Piano tuning and sound stopping tool
By designing a fixed clamp and a movable clamp in conjunction with a steel wire rope structure for the piano tuning damping tool, the problem of string deformation caused by existing piano tuning damping clamps has been solved, achieving stable string damping, avoiding compression and wear, and maintaining pitch accuracy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING ARTS INST
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing piano tuning dampers can easily cause deformation of the copper surface of the strings when fixing them, affecting pitch accuracy.
A piano tuning and damping tool was designed, which uses a fixed clamp and a movable clamp in conjunction with a steel wire rope and a coiled spring structure. The movable clamp is opened and closed by pulling the steel wire rope to avoid direct compression, and the damping properties of butyl rubber are used to absorb vibration energy.
It effectively reduces pressure and wear on the strings, maintains stable pitch, and reduces string deformation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of piano tuning and damping tools, specifically a piano tuning and damping tool. Background Technology
[0002] A piano is a keyboard instrument, mainly composed of a keyboard, strings, soundboard, action, and pedals. The keyboard is operated by the player, the strings are the main source of sound, the soundboard transmits and amplifies the sound, the action converts the keyboard's movements into string vibrations, and the pedals control the sustain and volume of the sound.
[0003] Currently, most piano tuning dampers in existing technology involve simply squeezing the piano strings into the damper, relying on the elasticity of the rubber to hold the strings in place and prevent them from vibrating and producing sound. However, as a highly precise instrument, the piano is susceptible to damage if the operator's technique is incorrect during the string-squeezing process. In such cases, the brass wrapping on the strings can be deformed, significantly affecting the piano's intonation. Therefore, we propose a new piano tuning damper tool. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a piano tuning and muting tool that can solve the problems mentioned in the above-mentioned technical background.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a piano tuning damping tool, comprising a device body, wherein a damping device is provided on the surface of the device body, and the damping device includes:
[0006] A connecting seat is provided, with a fixed clamp fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting seat, and a movable clamp rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting seat via a coil spring. The surface of the movable clamp is provided with an anti-wear inclined surface. The inner wall of the movable clamp is sleeved with one end of a steel wire rope, and the other end of the steel wire rope is disposed on the inner wall of the main body of the device.
[0007] Preferably, both the fixed clamp and the movable clamp have anti-slip textures on their surfaces.
[0008] Preferably, the main body of the device includes a handle, the inner wall of which is hinged with a control handle, and the inner wall of the control handle is connected to a wire rope.
[0009] Preferably, an extension rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the handle, and a hidden groove is formed on the surface of the extension rod. A V-shaped guide wheel is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the hidden groove, and the groove of the V-shaped guide wheel matches the diameter of the wire rope.
[0010] Preferably, the wire rope is pulled out at a 45-degree angle from the V-shaped guide wheel to the control handle and the movable clamp.
[0011] Preferably, both the movable clamp and the fixed clamp are made of butyl rubber.
[0012] Beneficial effects
[0013] This utility model provides a piano tuning and muting tool. It has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] This piano tuning damping tool, through its damping mechanism, allows for string damping when the strings need to be damped. Pressing the control handle rotates and compresses it, which in turn pulls the movable clamp via a steel cable, compressing its spring. The entire device then passes through the string hammer, placing the string in the gap between the fixed and movable clamps. Releasing the control handle resets the spring of the movable clamp, tightening it around the string. Pulling the control handle again via the steel cable allows for string damping without the need for the string to be squeezed into the clamp as in conventional damping clamps. This significantly reduces string compression and wear caused by the damping device. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the present invention (A).
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the movable clamp structure of this utility model.
[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Main body of the device; 2. Noise-damping device; 101. Handle; 102. Control handle; 103. Extension rod; 104. Hidden groove; 105. V-shaped guide wheel; 201. Connecting seat; 202. Fixing clamp; 203. Anti-slip texture; 204. Movable clamp; 205. Anti-wear inclined surface; 206. Steel wire rope.
[0020] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments.
[0022] Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.
[0023] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein.
[0024] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.
[0025] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0026] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral constructions; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two devices, components, or parts.
