Violin shoulder rest

Abstract

The violin shoulder rest comprises a shoulder plate, a connecting column and a fixing claw, the interior of the shoulder plate is of a hollow structure, a plurality of first openings are formed in the upper surface of the shoulder plate, a plurality of second openings are formed in the lower surface of the shoulder plate, the second openings are evenly distributed in the lower surface, the calibers of the second openings are the same, and the first openings are communicated with the second openings. A plurality of third openings are formed in the side wall of the shoulder plate, the calibers of the third openings are the same, and the first opening, the second opening and the third openings communicate with the hollow structure to form a latticed hollow structure. The hollow structure enables the violin shoulder rest to be lighter, and the resonance effect is better when the violin is played.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of musical instrument accessories technology, specifically to a violin shoulder rest. Background Technology

[0002] The violin occupies an extremely important position in Western music. It is one of the important instruments in the symphony orchestra and often plays the melodic part. Since its birth, it has been loved by people. In order to improve the performance effect and comfort, some violin playing aids have emerged. The shoulder rest is one of the most commonly used aids for violinists. It is used to support the instrument and make it more comfortable for the player to fix the instrument on their shoulder while playing.

[0003] Currently, shoulder rests are mostly made of padding or sponge material and are mainly used by violinists. There are many different shapes and materials of shoulder rests, some of which are connected by rubber bands or leather straps. Most popular shoulder rests are made of wood, plastic or metal wrapped in soft sponge or rubber.

[0004] This design not only increases the weight of the shoulder rest, which can become a burden for players who play for long periods, leading to shoulder fatigue, but also, shoulder rests made of sponge and rubber are mostly solid structures. Due to the material properties of solid shoulder rests, when the vibration of the instrument body is transmitted to the shoulder rest, the solid shoulder rest will hinder the transmission of the vibration to a certain extent. Its mass and material rigidity will change the original vibration mode of the instrument body, resulting in a dull tone and affecting the volume of the music played. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, this utility model provides a violin shoulder rest to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A violin shoulder rest includes a shoulder plate, a connecting post, and a fixing claw. The shoulder plate has a hollow interior structure. The upper surface of the shoulder plate has multiple first openings. The lower surface of the shoulder plate has multiple second openings, which are evenly distributed and have the same diameter. The sidewalls of the shoulder plate have multiple third openings, all with the same diameter. The first, second, and third openings are all connected to the hollow structure to form a grid-like perforated structure.

[0008] Furthermore, the plurality of the first openings are arranged in a centrally symmetrical manner along the upper surface.

[0009] Furthermore, the first opening is circular or elliptical, the second opening is polygonal or circular, and the third opening is rectangular. The diameter of the first opening is greater than or equal to the diameter of the second opening, and the third opening is distributed at intervals along the length of the shoulder plate.

[0010] Furthermore, connecting posts are fixedly connected to the lower surfaces of both ends of the shoulder plate. The connecting posts are provided with a first pre-embedded hole and a second pre-embedded hole. The first pre-embedded hole and the second pre-embedded hole are spaced apart along the length of the shoulder plate. Nuts are fixedly installed in both the first pre-embedded hole and the second pre-embedded hole. A screw is provided on the fixing claw, and the screw is threadedly connected to the nut.

[0011] Furthermore, the shoulder plate features an ergonomic curvature design.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a shoulder pad, which has multiple fourth openings. The diameter of the fourth opening is greater than or equal to the diameter of the first opening. The shoulder pad is attached to the upper surface of the shoulder plate. Each fourth opening corresponds to each first opening, and the fourth opening and the first opening are connected.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. The shoulder plate of this utility model is hollow, with multiple first openings on the upper surface, several second openings on the lower surface, and multiple third openings on the side wall. The first, second, and third openings are connected to the hollow structure. This structure not only ensures the stability of the shoulder support but also reduces its weight. During long performances, the player will not experience shoulder fatigue due to the excessive weight of the shoulder support. The lighter weight also facilitates flexible operation of the violin during performance, especially when performing techniques such as quick shifting, resulting in a more sensitive overall response.

