Inflexion thumb zither

By installing the second string fixing mechanism on both sides of the back cover side of the phonic thumb zither to bring the strings closer together, users can realize the phonic change at the edge of the back cover, solving the problem of large hand movement amplitude affecting the performance effect and improving the user experience.

CN222883241UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-16HUIZHOU ZHUOMO ART CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421185291.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-28
Publication Date
2025-05-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When the user presses the corresponding strings to change the sound, the hand movement is relatively large, which seriously affects the performance effect.

Method used

A phonic thumb zither is designed, and the second string fixing mechanism on the rear cover side is installed on both sides of the rear cover plate, so that the strings are close to both sides of the rear cover plate, and the user can extend the other hand to the edge of the rear cover plate to achieve phonic change without extending to the middle of the rear cover plate.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the movement range of the user's hands, improves the user's user experience, and improves the performance effect.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an inflexion thumb zither. The inflexion thumb zither comprises a front cover plate, a rear cover plate and strings, the top of the front cover plate is provided with a first string fixing mechanism used for fixing one ends of the strings, and the bottom of the front cover plate is provided with a first string penetrating mechanism used for being matched with the strings to penetrate through; a second string fixing mechanism and a second string penetrating mechanism are installed on the rear cover plate, the second string penetrating mechanism is used for being matched with strings to penetrate, and the second string fixing mechanism is used for fixing the other ends of the strings; the installation position of the second string penetrating mechanism is matched with the first string penetrating mechanism, and the second string fixing mechanism is installed on the edges of the two sides of the rear cover plate; the second string fixing mechanism comprises a left string fixing seat and a right string fixing seat which are oppositely arranged, a first mounting groove is formed in the left string fixing seat, and a second mounting groove is formed in the right string fixing seat; the left string fixing seat fixes the other end of the string through the first mounting groove, and the right string fixing seat fixes the other end of the string through the second mounting groove. According to the inflexion thumb zither provided by the utility model, a user can conveniently inflexion the strings in the playing process, so that the user experience is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of guzheng, in particular to a tone-changing thumb zither. Background Art

[0002] The variable-pitch thumb zither is a common musical instrument for playing, which mainly includes a front cover plate, a rear cover plate and strings. When the player plucks the strings, the box formed by the front cover plate and the rear cover plate can produce sounds of various timbres.

[0003] When playing, the user plucks different strings with one hand and presses the corresponding strings with the other hand to produce a tone-changing effect. In the related art, the structural design of the tone-changing thumb zither has defects, resulting in a large amplitude of hand movement when the user presses the corresponding strings to change the tone, which seriously affects the performance effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a tone-changing thumb zither to address the problem that when a user changes the tone by pressing the corresponding strings, the hand movement amplitude is large, which seriously affects the performance effect.

[0005] A tone-changing thumb zither comprises a front cover plate, a rear cover plate and strings, wherein the front cover plate is fixedly connected to the rear cover plate;

[0006] The top of the front cover is provided with a first string fixing mechanism for fixing one end of the string, and the bottom is provided with a first string threading mechanism for cooperating with the string to pass through;

[0007] The rear cover is equipped with a second string fixing mechanism and a second string passing mechanism, wherein the second string passing mechanism is used to cooperate with the string to pass through, and the second string fixing mechanism is used to fix the other end of the string;

[0008] The installation position of the second string-threading mechanism matches the first string-threading mechanism, and the second string-fixing mechanism is installed on the two side edges of the rear cover plate;

[0009] The second string fixing mechanism comprises a left string fixing seat and a right string fixing seat which are arranged opposite to each other, the left string fixing seat is provided with a first mounting groove, and the right string fixing seat is provided with a second mounting groove;

[0010] The left string holder fixes the other end of the string through the first mounting groove, and the right string holder fixes the other end of the string through the second mounting groove.

[0011] The above-mentioned tone-changing thumb zither includes a front cover, a rear cover and strings. The front cover is fixedly connected to the rear cover. A first string-fixing mechanism for fixing one end of the string is installed on the top of the front cover, and a first string-threading mechanism for matching the string to pass through is installed on the bottom; a second string-fixing mechanism and a second string-threading mechanism are installed on the rear cover, the second string-threading mechanism is used to match the string to pass through, and the second string-fixing mechanism is used to fix the other end of the string; the installation position of the second string-threading mechanism is matched with the first string-threading mechanism, and the second string-fixing mechanism is installed on the two side edges of the rear cover. When the user plays, one hand plucks the strings on the side of the front cover, and the other hand presses the strings on the side of the rear cover to achieve the tone-changing effect. Since the second string-fixing mechanism is installed on the two side edges of the rear cover, the strings on the side of the rear cover are close to the two side edges of the rear cover, and the user can achieve tone-changing by extending the other hand to the edge of the rear cover without extending to the middle of the rear cover, thereby reducing the movement amplitude of the user's hand and improving the user's experience.

