Horseshoe capo
By designing horseshoe-shaped deflection clamps, using sliders and fine adjustment mechanisms, the existing deflection clamps are solved for uneven pressure and pitch problems in guitar performance, achieving more uniform string pressure and better tone.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421479679.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing modular clamps have uneven pressure, pitch problems, unnecessary damage to the strings, and inability to fine-tune clamping according to personal preferences or guitar characteristics.
A horseshoe adjusting clamp is designed, which adopts a combined structure of U-shaped parts, knobs, screws, sliders, rubber pads, crossbars, protective sleeves and snaps. It realizes adaptability through the slight shaking of the sliders, with a fine adjustment mechanism to fine-tune the clamping force.
Achieve more uniform string pressure, reduce pitch problems, protect strings and fingerboards, and provide better tone and user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to an auxiliary tool for guitar playing, in particular to a horseshoe capo. Background Art
[0002] The capo was originally used to adjust the pitch of the guitar. It is a commonly used auxiliary tool in folk guitar playing and singing. When changing the pitch, the capo can press the frets to increase the pitch by the corresponding interval when playing according to the original fingering, so that the pitch is consistent with the singer's voice, which greatly reduces the difficulty of changing the pitch. And now the capo is widely used in the performance of flamenco guitar, classical guitar and folk guitar.
[0003] Existing capos such as Figure 5 As shown, most of them are spring clips. Spring clips are asymmetrical, and asymmetrical weight distribution will affect the balance and stability of the capo on the guitar, affecting the tone. Especially when used at high levels, it may cause the capo to slip more easily or require extra pressure to fix it, which may damage the strings or fretboard. Clamping from one side will cause uneven pressure and easily cause unnecessary damage to the strings.
[0004] Furthermore, this type of spring clamp cannot adapt to the curvature of the guitar neck, resulting in a harsh sound and poor timbre when playing. If the clamping force is uneven or too large, the string pitch may rise, affecting the pitch. If the clamping force is too small, the string vibration may be unstable and produce noise. The clamping degree of the spring capo is not adjustable, and the user cannot fine-tune the clamping force according to personal preference or guitar characteristics. Some low-cost spring capos may use poor quality springs, which may cause the springs to fatigue, loosen or break easily, affecting the service life. The spring capo relies on a preset spring force to clamp the strings.
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model designs a horseshoe capo. Utility Model Content
[0006] The utility model provides a horseshoe capo, which aims to solve the problems of uneven pressure of existing capos, easy to cause intonation problems or unnecessary damage to strings, and inability to fine-tune the clamping force according to personal preferences or guitar characteristics. The technical solution is as follows:
[0007] A horseshoe capo comprises a U-shaped part, a knob, a screw rod, a sliding part, a rubber pad, a cross bar, a protective cover and a buckle;
[0008] A knob is installed at the bottom of the U-shaped part, and a nut is arranged in the knob. One end of the screw is fixed to the sliding part, and the other end is threadedly connected to the nut; the sliding part is slidably connected to the U-shaped part, and the sliding part is provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part, and the area between the first connecting part and the second connecting part is larger than the width of the U-shaped part; the buckle is hinged on the U-shaped part, and one end of the cross bar is hinged on the U-shaped part, and the other end is provided with a buckle part; the buckle part is clamped with the buckle, the protective cover is put on the cross bar, and the rubber pad is fixed to the sliding part.
[0009] Preferably, a protective pad is provided on the inner side of the U-shaped member.
[0010] Based on the above technical solution, the buckle includes a connecting end and an operating handle, the operating handle has a clamping opening, a connecting head is provided on the U-shaped member, the connecting end is hinged on the connecting head, and the size of the clamping opening is adapted to the buckle part.
[0011] Preferably, the protective cover has a curvature.
[0012] Preferably, the protective cover is made of plastic or rubber.
[0013] Based on the above technical solution, the knob is provided with gear positions.
[0014] Beneficial Effects
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: on the one hand, the horseshoe-shaped capo is designed to apply pressure at the center, which can provide more uniform string pressure than a capo that applies pressure only on one side or through a rotating shaft, ensuring that each string can maintain a consistent pitch when clamped, reducing the intonation problem caused by uneven pressure. On the other hand, the sliding part slightly shakes on the U-shaped part to achieve the self-adaptation of the capo on the neck. On the other hand, the horseshoe-shaped capo has a fine adjustment mechanism, and the clamping force can be controlled by a fine-tuning knob to ensure that it is neither loose nor too tight to avoid damaging the strings or fingerboard. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] 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 prior art descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only one embodiment of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other implementation drawings can be derived from the provided drawings without creative work.
[0017] Figure 1 : A schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 : A schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding member of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 : A schematic diagram of the structure of the crossbar of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 : A schematic structural diagram of the buckle described in the utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 : Schematic diagram of the structure of the existing capo. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The utility model is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples:
[0023] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.
[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply 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.