[0015] 2. The hollow design of the violin shoulder rest, combined with the hollow structure of the violin itself, is more conducive to resonance. When the player plays, the violin body vibrates and transmits the vibration to the hollow shoulder rest. The air inside the shoulder rest vibrates accordingly. This vibration mode works in conjunction with the vibration of the violin body itself to better maintain the original resonance state of the violin body, making the sound of the violin fuller and brighter, and the overtones can be more richly displayed, thereby improving the acoustic quality of the violin. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more intuitively illustrate the prior art and this application, exemplary drawings are provided below. It should be understood that the specific shapes and structures shown in the drawings should not generally be regarded as limiting conditions for implementing this application; for example, based on the technical concept disclosed in this application and the exemplary drawings, those skilled in the art are able to easily make conventional adjustments or further optimizations to the addition / reduction / classification, specific shapes, positional relationships, connection methods, size ratios, etc. of certain units (components).

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a violin shoulder rest provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a violin shoulder rest provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a violin shoulder rest provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a violin shoulder rest provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 1. Shoulder plate; 2. Connecting column; 3. Nut; 4. Shoulder pad; 5. Fixing claw; 11. First opening; 21. Second opening; 31. Third opening; 41. Fourth opening; 23. First embedded hole; 24. Second embedded hole; 51. Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a violin shoulder rest, including a shoulder plate 1, a connecting post 2, and a fixing claw 5. The shoulder plate 1 has a hollow internal structure. Multiple first openings 11 are formed on the upper surface of the shoulder plate 1, and multiple second openings 21 are formed on the lower surface of the shoulder plate 1. The multiple second openings 21 are evenly distributed on the lower surface and have the same diameter. Multiple third openings 31 are formed on the sidewall of the shoulder plate 1, and the multiple third openings 31 have the same diameter. The first openings 11, second openings 21, and third openings 31 are all connected to the hollow structure to form a grid-like perforated structure. The multiple first openings 11 are arranged symmetrically along the upper surface, and the shoulder plate 1 adopts an ergonomic curvature design.

[0025] Traditional shoulder rests are often made of wood, plastic, or metal wrapped in soft sponge or rubber. Compared to traditional shoulder rests, the first, second, and third openings of this application connect with the hollow structure to form a grid-like perforated structure. This design ensures the stability of the shoulder rest structure while effectively reducing weight. Because the shoulder plate 1 adopts an ergonomic curved design, its upper surface completely conforms to the human shoulder during use, improving user comfort. Simultaneously, the perforated design can be combined with the hollow structure of the violin itself, further promoting resonance. When the player plays, the violin body vibrates and transmits the vibrations to the hollow shoulder rest, causing the air inside the shoulder rest to vibrate. This vibration, combined with the vibration of the violin body itself, better maintains the original resonance state of the violin body, making the sound fuller and brighter, and allowing for richer overtone expression, thereby improving the violin's acoustic quality.

[0026] like Figure 2 The first opening 11 of the violin shoulder rest is circular or elliptical, the second opening 21 is polygonal or circular, and the third opening 31 is rectangular. The diameter of the first opening 11 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the second opening 21, and the third opening 31 is distributed at intervals along the length of the shoulder plate 1.

[0027] Optionally, the first opening 31 is circular or elliptical and arranged symmetrically at the center. This shape facilitates airflow between the upper surface of the shoulder plate and the hollow structure, increasing the number of air exchange channels. Optionally, the second opening 21 is hexagonal, and the third opening 31 is rectangular. The hexagonal structure reduces weight and evenly distributes pressure. When the sound waves from the violin's vibration pass through the second opening 21, the hexagonal structure allows the sound waves to be transmitted rationally along each side. The third opening 31 effectively radiates the internal sound waves to the external space, with higher sound radiation efficiency in a resonant state.

