Neck structure of intelligent guitar
By incorporating pressing and lighting mechanisms into the electric guitar neck, and designing a split neck shell and control panel, the problem of poor playability in existing guitar necks has been solved, achieving improvements in durability, stability, and ease of operation, while providing a personalized visual experience and rich playing functions.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423057152.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-11
AI Technical Summary
The existing electric guitar neck structure uses touch sensing, which has a poor feel and results in a poor operating experience.
Design a smart guitar neck structure that combines a pressing mechanism and a lighting mechanism. It adopts a split neck shell and neck control board, a button module and a lighting module, with light guide elements guiding the light. The pressing part is opposite to the button module, supports multiple colors and brightness adjustments, and incorporates ergonomic design.
It improves the durability, stability, and ease of operation of the guitar, provides a personalized visual experience, enhances the accuracy and comfort of playing, enriches the playing functions, retains the traditional guitar playing habits, and enhances the visual effects of stage performances.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to electronic musical instrument technical field, especially a kind of neck structure of intelligent guitar. BACKGROUND
[0002] Electronic musical instrument, as the name implies, refers to the musical instrument that sounds through electronic technology means. They do not rely on the physical vibration sound principle of traditional musical instruments, but use electronic oscillator, filter, amplifier and other electronic components to produce and process sound. In electronic musical instrument, intelligent electronic guitar is an innovative product that combines modern technology with classic musical instrument design, which combines the playing experience of traditional guitar with intelligent function, and brings unprecedented playing and learning experience for music lovers and players.
[0003] Electronic guitar is generally composed of body, neck and other structures. In the existing electronic guitar structure, the touch mode sensing is generally designed at the neck. This mode has poor hand feeling and brings poor operation experience. Therefore, new improvement is needed for the existing guitar neck structure. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] To solve the above problems, the utility model combines the pressing structure and light structure, which provides better experience when using the guitar. Through intelligent light and sensing technology, the neck structure of intelligent guitar brings unprecedented playing experience and visual enjoyment for players.
[0005] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model is: a neck structure of intelligent guitar, including neck shell, neck control panel, light guide element and neck panel, the neck shell includes neck rear shell and neck front cover, the neck rear shell is connected with the neck front cover, the neck control panel is arranged on the neck front cover and connected with the neck rear shell, the neck control panel is provided with key module and light module, one end of the light guide element is close to the light module, and the other end is arranged on the neck panel to guide the light of the light module towards the neck panel, the pressing part is arranged on the neck panel, and the pressing part is opposite to the key module to press the key module.
[0006] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the neck front cover is provided with a mounting cavity, the neck control panel is arranged in the mounting cavity, the mounting cavity is provided with a through slot, one end of the through slot is communicated to the neck rear shell, one end of the light module faces the through slot, the neck rear shell is provided with a pressing rib, one end of the light guide element is provided with a light guide positioning block, the light guide positioning block is arranged between the pressing rib and the neck control panel, and one end of the light guide positioning block faces the light module.
[0007] Further improvement of the above scheme is that one end of the neck shell is provided with a lamp ring mounting groove, a light transmission sheet is arranged in the lamp ring mounting groove, the neck control panel is provided with a lamp ring module, and the lamp ring module is connected with the light transmission sheet.
[0008] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the two sides of the neck control panel are respectively provided with a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate, the first connecting plate is arranged between the neck control panel and the neck front cover, and the second connecting plate is arranged between the neck control panel and the neck panel.
[0009] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the first connecting plate is provided with an empty slot for light module, the second connecting plate is provided with a key fixing groove and a light guide fixing groove, the key fixing groove is used for fixing the key module, and the light guide fixing groove is used for fixing the light guide element.
[0010] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the neck control panel is provided with a plurality of key modules and light modules, and the number of light guide elements and pressing parts is same as that of the key modules and light modules.
[0011] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the light guide element is provided with a connecting column and is fixed on the neck front cover through a screw penetrating through the connecting column.
[0012] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the neck panel and the key module are provided with a touch film, and the neck panel is provided with a pressing table facing the touch film.
[0013] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the side, away from the pressing table, of the neck panel is provided with a Braille convex.
[0014] Further improvement of the above scheme is that one end of the neck shell is provided with a neck connecting assembly, and the neck connecting assembly is used for connecting an intelligent guitar.
