Touch plucking mechanism and electronic musical instrument
By combining touch-sensitive materials with a plucking PCB board, the problem of poor trigger feel in existing electronic musical instrument plucking mechanisms has been solved, achieving efficient signal transmission and diverse sound effects, thus improving the overall performance of the guitar and the user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423114766.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-17
AI Technical Summary
Most existing electronic musical instruments use a pressing mechanism for plucking, which results in poor trigger feel and unsatisfactory performance.
The PCB board for plucking is connected using touch-sensitive materials, enabling touch control of plucking operations. Combined with a modular body design and intelligent recognition algorithms, tone parameters are optimized.
It improves the tactile response speed and sound reproduction of the picking mechanism, enhances the durability and reliability of the guitar, and provides diverse sound effects and high programmability to meet the needs of different music styles.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to electronic musical instrument technical field, especially touch type string plucking mechanism and electronic musical instrument. 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 production 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 and classic musical instrument design, which combines the playing experience of traditional guitar with intelligent function, bringing unprecedented playing and learning experience for music lovers and players.
[0003] The string plucking mechanism is the note output mechanism of the guitar. Most of the existing note output mechanisms are triggered by pressing mode, and the pressing mode has poor hand feeling. The actual use effect is not ideal, so it is necessary to make new improvements to the existing string plucking mechanism. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] To solve the above problems, the utility model touch string plucking adopts touch sensing material, connects string PCB board to sense the input of touch, and realizes the knob control mechanism of the string plucking operation of the guitar.
[0005] The utility model adopts the technical scheme: a touch type string plucking mechanism, including body shell, touch string plucking and string PCB board, the body shell includes body back cover and body front cover, the body back cover is provided with control panel, the control panel is electrically connected with string PCB board, the body front cover is provided with string slot, the touch string plucking is arranged on the string slot, one end of the string slot is connected with string PCB board.
[0006] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the body back cover and the body front cover are mutually buckled to form a placement cavity, and the control panel and the string PCB board are arranged in the placement cavity.
[0007] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the body back cover is provided with a control mounting area, the control panel is arranged on the control mounting area, one side of the control panel is provided with a control knob, and one end of the control knob is exposed on the body back cover.
[0008] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the string PCB board is provided with a fixing element, and the string PCB board is fixed on the body front cover through the fixing element.
[0009] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the fixing element includes a fixing screw and a shock pad, and the fixing screw fixes the string PCB board on the body front cover through the shock pad.
[0010] Further improvement of the above-mentioned solution is that the string plucking PCB board is provided with a string plucking lampwick, and one end of the string plucking lampwick is located in the lamp slot.
[0011] Further improvement of the above-mentioned solution is that the string plucking slot is provided with a plurality of string plucking slots, and the touch string plucking is provided with a plurality of touch string pluckings to match the plurality of string plucking slots.
[0012] Further improvement of the above-mentioned solution is that the touch string plucking includes a first connecting part, a string plucking rod and a second connecting part, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are respectively arranged at two ends of the string plucking rod, and the string plucking rod is connected with the string plucking PCB board through the first connecting part and the second connecting part.
[0013] Further improvement of the above-mentioned solution is that the front cover of the body is provided with a light guide fixing slot, the string plucking PCB board is provided with a light guide support, the light guide support is arranged on the light guide fixing slot, the light guide support is used for light guide of the string plucking lampwick, and two ends of the light guide support abut against the touch string plucking.
[0014] An electronic musical instrument comprises the touch string plucking mechanism.
[0015] The utility model has the advantages of:
[0016] Compared with the existing electronic musical instrument, the utility model subdivides the body shell into a body rear cover and a body front cover, realizes the modular layout of internal components, takes the control board built-in the body rear cover as the whole system's hub, realizes electrical connection with the string plucking PCB board, ensures the high efficiency and stability of signal transmission, enhances the overall durability and reliability of the guitar, the string plucking slot arranged on the body front cover maintains the appearance aesthetic feeling of the traditional guitar, ingeniously integrates modern scientific and technological elements, enables the performer to quickly adapt visually and enjoy the convenience brought by science and technology, the string plucking PCB board as the bridge connecting the sensor and the control board guarantees the instant response of touch and the clear restoration of tone quality through the efficient data processing capacity, can intelligently identify different string plucking modes and dynamics through algorithm optimization, automatically adjusts tone parameters such as distortion and sustain, thereby creating diversified sound effects and meeting the needs of different music styles. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1It is a three-dimensional schematic view of the touch string plucking mechanism of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 It is an exploded schematic view of the touch string plucking mechanism.
[0019] Figure 3 It is Figure 1 It is an exploded schematic view of the touch string plucking mechanism.
[0020] Figure 4 It is Figure 1 It is an exploded schematic view of the touch string plucking mechanism.
[0021] Figure 5 It is Figure 1 It is a schematic view of the string plucking PCB of the touch string plucking mechanism.
