Guitar capo
By using a wooden structure and mortise and tenon joints, the problem of easy damage to the grip and working parts of the guitar capo has been solved, resulting in a longer service life and greater comfort.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421949090.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing guitar capos are prone to damage, especially at the connection between the grip and the working part, which is prone to cracking or separation, and the material is not lightweight enough.
It adopts a wooden structure, with the handle and working part connected by mortise and tenon joints, and a spring is set between the handle and the clamping plate to form a stable clamping structure, which increases grip comfort and stability.
It improves the lifespan and grip comfort of guitar capos, reduces damage caused by stress, and is made of lightweight material that is not prone to rust.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of musical instrument auxiliary equipment technology, and in particular to a guitar capo. Background Technology
[0002] Most guitar capos are made of plastic or iron. Plastic ones are easy to break, and iron ones are too heavy and prone to rusting. Their sharp edges can easily scratch the strings during use. Some guitar capos are now made of wood. However, during manufacturing, the components are often simply connected in pairs or designed as a single piece. The drawback of this design is that it is easy to break because there is a certain angle between the grip part and the working part. When using it, you first grasp the grip part and then apply force to open the working part so that it can be easily clipped onto the guitar strings. The angle between the grip part and the working part will cause greater stress at the angle, resulting in cracks or separation. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a guitar capo that solves at least one of the above problems.
[0004] A guitar capo, primarily made of wood, includes a grip section and a working section. The grip section includes a first grip and a second grip, and the working section includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate. The first grip is tenoned to the first clamping plate via a first connector, and the second grip is tenoned to the second clamping plate via a second connector. The second clamping plate is rotatably connected to the first connector. A spring is provided between the second clamping plate and the first grip. The first grip and the first clamping plate are at an angle of 70° to 120°, and the second grip and the second clamping plate are at an angle of 70° to 120°, forming a clamping working area between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.
[0005] The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are respectively provided with a first flexible pad and a second flexible pad on opposite sides.
[0006] By using wood as the main material, with both the handle and the working part being made of wood, and employing the unique mortise and tenon joints characteristic of wood structures, indirect mortise and tenon joints are used. That is, the first handle and the first connector are mortised at one end, and the first clamping plate and the first connector are mortised at the other end. The first connector serves to link the first handle and the first clamping plate, so that when force is applied, not only the first handle and the first clamping plate, but also the first connector are separated under stress, making it less likely for the first handle and the first clamping plate to easily separate or break. The second clamping plate and the second handle are made on the same principle, with the first handle and the first clamping plate at an angle of 70°-120°, and the second handle and the second clamping plate at an angle of 70°-120°, so that the first handle and the second handle form a more comfortable grip angle, and the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are relatively tight under the action of the spring. Attached Figure Description
[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a guitar capo according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0008] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of a guitar capo according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0009] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first grip according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0010] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting member according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0011] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first clamping plate in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0012] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second clamping plate in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0013] Figure 7 This is another structural schematic diagram of the second clamping plate in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0014] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second connector in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0015] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second grip according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 10 This is another structural schematic diagram of the second grip according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0017] Figure label:
[0018] 100. First grip; 110. First groove; 120. Second groove;
[0019] 200, First clamping plate; 210, Third groove; 220, First protrusion; 230, Slot;
[0020] 300. Second grip; 310. Sixth groove;
[0021] 400. Second clamping plate; 410. Fourth groove; 420. Circular hole; 430. Fifth groove; 440. Top joint; 450. Circular cylinder;
[0022] 500, First flexible pad;
[0023] 600, Second flexible pad;
[0024] 700, First connector; 710, Second protrusion; 720, Through hole;
[0025] 800. Second connector;
[0026] 900, Spring; Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the guitar capo of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0030] Note: Some of the circular cylinders in the attached diagrams are not shown, but this does not affect the understanding and implementation of the technical solution.
[0031] Please see Figure 1-10This utility model discloses a guitar capo, mainly made of wood, comprising a grip part and a working part. The grip part includes a first grip 100 and a second grip 300, and the working part includes a first clamping plate 200 and a second clamping plate 400. The first grip 100 is tenoned to the first clamping plate 200 via a first connecting member 700, and the second grip 300 is tenoned to the second clamping plate 400 via a second connecting member 800. The second clamping plate 400 is rotatably connected to the first connecting member 700. A spring 900 is provided between the second clamping plate 400 and the first grip 100. The first grip 100 and the first clamping plate 200 are at an angle of 70°-120°, and the second grip 300 and the second clamping plate 400 are at an angle of 70°-120°. A clamping working area is formed between the first clamping plate 200 and the second clamping plate 400.
[0032] The first clamping plate 200 and the second clamping plate 400 are respectively provided with a first flexible pad 500 and a second flexible pad 600 on opposite sides.
