddles for positioning the strings forms an arc structure.
[0017] Preferably, the side of the slot facing the panel is a lower open structure, and the lower saddle extends out of the lower open structure to abut against the pickup.
[0018] The utility model also provides a plucked string instrument, which comprises a bridge with a lower nut groove and the lower nut structure, wherein the nut assembly is clamped and fixed in the lower nut groove.
[0019] Preferably, the plucked string instrument further comprises a pickup, wherein the pickup is located on a side of the nut assembly facing the panel and abuts against all the lower nut.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the saddle structure and plucked instrument provided by the utility model have the following beneficial effects: each string is positioned on the corresponding saddle, all saddles are clamped and fixed on the saddle assembly, and the saddle assembly is fixed in the saddle groove of the panel, so that in order to avoid the problem of fret hitting, the saddle of appropriate height can be replaced according to actual conditions, and the saddle with the required feel can be flexibly replaced, and the saddle of standard pitch can be accurately replaced, which is more convenient to use and ensures the accurate pitch of the plucked instrument. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the lower saddle structure;
[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the middle BB;
[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the distribution structure of the slots on the nut body;
[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the arrangement structure of the lower saddle on the saddle assembly;
[0026] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the coordination between the lower saddle and the pickup.
[0027] In the figure, 1, the bridge; 101, the nut groove; 2, the nut assembly; 21, the slot; 211, the first slot; 2111, the horizontal slot section; 2112, the vertical slot section; 212, the second slot; 213, the third slot; 214, the fourth slot; 215, the fifth slot; 216, the sixth slot; 3, the lower nut; 311, the lower nut body; 312, the insertion section; 313, the positioning groove; 31, the lower nut of the first string; 32, the lower nut of the second string; 33, the lower nut of the third string; 34, the lower nut of the fourth string; 35, the lower nut of the fifth string; 36, the lower nut of the sixth string; 4, the pickup. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "width", "height", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "side" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.
[0030] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0031] The embodiment of the utility model provides a nut structure and a plucked instrument, which can realize flexible replacement of a nut with a desired feel and accurate replacement of a nut with a standard pitch, making it more convenient to use and ensuring the precise pitch of the plucked instrument.
[0032] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 5 The technical solution provided by the utility model is described in more detail.
[0033] Embodiment 1:
[0034] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the lower nut structure provided by the utility model includes a nut assembly 2 and a lower nut 3, wherein: the number of the lower nut 3 is equal to the number of strings, the nut assembly 2 is provided with a card slot 21, the card slots 21 are arranged at intervals along the arrangement direction of the strings, and are arranged one-to-one corresponding to the number and position of the strings, the lower nut 3 is clamped and fixed in the corresponding card slot 21, and the lower nut 3 can be removed from the card slot 21.
[0035] The lower nut 3 is clamped and fixed in the corresponding slot 21 , and the lower nut 3 can be pulled out from the corresponding slot 21 by external force.
[0036] The height of the nut 3 affects the string height, and the contact point between the nut 3 and the strings has a significant impact on the pitch of the guitar. When there is a problem with the pitch of one of the strings, the nut 3 corresponding to the string can be pulled out of the slot 21 alone, and the nut 3 of the standard pitch can be accurately replaced, and the new nut 3 can be re-engaged and fixed in the slot 21.
[0037] In the lower nut structure of the present embodiment, each string is positioned on the corresponding lower nut 3, all lower nut 3 are clamped and fixed on the nut assembly 2, and the nut assembly 2 is fixed in the nut groove 101 of the panel. In order to avoid the problem of hitting frets, the lower nut 3 of appropriate height can be replaced according to actual conditions, so that the lower nut 3 with the required feel can be flexibly replaced, and the lower nut 3 of the standard pitch can be accurately replaced, which is more convenient to use and ensures the accurate pitch of plucked instruments.
