High-tightness key position structure and saxophone
By employing a segmented connection and sealing design between the tone hole post and the tone cap of the saxophone, the problem of sealing failure caused by deformation in traditional saxophones has been solved, resulting in a more stable tone and pitch.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
The joints of a traditional saxophone are prone to deformation under changes in temperature and humidity or mechanical stress, which can lead to seal failure and affect tone and intonation.
It adopts a high-density key structure, including a sound hole post, a sound cover, and a seal. Through the concave-convex segmented connection design and the matching of the seal, the connection stability and sealing performance are enhanced. The complementary geometry is used to disperse external stress and reduce the impact of deformation.
It improves the sealing performance of the saxophone, avoids changes in tone caused by deformation, and ensures the stability of tone and pitch.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of saxophone technology, and in particular to a high-density key structure and a saxophone. Background Technology
[0002] As a widely used musical instrument, the sound quality and performance of the saxophone depend heavily on the tightness of the fit between its various components.
[0003] Traditional saxophone body connections typically use flat butt joints or simple socket joints, which are prone to deformation under temperature, humidity changes, or mechanical stress, leading to seal failure at the joints and consequently affecting tone. Sealing failure causes airflow leakage, altering the stability of the air column vibration within the saxophone body, thus affecting intonation and tone. To improve the structural stability and sealing performance of the joints and avoid tone changes caused by deformation, we propose a high-density key structure and saxophone design to address these issues. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a high-density key structure and saxophone, solving the technical problem of poor key sealing performance in current saxophones.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a high-density key structure and saxophone, including a mouthpiece, a neck tube, and a body. The mouthpiece is fixedly connected to the neck tube, and the neck tube is sealed to the body. The body has a plurality of tone holes of different sizes distributed on it, and a tone cap is provided on the tone holes. A sealing element is provided between the tone holes and the tone cap. When the tone cap is closed with the tone holes, the tone holes are at least partially embedded in the tone cap. A tuning linkage shaft is fixedly connected to the tone cap, and the tuning linkage shaft is fixed to the body.
[0006] Preferably, the various sound hole posts of different sizes protrude from the outer surface of the tube.
[0007] The above technical solution involves several sound holes of varying sizes protruding from the outer surface of the tube, facilitating their fit with the sound cover.
[0008] Preferably, the sound cover has a groove on the side near the sound hole post.
[0009] The above technical solution is adopted: a groove is opened on the side of the tone cap near the tone hole post, so that the tone cap can cover the tone hole post when the saxophone is played.
[0010] Preferably, the size of the groove is adapted to the size of the sound hole post.
[0011] The above technical solution is adopted: by matching the size of the groove with the size of the sound hole post, the sound cover can be tightly covered on the sound hole post.
[0012] Preferably, the seal includes a sealing gasket.
[0013] The above technical solution is adopted to increase the sealing performance between the cover and the sound hole column when they are closed by using a sealing component, including a sealing gasket.
[0014] Preferably, the sealing gasket is embedded in the sound hole post, and the sealing gasket at least partially protrudes from the sound hole post.
[0015] The above technical solution involves embedding a sealing gasket inside the sound hole post, with the gasket at least partially protruding from the sound hole post, thereby further enhancing the sealing performance between the sound cover and the sound hole post when they are closed.
[0016] Preferably, the sound hole post has an annular groove, the size of which is adapted to the size of the sealing gasket.
[0017] The above technical solution involves creating an annular groove on the sound hole column, the size of which is adapted to the size of the sealing gasket, facilitating the installation of the sealing gasket inside the sound hole column.
[0018] Preferably, the depth of the annular groove is less than the height of the sealing gasket.
[0019] The above technical solution is adopted: by making the depth of the annular groove less than the height of the sealing gasket, the sealing gasket can protrude from the sound hole post when it is installed on the sound hole post.
[0020] Preferably, the annular groove has a toothed groove on its annular wall and a toothed protrusion is provided along the circumference of the outer ring of the sealing gasket. The size of the toothed protrusion is adapted to the size of the sealing gasket. The toothed groove is provided in at least one circle along the annular wall of the annular groove, and the toothed protrusion is provided in at least one circle along the circumference of the outer ring of the sealing gasket.