[0015] The utility model has the advantages of:
[0016] Compared with the existing intelligent guitar, the utility model discloses through the combination of pressing structure and light structure, the experience is better when the guitar is used. The design of the neck shell adopts a split structure, that is, the combination of the neck rear shell and the neck front cover. This design not only facilitates maintenance and upgrading, allowing users to easily access internal electronic components for repair or replacement, but also provides a physical basis for the high integration of the intelligent guitar. Through precise manufacturing processes, the stable connection between the two is ensured, effectively preventing structural loosening problems caused by long-term use or accidental collisions, and ensuring the durability and stability of the guitar as a whole. The neck control board, as one of the core components of the intelligent guitar, is cleverly embedded in the neck front cover and tightly connected with the neck rear shell. This layout not only optimizes space utilization, but also enables the key module and light module on the control board to directly interact with the performer, enhancing the intuitiveness and convenience of operation. The design of the key module fully considers the ergonomic principle, ensuring that the performer can easily access and accurately trigger each function during performance without interrupting the performance process, improving the smoothness and expressiveness of the performance. The combination of the light module and the light guide element, through the clever layout of the light guide element, the light emitted by the light module can be uniformly guided to the neck panel, not only providing personalized visual experience for the performer, but also assisting the performer in accurately identifying the fret and string position on the neck in a dark environment, further improving the accuracy and comfort of the performance. In addition, the light module also supports multiple color and brightness adjustments, allowing the performer to customize settings according to personal preferences or performance needs, enhancing the visual effect of stage performance. The design of the pressing part on the neck panel realizes similar tactile feedback as the traditional guitar fretboard, while integrating intelligent sensing technology. When the performer's fingers press on the pressing part, the key module can be accurately triggered to realize intelligent operations such as switching timbre and adjusting volume, greatly enriching the performance function and expressiveness of the guitar. This design not only preserves the performance habits of traditional guitars, but also makes the guitar a more flexible and versatile music creation tool through intelligent enhancements. Through innovative component configuration and precise layout arrangement, the utility model not only improves the durability, stability and operation convenience of the guitar, but also brings an unprecedented performance experience and visual enjoyment to the performer through intelligent lighting and sensing technology, injecting new vitality and possibilities into modern music creation and performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic view of the neck structure of the utility model intelligent guitar.
[0018] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 It is an exploded schematic view of the neck structure of the utility model intelligent guitar.
[0019] Figure 3 It is Figure 1Another perspective view of the exploded schematic diagram of the neck structure of the intelligent guitar;
[0020] Figure 4 For Figure 1 Another perspective view of the exploded schematic diagram of the neck structure of the intelligent guitar;
[0021] Figure 5 For Figure 1 Front view of the schematic diagram of the neck structure of the intelligent guitar;
[0022] Figure 6 For Figure 5 Sectional view of A-A.
[0023] Explanation of reference signs: neck shell 1, neck rear shell 11, pressing rib 111, neck front cover 12, installation cavity 121, through slot 122, lamp ring installation slot 13, light transmission sheet 131, neck control panel 2, key module 21, light module 22, lamp ring module 23, first connecting plate 24, empty slot 241, second connecting plate 25, key fixing slot 251, light guide fixing slot 252, light guide element 3, light guide positioning block 31, connecting column 32, neck panel 4, pressing part 41, touch film 42, pressing table 43, neck connecting assembly 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present application, the present application will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive.
[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed" to another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there can be an intervening element.