[0038] Taking the guitar as an example, there are six strings corresponding to six nut 3, see Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the slot 21 includes a first slot 211, a second slot 212, a third slot 213, a fourth slot 214, a fifth slot 215 and a sixth slot 216 on the nut assembly 2 which correspond to the positions of the first string, the second string, the third string, the fourth string, the fifth string and the sixth string in sequence; the lower nut 3 includes a first string lower nut 31, a second string lower nut 32, a third string lower nut 33, a fourth string lower nut 34, a fifth string lower nut 35 and a sixth string lower nut The nut 36, the first string nut 31, the second string nut 32, the third string nut 33, the fourth string nut 34, the fifth string nut 35 and the sixth string nut 36 are respectively correspondingly connected to the first slot 211, the second slot 212, the third slot 213, the fourth slot 214, the fifth slot 215 and the sixth slot 216, and the nut 3 protrudes from the side of the corresponding slot 21 away from the panel, so as to position the corresponding strings.
[0039] Here, the “panel” refers to the board to which the bridge 1 is fixed, and the bridge 1 is fixed on the panel.
[0040] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the six strings of the guitar are respectively positioned on the first string saddle 31, the second string saddle 32, the third string saddle 33, the fourth string saddle 34, the fifth string saddle 35 and the sixth string saddle 36. As an optional embodiment, see Figure 5 As shown, a positioning groove 313 for positioning the corresponding string is provided on the lower saddle 3.
[0041] In the saddle structure of this embodiment, the independent saddle 3 corresponds to each string, and it controls the feel of each string individually. The diameter of each string is different. The larger the diameter, the greater the amplitude of the string. In order to avoid the problem of hitting the frets, the string height can be adjusted by replacing a high single saddle 3, while the traditional string height adjustment requires adjusting the height of the complete saddle 3, which is difficult to achieve the standard.
[0042] Among them, the number of the above-mentioned slots 21 and the number of lower nut 3 are specific implementations taking the guitar as an example. For different plucked instruments, slots 21 and different numbers of lower nut 3 can be set according to the number and position of their strings, and are not limited to the above-mentioned six, which will not be repeated here.
[0043] The influence of the nut 3 on the pitch is crucial. The traditional nut 3 has pitch compensation, but it is difficult for enthusiasts who have not received professional training to do the pitch compensation well.
[0044] As an alternative embodiment, see Figure 4 As shown, all the card slots 21 are arranged non-collinearly.
[0045] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the independent lower saddle 3 of the same height is designed with independent lower saddles 3 at different front and rear positions at the contact point between the saddle and the strings, which can perform pitch compensation and can be replaced with the most suitable independent lower saddle 3 to ensure accurate pitch.
[0046] As an alternative embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the lower saddle 3 includes a lower saddle body 311 and an insertion section 312 that are fixedly connected, and the lower saddle body 311 protrudes from a side of the corresponding slot 21 that is away from the panel.
[0047] The lower saddle body 311 and the insertion section 312 are an integrally formed structure, without the need for any extra connection structure, thereby ensuring the stability of the structure.
[0048] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the slot 21 includes a connected horizontal slot section 2111 and a vertical slot section 2112. The side of the horizontal slot section 2111 facing away from the panel is an upper open structure. The insertion section 312 is plugged and fixed in the vertical slot section 2112, and the lower bolster body 311 is positioned in the horizontal slot section 2111.
[0049] See also Figure 2 As shown, when fixing the lower saddle 3, the insertion section 312 of the lower saddle 3 is inserted into the vertical slot section 2112, and the lower saddle body 311 is embedded in the horizontal slot section 2111, and see Figure 2 As shown, the lower saddle body 311 protrudes from the side of the corresponding horizontal groove section 2111 facing away from the panel, thereby facilitating the positioning of the strings.
[0050] The above structure can make the lower nut 3 be snap-fitted and fixed in the corresponding slot 21. When removing the lower nut 3, the corresponding lower nut 3 can be removed from the nut assembly 2 by holding or clamping the portion of the lower nut 3 protruding from the slot 21 with a tool.
[0051] As an alternative embodiment, see Figure 3 As shown, the side of the nut assembly 2 facing away from the panel is a curved side.
[0052] As an alternative embodiment, see Figure 2As shown, when all the lower nut 3 are snapped into the corresponding slot 21 , one side of all the lower nut 3 for positioning the strings forms an arc structure.
[0053] The above structure can adapt to the string height of each string of plucked instruments such as guitar, thereby ensuring the accuracy of pitch.
