Shifting rod mechanism and intelligent guitar
By using magnetic repulsion and bearing design in the electric guitar lever mechanism, the lever's automatic reset and stable holding are achieved, solving the problem of short lifespan of spring reset structures, improving the lever's flexibility and stability, and supporting intelligent control of smart guitars.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423145968.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing electric guitar lever mechanisms use a spring-reset structure, which has a short lifespan and a complex structure, resulting in inflexible and unstable lever operation.
The lever is reset by the repulsive force between the first and third magnets. Combined with the bearing and magnetic interaction system, the lever is ensured to return to its initial state quickly and accurately. The lever output assembly is connected to other mechanical or electronic components to achieve signal transmission and control.
It improves the flexibility and adaptability of the lever mechanism, extends its service life, enhances the stability and response speed of lever operation, broadens the application range, and supports the intelligent and automated control of equipment.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to electronic musical instrument technical field, in particular to a kind of lever mechanism and 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 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 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. Because traditional musical instrument is too hurtful to finger, it is easy to scratch hand, leading to bleeding hand from time to time. For this reason, the existing technology is to design electronic musical instrument, which realizes the function of plucking string through keyboard, avoiding the damage of string to finger. But in the use of electronic guitar, the existing lever mechanism is spring reset, and the service life of spring reset structure is short, and the structure is relatively complex. SUMMARY
[0003] To solve the above problems, the utility model through repulsion between first magnet and third magnet will automatically push lever reset, ensure that lever can quickly and accurately return to initial state, prepare for next operation. Not only improve the flexibility and adaptability of mechanism, but also provide more possibilities for personalized needs of users. Compared with traditional spring reset, the lever mechanism and intelligent guitar have longer service life and good stability.
[0004] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model is: a lever mechanism, including guitar top cover, lever assembly, lever reset assembly and lever output assembly; the guitar top cover is provided with lever mounting slot, bearing is arranged in the lever mounting slot, the lever output assembly is rotationally arranged on the bearing, the lever assembly is provided with plucking piece, the first magnet is arranged on the plucking piece, the lever reset assembly includes second magnet, third magnet and fixing piece, the fixing piece is used for fixing the second magnet and the third magnet on the guitar top cover, the first magnet, the second magnet and the third magnet are coaxial with the lever assembly; the first magnet and the second magnet are attracted to each other, so that the plucking piece is kept at the position of the second magnet, the first magnet and the third magnet repel each other to reset the first magnet towards the position of the second magnet; the lever output assembly is arranged on the lever assembly.
[0005] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the two ends of the lever mounting slot are respectively provided with first mounting step and second mounting step, the bearing is provided with two, two bearings are respectively mounted on the first mounting step and the second mounting step, for rotationally connecting the two ends of the lever assembly.
[0006] Further, the dial lever assembly comprises a dial lever shell, the dial lever shell is provided with an assembly fixing groove, a fixing support is arranged in the dial lever mounting groove, and the dial lever shell is sleeved on the fixing support through the assembly fixing groove.
[0007] Further, the fixing support is provided with a key assembly, the key assembly is provided with a key cap, the dial lever shell is provided with a key groove at the port, and the key cap is arranged on the key groove.
[0008] Further, the key assembly comprises a key plate and a key shaft, one end of the key shaft is connected with the key cap, the key plate is arranged at the bottom of the fixing support, the key plate is provided with a key module, and the key cap is used for driving the key shaft to touch the key module.
[0009] Further, the key cap is provided with a lamp plate, the lamp plate is provided with a light emitting lamp core, the light emitting lamp core emits light towards the key groove, and a light ring is formed on the key groove.
[0010] Further, the dial lever output assembly comprises an output gear, an output sensing element and an output connecting rod, one end of the output gear is connected with the dial lever assembly, the output sensing element is provided with a sensing gear, the sensing gear is meshed with the output gear, one end of the output connecting rod is connected with the upper cover of the guitar body, and the other end of the output connecting rod is connected with the output gear.
[0011] Further, the output connecting rod comprises a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the upper cover of the guitar body is provided with a connecting rod limiting groove, one end of the first connecting rod is pivoted on the connecting rod limiting groove, one end of the second connecting rod is pivoted with the first connecting rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is pivoted with the output gear.