[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application belongs. The terminology used in the description of the present application herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Figures 1-6As shown, an embodiment of the utility model relates to a kind of neck structure of intelligent guitar, including neck shell 1, neck control panel 2, light guide element 3 and neck panel 4, the neck shell 1 includes neck rear shell 11 and neck front cover 12, the neck rear shell 11 is connected with neck front cover 12;The neck control panel 2 is set in neck front cover 12 and is connected with neck rear shell 11, the neck control panel 2 is provided with button module 21 and light module 22, one end of the light guide element 3 is close to light module 22, the other end is set on neck panel 4, to guide the light of light module 22 towards neck panel 4, the pressing portion 41 is set on the neck panel 4, the pressing portion 41 is opposite to button module 21, to be used for button module 21 press touch activation.This embodiment is better by combining pressing structure and light structure, when guitar is used, experience is better.Neck shell 1 design adopts split type structure, i.e. the combination of neck rear shell 11 and neck front cover 12, this design not only is convenient for maintenance and upgrading, so that user can easily access internal electronic components to repair or replace, also provides physical basis for the high integration of intelligent guitar.Through accurate manufacturing process, the stable connection between the two is ensured, effectively prevents the structure loosening problem caused by long-term use or accidental collision, guarantees the durability and stability of the whole guitar.Neck control panel 2 as one of the core components of intelligent guitar is ingeniously embedded in neck front cover 12 and is closely connected with neck rear shell 11, this layout not only optimizes space utilization, also makes the button module 21 and light module 22 on control panel can directly interact with performer, enhances the intuitiveness and convenience of operation.The design of button module 21 fully considers the ergonomic principle, ensures that performer can easily access and accurately trigger each function during playing process, without interrupting playing process, improves the fluency and expressiveness of playing.The combination of light module 22 and light guide element 3, through the ingenious layout of light guide element 3, the light emitted by light module 22 can be uniformly guided to neck panel 4, not only provides personalized visual experience for performer, but also can assist performer to accurately identify fret and string pressing position on neck in dark environment, further improves the accuracy and comfort of playing.In addition, light module 22 also supports multiple color and brightness adjustment, allows performer to make customized setting according to personal preference or performance requirement, enhances the visual effect of stage performance.The design of pressing portion 41 on neck panel 4 realizes similar touch feedback with traditional guitar fingerboard, while integrating intelligent sensing technology.When the finger of performer presses on pressing portion 41, can accurately trigger button module 21, realizes intelligent operation such as switching timbre, adjusting volume, greatly enriches the playing function and expressiveness of guitar.This design not only retains the playing habit of traditional guitar, also makes guitar become a more flexible and variable music creation tool through intelligentization.The embodiment improves the durability, stability and operation convenience of the guitar through innovative component configuration and precise layout arrangement, and brings an unprecedented playing experience and visual enjoyment to the player through intelligent light and sensing technology, and injects new vitality and possibility into modern music creation and performance.
[0027] The neck front cover 12 is provided with a mounting cavity 121, the neck control panel 2 is arranged in the mounting cavity 121, the mounting cavity 121 is provided with a through slot 122, one end of the through slot 122 is communicated to the neck rear shell 11, one end of the light module 22 is towards the through slot 122, the neck rear shell 11 is provided with a pressed rib 111, one end of the light guide element 3 is provided with a light guide positioning block 31, the light guide positioning block 31 is arranged between the pressed rib 111 and the neck control panel 2, one end of the light guide positioning block 31 is towards the light module 22. In the embodiment, the mounting cavity 121 is arranged in the neck front cover 12 and the neck control panel 2 is arranged in the mounting cavity 121, the internal space of the neck is effectively utilized, the safety and stability of the control panel are ensured, and the circuit connection and debugging are facilitated. The design of the through slot 122 in the mounting cavity 121 enables the light module 22 to be connected to the neck rear shell 11 skillfully, and smooth transmission and distribution of light are realized. In addition, the communication design of the through slot 122 and the neck rear shell 11 not only enhances the integrity of the guitar structure, but also provides a reasonable installation position and light outlet for the light module 22. The introduction of the pressed rib 111 not only enhances the structural strength of the neck rear shell 11, but also provides reliable support for the positioning of the light guide element 3. In addition, the light guide positioning block 31 arranged at one end of the light guide element 3 is accurately positioned between the pressed rib 111 and the neck control panel 2, effectively ensuring the transmission direction and angle of light, and improving the uniformity and aesthetics of light effect. The design of the light guide positioning block 31 towards the light module 22 enables the light to be efficiently and accurately guided to the surface of the guitar, bringing a more cool visual effect to the player.
