Pedal type effector and musical instrument using same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pedal type effector and a musical instrument using the same, the pedal type effector comprises an effector host and a pedal, two sides of the effector host are respectively provided with a first installation part and a second installation part, and the pedal is detachably installed on the first installation part or the second installation part; connecting assemblies are arranged between the first mounting part and the pedal and between the second mounting part and the pedal, each connecting assembly comprises a magnetic unit and an electric connecting unit, the magnetic units can enable the pedal and the effector host to be attracted and fixed, and the electric connecting units can enable the pedal and the effector host to achieve signal transmission. Through the first mounting part and the second mounting part which are symmetrical and the magnetic unit, the problem of compatibility of a left hand and a right hand due to the fact that a pedal of a traditional effector is fixed to the right is fundamentally solved. The magnetic unit realizes rapid tool-free installation, the electric connection unit guarantees signal transmission reliability, and the synergistic effect of the magnetic unit and the electric connection unit enables the equipment to have operation flexibility and reliability.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to musical instrument technical field especially, it is a kind of pedal type effecter and the musical instrument of applying it. BACKGROUND

[0002] Effecter plays the core role of sound remodeling and enhancement in musical instrument, especially electric sound musical instrument, is indispensable tool in modern music creation and performance. Effecter has the effect of increasing tonal color and changing tonal color, it breaks the limit of physical acoustics, enables musician to reconstruct the physical essence of sound, such as the amplitude, frequency, harmonic structure, time dimension of sound, this kind of technology presents unprecedented possibility for modern music creation.

[0003] However, the conventional effecter generally adopts fixed right-put pedal structure, cannot be compatible with the playing habit and demand of right-hand and left-hand player. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0004] The embodiment of the utility model provides a pedal type effecter and the musical instrument of applying it, solve the technical problem that conventional effecter cannot be compatible with the playing habit and demand of right-hand and left-hand player.

[0005] In order to solve the above problem, according to one aspect of the present application, the embodiment of the utility model provides a pedal type effecter, the pedal type effecter includes effecter host and pedal, the two sides of effecter host have first installation part and second installation part respectively, pedal is detachably installed in first installation part or second installation part;First installation part and second installation part are all provided with connecting assembly between pedal, connecting assembly includes magnetic unit and electric connection unit, magnetic unit can make pedal and effecter host adsorption fixed, electric connection unit can make pedal and effecter host realize signal transmission.

[0006] In some embodiments, the connecting assembly further includes a locking unit, which can positionally connect the pedal and the effecter host.

[0007] In some embodiments, the magnetic unit includes a pair of permanent magnets and a magnetic conductor, which are arranged on the corresponding installation surfaces of the effecter host and the pedal in a polar symmetric manner.

[0008] In some embodiments, the electric connection unit includes an elastic conductive contact group, and the elastic conductive contact group includes at least three independent contacts, and the at least three independent contacts are distributed along the installation axis.

[0009] In some embodiments, the locking unit comprises a protruding clamping part and a recessed receiving part that match with each other, and the protruding clamping part and the recessed receiving part are arranged on the corresponding mounting surfaces of the effecter main machine and the pedal respectively.

[0010] In some embodiments, the opening end of the recessed receiving part is provided with a first guide slope, and the side surface of the protruding clamping part has a second guide slope, and the first guide slope and the second guide slope cooperate to realize the positioning connection of the pedal and the effecter main machine.

[0011] In some embodiments, the magnetic unit is provided with at least two groups, and the at least two groups of magnetic units are distributed along the mounting axis.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present application, the embodiments of the utility model provide a musical instrument, which comprises the above-mentioned pedal effecter.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the pedal effecter has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The pedal effecter provided by the utility model comprises an effecter main machine and a pedal, the two sides of the effecter main machine are respectively provided with a first mounting part and a second mounting part, the pedal is detachably mounted on the first mounting part or the second mounting part, a connecting assembly is arranged between the first mounting part, the second mounting part and the pedal, the connecting assembly comprises a magnetic unit and an electrical connecting unit, the magnetic unit can adsorb and fix the pedal and the effecter main machine, and the electrical connecting unit can realize signal transmission between the pedal and the effecter main machine.