[0012] Further, the upper cover of the guitar body is provided with a fixing connecting column in the dial lever mounting groove, the sound producing element is arranged on the fixing connecting column, and the sound producing end of the sound producing element faces the dial lever mounting groove and is guided out through the dial lever assembly.
[0013] The intelligent guitar comprises a dial lever mechanism and a guitar body shell, the guitar body shell is provided with a lower guitar body shell, the lower guitar body shell is buckled with an upper guitar body cover to form a placing cavity, and the dial lever output assembly is arranged in the placing cavity.
[0014] The utility model discloses beneficial effect is:
[0015] Compared with the existing musical instrument lever mechanism, the lever installation slot and the built-in bearing provided on the upper cover of the musical instrument provide a stable and flexible rotating platform for the lever output assembly. This design not only ensures smooth operation of the lever, but also greatly improves the durability and service life of the mechanism. The application of the bearing effectively reduces friction and wear, making the lever action more accurate and responsive. Secondly, the lever is provided with a lever and a first magnet thereon, and the second magnet and the third magnet in the lever reset assembly form a clever magnetic interaction system. This design fully utilizes the attraction and repulsion characteristics of magnetic force to achieve automatic reset and stable holding function of the lever. When the lever is actuated by external force, the attractive force between the first magnet and the second magnet will keep the lever in a specific position (i.e. the position of the second magnet), thereby realizing stable locking of the lever state. When the external force disappears or changes direction, the repulsive force between the first magnet and the third magnet will automatically push the lever to reset, ensuring that the lever can quickly and accurately return to the initial state, preparing for the next operation. Not only can the second magnet and the third magnet be firmly fixed on the upper cover of the musical instrument to ensure the stability of the magnetic system, but also the position and distance of the magnets can be adjusted according to actual needs, thereby realizing accurate control of the reset force and holding force of the lever. This design not only improves the flexibility and adaptability of the mechanism, but also provides more possibilities for personalized needs of users. Compared with the traditional spring reset, the service life is longer and the stability is good. The setting of the lever output assembly enables the mechanism to be directly connected with other mechanical components or electronic elements, realizing signal transmission and control. This design not only widens the application range of the lever mechanism, but also enables it to easily integrate into various complex mechanical equipment systems, providing strong support for intelligent and automatic control of equipment.
[0016] The above lever mechanism scheme is applied to the intelligent guitar, the lever mechanism takes the lever assembly as the axis, and the first magnet, the second magnet and the third magnet are arranged on the same radial line. This compact and reasonable layout not only optimizes the internal structure of the intelligent guitar, but also ensures the stable cooperation between the components, further improving the durability and reliability of the guitar. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic view of the intelligent guitar of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 It is an exploded schematic view of the intelligent guitar;
[0019] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional schematic view of the lever mechanism of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 It is Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic view of the lever mechanism part structure;
[0021] Figure 5 For Figure 4 the top view of the lever mechanism;
[0022] Figure 6 For Figure 5 the sectional view of A-A;
[0023] Figure 7 For Figure 4 the exploded schematic view of the lever mechanism;
[0024] Figure 8 For Figure 4 the exploded schematic view of the lever mechanism from another perspective.
[0025] The figure caption is explained: the upper cover of the body 1, the lever installation slot 11, the first installation step 111, the second installation step 112, the bearing 12, the fixed support 13, the connecting rod limiting slot 14, the fixed connecting column 15, the lever assembly 2, the push piece 21, the first magnet 22, the lever shell 23, the assembly fixing slot 231, the key slot 232, the lever reset assembly 3, the second magnet 31, the third magnet 32, the fixing piece 33, the lever output assembly 4, the output gear 41, the output induction element 42, the induction gear 421, the output connecting rod 43, the first connecting rod 431, the second connecting rod 432, the key assembly 5, the key cap 51, the lamp plate 511, the light emitting lamp core 512, the key plate 52, the key module 521, the key shaft 53, the sound emitting element 6, the body shell 7, the body lower shell 71. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] 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 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 disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive.
[0027] 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.
