15-hole folk Bruth harmonica
By designing a 15-hole blues harmonica with detachable reed screw installation and angled design, the problems of existing blues harmonicas being unable to produce ultra-low frequencies and having difficulty replacing reeds have been solved, enabling multi-tone sound production and convenient maintenance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423132692.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing blues harmonicas typically have ten holes, making it impossible to produce ultra-low frequencies. Furthermore, the reeds are either welded or molded in one piece, making them difficult to replace when damaged and inconvenient to use.
A 15-hole blues harmonica was designed, featuring a detachable reed screw installation method. The reeds and reed plates form an angle, increasing the bass range and enabling it to produce 30 notes. The structure is simple and easy to maintain.
It achieves subwoofer sound production, and the reeds are easy to replace and maintain, enhancing ease of use and functionality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a harmonica, specifically a 15-hole folk blues harmonica. Background Technology
[0002] The blues harmonica, also known as a diatonic harmonica, or a "folk harmonica" or "Blues Harp," is typically around 10cm in length, though some models may be slightly larger or smaller. The blues harmonica is extremely popular in Europe and America, and represents the largest group of harmonica enthusiasts.
[0003] Currently, most blues harmonicas on the market are 10-hole and can only produce 20 notes, unable to produce ultra-low frequencies. When band performances require ultra-low frequencies, the harmonica needs to be changed, which is very inconvenient for users. Furthermore, existing blues harmonicas are difficult to assemble and disassemble; the reeds are welded or die-cast onto the reed plate, making replacement difficult when a reed is damaged, especially the high-pitched reeds, which are long and vibrate at high frequencies, making them prone to damage during use. Once damaged, they cannot be repaired, causing further inconvenience to users. Therefore, the inventor designed a 15-hole folk blues harmonica. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a 15-hole folk blues harmonica, which has the advantages of simple structure, reasonable design, convenient disassembly and maintenance of reeds, and is equipped with a sub-bass zone, capable of producing 30 notes, meeting the diverse needs of users, and solving the problems mentioned in the above technical background.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a 15-hole folk blues harmonica, comprising a body and an upper cover and a lower cover disposed on the body. The body includes a frame, an upper spring plate, and a lower spring plate. The frame has 15 grooves along its length. The upper and lower spring plates are respectively disposed on the upper and lower end faces of the frame, and each has an upper and lower perforated hole. The upper and lower reeds are detachably installed via reed screws. The upper and lower reeds form an angle α with the upper and lower reed plates, respectively, and are attached to the upper and lower openings of the soundbox. A sound hole is formed on the front face of the soundbox. The sound hole can produce 30 different notes and consists of a sub-bass, bass, mid-range, and treble range, which are arranged on the instrument body from left to right.
[0006] Preferably, a baffle is provided on the rear side of the instrument body between the upper cover and the lower cover, and decorative strips are etched at both ends of the baffle.
[0007] Preferably, the upper and lower end faces of the baffle are provided with protruding strips along their length direction. The protruding strips are integrally die-cast with the baffle and are inserted into the grooves on the upper and lower spring plates.
[0008] Preferably, the depth of the settling tank is between 2mm and 8mm.
[0009] Preferably, the top cover and the bottom cover are detachably mounted on the instrument body using a first screw.
[0010] Preferably, the upper spring plate and the lower spring plate are detachably mounted on the lever by a second screw.
[0011] Preferably, the upper and lower springs are the same size, and the upper and lower springs decrease in length along the length direction of the upper and lower spring plates, and the upper and lower springs can vibrate and produce sound under the action of external force.
[0012] Preferably, the included angle α is between 1° and 35°.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. This utility model provides a 15-hole folk blues harmonica. The harmonica includes a body and an upper cover and a lower cover mounted on the body. The body includes a frame, an upper spring plate, and a lower spring plate. Fifteen grooves are provided on the frame along its length. The overall structure is simple and reasonably designed. Upper and lower hollow holes are respectively provided on the upper and lower spring plates. Upper and lower springs are detachably installed at the upper and lower hollow holes by means of spring screws. Compared with traditional welded or one-piece molded springs, it is easier for users to maintain and replace, and is more practical. An angle α is formed between the upper and lower springs and the upper and lower spring plates. The angle α is between 1° and 35°. The purpose of setting the angle is that when the user sucks or blows the harmonica, both the upper and lower springs will vibrate and produce sound.
[0015] 2. During installation, the upper and lower springs of this invention are respectively attached to the upper and lower openings of the soundbox, and a blow hole is formed on the front end face of the soundbox. This blow hole can produce 30 different notes. The blow hole consists of a sub-bass range, a bass range, a mid-range range, and a treble range. The sub-bass range, bass range, mid-range range, and treble range are arranged on the instrument body from left to right. Compared with the existing ten-hole blues harmonica, it has stronger functionality. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural diagrams of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2This is the second overall structural diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the instrument body of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the instrument body of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of A in the middle;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the baffle, upper spring plate, and lower spring plate of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 6 Enlarged view of B in the middle;
[0023] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the distribution of the sound zones of the blowhole in this utility model.
[0024] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows:
[0025] 1. Body; 11. Flute; 12. Upper reed plate; 13. Lower reed plate; 14. Upper openwork hole; 15. Lower openwork hole; 16. Upper reed; 17. Lower reed; 18. Sound hole; 181. Sub-bass range; 182. Bass range; 183. Middle range; 184. Treble range; 19. Recessed groove; 110. Reed screw; 111. Angle α; 112. Soundbox; 2. Top cover; 3. Bottom cover; 4. Baffle; 5. Decorative strip; 6. Raised strip; 7. First screw; 8. Second screw. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0028] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 An embodiment of this utility model is provided: a 15-hole folk blues harmonica, which includes a body 1 and an upper cover 2 and a lower cover 3 disposed on the upper and lower ends of the body 1. The upper cover 2 and the lower cover 3 are respectively detachably installed on the body 1 by a first screw 7. A baffle 4 is disposed on the rear side of the body 1 between the upper cover 2 and the lower cover 3, and decorative strips 5 are etched at both ends of the baffle 4.