[0033] In this embodiment, wood is used as the primary material, meaning both the handle and the working part are wooden structures. The tenon joints, characteristic of wooden structures, are employed. Specifically, an indirect tenon joint is used: one end of the first handle 100 is tenoned to the first connector 700, and the other end of the first clamping plate 200 is tenoned to the first connector 700. The first connector 700 serves to link the first handle 100 and the first clamping plate 200, ensuring that under stress, not only the first handle 100 and the first clamping plate 200, but also the first connector 700 are connected. The force separation prevents the first grip 100 and the first clamping plate 200 from easily separating or breaking. The second clamping plate 400 and the second grip 300 work on the same principle, with the first grip 100 and the first clamping plate 200 at an angle of 70°-120°, and the second grip 300 and the second clamping plate 400 at an angle of 70°-120°, so that the first grip 100 and the second grip 300 form a more comfortable grip angle, while the first clamping plate 200 and the second clamping plate 400 are relatively tight under the action of the spring 900.
[0034] The main function of spring 900 is to generate tension to open the second clamping plate 400 so that it forms a clamping working area with the first clamping plate 200.
[0035] It should be noted that the mortise and tenon joints used above are sufficient to form a stable connection, and an interference fit can be used during the connection.
[0036] In one embodiment, the first flexible pad 500 and the second flexible pad 600 may be made of silicone or the like.
[0037] In one embodiment, the first connector 700 may be made of wood or iron.
[0038] In one embodiment, the connection between the first grip 100, the first connector 700 and the first clamp 200 is further secured with an adhesive, and the connection between the second grip 300, the second connector 800 and the second clamp 400 is further secured with an adhesive.
[0039] In this embodiment, the connection is further strengthened by an adhesive, making the connection more stable.
[0040] In one embodiment, the first grip 100 is configured as an arc shape, one section of the first grip 100 is configured as a first plane, one end of the first grip 100 extends from the middle of the first plane to the other end with a first groove 110, the side of the groove facing away from the first plane is configured as an inclined second plane, and the side of the first grip 100 facing the second grip 300 on the side of the first groove 110 is provided with a second groove 120.
[0041] The first clamping plate 200 is configured as a third plane at one end near the first grip 100. A third groove 210 is provided at one end of the first clamping plate 200 at the middle of the third plane. The third groove 210 is configured as an inclined fourth plane on the side away from the third plane. A first protrusion 220 with a thinner top and thicker bottom is provided on the side of the first clamping plate 200 facing the second clamping plate 400.
[0042] The first connector 700 has a fifth plane and a sixth plane at its two ends, which respectively abut against the second plane and the fourth plane. The first connector 700 has a second protrusion 710 in the middle. The second protrusion 710 and the second clamping plate 400 are rotatably connected. The second protrusion 710 is located on the side of the first protrusion 220 near the first handle 100 and is used to abut against the second clamping plate 400 to limit the rotation angle of the second clamping plate 400.
[0043] In this embodiment, the first grip 100 is designed in an arc shape for easy gripping. The center of the arc can face the second grip 300 or face away from the second grip 300. During installation, the two ends of the first connector 700 are respectively set in the first groove 110 and the third groove 210. The first plane will completely abut against the third plane, the fifth plane will abut against the second plane, and the sixth plane will abut against the fourth plane. The second plane can be parallel to the first plane or form a certain angle with the first plane.
[0044] After the first connector 700 connects the first grip 100 and the first clamp 200, the second protrusion 710 will face the inside of the angle formed by the first grip 100 and the first clamp 200, so as to be rotatably connected to the second clamp 400.
[0045] The second groove 120 is the mounting position for the spring 900, and the first protrusion 220 is a limiting protrusion that restricts the rotation angle of the second clamping plate 400.
[0046] In one embodiment, the angle between the second plane and the first plane is 5°-30°, so that when the second plane comes into contact with the fifth plane, the two have a larger contact area, making them more stable and less prone to damage after being subjected to force.
[0047] In one embodiment, the angle between the third plane and the fourth plane is 5°-30°, so that when the fourth plane abuts against the sixth plane, the two have a larger contact area, making them more stable and less prone to damage after being subjected to force.
[0048] In one embodiment, the second protrusion 710 is provided with a through hole 720, the second clamping plate 400 is configured as an arc with its center towards the first clamping plate 200, one end of the second clamping plate 400 is configured as a rounded corner, and a fourth groove 410 is provided in the middle of the rounded corner. Circular holes 420 are provided on both sides of the fourth groove 410 on the second clamping plate 400. The through hole 720 is aligned with the circular hole 420 and is rotatably connected by a connecting shaft. The curvature of the rounded corner corresponds to the curvature of one side of the first protrusion 220.
[0049] In this embodiment, the rounded corners prevent the device from getting stuck during rotation, thus affecting its use. When the second clamping plate 400 rotates, the rounded corners will abut against one side of the first protrusion 220, making the rotation more stable.
[0050] In one embodiment, the other end of the second clamping plate 400 is configured as a seventh plane, and a fifth groove 430 is provided at the middle of the seventh plane at the other end of the second clamping plate 400. The fifth groove 430 is configured as an inclined eighth plane on the side away from the seventh plane.