[0021] The above technical solution is adopted as follows: a toothed groove is provided on the ring wall of the annular groove, and a protruding tooth is provided along the circumference of the outer ring of the sealing gasket. The size of the protruding tooth is adapted to the size of the sealing gasket, which facilitates the installation of the sealing gasket. At least one ring of toothed groove is provided along the ring wall of the annular groove, and at least one ring of protruding tooth is provided along the circumference of the outer ring of the sealing gasket. Of course, multiple rings can also be provided.
[0022] This application further provides a saxophone, which includes a high-density bond structure.
[0023] Compared with related technologies, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0024] 1. Compared to traditional saxophones, this invention features a soundhole post, a sound cover, and a seal. The body of the saxophone has several soundhole posts of varying sizes, each with a sound cover. A seal is installed between the soundhole post and the sound cover. When the sound cover and soundhole post are closed, the soundhole post is at least partially embedded within the sound cover. A tuning linkage shaft is fixedly connected to the sound cover and is fixed to the body of the saxophone. This design creates a segmented connection between the sound cover and the soundhole post, offering several advantages: The complementary nature of the geometric shapes enhances the stability and sealing of the connection; the concave-convex structure disperses external stress, reducing the impact of local deformation on the overall structure; the concave-convex connection between each sound cover and soundhole post forms a modular structure; and the addition of a seal between the sound cover and the soundhole post further enhances the saxophone's sealing performance during performance, preventing changes in tone during playing. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a high-density bond structure and a saxophone structure.
[0026] Figure 2 A magnified view of a high-density bond structure and point A in a saxophone;
[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a high-density key structure and the structure of the saxophone alto cover, tone hole post, and sealing element;
[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a high-density key structure and the structure of the saxophone's middle tone hole post and sealing element;
[0029] Figure 5 An internal cross-sectional view of a high-density key structure and the connection between the seal and the tone hole post in a saxophone;
[0030] Figure 6 This is a sectional view of a high-density key structure and the sealing element and sound hole post in a saxophone.
[0031] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Neck tube; 2. Tube body; 21. Sound hole post; 211. Groove; 22. Sound cover; 221. Groove; 23. Tuning linkage shaft; 24. Ring groove; 3. Seal; 31. Convex tooth; 4. Mouthpiece. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0033] Example 1
[0034] like Figures 1-6 As shown, a high-density key structure includes a mouthpiece 4, a neck tube 1, and a tube body 2. The mouthpiece 4 is fixedly connected to the neck tube 1, and the neck tube 1 is sealed to the tube body 2. The tube body 2 has a number of tone hole pillars 21 of different sizes distributed on it, and a tone cover 22 is provided on the tone hole pillars 21. A sealing element 3 is provided between the tone hole pillars 21 and the tone cover 22. When the tone cover 22 is closed with the tone hole pillars 21, the tone hole pillars 21 are at least partially embedded in the tone cover 22. A tuning linkage shaft 23 is fixedly connected to the tone cover 22, and the tuning linkage shaft 23 is fixed to the tube body 2.
[0035] The body 2 has several tone holes 21 of varying sizes, and tone caps 22 are provided on the tone holes 21. A sealing element 3 is provided between the tone holes 21 and the tone caps 22. When the tone caps 22 are closed with the tone holes 21, the tone holes 21 are at least partially embedded in the tone caps 22. A tuning linkage shaft 23 is fixedly connected to the tone caps 22 and is fixed to the body 2. This design of the tone caps 22 and tone holes 21 with concave and convex segments has the following advantages: the complementary nature of the geometric shapes enhances the stability and sealing of the connection; the concave and convex structure can disperse external stress and reduce the impact of local deformation on the overall structure; the concave and convex connection between each tone cap 22 and tone hole 21 forms a modular structure; at the same time, the addition of a sealing element 3 between the tone caps 22 and tone holes 21 further enhances the sealing performance of the saxophone during performance and prevents changes in tone during performance.
[0036] Example 2
[0037] like Figures 1-6 As shown, several sound hole pillars 21 of different sizes protrude from the outer surface of the tube body 2. The sound cover 22 has a groove 221 on the side near the sound hole pillar 21. The size of the groove 221 is adapted to the size of the sound hole pillar 21. The sealing element 3 includes a sealing gasket. The sealing gasket is embedded in the sound hole pillar 21. The sealing gasket protrudes at least partially from the sound hole pillar 21. The sound hole pillar 21 has an annular groove 24. The size of the annular groove 24 is adapted to the size of the sealing gasket. The depth of the annular groove 24 is less than the height of the sealing gasket. The annular wall of the annular groove 24 has a toothed groove 211. A toothed tooth 31 is provided along the circumference of the outer ring of the sealing gasket. The size of the toothed tooth 31 is adapted to the size of the sealing gasket. The toothed groove 211 is provided at least once along the annular wall of the annular groove 24. The toothed tooth 31 is provided at least once along the circumference of the outer ring of the sealing gasket.