[0028] The end of the neck shell 1 is provided with a lamp ring mounting groove 13, and a light-transmitting sheet 131 is arranged in the lamp ring mounting groove 13. The neck control panel 2 is provided with a lamp ring module 23, and the lamp ring module 23 is connected with the light-transmitting sheet 131. In this embodiment, the lamp ring mounting groove 13 arranged at the end of the neck shell 1 not only provides a stable and accurate mounting position for the lamp ring module 23, but also ensures the compactness and aesthetics of the overall structure. This design detail reflects the careful consideration of the perfect integration of the appearance and function of the smart guitar. The light-transmitting sheet 131 is placed in the lamp ring mounting groove 13, which not only effectively protects the lamp ring module 23 from external environmental interference, but also ensures the uniform diffusion of the light effect. Through the light-transmitting sheet 131, the light emitted by the lamp ring module 23 softly and uniformly illuminates the guitar neck, creating a more immersive and cool visual effect for the performer. In addition, the close connection between the lamp ring module 23 on the neck control panel 2 and the light-transmitting sheet 131 further improves the flexibility and response speed of the light control. Performers can easily adjust the color, brightness and flashing mode of the light through the control panel, thus creating personalized light effects according to the performance style and atmosphere requirements.
[0029] The two sides of the neck control panel 2 are respectively provided with a first connecting plate 24 and a second connecting plate 25. The first connecting plate 24 is arranged between the neck control panel 2 and the neck front cover 12, and the second connecting plate 25 is arranged between the neck control panel 2 and the neck panel 4. Specifically, the first connecting plate 24 is provided with an avoidance slot 241 for the light module 22 to avoid, and the second connecting plate 25 is provided with a key fixing slot 251 and a light guide fixing slot 252. The key fixing slot 251 is used to fix the key module 21, and the light guide fixing slot 252 is used to fix the light guide element 3. In this embodiment, the first connecting plate 24 is ingeniously arranged between the neck control panel 2 and the neck front cover 12, and the avoidance slot 241 designed on it provides the necessary space for the light module 22, effectively avoiding the interference between the light module 22 and other structures of the guitar, ensuring the free display of the light effect and the compactness of the guitar structure. This design not only improves the aesthetics of the guitar, but also ensures the stable and efficient operation of the light module 22. At the same time, the second connecting plate 25 is ingeniously arranged between the neck control panel 2 and the neck panel 4, and the key fixing slot 251 and the light guide fixing slot 252 on it respectively undertake the important tasks of fixing the key module 21 and the light guide element 3. The key fixing slot 251 ensures that the key module 21 can be firmly installed in the specified position, providing a stable and reliable control experience for the performer. The light guide fixing slot 252 precisely fixes the light guide element 3, so that the light can be uniformly and clearly transmitted to the surface of the neck, further enhancing the visual effect and interactivity of the guitar.
[0030] A plurality of key modules 21 and light modules 22 are provided on the neck control panel 2, and the number of light guide elements 3 and pressing parts 41 is the same as that of the key modules 21 and light modules 22. A multi-key anti-collision module is also provided to prevent conflicts when multiple keys are used. In this embodiment, the plurality of key modules 21 and light modules 22 on the neck control panel 2 of the smart guitar are carefully designed to achieve an unprecedented interactive experience and visual aesthetics. Each key module 21 and corresponding light module 22 is equipped with the same number of light guide elements 3 and pressing parts 41, which ensures the intuitiveness of operation and the accuracy of feedback. When playing or adjusting, users can clearly confirm the key state through light indication, greatly improving the convenience and efficiency of operation. It is particularly worth mentioning that the structure also incorporates an advanced multi-key anti-collision module. The introduction of this technology effectively solves the signal conflict problem that may occur when multiple keys are pressed simultaneously on traditional guitar controllers, allowing players to enjoy a smooth and uninterrupted playing experience when playing complex chords or performing complex operations. This not only improves the flexibility and freedom of playing, but also provides more space for music creation and improvisation.
[0031] The light guide element 3 is provided with a connecting column 32 and is fixed on the neck front cover 12 by screwing through the connecting column 32. In this embodiment, the fastening mode of the screw penetrating the connecting column 32 ensures the stability and accuracy of the installation of the light guide element 3, effectively preventing loosening or displacement due to vibration during playing, and ensuring the stability of the guitar tone and the continuity of the performance. Secondly, the design of the connecting column 32 not only plays a connecting and fixing role, but also optimizes the light guide path, so that the light guide element 3 can more evenly illuminate the neck, providing clear visual guidance for the player and enhancing the comfort and aesthetics of playing.