[0051] One end of the second grip 300 is configured as a ninth plane, and a sixth groove 310 is provided at the middle of the ninth plane and extending to the other end. The sixth groove 310 is configured as an inclined tenth plane on the side away from the ninth plane.
[0052] The second connector 800 is a triangular-shaped component, and its two sides abut against the eighth plane and the tenth plane, respectively.
[0053] In this embodiment, the second clamping plate 400 and the second grip 300 are also connected by tenon joint, and are connected by the second connector 800. The principle is the same as that of the connection between the first clamping plate 200 and the first grip 100, and will not be described again here.
[0054] In one embodiment, the second grip 300 is configured as an arc with its center facing away from the first grip 100.
[0055] In this embodiment, the second grip 300 is configured in such a way that it is easier to hold.
[0056] In one embodiment, the second clamping plate 400 is provided with a top contact portion 440 facing the first grip 100, the top contact portion 440 corresponds to the second groove 120, and the spring 900 is disposed between the top contact portion 440 and the second groove 120.
[0057] In this embodiment, the spring 900 applies tension between the first grip 100 and the second clamping plate 400. Since the first grip 100 and the first clamping plate 200 are fixedly connected, under the action of the tension of the spring 900, the second clamping plate 400 will tend to move away from the first grip 100 and closer to the first clamping plate 200. However, due to the restriction of the first protrusion 220, the second clamping plate 400 will not rotate excessively and will stop at a preset angle. After gripping and applying pressure to the grip, the second grip 300 drives the second clamping plate 400 to move away from the first clamping plate 200, forming an open state, which is convenient for clamping on the guitar.
[0058] In one embodiment, a circular cylinder 450 is provided on the top portion 440.
[0059] In this embodiment, the circular cylinder 450 is used to cover and install one end of the spring 900.
[0060] In one embodiment, the first clamping plate 200 is provided with a slot 230 for mounting the paddle on the side opposite to the second clamping plate 400.
[0061] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A guitar capo, primarily made of wood, characterized in that: The device includes a handle and a working part. The handle includes a first handle and a second handle. The working part includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate. The first handle is tenoned to the first clamping plate via a first connector. The second handle is tenoned to the second clamping plate via a second connector. The second clamping plate is rotatably connected to the first connector. A spring is provided between the second clamping plate and the first handle. The first handle and the first clamping plate are at an angle of 70° to 120°. The second handle and the second clamping plate are at an angle of 70° to 120°. A clamping working area is formed between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are respectively provided with a first flexible pad and a second flexible pad on opposite sides.
2. The capo for guitar as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connection between the first grip, the first connector, and the first clamp is further secured with adhesive, and the connection between the second grip, the second connector, and the second clamp is further secured with adhesive.
3. The capo for guitar as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first grip is configured as an arc shape, one end of the first grip is configured as a first plane, one end of the first grip extends from the middle of the first plane to the other end with a first groove, the side of the groove facing away from the first plane is configured as an inclined second plane, and the side of the first grip facing the second grip on the side of the first groove is configured with a second groove. The first clamp plate is configured as a third plane at one end near the first grip. A third groove is provided at one end of the first clamp plate at the middle of the third plane. The third groove is configured as an inclined fourth plane on the side away from the third plane. A first protrusion with a thinner top and a thicker bottom is provided on the side of the first clamp plate facing the second clamp plate. The first connector has a fifth plane and a sixth plane at its two ends, which abut against the second plane and the fourth plane respectively. The first connector has a second protrusion in the middle, which is rotatably connected to the second clamping plate. The second protrusion is located on the side of the first protrusion near the first handle and is used to abut against the second clamping plate to limit the rotation angle of the second clamping plate.
4. The capo for guitar as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The second protrusion is provided with a through hole, the second clamping plate is configured as an arc with the center of the circle pointing towards the first clamping plate, one end of the second clamping plate is configured as a rounded corner, and a fourth groove is provided in the middle of the rounded corner. Circular holes are provided on both sides of the fourth groove on the second clamping plate. The through hole is aligned with the circular hole and is rotatably connected by a connecting shaft. The arc of the rounded corner corresponds to the arc of one side of the first protrusion.
5. The capo for guitar as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The other end of the second clamping plate is configured as a seventh plane, and a fifth groove is provided at the middle of the seventh plane. The fifth groove is configured as an inclined eighth plane on the side away from the seventh plane. One end of the second grip is configured as a ninth plane, and a sixth groove is provided at the middle of the ninth plane and extending to the other end. The sixth groove is configured as an inclined tenth plane on the side opposite to the ninth plane. The second connector is a triangular-shaped component, with its two sides abutting against the eighth and tenth planes, respectively.
6. The capo for guitar as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second grip is configured as an arc shape with its center facing away from the first grip.
7. The capo for guitar as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The second clamp plate has a top contact portion facing the first grip side, the top contact portion corresponds to the second groove, and the spring is disposed between the top contact portion and the second groove.
8. The capo for guitar as described in claim 7, characterized in that: A circular column is provided on the top joint.
9. The capo for guitar as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping plate has a slot for mounting the paddle on the side opposite to the second clamping plate.