[0015] The first mounting part and the second mounting part are mirror-symmetric, so that the pedal can be physically adapted to the left and right sides of the main machine, for example, a left-handed player can install the pedal on the left first mounting part, and a right-handed user can select the right second mounting part, the magnetic unit uses a polar complementary magnet array to generate strong adsorption force, thereby ensuring the stable connection of the pedal and the first mounting part or the second mounting part, and the magnetic attraction force provides vertical fixing force to offset the shear force generated when the pedal is stepped on, thereby avoiding the mechanical wear problem of the traditional buckle structure, that is, the pedal effecter can fundamentally solve the left and right hand compatibility problem caused by the fixed right placement of the pedal of the traditional effecter, the magnetic unit realizes quick tool-free installation, the electrical connecting unit guarantees the signal transmission reliability, and the cooperation of the two can make the device have operation flexibility and reliability.

[0016] The musical instrument provided by the utility model is designed based on the above-mentioned pedal effecter, and the beneficial effects thereof are the same as those of the pedal effecter, which will not be described herein.

[0017] The above description is only a summary of the technical scheme of the present application, in order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, and can be implemented according to the content of the specification, the following will be described in detail with the preferred embodiments of the present application and the accompanying drawings as follows. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment description, obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 The exploded view of the pedal type effecter provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 The exploded view of the pedal type effecter provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 The structure schematic view of the pedal type effecter provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 The structure schematic view of the pedal type effecter provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 The structure schematic view of the pedal type effecter provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0024] Figure 6 The top view of the pedal type effecter provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown when it is in the first state;

[0025] Figure 7 The top view of the pedal type effecter provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown when it is in the second state;

[0026] REFERENCE NUMERALS:

[0027] 1, effecter host; 11, first mounting portion; 12, second mounting portion; 2, pedal; 3, connecting assembly; 31, magnetic unit; 311, permanent magnet; 312, magnetic conductor; 32, electrical connection unit; 321, contact; 33, locking unit; 331, protruding clamping portion; 332, recess receiving portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model to achieve its intended purpose, the specific implementation methods, structures, features, and effects according to this utility model application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. In the following description, different "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, specific features, structures, or characteristics in one or more embodiments can be combined in any suitable form.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be clarified that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence; the terms "vertical," "lateral," "longitudinal," "front," "back," "left," "right," "up," "down," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model, and do not mean that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or position, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] This embodiment provides a pedal-type effects pedal, such as Figures 1-7 As shown, the pedal-type effects unit includes an effects unit 1 and a pedal 2. The effects unit 1 has a first mounting part 11 and a second mounting part 12 on both sides. The pedal 2 is detachably mounted on the first mounting part 11 or the second mounting part 12. A connecting component 3 is provided between the first mounting part 11 and the second mounting part 12 and the pedal 2. The connecting component 3 includes a magnetic unit 31 and an electrical connection unit 32. The magnetic unit 31 enables the pedal 2 to be magnetically attached and fixed to the effects unit 1, and the electrical connection unit 32 enables the pedal 2 to transmit signals to the effects unit 1.

[0034] Specifically, the effecter host 1 is the core processing unit of the system, which integrates a digital signal processor, a power module and an input / output interface inside, and reconstructs the amplitude, frequency and harmonic structure of the sound through algorithms. The first mounting part 11 and the second mounting part 12 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the shell of the effecter host 1, which are used to realize the connection of the effecter host 1 and the pedal 2. The pedal 2 is a detachable operation terminal, which can convert the foot movement of the performer into an electrical signal. In this embodiment, the left and right installation positions are switched to adapt to the operation habits of different handedness performers. The first mounting part 11 and the second mounting part 12 are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the shell of the effecter host 1, so that the pedal can be installed on the left side or the right side without difference, breaking through the traditional single side limitation. The magnetic unit 31 is composed of a plurality of groups of permanent magnets with complementary polarity, and the pedal 2 and the effecter host 1 are quickly adsorbed and fixed through magnetic attraction force. The electrical connection unit 32 is used to automatically establish an electrical connection path when the magnetic attraction is connected.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first mounting part 11 and the second mounting part 12 are mirror-symmetric, so that the pedal 2 can be adapted to the left and right sides of the host. The left-handed performer installs the pedal on the left side first mounting part 11, and the right-handed user selects the right side second mounting part 12. The magnetic unit 31 uses an array of complementary polarity magnets to generate a strong adsorption force, ensuring the stable connection of the pedal 2 and the first mounting part 11 or the second mounting part 12. Moreover, the magnetic attraction force provides a vertical fixing force to offset the shear force generated when stepping on, avoiding the mechanical wear problem of the traditional buckle structure.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first mounting part 11 and the second mounting part 12 and the magnetic unit 31 fundamentally solve the left and right hand compatibility problem caused by the traditional effecter pedal fixed right. The magnetic unit 31 realizes quick tool-free installation, and the electrical connection unit 32 guarantees the reliability of signal transmission. The synergistic effect of the two makes the device have both operation flexibility and reliability.