[0032] A touch film 42 is provided between the neck panel 4 and the key module 21, and the neck panel 4 is provided with a pressing table 43 facing the touch film 42. In this embodiment, the touch film 42 gives the smart guitar excellent tactile feedback. When the player presses the pressing table 43 on the neck panel 4, the touch film 42 can respond quickly and convert this action into accurate signal input, ensuring the accuracy and smoothness of playing. Secondly, the design of this structure greatly improves the durability and wear resistance of the smart guitar. The touch film 42 is made of high-quality materials and can withstand frequent pressing operations while maintaining stable performance and not easily damaged.
[0033] The back of the neck panel 4 is provided with Braille convexes opposite the pressing table 43. In this embodiment, the design of the Braille convexes fully considers the needs of special user groups, especially visually impaired people. By touching the Braille, they can accurately perceive the fret positions on the guitar neck, thereby reducing the difficulty of learning the guitar and improving the accuracy and fluency of playing. Secondly, the design of the Braille convexes does not interfere with the overall structure and function of the smart guitar. It cleverly uses the space on the back of the neck panel 4, maintaining the simplicity and beauty of the guitar appearance while achieving functional expansion and improvement.
[0034] One end of the neck shell 1 is provided with a neck connecting assembly 5 for connecting the smart guitar. In this embodiment, the connecting assembly serves as a bridge between the smart guitar and the neck, ensuring stable connection and precise docking between the two. It uses advanced connection technology and materials to effectively improve the stability and durability of the overall structure, so that the smart guitar can maintain good hand feeling and tone performance during playing. The neck connecting assembly 5 can be a hinge structure, the purpose of which is to enable the smart guitar to be folded for storage and portability.
[0035] The above embodiments only express several embodiments of the present application, and the description is more specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of the present application. It should be noted that for ordinary skilled persons in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which are all within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. A neck structure of a smart guitar, characterized in that: The neck shell, the neck control panel, the light guide element and the neck panel, the neck shell comprises a neck back shell and a neck front cover, the neck back shell is connected with the neck front cover; the neck control panel is arranged on the neck front cover and connected with the neck back shell, the neck control panel is provided with a key module and a light module, one end of the light guide element is close to the light module, the other end is arranged on the neck panel, so as to guide the light of the light module to the neck panel, the pressing part is arranged on the neck panel, the pressing part is opposite to the key module, so as to press the key module.
2. The neck structure of the intelligent guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The neck front cover is provided with a mounting cavity, the neck control panel is arranged in the mounting cavity, the mounting cavity is provided with a through slot, one end of the through slot is communicated with the neck back shell, one end of the light module is directed to the through slot, the neck back shell is provided with a pressing rib, one end of the light guide element is provided with a light guide positioning block, the light guide positioning block is arranged between the pressing rib and the neck control panel, one end of the light guide positioning block is directed to the light module.
3. The neck structure of the smart guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the neck shell is provided with a lamp ring mounting groove, the lamp ring mounting groove is provided with a light transmission sheet, the neck control panel is provided with a lamp ring module, and the lamp ring module is connected with the light transmission sheet.
4. The neck structure of the intelligent guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting plate is arranged between the neck control panel and the neck front cover, and the second connecting plate is arranged between the neck control panel and the neck panel.
5. The neck structure of the intelligent guitar according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting plate is provided with an empty slot for the light module to avoid, the second connecting plate is provided with a key fixing slot and a light guide fixing slot, the key fixing slot is used for fixing the key module, and the light guide fixing slot is used for fixing the light guide element.
6. The neck structure of the intelligent guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the light guide element and the pressing part is the same as that of the key module and the light module.
7. The neck structure of the intelligent guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light guide element is provided with a connecting column and is fixed on the neck front cover through a screw penetrating the connecting column.
8. The neck structure of the intelligent guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The touch film is arranged between the neck panel and the key module, and the pressing table is arranged on the neck panel facing the touch film.
9. The neck structure of the intelligent guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the neck panel away from the pressing table is provided with a braille convex.
10. The neck structure of the intelligent guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the neck shell is provided with a neck connecting assembly, and the neck connecting assembly is used for connecting the smart guitar.