[0012] In one embodiment, the left string holder is fixedly connected to the rear cover plate by a first screw, and the right string holder is fixedly connected to the rear cover plate by a second screw.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first string fixing mechanism includes a nut, an adjusting screw rotatably connected to the nut, and a string fixing hook threadedly connected to the adjusting screw;

[0014] The string fixing hook is used to fix one end of the string;

[0015] The adjusting screw is used to drive the string fixing hook to perform linear motion by rotating, so as to adjust the tightness of the strings.

[0016] In one of the embodiments, the pitch-changing thumb zither further includes a tuning key detachably mounted on the top of the front cover, and the tuning key is used to drive the adjusting screw to rotate.

[0017] In one of the embodiments, the front cover plate and the nut are fixedly connected by a third screw.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first string threading mechanism includes a first string threading seat, and the first string threading seat is provided with a first string threading hole for fitting the string to pass through.

[0019] In one embodiment, the second string threading mechanism includes a second string threading seat, and the second string threading seat is provided with a second string threading hole for fitting the string to pass through.

[0020] In one embodiment, the first string seat and the second string seat are both arc-shaped.

[0021] In one of the embodiments, a sound outlet hole is provided in the middle of the front cover plate, and the sound outlet hole is circular. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the tone-changing thumb zither of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 Another overall structural schematic diagram of the utility model tone-changing thumb zither;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the strings and the first string-fixing mechanism in the variable tone thumb zither of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the left fixed string seat in the variable tone thumb zither of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the right string-fixing seat in the variable tone thumb zither of the utility model;

[0027] Among them, 10 is the front cover, 20 is the rear cover, 30 is the strings, 40 is the first string fixing mechanism, 50 is the first string threading mechanism, 60 is the second string fixing mechanism, 70 is the second string threading mechanism, 80 is the tuning key, 11 is the sound hole, 41 is the nut, 42 is the adjusting screw, 43 is the string fixing hook, 51 is the first string threading seat, 61 is the left string fixing seat, 62 is the right string fixing seat, 71 is the second string threading seat, 511 is the first string threading hole, 611 is the first installation groove, 621 is the second installation groove, and 711 is the second string threading hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may also be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, there is no intermediate element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only."

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0031] The utility model discloses a tone-changing thumb zither.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the tune-changing thumb zither comprises a front cover plate 10, a rear cover plate 20 and strings 30, wherein the front cover plate 10 is fixedly connected to the rear cover plate 20. The strings 30 are fixedly mounted on the front cover plate 10 and the rear cover plate 20, and when a user plucks the strings 30, the box enclosed by the front cover plate 10 and the rear cover plate 20 can produce sounds of various timbres.

[0033] The top of the front cover 10 is provided with a first string fixing mechanism 40 for fixing one end of the string 30, and the bottom is provided with a first string threading mechanism 50 for passing the string 30. The rear cover 20 is provided with a second string fixing mechanism 60 and a second string threading mechanism 70, the second string threading mechanism 70 is used to pass the string 30, and the second string fixing mechanism 60 is used to fix the other end of the string 30. The installation position of the second string threading mechanism 70 is matched with the first string threading mechanism 50, and the second string fixing mechanism 60 is installed on both side edges of the rear cover 20.

[0034] The second string fixing mechanism 60 includes a left string fixing seat 61 and a right string fixing seat 62 which are arranged opposite to each other. The left string fixing seat 61 is provided with a first mounting groove 611, and the right string fixing seat 62 is provided with a second mounting groove 621. The left string fixing seat 61 fixes the other end of the string 30 through the first mounting groove 611, and the right string fixing seat 62 fixes the other end of the string 30 through the second mounting groove 621.

[0035] Since there are many strings 30, the left string holder 61 and the right string holder 62 can cooperate with each other to fix the other ends of the strings 30. For example, if there are 17 strings 30, the left string holder 61 can be used to fix the other ends of 9 of the strings 30, and the right string holder 62 can be used to fix the other ends of the other 8 strings 30. Through the cooperation between the left string holder 61 and the right string holder 62, the user can play conveniently.

[0036] The above-mentioned tone-changing thumb zither includes a front cover, a rear cover and strings. The front cover is fixedly connected to the rear cover. A first string-fixing mechanism for fixing one end of the string is installed on the top of the front cover, and a first string-threading mechanism for matching the string to pass through is installed on the bottom; a second string-fixing mechanism and a second string-threading mechanism are installed on the rear cover, the second string-threading mechanism is used to match the string to pass through, and the second string-fixing mechanism is used to fix the other end of the string; the installation position of the second string-threading mechanism is matched with the first string-threading mechanism, and the second string-fixing mechanism is installed on the two side edges of the rear cover. When the user plays, one hand plucks the strings on the side of the front cover, and the other hand presses the strings on the side of the rear cover to achieve the tone-changing effect. Since the second string-fixing mechanism is installed on the two side edges of the rear cover, the strings on the side of the rear cover are close to the two side edges of the rear cover, and the user can achieve tone-changing by extending the other hand to the edge of the rear cover without extending to the middle of the rear cover, thereby reducing the movement amplitude of the user's hand and improving the user's experience.