[0037] In specific embodiments, the connection assembly 3 further comprises a locking unit 33, which can positionally connect the pedal 2 and the effecter host 1. The locking unit 33 and the magnetic unit 31 form a double insurance mechanism to avoid loose connection of the effecter host 1 and the pedal 2. It can avoid displacement or falling caused by shear force due to pure magnetic attraction connection when stepping hard or external force impact, and also can eliminate the slight positional deviation when magnetic attraction is connected, ensuring the accurate alignment of the contact of the electrical connection unit 32.

[0038] In specific embodiments, the magnetic unit 31 includes a pair of permanent magnets 311 and magnetic conductors 312, which are arranged in a polar symmetric manner on the corresponding mounting surfaces of the effecter host 1 and the pedal 2.

[0039] On the effecter host 1, the permanent magnets 311 are embedded in the interfacing surfaces of the host's two side mounting parts, arranged in an array, with polarities alternating between N and S, ensuring matching of the corresponding polarities with the pedals; the magnetic conductors 312 wrap the side and back (non-interfacing surface) of the permanent magnets 311 in a U-shaped groove or ring-shaped frame, leaving only the interfacing surface exposed. On the pedals 2, the permanent magnets 311 are embedded in the center area of the pedal's interfacing surface, with the polarities arranged complementarily to the host end (e.g. if the effecter host 1 has an N-pole, the pedal 2 has a corresponding S-pole), forming a polar-symmetrically adsorbed pair; the magnetic conductors 312 are set as flat plate magnetic conductors below the permanent magnets 311 (on the side away from the interfacing surface), serving as a magnetic field reflection layer.

[0040] The magnetic conductors 312 on the effecter host 1 end direct the magnetic induction lines dissipated by the permanent magnets 311 towards the direction of the pedals 2, and the magnetic conductors 312 on the pedals 2 end reflect the magnetic induction lines, forming a closed magnetic circuit, which enhances the effective adsorption force. In addition, the polarities of the permanent magnets of the effecter host 1 and the pedals 2 are strictly aligned in opposite directions (e.g. the N-pole of the effecter host 1 is aligned with the S-pole of the pedal 2), ensuring maximum adsorption force.

[0041] Of course, the magnetic unit 31 can also have other structures, such as mutually adsorbed magnets, etc.

[0042] In specific embodiments, the electrical connection unit 32 includes a set of elastic conductive contacts, which includes at least three independent contacts 321, and the at least three independent contacts 321 are distributed along the mounting axis. The set of elastic conductive contacts is composed of multiple conductive contacts with elastic deformation capability, each of which can be controllably deformed under external force and restored to its original state after the external force is removed. The independent contacts 321 have the functions of transmitting power, grounding circuit, and digital signal, so at least three independent contacts 321 are needed.

[0043] The locking unit 33 has various structures, for example, the locking unit 33 can also include a spring-loaded pin column mounted on the effecter host 1 and a positioning hole opened on the pedal 2, when the pedal is adsorbed to the host, the magnetic adsorption force guides the pin column to insert into the positioning hole, and the spring provides pressure to maintain the locked state.

[0044] For example, in one of the embodiments, the locking unit 33 includes a protruding clamping part 331 and a recessed receiving part 332 that cooperate with each other, and the protruding clamping part 331 and the recessed receiving part 332 are respectively arranged on the corresponding mounting surfaces of the effecter host 1 and the pedal 2.

[0045] In the embodiment, the convex clamping portion 331 and the concave receiving portion 332 cooperate to form a rigid physical stop to resist the transverse shear force between the pedal 2 and the effecter main machine 1, while the convex clamping portion 331 and the concave receiving portion 332 provide an axial positioning reference to ensure the precise alignment of the contacts of the electrical connection unit 32 and avoid poor contact caused by magnetic attraction deviation. More specifically, the convex clamping portion 331 is symmetrically arranged on the first mounting portion 11 and the second mounting portion 12, and the concave receiving portion 332 is arranged on the abutting end face of the pedal 2 corresponding to the position of the convex clamping portion 331.

[0046] In a specific embodiment, the opening end of the concave receiving portion 332 is provided with a first guide slope, and the side surface of the convex clamping portion 331 has a second guide slope, and the first guide slope and the second guide slope cooperate to achieve the positioning connection of the pedal 2 and the effecter main machine 1. When the pedal 2 and the effecter main machine 1 are initially close, the first guide slope of the opening end of the concave receiving portion 332 provides a wedge-shaped guide channel, which changes the contact point of the convex clamping portion 331 from surface contact to line contact, reduces the initial contact friction resistance, and the second guide slope of the side surface of the convex clamping portion 331 forms a complementary angle with the first guide slope to provide a gradual guide force in the late stage of magnetic attraction adsorption, so that the convex clamping portion 331 slides into the bottom of the concave receiving portion 332 along the predetermined path.