[0022] The figure mark explanation: body shell 1, body back cover 11, control panel 111, control installation area 112, control knob 113, body front cover 12, string plucking groove 121, lamp groove 122, light guide fixed groove 123, touch string plucking 2, first connecting part 21, string plucking rod 22, second connecting part 23, string plucking PCB 3, fixed element 31, fixed screw 311, shock pad 312, string plucking lamp wick 32, light guide support 33. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] In order to facilitate the understanding of the utility model, the utility model will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are shown in the drawings. However, the utility model can be realized 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 understanding of the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.
[0024] 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.
[0025] 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 utility model belongs. The terminology used in the description of the utility model herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the utility model. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Figures 1-5As shown, in an embodiment of the utility model, a kind of touch string mechanism is related, including body shell 1, touch string 2 and string PCB board 3, the body shell 1 includes body back cover 11 and body front cover 12, the body back cover 11 is provided with control panel 111, the control panel 111 is electrically connected with string PCB board 3, the body front cover 12 is provided with string slot 121, the touch string 2 is arranged on string slot 121, one end of string slot 121 is connected with string PCB board 3.This embodiment is by subdividing body shell 1 into body back cover 11 and body front cover 12, realizes the modularization layout of internal component.Body back cover 11 built-in control panel 111 as the whole system's hub, with string PCB board 3 realizes electric connection, ensure the efficient and stability of signal transmission.Enhance the durability and reliability of guitar overall.Body front cover 12 on the setting string slot 121, both maintain the appearance aesthetic feeling of traditional guitar, and ingeniously integrate modern science and technology elements, so that performer can quickly adapt visually, while enjoying the convenience brought by science and technology.String PCB board 3 as the bridge connecting sensor and control panel 111, its efficient data processing capacity guarantees the instant response of touch and the clear restoration of tone quality.Through algorithm optimization, string PCB board 3 can intelligently identify different string mode and intensity, automatically adjust tone parameters, such as distortion, sustain, etc., to create diversified sound effects, meet the needs of different music styles.Further, the touch string mechanism also has high programmability, allows performer or developer to customize string response, sound effect library and playing mode according to personal preference and creation needs.Specifically, the touch string 2 of this embodiment adopts touch sensing material, connects string PCB board 3 to sense the input of touch, realizes the string operation of guitar.
[0026] Body back cover 11 and body front cover 12 are mutually buckled to form installation cavity, and the control panel 111 and string PCB board 3 are arranged in the installation cavity.In this embodiment, the installation cavity formed by mutually buckling body back cover and body front cover 12 not only ensures the effective installation of control panel 111 and string PCB board 3 and other core components, but also significantly improves the overall structural stability and protection performance of guitar.By integrating control panel 111 and string PCB board 3 in the installation cavity, external environmental interference and damage, such as dust, moisture and accidental collision, can be effectively avoided, thereby prolonging the service life and reliability of guitar.Meanwhile, this compact layout also helps to optimize the weight distribution of guitar, so that the performer can maintain a more comfortable holding experience when playing for a long time.
[0027] The back cover 11 of the body is provided with a control mounting area 112, and the control panel 111 is arranged on the control mounting area 112. One side of the control panel 111 is provided with a control knob 113, and one end of the control knob 113 is exposed on the back cover 11 of the body. In this embodiment, the control knob 113 is arranged to enable the user to intuitively adjust various parameters of the guitar, such as volume, tone, etc., without the need to enter complex menu operations. One end of the control knob 113 is exposed on the back cover 11 of the body, which facilitates the user to make fine adjustments at any time during the performance, thereby improving the flexibility and real-time performance of the performance. Secondly, this design optimizes the internal layout of the guitar, so that the control panel 111 and the touch-type string plucking mechanism and other electronic components can be arranged in an orderly and compact manner, thereby improving the overall performance and stability of the guitar. At the same time, the exposed control knob 113 also facilitates subsequent maintenance and upgrade work.
[0028] The string plucking PCB board 3 is provided with a fixing element 31, and the string plucking PCB board 3 is fixed on the front cover 12 of the body through the fixing element 31. Specifically, the fixing element 31 includes a fixing screw 311 and a shock pad 312, and the fixing screw 311 fixes the string plucking PCB board 3 on the front cover 12 of the body through the shock pad 312. In this embodiment, the fixing element 31 combines the fixing screw 311 and the shock pad 312, which is an innovative design that not only ensures that the string plucking PCB board 3 can be firmly fixed on the front cover 12 of the body to effectively resist vibration and impact during performance, but also significantly improves the stability and durability of the structure. The introduction of the shock pad 312 as a buffer medium effectively isolates external vibrations from the precise electronic components on the string plucking PCB board 3, ensuring pure signal transmission and processing, thereby further improving the sensitivity of the guitar touch and the accuracy of the tone restoration. In addition, this fixing method simplifies the installation process, reduces maintenance costs, and provides a more reliable and durable user experience for smart electronic guitar users.