[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a horseshoe capo comprises a U-shaped part 1, a knob 2, a screw rod 3, a sliding part 4, a rubber pad 5, a cross bar 6, a protective cover 7 and a buckle 8;
[0027] The U-shaped part 1 is provided with a knob 2 at the bottom, a nut is arranged in the knob 2, one end of the screw rod 3 is fixedly connected to the sliding part 4, and the other end is threadedly connected to the nut; the sliding part 4 is slidably connected to the U-shaped part 1, the sliding part 4 is provided with a first connecting part 41 and a second connecting part 42, the area between the first connecting part 41 and the second connecting part 42 is larger than the width of the U-shaped part 1, the buckle 8 is hinged on the U-shaped part 1, one end of the cross bar 6 is hinged on the U-shaped part 1, and the other end is provided with a buckle part 61; the buckle part 61 is clamped with the buckle 8, the protective cover 7 is sleeved on the cross bar 6, and the rubber pad 5 is fixedly connected to the sliding part 4. The U-shaped part 1 can be slightly shaken between the first connecting part 41 and the second connecting part 42, simulating the movement of the human hand and improving the timbre of the performance. At the same time, the slight shaking can allow the capo to complete the self-adaptation on the guitar, and the slight shaking can allow the capo to better adapt to the subtle curvature changes of the guitar neck, especially between guitars of different brands or models, the curvature of the guitar neck may be different. This design helps the capo fit the fingerboard more evenly and reduce the situation of being too tight or too loose in some areas. If the capo is fixed too rigidly, it may put too much pressure on the strings or neck at a certain point. Slight mobility can help distribute this pressure and reduce potential damage to the instrument. When changing frets, slight shaking can make it easier for users to find and adjust to the ideal fret position, especially when changing songs quickly during live performances. This flexibility may be helpful. In actual performance, slight shaking can also make the capo feel more natural when pressing fingers, reducing the impact on the feel, especially when frequent fret changes or complex techniques are required.
[0028] A protection pad 11 is arranged on the U-shaped member 1. The protection pads 11 arranged on the two inner sides can protect the neck.
[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, the buckle 8 includes a connecting end 81 and an operating handle 82, the operating handle 82 has a clamping opening 83, the U-shaped member 1 is provided with a connecting head 12, the connecting end 81 is hinged on the connecting head 12, and the size of the clamping opening 83 is adapted to the buckle portion 61. The connection relationship between the cross bar 6 and the U-shaped member 1 can adopt but is not limited to the above structure, and the buckle 8 can also use a torsion buckle to fix the cross bar 6 and the U-shaped member 1 by twisting.
[0030] like Figure 3As shown, the protective cover 7 has an arc. The protective cover 7 of the capo is designed to have a certain arc, and the protective cover 7 can better adapt to the arc shape of the guitar fingerboard, ensuring that the capo fits more closely to the surface of the fingerboard. This not only improves the stability of the clamping, but also reduces the noise that may be generated when the strings are pressed. The arc design helps the protective cover 7 to evenly distribute the pressure along the length of the string when it contacts the string, avoiding excessive pressure at a certain point, thereby protecting the strings and the fingerboard from damage, and ensuring that the pitch of each fret is consistent. By reducing unnecessary vibrations and noise, the arc-shaped protective cover 7 helps to improve the clarity and purity of the sound quality during performance, making the musical expression more accurate and pleasant.
[0031] The material of the protective cover 7 is plastic or rubber. The arc-shaped protective cover 7 has a better sustain effect and is suitable for playing sustained music. The rubber arc-shaped protective cover 7 can better adapt to the vibration of the strings and is not easy to slide, which is more friendly to the strings and fingerboard.
[0032] The knob 2 is provided with gears. A fine adjustment device for adjusting the clamping force of the capo. These numbers are used to mark the tightening degree of the knob or as a reference for internal calibration.
[0033] When in use, according to the pitch to be adjusted, decide which fret the capo is clamped on, open the operating handle 82, make the buckle part 61 leave the operating handle 82, put the neck between the crossbar 6 and the slider 4, turn the crossbar 6, operate the operating handle 82, and clamp the buckle part 61. Place the protective cover 7 of the capo flat on the selected fret, and gently rotate the knob 2 until the capo firmly clamps all the strings. The horseshoe-shaped capo has a fine adjustment mechanism, and the clamping force can be controlled by fine-tuning the knob 2 to ensure that it is neither loose nor too tight to avoid damaging the strings or the fingerboard. After clamping, check the pitch of each string one by one to ensure that all strings are accurately raised to the expected pitch. If necessary, the position or tightness of the capo can be fine-tuned again.
[0034] The present invention is described above by way of examples, but the present invention is not limited to the above specific embodiments, and any changes or modifications based on the present invention belong to the scope of protection required by the present invention.
Claims
1. A horseshoe capo, characterized in that: It comprises a U-shaped part (1), a screw rod (3), a sliding part (4), a rubber pad (5), a cross bar (6), a protective cover (7) and a buckle (8); A knob (2) is installed at the bottom of the U-shaped member (1), a nut is arranged in the knob (2), one end of the screw rod (3) is fixedly connected to the sliding member (4), and the other end is threadedly connected to the nut; the sliding member (4) is slidably connected to the U-shaped member (1), the sliding member (4) is provided with a first connecting portion (41) and a second connecting portion (42), the area between the first connecting portion (41) and the second connecting portion (42) is larger than the width of the U-shaped member (1), the buckle (8) is hinged on the U-shaped member (1), one end of the cross bar (6) is hinged on the U-shaped member (1), and the other end is provided with a buckle portion (61); the buckle portion (61) is buckled with the buckle (8), the protective cover (7) is sleeved on the cross bar (6), and the rubber pad (5) is fixedly connected to the sliding member (4).
2. A horseshoe capo according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protection pad (11) is arranged on the inner side of the U-shaped member (1).
3. The horseshoe capo according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle (8) comprises a connecting end (81) and an operating handle (82), the operating handle (82) having a clamping opening (83), a connecting head (12) being arranged on the U-shaped member (1), the connecting end (81) being hinged on the connecting head (12), and the clamping opening (83) is adapted in size to the buckle portion (61).
4. The horseshoe capo according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover (7) has a curvature.
5. The horseshoe capo according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the protective cover (7) is plastic or rubber.
6. The horseshoe capo according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knob (2) is provided with gear positions.