[0037] The left string holder 61 is fixedly connected to the rear cover plate 20 by a first screw, and the right string holder 62 is fixedly connected to the rear cover plate 20 by a second screw. The left string holder 61 and the right string holder 62 are fixedly connected to the rear cover plate 20 respectively, so that the structure of the variable tone thumb zither is more stable.

[0038] The first string fixing mechanism 40 includes a nut 41, an adjusting screw 42 rotatably connected to the nut 41, and a string fixing hook 43 threadedly connected to the adjusting screw 42. The string fixing hook 43 is used to fix one end of the string 30, and the adjusting screw 42 is used to drive the string fixing hook 43 to perform linear motion by rotation, thereby adjusting the tightness of the string 30. The string fixing hook 43 is sleeved on the adjusting screw 42, and when the adjusting screw 42 rotates in the opposite direction, the string fixing hook 43 can perform linear motion in the opposite direction, thereby tightening the string 30 or loosening the string 30. Through the cooperation between the string fixing hook 43 and the adjusting screw 42, the user can conveniently adjust the tightness of the string 30.

[0039] Furthermore, the tuned thumb zither further includes a tuning key 80 detachably mounted on the top of the front cover 10, and the tuning key 80 is used to drive the adjusting screw 42 to rotate. When the user needs to adjust the tightness of the strings 30, the tuning key 80 can be conveniently removed from the top of the front cover 10 for adjustment. After the adjustment is completed, the tuning key 80 can be conveniently installed on the top of the front cover 10.

[0040] The front cover plate 10 is fixedly connected to the nut 41 by a third screw. The front cover plate 10 is fixedly connected to the nut 41, so that the structure of the tone-changing thumb zither is more stable.

[0041] The first string-threading mechanism 50 includes a first string-threading seat 51, and the first string-threading seat 51 is provided with a first string-threading hole 511 for the string 30 to pass through. The second string-threading mechanism 70 includes a second string-threading seat 71, and the second string-threading seat 71 is provided with a second string-threading hole 711 for the string 30 to pass through. The string 30 passes through the first string-threading hole 511 into the box enclosed by the front cover plate 10 and the rear cover plate 20, and passes through the second string-threading hole 711 out of the box enclosed by the front cover plate 10 and the rear cover plate 20, so that the vibration of the string 30 can form sounds of various timbres inside the box, so as to facilitate the user to play.

[0042] Furthermore, the user can adjust the shapes of the first string seat 51 and the second string seat 71 according to actual needs. Preferably, the first string seat 51 and the second string seat 71 are both arc-shaped.

[0043] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the box body formed by the front cover plate 10 and the rear cover plate 20 to emit sound outward, a sound outlet hole 11 is provided in the middle of the front cover plate 10, and the sound outlet hole 11 is circular.

[0044] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0045] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A tone-changing thumb zither, characterized in that: It comprises a front cover plate, a rear cover plate and strings, wherein the front cover plate is fixedly connected to the rear cover plate; The top of the front cover is provided with a first string fixing mechanism for fixing one end of the string, and the bottom is provided with a first string threading mechanism for cooperating with the string to pass through; The rear cover is equipped with a second string fixing mechanism and a second string passing mechanism, wherein the second string passing mechanism is used to cooperate with the string to pass through, and the second string fixing mechanism is used to fix the other end of the string; The installation position of the second string-threading mechanism matches the first string-threading mechanism, and the second string-fixing mechanism is installed on the two side edges of the rear cover plate; The second string fixing mechanism comprises a left string fixing seat and a right string fixing seat which are arranged opposite to each other, the left string fixing seat is provided with a first mounting groove, and the right string fixing seat is provided with a second mounting groove; The left string holder fixes the other end of the string through the first mounting groove, and the right string holder fixes the other end of the string through the second mounting groove.

2. The tone-changing thumb zither according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left string holder is fixedly connected to the rear cover plate by a first screw, and the right string holder is fixedly connected to the rear cover plate by a second screw.

3. The tone-changing thumb zither according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that: The first string fixing mechanism includes a nut, an adjusting screw rotatably connected to the nut, and a string fixing hook threadedly connected to the adjusting screw; The string fixing hook is used to fix one end of the string; The adjusting screw is used to drive the string fixing hook to perform linear motion by rotating, so as to adjust the tightness of the strings.

4. The tone-changing thumb zither according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a tuning key detachably mounted on the top of the front cover plate, and the tuning key is used to drive the adjusting screw to rotate.

5. The tone-changing thumb zither according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front cover plate is fixedly connected to the nut via a third screw.

6. The tone-changing thumb zither according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first string threading mechanism comprises a first string threading seat, and the first string threading seat is provided with a first string threading hole for fitting the string to pass through.

7. The tone-changing thumb zither according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second string threading mechanism comprises a second string threading seat, and the second string threading seat is provided with a second string threading hole for fitting the string to pass through.

8. The tone-changing thumb zither according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sound outlet hole is provided in the middle of the front cover plate, and the sound outlet hole is circular.