[0027] Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0029] Please see Figures 1-3This utility model proposes a piano tuning and muting tool, including a device body 1. The device body 1 includes a handle 101. A control handle 102 is hinged to the inner wall of the handle 101. The inner wall of the control handle 102 is sleeved with a steel wire rope 206. An extension rod 103 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the handle 101. A hidden groove 104 is opened on the surface of the extension rod 103. A V-shaped guide wheel 105 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the hidden groove 104, and the groove of the V-shaped guide wheel 105 matches the diameter of the steel wire rope 206.
[0030] The surface of the main body 1 is provided with a noise-dampening device 2, which includes: a connecting seat 201, a fixed clamp 202 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting seat 201, and a movable clamp 204 rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting seat 201 via a coil spring. The surface of the movable clamp 204 is provided with an anti-wear inclined surface 205. One end of the steel wire rope 206 is sleeved on the inner wall of the movable clamp 204, and the other end of the steel wire rope 206 is provided with the inner wall of the main body 1. The surfaces of both the fixed clamp 202 and the movable clamp 204 are provided with anti-slip textures 203. The steel wire rope 206 is pulled out from the V-shaped guide wheel 105 at a 45-degree angle to the control handle 102 and the movable clamp 204. In order to ensure the force balance of the steel wire rope 206 and reduce the force on the fixed point, both the movable clamp 204 and the fixed clamp 202 are made of butyl rubber. The butyl rubber has excellent damping performance and can effectively absorb... The device absorbs and dissipates vibration energy. Its compact molecular chain structure allows the material to quickly recover its original shape when subjected to external forces, reducing vibration transmission. Through the set damping device 2, when it is necessary to dampen the strings, pressing the control handle 102 causes the control handle 102 to rotate and compress, thereby pulling the movable clamp 204 through the steel wire rope 206 to open, compressing the coil spring of the movable clamp 204. At this time, the entire device passes through the string hammer, so that the string is in the gap between the fixed clamp 202 and the movable clamp 204. Releasing the control handle 102 causes the coil spring of the movable clamp 204 to return to its original position and clamp the string. Pulling the control handle 102 through the steel wire rope 206 rotates the device. Thus, when damping the strings, it is not necessary to squeeze the strings into the damping clamp like a normal damping clamp. Therefore, the damping device 2 can greatly reduce the compression and wear on the strings.
[0031] In this invention, when it is necessary to mute the strings, press the control handle 102 to rotate and compress it, thereby pulling the movable clamp 204 open via the steel wire rope 206, compressing the coil spring of the movable clamp 204. At this time, the entire device is passed through the string hammer, so that the string is in the gap between the fixed clamp 202 and the movable clamp 204. Release the control handle 102, so that the coil spring of the movable clamp 204 returns to its original position and clamps the string. The control handle 102 is then rotated via the steel wire rope 206.
[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A piano tuning and damping tool, comprising a device body (1), characterized in that: The surface of the main body (1) of the device is provided with a sound-dampening device (2), the sound-dampening device (2) comprising: A connecting seat (201) is fixedly connected to a fixing clamp (202) on its inner wall. A movable clamp (204) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting seat (201) via a coil spring. An anti-wear inclined surface (205) is provided on the surface of the movable clamp (204). One end of the movable clamp (204) is sleeved with one end of a wire rope (206), and the other end of the wire rope (206) is disposed on the inner wall of the device body (1).
2. The piano tuning and muting tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of both the fixed clamp (202) and the movable clamp (204) are provided with anti-slip textures (203).
3. A piano tuning and muting tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body (1) of the device includes a handle (101), and a control handle (102) is hinged to the inner wall of the handle (101). The inner wall of the control handle (102) is sleeved with a wire rope (206).
4. A piano tuning and muting tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: An extension rod (103) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the handle (101). A hidden groove (104) is provided on the surface of the extension rod (103). A V-shaped guide wheel (105) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the hidden groove (104), and the groove of the V-shaped guide wheel (105) matches the diameter of the wire rope (206).
5. A piano tuning and muting tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steel wire rope (206) is pulled out from the V-shaped guide wheel (105) at a pulling angle of 45 degrees with the control handle (102) and the movable clamp (204).
6. A piano tuning and muting tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the movable clamp (204) and the fixed clamp (202) are made of butyl rubber.