[0047] In a specific embodiment, the magnetic unit 31 is provided with at least two groups, and at least two groups of the magnetic unit 31 are distributed along the mounting axis. The magnetic fields of the at least two groups of magnetic units 31 superimpose in the abutting area to form a high-strength magnetic field area, so that the pedal 2 generates a stronger adsorption guide force when approaching, and reduces the abutting deviation.

[0048] In the specific use process, the user selects to install the pedal 2 to the left first mounting portion 11 or the right second mounting portion 12 of the effecter host 1 according to the left and right hand habits. When installing, the mounting surface of the pedal 2 is aligned with the corresponding surface of the target mounting portion (the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion), and the positions of the convex clamping portion 331 and the groove receiving portion 332, the permanent magnet 311 and the magnetic conductor 312 are substantially matched. When the pedal 2 is close to the mounting portion, the permanent magnet 311 and the magnetic conductor 312 generate a strong magnetic attraction force due to the symmetrical arrangement of the polarities, and automatically attract the pedal 2 to the surface of the effecter host 1. In this stage, the preliminary fixation is realized, the pedal is prevented from slipping off, and the basis for subsequent accurate positioning is provided. On the basis of magnetic attraction, the second guide slope of the convex clamping portion 331 is in contact with the first guide slope of the groove receiving portion 332. The user pushes the pedal 2, the slope guides the convex to slide into the inside of the groove until it is completely embedded. This process eliminates the installation deviation and ensures that the physical positioning of the pedal 2 and the effecter host 1 is accurately aligned, forming a mechanical interlocking. When the pedal 2 is locked in place, the elastically conductive contact distributed in the axial direction is deformed under pressure and is in close contact with the corresponding contact of the effecter host 1. At least three independent contacts bear the power supply, control signal and audio path respectively, and the elastic design compensates for the tolerance to ensure the stability of signal transmission.

[0049] Embodiment 2

[0050] The embodiment provides a musical instrument, which comprises the pedal effecter in the embodiment 1. The musical instrument can be a guitar, an electronic drum or any other musical instrument requiring an effecter.

[0051] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited to this. Any skilled person in the art can easily think of various equivalent modifications or replacements within the technical range disclosed by the present application, and these modifications or replacements should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pedal effects device characterized by comprising: The pedal-type effect device comprises an effect device main body and a pedal, the effect device main body is provided with a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion on two sides respectively, and the pedal is detachably mounted on the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion; a connecting assembly is arranged between the first mounting portion, the second mounting portion and the pedal, the connecting assembly comprises a magnetic unit and an electrical connection unit, the magnetic unit can adsorb and fix the pedal and the effect device main body, and the electrical connection unit can realize signal transmission between the pedal and the effect device main body.

2. The pedal effects device of claim 1, wherein The connecting assembly further comprises a locking unit, and the locking unit can realize positioning connection between the pedal and the effect device main body.

3. The pedal effects device of claim 1, wherein The magnetic unit comprises a pair of permanent magnets and magnetic conductors, and the permanent magnets and the magnetic conductors are arranged on the corresponding mounting surfaces of the effect device main body and the pedal in a polar symmetry mode.

4. The pedal effects device of claim 1, wherein The electrical connection unit comprises an elastic conductive contact group, and the elastic conductive contact group comprises at least three independent contacts, and the at least three independent contacts are distributed along the mounting axis.

5. The pedal effects device of claim 2, wherein The locking unit comprises a protruding clamping portion and a recessed receiving portion which are matched with each other, and the protruding clamping portion and the recessed receiving portion are arranged on the corresponding mounting surfaces of the effect device main body and the pedal respectively.

6. The pedal effects device of claim 5, wherein, An opening end of the recessed receiving portion is provided with a first guide inclined surface, a side surface of the protruding clamping portion has a second guide inclined surface, and the first guide inclined surface and the second guide inclined surface are matched to realize the positioning connection between the pedal and the effect device main body.

7. The pedal effects device according to any of claims 1-6, characterized by The magnetic unit is provided with at least two groups, and the at least two groups of the magnetic unit are distributed along the mounting axis.

8. A musical instrument, characterized by The musical instrument comprises the pedal-type effect device according to any one of claims 1-7.

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