[0030] Please see Figures 3 to 7The instrument body 1 in the figure includes a soundboard 11, an upper spring plate 12, and a lower spring plate 13. The soundboard 11 has 15 grooves 112 along its length. The upper spring plate 12 and the lower spring plate 13 are respectively located on the upper and lower end faces of the soundboard 11. The upper spring plate 12 and the lower spring plate 13 are respectively provided with an upper hollow hole 14 and a lower hollow hole 15. The upper hollow hole 14 and the lower hollow hole 15 are respectively detachably installed with an upper spring 16 and a lower spring 16 via spring screws 110. 17. An included angle α111 is formed between the upper reed 16 and the lower reed 17 and the upper spring plate 12 and the lower spring plate 13. The angle α111 is between 1° and 35°. In this embodiment, the angle α111 is 5°. The upper reed 16 and the lower reed 17 are respectively attached to the upper and lower openings of the soundbox 112, and a blow hole 18 is formed on the front end face of the soundbox 112. The blow hole 18 can produce 30 different notes.
[0031] Specifically, the upper and lower end faces of the baffle 4 are provided with protruding strips 6 along their length direction. The protruding strips 6 are integrally die-cast with the baffle 4, and the protruding strips 6 are inserted into the grooves 19 on the upper spring plate 12 and the lower spring plate 13. The depth of the grooves 19 is between 2mm and 8mm.
[0032] Specifically, the upper spring plate 12 and the lower spring plate 13 are detachably mounted on the louver 11 by means of the second screw 8.
[0033] Specifically, the upper spring 16 and the lower spring 17 are the same size, and the upper spring 16 and the lower spring 17 decrease in length along the length direction of the upper spring plate 12 and the lower spring plate 13. The upper spring 16 and the lower spring 17 can vibrate and produce sound under the action of external force.
[0034] Please see Figure 8 The sound holes 18 in the diagram consist of a sub-bass zone 181, a bass zone 182, a mid-range zone 183, and a treble zone 184. These zones are arranged sequentially from left to right on the body 1. Three sound holes 18 constitute the sub-bass zone 181, four sound holes 18 constitute the bass zone 182, four sound holes 18 constitute the mid-range zone 183, and four sound holes 18 constitute the treble zone 184. When the sound holes 18 of the blues harmonica are blown or drawn, the sub-bass zone 181, bass zone 182, mid-range zone 183, and treble zone 184 of the sound holes 18 will produce 30 different notes to meet the needs of different users.
[0035] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A 15-hole folk blues harmonica, comprising a body (1) and a top cover (2) and a bottom cover (3) disposed on the body (1), characterized in that: The instrument body (1) includes a soundboard (11), an upper spring plate (12), and a lower spring plate (13). The soundboard (11) has 15 grooves (112) along its length. The upper spring plate (12) and lower spring plate (13) are respectively located on the upper and lower end faces of the soundboard (11). The upper spring plate (12) and lower spring plate (13) are respectively provided with an upper perforated hole (14) and a lower perforated hole (15). An upper spring (16) and a lower spring (17) are detachably installed in the upper perforated hole (14) and lower perforated hole (15) respectively via spring screws (110). The upper spring (16) and lower spring (17) are connected to the upper spring plate. An angle α (111) is formed between (12) and the lower spring plate (13), and the upper spring plate (16) and the lower spring plate (17) are respectively attached to the upper and lower openings of the soundbox (112), and a blow hole (18) is formed on the front end face of the soundbox (112). The blow hole (18) can produce 30 different scales, and the blow hole (18) is composed of a sub-bass zone (181), a bass zone (182), a mid-range zone (183) and a treble zone (184). The sub-bass zone (181), bass zone (182), mid-range zone (183) and treble zone (184) are arranged on the body (1) from left to right.
2. The 15-hole folk blues harmonica according to claim 1, characterized in that: A baffle (4) is provided on the rear side of the instrument body (1) between the upper cover (2) and the lower cover (3), and decorative strips (5) are etched at both ends of the baffle (4).
3. A 15-hole folk blues harmonica according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper and lower end faces of the baffle (4) are provided with protruding strips (6) along their length direction. The protruding strips (6) are integrally die-cast with the baffle (4), and the protruding strips (6) are inserted into the grooves (19) on the upper spring plate (12) and the lower spring plate (13).
4. A 15-hole folk blues harmonica according to claim 3, characterized in that: The depth of the settling tank (19) is between 2 mm and 8 mm.
5. A 15-hole folk blues harmonica according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (2) and the bottom cover (3) are respectively detachably installed on the body (1) by the first screw (7).
6. A 15-hole folk blues harmonica according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper spring plate (12) and the lower spring plate (13) are detachably mounted on the louver (11) by means of the second screw (8).
7. A 15-hole folk blues harmonica according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper spring (16) and the lower spring (17) are the same size, and the upper spring (16) and the lower spring (17) become shorter along the length direction of the upper spring plate (12) and the lower spring plate (13). The upper spring (16) and the lower spring (17) can vibrate and produce sound under the action of external force.
8. A 15-hole folk blues harmonica according to claim 1, characterized in that: The included angle α(111) is between 1° and 35°.