[0038] Several tone hole posts 21 of different sizes protrude from the outer surface of the tube body 2 to facilitate their fit with the tone cover 22. The tone cover 22 has a groove 221 on the side near the tone hole posts 21 so that the tone cover 22 can cover the tone hole posts 21 during saxophone performance. The sealing gasket is embedded in the tone hole posts 21 and at least partially protrudes from the tone hole posts 21, further enhancing the sealing performance between the tone cover 22 and the tone hole posts 21 when they are closed.
[0039] The annular groove 24 has a toothed groove 211 on its annular wall, and a toothed protrusion 31 is provided along the circumference of the outer ring of the sealing gasket. The size of the toothed protrusion 31 is adapted to the size of the sealing gasket, which facilitates the installation of the sealing gasket. At least one circle of toothed groove 211 is provided along the annular wall of the annular groove 24, and at least one circle of toothed protrusion 31 is provided along the circumference of the outer ring of the sealing gasket. Of course, multiple circles can also be provided.
[0040] Example 3
[0041] Based on Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, this embodiment further provides a saxophone, which includes a high-density bond structure;
[0042] The tube body 2, the sound cover 22, and the sound column are made of high-rigidity materials with low coefficients of thermal expansion (such as copper alloys or titanium alloys) to reduce deformation caused by temperature changes. The materials undergo heat treatment and surface treatment to improve their resistance to deformation and corrosion. CNC machine tools and laser cutting technology are used to ensure the machining accuracy of the convex and concave interfaces. The mating clearance of the interfaces is controlled at the micron level to ensure sealing performance.
[0043] Seal 3 is made of silicone or fluororubber material to enhance the sealing effect, while also having aging resistance and fatigue resistance.
[0044] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A high adhesion key structure, comprising a blowing nozzle (4), a neck pipe (1) and a pipe body (2), the blowing nozzle (4) is fixedly connected with the neck pipe (1), and the neck pipe (1) is sealingly connected with the pipe body (2), characterized in that, The pipe body (2) is provided with a plurality of sound hole columns (21) of different sizes, and a sound cover (22) is arranged on the sound hole column (21), a sealing element (3) is arranged between the sound hole column (21) and the sound cover (22), when the sound cover (22) covers the sound hole column (21), the sound hole column (21) is at least partially embedded in the sound cover (22), the sound cover (22) is fixedly connected with a tuning linkage shaft (23), and the tuning linkage shaft (23) is fixed on the pipe body (2).
2. The high cohesiveness key structure according to claim 1, wherein, The plurality of sound hole columns (21) of different sizes protrude from the outer surface of the pipe body (2).
3. The high cohesiveness key structure according to claim 1, wherein, The sound cover (22) is provided with a groove (221) on one side close to the sound hole column (21).
4. The high cohesiveness key structure according to claim 3, wherein, The size of the groove (221) is matched with the size of the sound hole column (21).
5. The high cohesiveness key structure according to claim 4, wherein, The sealing element (3) comprises a sealing gasket.
6. The high cohesiveness key structure according to claim 5, wherein, The sealing gasket is embedded in the sound hole column (21), and the sealing gasket at least partially protrudes from the sound hole column (21).
7. The high cohesiveness key structure according to claim 6, wherein The sound hole column (21) is provided with a ring groove (24), and the size of the ring groove (24) is matched with the size of the sealing gasket.
8. The high cohesiveness key structure according to claim 7, wherein, The depth of the ring groove (24) is less than the height of the sealing gasket.
9. The high cohesiveness key structure according to claim 8, wherein, The ring wall of the ring groove (24) is provided with a tooth groove (211), a protruding tooth (31) is arranged along the circumference of the outer circle of the sealing gasket, the size of the protruding tooth (31) is matched with the size of the sealing gasket, the tooth groove (211) is arranged at least one circle along the ring wall of the ring groove (24), and the protruding tooth (31) is arranged at least one circle along the circumference of the outer circle of the sealing gasket.
10. Saxophone, characterized in that The saxophone comprises the high-adhesion key structure according to any one of claims 1-9.