[0054] In the pickup 4 of the conventional piezoelectric sensor, the pickup bar of the pickup 4 is the key to picking up the sound source. The pickup bar is installed in the lower saddle groove 101, and the lower saddle 3 is pressed on the pickup bar. After the strings are plucked, the vibration of the strings is transmitted to the pickup 4 through the pickup bar and converted into an electrical signal and output to the speaker, thereby completing the sound amplification. Since the tension of each string is different, the pressure of each saddle after conversion is also different, which often leads to the sound quality of the guitar sound picked up by the pickup 4 and amplified from the speaker is not uniform.
[0055] For the above questions, see Figure 2 As shown, the side of the slot 21 facing the panel is a lower open structure, and the lower nut 3 extends out of the lower open structure to abut against the pickup 4.
[0056] In this embodiment, the pressure exerted by each string on the pickup bar through the independent lower saddle 3 is independent and will not interfere with each other or disperse the pressure of the strings, so as to achieve consistent sound quality in pickup and output.
[0057] Embodiment 2:
[0058] This embodiment provides a plucked string instrument. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a bridge 1 with a lower nut groove 101 and the above-mentioned lower nut structure, and the nut assembly 2 is clamped and fixed in the lower nut groove 101.
[0059] The plucked string instrument of the present embodiment may be a folk guitar, a classical guitar, a ukulele, etc.
[0060] The plucked string instrument of this embodiment has the above-mentioned nut structure, so that the nut 3 with the desired feel can be flexibly replaced, and the nut 3 of the standard pitch can be accurately replaced.
[0061] As an alternative embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the plucked string instrument further includes a pickup 4 , which is located on the side of the nut assembly 2 facing the panel and abuts against all lower nut 3 .
[0062] The plucked string instrument of this embodiment can easily make the sound quality of the sound picked up by the sound pickup bar of the lower saddle 3 uniform.
[0063] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.
[0064] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.
[0065] The above is only a specific implementation of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, which should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be based on the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A lower saddle structure, characterized in that: It includes a saddle assembly and a lower saddle, wherein: The number of the lower nut is equal to the number of strings. The nut assembly is provided with slots, which are arranged at intervals along the arrangement direction of the strings and are arranged one-to-one corresponding to the number and position of the strings. The lower nut is clamped and fixed in the corresponding slot, and the lower nut can be removed from the slot.
2. The lower saddle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slots include a first slot, a second slot, a third slot, a fourth slot, a fifth slot and a sixth slot on the nut assembly corresponding to the positions of the first string, the second string, the third string, the fourth string, the fifth string and the sixth string in sequence; The lower nut includes a first-string nut, a second-string nut, a third-string nut, a fourth-string nut, a fifth-string nut and a sixth-string nut. The first-string nut, the second-string nut, the third-string nut, the fourth-string nut, the fifth-string nut and the sixth-string nut are respectively correspondingly connected to the first slot, the second slot, the third slot, the fourth slot, the fifth slot and the sixth slot, and the lower nut protrudes from the side of the corresponding slot away from the bridge, thereby positioning the corresponding strings.
3. The lower saddle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: All the card slots are arranged non-collinearly.
4. The lower saddle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower saddle is provided with a positioning groove for positioning the corresponding strings.
5. The lower saddle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower saddle comprises a fixedly connected lower saddle body and an insertion section, wherein the lower saddle body protrudes from a side of the slot facing away from the panel; The slot includes a horizontal slot section and a vertical slot section that are connected. The side of the horizontal slot section that faces away from the panel is an upper open structure. The insertion section is plugged and fixed in the vertical slot section, and the lower bolster body is positioned in the horizontal slot section.
6. The lower saddle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the nut assembly facing away from the panel is a curved side.
7. The lower saddle structure according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: When all the lower saddles are snapped into the corresponding slots, one side of all the lower saddles used for positioning the strings forms an arc structure.
8. The lower saddle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the slot facing the panel is a lower open structure, and the lower saddle extends out of the lower open structure for contacting with the pickup.
9. A plucked string instrument, characterized in that: The invention comprises a bridge having a lower saddle groove and a lower saddle structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the saddle assembly is snap-connected and fixed in the lower saddle groove.
10. The plucked string instrument according to claim 9, characterized in that: The plucked string instrument further comprises a pickup, which is located on a side of the nut assembly facing the panel and abuts against all the lower nut.