[0028] 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 in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component" includes a combination of two or more components, and the like. Figures 1-8As shown, an embodiment of the utility model relates to a kind of lever mechanism, including piano top cover 1, lever assembly 2, lever reset component 3 and lever output component 4;The piano top cover 1 is provided with lever mounting groove 11, bearing 12 is provided in the lever mounting groove 11, the lever output component 4 is rotatably arranged on bearing 12, the lever assembly 2 is provided with pusher 21, first magnet 22 is provided on the pusher 21, the lever reset component 3 includes second magnet 31, third magnet 32 and fixed part 33, the fixed part 33 is used to fix second magnet 31 and third magnet 32 on the piano top cover 1, first magnet 22, second magnet 31 and third magnet 32 are coaxial with lever assembly 2 as the axial line, are arranged on the same radial line;First magnet 22 and second magnet 31 are attracted, to make pusher keep in the position of second magnet 31, first magnet 22 and third magnet 32 repel, to reset first magnet 22 towards the position of second magnet 31;The lever output component 4 is arranged on lever assembly 2.This embodiment provides a stable and flexible rotating platform for lever output component 4 by the lever mounting groove 11 and built-in bearing 12 of piano top cover 1.This design not only ensures the smoothness of lever in the operation process, but also greatly improves the durability and service life of mechanism.The application of bearing 12 effectively reduces friction and wear, so that lever action is more accurate and response is more rapid.Secondly, the pusher 21 and first magnet 22 on the lever form a clever magnetic interaction system with second magnet 31 and third magnet 32 in lever reset component 3.This design makes full use of the attraction and repulsion characteristics of magnetic force, realizes the automatic reset and stable holding function of lever.When lever is actuated by external force, the attraction between first magnet 22 and second magnet 31 will keep the lever in a specific position (i.e. the position of second magnet 31), thereby realizing the stable locking of lever state.When external force disappears or changes direction, the repulsion between first magnet 22 and third magnet 32 will automatically push the lever to reset, ensuring that the lever can quickly and accurately return to the initial state, ready for the next operation.Not only can second magnet 31 and third magnet 32 be firmly fixed on the piano top cover 1, to ensure the stability of the magnetic force system, but also can adjust the position and distance of magnet according to actual needs, to realize the accurate control of lever reset force and holding force.This design not only improves the flexibility and adaptability of the mechanism, but also provides more possibilities for users' individual needs.Compared with traditional spring reset, it has longer service life and good stability.The setting of lever output component 4 enables the mechanism to be directly connected with other mechanical components or electronic elements, realizing signal transmission and control.This design not only widens the application range of lever mechanism, but also enables it to easily integrate into various complex mechanical equipment systems, providing strong support for the intelligentization and automation control of equipment.
[0029] The two ends of the dial lever mounting groove 11 are respectively provided with a first mounting step 111 and a second mounting step 112, and the bearing 12 is provided with two bearings 12, which are respectively mounted on the first mounting step 111 and the second mounting step 112 for the rotational connection of the two ends of the dial lever assembly 2. In this embodiment, the precise setting of the first mounting step 111 and the second mounting step 112 provides a stable mounting basis for the two bearings 12. This structure not only enhances the stability of the dial lever assembly 2, but also ensures the accuracy and reliability of the dial lever during rotation. Secondly, the separate installation of the two bearings 12 effectively reduces the frictional resistance of the dial lever during rotation. This not only makes the operation of the dial lever more smooth, but also reduces the wear caused by friction, thereby prolonging the service life of the dial lever mechanism. In addition, this design also improves the response speed of the intelligent guitar dial lever mechanism. Due to the lubricating performance and rotation efficiency of the bearing 12, the dial lever can quickly and accurately complete the action after receiving the instruction, which is crucial for improving the smoothness and expressiveness of the performance.
[0030] The dial lever assembly 2 comprises a dial lever shell 23 provided with a fitting fixing groove 231, and the dial lever mounting groove 11 is provided with a fixed support 13, and the dial lever shell 23 is sleeved on the fixed support 13 through the fitting fixing groove 231. Specifically, the fixed support 13 is provided with a key assembly 5, the key assembly 5 is provided with a key cap 51, the dial lever shell 23 is provided with a key groove 232 at the port, and the key cap 51 is located on the key groove 232. In this embodiment, the dial lever shell 23 is accurately and stably sleeved on the fixed support 13 through the specially designed fitting fixing groove 231, which not only ensures the stable installation of the dial lever assembly 2 on the guitar, but also greatly simplifies the assembly process and improves the production efficiency. The ingenious arrangement of the key assembly 5 in the fixed support 13 gives the dial lever more functions. The key cap 51 on the key assembly 5 is ingeniously matched with the key groove 232 at the port of the dial lever shell 23, so that the user can intuitively and accurately trigger the key during operation, thereby realizing flexible control of various functions of the intelligent guitar. The close cooperation between the dial lever shell 23 and the key cap 51, as well as the reasonable layout of the key groove 232, provides the user with a comfortable and smooth operation feeling.