[0029] The string plucking groove 121 is provided with a plurality of touch string plucking mechanisms 2 arranged to match the plurality of string plucking grooves 121. In this embodiment, the design of the plurality of string plucking grooves 121 allows the guitarist to achieve more delicate and diverse tone control during performance, with each groove corresponding to a different pitch or tone effect, greatly enriching the expressiveness of the performance. At the same time, the plurality of touch string plucking mechanisms 2 arranged in cooperation with the plurality of string plucking grooves 121 enable the guitarist to accurately trigger different string sounds through touch sensing without the need for traditional physical string plucking actions. This design not only improves the convenience of performance, but also provides the performer with a more intuitive and sensitive operation experience.
[0030] The touch plucking string 2 comprises a first connecting part 21, a plucking string rod 22 and a second connecting part 23, the first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 23 are respectively arranged at two ends of the plucking string rod 22, and the plucking string rod 22 is connected with the plucking string PCB 3 through the first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 23. In the embodiment, the touch plucking string 2 ingeniously contains the first connecting part 21, the plucking string rod 22 and the second connecting part 23, which together constitute the core transmission path of the plucking action. The first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 23 are respectively and stably arranged at two ends of the plucking string rod 22, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the plucking action. The plucking string rod 22 serves as a key component for action transmission, and accurately transmits the string plucking action of the player to the subsequent electronic system through flexible displacement. More importantly, the first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 23 not only play a connecting role, but also realize seamless connection with the plucking string PCB 3 through precise structure. This design enables the plucking action to be quickly converted into an electrical signal, which in turn triggers the audio processing system inside the intelligent electronic guitar, producing clear and realistic timbre effects.
[0031] The plucking string PCB 3 is provided with a plucking string lamp wick 32, one side of the plucking string groove 121 is provided with a lamp groove 122, and one end of the plucking string lamp wick 32 is located in the lamp groove 122. The front cover 12 of the body is provided with a light guide fixing groove 123, the plucking string PCB 3 is provided with a light guide support 33, the light guide support 33 is arranged on the light guide fixing groove 123, the light guide support 33 is used for light guide of the plucking string lamp wick 32, and both ends of the light guide support 33 abut against the touch plucking string 2. In the embodiment, through the precise cooperation of the light guide fixing groove 123 and the light guide support 33, the light of the plucking string lamp wick 32 can be uniformly and stably transmitted to the front cover 12 of the body, creating a fascinating light and shadow effect. In addition, the light guide support 33 not only plays a light guide role, but also realizes sensitive response to the plucking action through abutment with the touch plucking string 2. This design not only improves the accuracy of plucking, but also enables each string plucking to be accompanied by clear visual and tactile feedback, greatly improving the comfort and expressiveness of playing.
[0032] 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 belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application patent should be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. A touch string plucking mechanism, characterized by: The string body shell comprises a string body back cover and a string body front cover, the string body back cover is provided with a control panel, the control panel is electrically connected with the string plucking PCB board, the string body front cover is provided with a string plucking groove, the touch string plucking is arranged on the string plucking groove, and one end of the string plucking groove is connected with the string plucking PCB board.
2. A touch string bending mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The string body back cover and the string body front cover are buckled with each other to form a placement cavity, and the control panel and the string plucking PCB board are arranged in the placement cavity.
3. The touch string bending mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The string body back cover is provided with a control mounting area, the control panel is arranged on the control mounting area, one side of the control panel is provided with a control knob, and one end of the control knob is exposed on the string body back cover.
4. The touch string bending mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The string plucking PCB board is provided with a fixing element, and the string plucking PCB board is fixed on the string body front cover through the fixing element.
5. A touch string bending mechanism according to claim 4, wherein: The fixing element comprises a fixing screw and a shock pad, and the fixing screw fixes the string plucking PCB board on the string body front cover through the shock pad.
6. The touch string bending mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The string plucking PCB board is provided with a string plucking lamp wick, one side of the string plucking groove is provided with a lamp groove, and one end of the string plucking lamp wick is in the lamp groove.
7. The touch string bending mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The string plucking groove is provided with a plurality of string plucking grooves, and the touch string plucking is provided with a plurality of touch string pluckings to match the plurality of string plucking grooves.
8. The touch string bending mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The touch string plucking comprises a first connecting part, a string plucking rod and a second connecting part, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are arranged at two ends of the string plucking rod respectively, and the string plucking rod is connected with the string plucking PCB board through the first connecting part and the second connecting part.
9. The touch string bending mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The string body front cover is provided with a light guide fixing groove, the string plucking PCB board is provided with a light guide support, the light guide support is arranged on the light guide fixing groove, the light guide support is used for light guide of the string plucking lamp wick, and two ends of the light guide support abut against the touch string plucking.
10. An electronic musical instrument characterized by: The touch string plucking mechanism comprises the touch string plucking mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9. The touch string plucking mechanism comprises the touch string plucking mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9.