[0028] like Figure 3-4 As shown, connecting posts 2 are fixedly connected to the lower surfaces of both ends of the shoulder plate 1. The connecting posts 2 are provided with a first pre-embedded hole 23 and a second pre-embedded hole 24. The first pre-embedded hole 23 and the second pre-embedded hole 24 are spaced apart along the length of the shoulder plate 1. Nuts 3 are fixedly installed in both the first pre-embedded hole 23 and the second pre-embedded hole 24. A screw 51 is provided on the fixing claw 5. The screw 51 is threadedly connected to the nut 3.

[0029] In use, the user can screw the fixing claw 5 into the first pre-embedded hole 23 or the second pre-embedded hole 24 according to the size of the violin body. The first pre-embedded hole 23 and the second pre-embedded hole 24 are fixedly installed with nuts 3. Optionally, the nuts 3 are through-hole copper nuts. The length of the screw 51 is less than or equal to the length of the connecting post 2. In use, the height of the violin shoulder rest can be adjusted by controlling the length of screw 51 screwed in.

[0030] Optionally, the first pre-embedded hole 23 and the second pre-embedded hole 24 are threaded holes, and the screw 51 is directly screwed in during use.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, a violin shoulder rest also includes a shoulder pad 4, which has multiple fourth openings 41. The diameter of the fourth opening 41 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the first opening 11. The shoulder pad 4 is attached to the upper surface of the shoulder plate 1. Each fourth opening 41 corresponds to each first opening 11, and the fourth opening 41 and the first opening 11 are connected.

[0032] The shoulder pad 4 has an adhesive backing on one side that adheres to the upper surface of the shoulder plate 1, allowing it to adhere firmly to the shoulder plate 1 and be easy to replace. Optionally, the shoulder pad 4 is a sponge cushioning pad. This material gives the violin shoulder pad good softness and elasticity, effectively absorbing impact and dispersing pressure, while also providing shock absorption and cushioning functions. The fourth opening 41 corresponds one-to-one with each of the first openings 11, effectively improving the resonance effect of the violin during performance.

[0033] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way (as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features). For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described; these embodiments not explicitly written should also be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

Claims

1. A violin shoulder rest, comprising a shoulder plate (1), a connecting post (2), and a fixing claw (5), characterized in that, The shoulder plate (1) has a hollow structure inside, and the upper surface of the shoulder plate (1) has a plurality of first openings (11); The lower surface of the shoulder plate (1) is provided with a plurality of second openings (21), which are evenly distributed on the lower surface and have the same diameter. The sidewall of the shoulder plate (1) is provided with a plurality of third openings (31), and the plurality of third openings (31) have the same diameter. The first opening (11), the second opening (21), and the third opening (31) are all connected to the hollow structure to form a grid-like hollow structure.

2. The violin shoulder rest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of the first openings (11) are arranged in a centrally symmetrical manner along the upper surface.

3. The violin shoulder rest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first opening (11) is circular or elliptical, the second opening (21) is polygonal or circular, and the third opening (31) is rectangular. The diameter of the first opening (11) is greater than or equal to the diameter of the second opening (21), and the third opening (31) is distributed at intervals along the length of the shoulder plate (1).

4. The violin shoulder rest according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the shoulder plate (1) are fixedly connected to the lower surfaces of the two ends of the connecting column (2). The connecting column (2) is provided with a first pre-embedded hole (23) and a second pre-embedded hole (24). The first pre-embedded hole (23) and the second pre-embedded hole (24) are spaced apart along the length of the shoulder plate (1). Nuts (3) are fixedly installed in both the first pre-embedded hole (23) and the second pre-embedded hole (24). A screw (51) is provided on the fixing claw (5). The screw (51) is threadedly connected to the nut (3).

5. The violin shoulder rest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shoulder plate (1) is designed with an ergonomic curvature.

6. The violin shoulder rest according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a shoulder pad (4), which has a plurality of fourth openings (41). The diameter of the fourth opening (41) is greater than or equal to the diameter of the first opening (11). The shoulder pad (4) is attached to the upper surface of the shoulder plate (1). Each fourth opening (41) and each first opening (11) are provided in a one-to-one correspondence. The fourth opening (41) and the first opening (11) are connected.

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