[0031] The key assembly 5 includes a key plate 52 and a key shaft 53, one end of the key shaft 53 is connected with a key cap 51, the key plate 52 is arranged at the bottom of the fixed support 13, the key plate 52 is provided with a key module 521, and the key cap 51 is used for driving the key shaft 53 to touch the key module 521. Specifically, the key cap 51 is provided with a lamp plate 511, the lamp plate 511 is provided with a light emitting lamp core 512, the light emitting lamp core 512 emits light towards the key groove 232 to form a light circle on the key groove 232. In the embodiment, the key plate 52 is arranged at the bottom of the fixed support 13, which not only ensures the stability of the structure, but also is convenient for maintenance. The key module 521 is responsible for receiving the driving force from the key cap 51 and converting it into a corresponding electrical signal to trigger various functions of the smart guitar. This design not only improves the response speed, but also enhances the reliability of the system. It is particularly worth mentioning that the design of the integrated lamp plate 511 and the light emitting lamp core 512 on the key cap 51 adds a unique visual effect to the smart guitar. The light emitting lamp core 512 emits light towards the key groove 232 to form a beautiful light circle, which not only enhances the atmosphere during performance, but also provides intuitive visual feedback for the performer. This design is particularly eye-catching during night performance or stage performance, which can greatly enhance the watchability and appeal of the performance.
[0032] The lever output assembly 4 includes an output gear 41, an output sensing element 42, and an output connecting rod 43, one end of the output gear 41 is connected with the lever assembly 2, the output sensing element 42 is provided with a sensing gear 421, the sensing gear 421 is engaged with the output gear 41, one end of the output connecting rod 43 is connected with the guitar top cover 1, and the other end is connected with the output gear 41. Specifically, the output connecting rod 43 includes a first connecting rod 431 and a second connecting rod 432, the guitar top cover 1 is provided with a connecting rod limiting groove 14, one end of the first connecting rod 431 is pivoted on the connecting rod limiting groove 14, one end of the second connecting rod 432 is pivoted with the first connecting rod 431, and the other end is pivoted with the output gear 41. In the embodiment, the output gear 41 as the core transmission component is closely connected with the lever assembly 2 at one end, which ensures that the lever action can be accurately converted into rotary motion of the gear. This design not only enhances the stability of transmission, but also effectively reduces energy loss. The output sensing element 42 is engaged with the output gear 41 through the built-in sensing gear 421 to realize real-time monitoring of the lever action. The precise engagement of the sensing gear 421 ensures the accuracy and reliability of the sensing signal, providing the smart guitar with sensitive response capability. In addition, the innovative design of the output connecting rod 43 further improves the flexibility and stability of the mechanism. The pivoting structure of the first connecting rod 431 and the second connecting rod 432 enables the connecting rod system to move flexibly within the connecting rod limiting groove 14 set on the guitar top cover 1, which not only ensures the continuity of movement, but also avoids damage caused by excessive movement.
[0033] The upper body cover 1 is provided with a fixed connecting column 15 at the plectrum mounting groove 11, the sound producing element is arranged on the fixed connecting column 15, further comprising a sound producing element 6, the sound producing end of the sound producing element 6 faces the plectrum mounting groove 11 and is guided out through the plectrum assembly 2. In the embodiment, the fixed connecting column 15 serves as a stable support point of the sound producing element 6, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the sound producing element 6 during installation. The sound producing element 6 is ingeniously arranged on the fixed connecting column 15, with the sound producing end facing the plectrum mounting groove 11, such a layout not only optimizes the sound conduction path, but also significantly improves the clarity and penetration of the sound. Further, on one mechanism, sound, light and electricity are integrated, through accurate sound sensing and processing technology, the tone of the guitar when plucking is more pure and expressive. In addition, the addition of photoelectric effect not only adds a beautiful visual effect to the guitar performance, but also greatly improves the stage performance.
[0034] The intelligent guitar comprises a body shell 7, the body shell 7 is provided with a body lower shell 71, the body lower shell 71 is buckled with the upper body cover 1 to form a placement cavity, and the plectrum output assembly 4 is arranged in the placement cavity. The above-mentioned plectrum mechanism scheme is applied to the intelligent guitar, the plectrum mechanism takes the plectrum assembly 2 as the axis, and the first magnet 22, the second magnet 31 and the third magnet 32 are arranged on the same radial line, and such a compact and reasonable layout not only optimizes the internal structure of the intelligent guitar, but also ensures the stable cooperation between the components, further improving the durability and reliability of the guitar.
[0035] The above embodiments only express several embodiments of the utility model, the description is more specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as the limitation of the utility model patent range. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled persons in the art, without departing from the concept of the utility model, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which belong to the protection range of the utility model. Therefore, the protection range of the utility model patent should be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. A lever actuation mechanism characterized by: The stringed musical instrument comprises a body cover, a lever assembly, a lever reset assembly and a lever output assembly; the body cover is provided with a lever mounting groove, a bearing is arranged in the lever mounting groove, the lever output assembly is rotatably arranged on the bearing, the lever assembly is provided with a lever piece, a first magnet is arranged on the lever piece, the lever reset assembly comprises a second magnet, a third magnet and a fixing member, the fixing member is used for fixing the second magnet and the third magnet on the body cover, the first magnet, the second magnet and the third magnet are arranged on the same radial line with the lever assembly as the center, the first magnet and the second magnet are attracted to each other so that the lever piece is kept at the position of the second magnet, and the first magnet and the third magnet repel each other to reset the first magnet to the position of the second magnet; the lever output assembly is arranged on the lever assembly.
2. The dial lever mechanism of claim 1, wherein: First and second mounting steps are arranged at two ends of the lever mounting groove respectively, and two bearings are arranged, which are arranged on the first and second mounting steps respectively to rotatably connect two ends of the lever assembly.
3. The dial lever mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The lever assembly comprises a lever shell, the lever shell is provided with an assembly fixing groove, a fixing support is arranged in the lever mounting groove, and the lever shell is sleeved on the fixing support through the assembly fixing groove.
4. The dial lever mechanism of claim 3, wherein: A key assembly is arranged in the fixing support, the key assembly is provided with a key cap, a key groove is arranged at a port of the lever shell, and the key cap is arranged in the key groove.
5. The dial lever mechanism of claim 4, wherein: The key assembly comprises a key plate and a key shaft, one end of the key shaft is connected with the key cap, the key plate is arranged at the bottom of the fixing support, a key module is arranged on the key plate, and the key cap is used for driving the key shaft to touch the key module.
6. The dial lever mechanism of claim 5, wherein: The key cap is provided with a lamp plate, a light emitting lamp core is arranged on the lamp plate, the light emitting lamp core emits light towards the key groove to form a light circle on the key groove.
7. The dial lever mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The lever output assembly comprises an output gear, an output sensing element and an output connecting rod, one end of the output gear is connected with the lever assembly, the output sensing element is provided with a sensing gear, the sensing gear is engaged with the output gear, one end of the output connecting rod is connected with the body cover, and the other end is connected with the output gear.
8. The dial lever mechanism of claim 7, wherein: The output connecting rod comprises a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the body cover is provided with a connecting rod limiting groove, one end of the first connecting rod is pivotally connected to the connecting rod limiting groove, one end of the second connecting rod is pivotally connected with the first connecting rod, and the other end is pivotally connected with the output gear.
9. The dial lever mechanism of claim 1, wherein: A sound producing element is further arranged, the body cover is provided with a fixed connecting column at the lever mounting groove, the sound producing element is arranged on the fixed connecting column, a sound producing end of the sound producing element faces the lever mounting groove and is guided out through the lever assembly.
10. An intelligent guitar, characterized by: The stringed musical instrument comprises the lever mechanism of any one of claims 1-9, a body shell, the body shell is provided with a body lower shell, the body lower shell is buckled with the body cover to form a mounting cavity, and the lever output assembly is arranged in the mounting cavity.