Buckle structure for a musical instrument strap
By designing a rotating and snapping mechanism for the instrument strap, the problems of poor stability and short service life of existing instrument strap buckle structures have been solved. This enables one-handed operation and a stable connection, improving the user experience and reducing maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DS MUSIC (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
The existing buckle structure of musical instrument straps has poor stability, short service life, and inconvenient operation, which affects the safety of the performer and economic costs.
Design a buckle structure for musical instrument straps, using a rotating locking mechanism with a locking part and a limiting hole to achieve one-handed operation and a stable connection, reduce wear, and extend service life.
It improves the stability and flexibility of instrument straps, extends their service life, and reduces operational complexity and maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of strap accessories technology, specifically a buckle structure for musical instrument straps. Background Technology
[0002] When playing handheld instruments, especially larger instruments like guitars and snare drums, the lack of suitable support can lead to many inconveniences and potential risks. Firstly, due to the weight and size of the instrument, it's often difficult for the player to maintain a stable grip during performance, making the instrument prone to falling, resulting in damage or loss, causing financial loss and inconvenience. In such cases, an accidental drop could also cause injury and health risks. Therefore, players typically need a strap to assist with playing, ensuring the instrument doesn't easily fall or get damaged, and also facilitating smooth playing. Currently, most instrument straps use magnetic or snap fasteners. Magnetic straps have poor locking stability; the magnetic force may gradually weaken, or even accidentally separate. Snap fasteners often require both hands to operate, and frequent insertion and removal can cause wear and tear on the interface, leading to a shorter lifespan. Frequent replacement of fasteners not only increases operating costs but also causes numerous inconveniences. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a buckle structure for musical instrument straps, aiming to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. The buckle of this utility model is installed on the buckle body by rotating the shaft, which can realize one-handed opening and closing and locking. It has the advantages of saving space, good stability, long service life, flexible and convenient use and strong practicality.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model employs the following technical solution:
[0005] A buckle structure for a musical instrument strap includes a buckle body and a locking member. The buckle body has a locking hole in the middle. One end of the buckle body along the X-axis has a locking connection part, and the other end of the buckle body along the X-axis has a locking part. The locking hole is located between the locking connection part and the locking part. One end of the locking member along the X-axis is rotatably connected to the locking connection part via a pivot. The other end of the locking member along the X-axis is fastened to the locking part. A limiting buckle is provided in the middle of the locking member, and the limiting buckle can be inserted into the locking hole.
[0006] Preferably, the buckle body is provided with a locking part, which is located on one side of the locking hole along the Y-axis direction.
[0007] Preferably, the clamping part is provided with a limiting hole, which is configured to communicate with the locking buckle hole.
[0008] Preferably, the limiting hole includes a limiting hole and a movable through hole arranged sequentially from top to bottom, wherein the diameter of the limiting hole is smaller than the diameter of the movable through hole.
[0009] Preferably, the locking connection part is provided with an upper connection part and a lower connection part. The upper connection part is provided with a pivot hole, and the lower connection part is provided with a pivot insertion hole. The pivot can pass through the pivot hole and the locking element and then be inserted into the pivot insertion hole.
[0010] Preferably, the latching connection portion is further provided with a latch mounting recess, which is located between the upper connection portion and the lower connection portion.
[0011] Preferably, the locking part includes an upper locking connection part, a lower locking connection part, and a fastening connection part. The fastening connection part is located between the upper locking connection part and the lower locking connection part. The fastening connection part is provided with a fastening connection recess, and a fastening opening is also provided between the upper locking connection part and the lower locking connection part.
[0012] Preferably, the locking component is further provided with a locking mounting part and a fastening part, the fastening part is fastened to the fastening connection part, the locking mounting part is movably mounted on the locking mounting recess via a rotating shaft, the locking mounting part is provided with a rotating shaft hole, and the rotating shaft can pass through the rotating shaft through hole and the rotating shaft hole and then be inserted into the rotating shaft insertion hole.
[0013] Preferably, the buckle body is further provided with a support platform, which is located on one side of the locking hole.
[0014] Preferably, the locking member is further provided with an abutment portion, which is located below the limiting buckle portion and can movably contact the support platform.
[0015] Preferably, the lower end of the buckle body along the Y-axis direction is further provided with a strap connection hole and an opening.
[0016] This utility model relates to a buckle structure for musical instrument straps, which has the following beneficial effects on the carrying case:
[0017] 1. The present invention relates to a buckle structure for musical instrument straps. The buckle is mounted on the buckle body by rotating a pivot. Compared with other opening and closing methods (such as sliding rail type, magnetic type, plug-in type, etc.), the present invention has the advantages of saving internal space, stable mechanical locking force of the buckle, no need for frequent plugging and unplugging to avoid interface wear, extended service life, saving usage costs and flexible and convenient use.
[0018] 2. The buckle structure for the instrument strap of this utility model, by setting a locking part and a limiting hole, allows for the following steps during use: first, open the locking buckle, then pass one end of the instrument's limiting post through the movable through hole and the limiting locking hole in sequence, and lock it onto the locking part. Finally, fasten the locking buckle onto the buckle body to complete the connection between this utility model and the instrument's limiting post. This allows the entire operation of this utility model to be carried out with only one hand, making it convenient and practical. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the buckle structure for musical instrument straps of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of Embodiment 1 of the buckle structure for musical instrument straps of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle body of Embodiment 1 of the buckle structure for musical instrument straps of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking component of the first embodiment of the buckle structure for musical instrument straps of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the buckle body in Embodiment 1 of the buckle structure for musical instrument straps of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the buckle structure for musical instrument straps of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 7 This is a front view of the overall structure of Embodiment 2 of the buckle structure for musical instrument straps of this utility model.
[0026] The numbers on the map are:
[0027] 1. Buckle body; 2. Locking fastener; 3. Locking connection part; 4. Locking part; 5. Limiting buckle part; 6. Clamping part; 7. Limiting hole; 8. Limiting locking hole; 9. Movable through hole; 10. Upper connection part; 11. Lower connection part; 12. Locking mounting recess; 13. Locking locking part; 14. Upper locking connection part; 15. Lower locking connection part; 16. Fastening connection part; 17. Locking mounting part; 18. Fastening part; 19. Fastening connection end; 20. Fastening part; 21. Lifting part; 22. Support platform; 23. Fastening connection recess; 24. Shoulder strap connection hole. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the product of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may 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 may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0030] 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 this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Example 1
[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a buckle structure for a musical instrument strap includes a buckle body 1 and a locking member 2. The buckle body 1 has a locking hole in the middle. One end of the buckle body 1 along the X-axis has a locking connection part 3, and the other end of the buckle body 1 along the X-axis has a locking part 4. The locking hole is located between the locking connection part 3 and the locking part 4. One end of the locking member 2 along the X-axis is rotatably connected to the locking connection part 3 via a pivot. The other end of the locking member 2 along the X-axis is fastened to the locking part 4. A limiting buckle 5 is provided in the middle of the locking member 2, and the limiting buckle 5 can be inserted into the locking hole.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the buckle body 1 is provided with a locking part 6, which is located on one side of the locking hole along the Y-axis direction.
[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the clamping part 6 is provided with a limiting hole 7, which is connected to the locking buckle hole.
[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the limiting hole 7 includes a limiting locking hole 8 and a movable through hole 9 arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The diameter of the limiting locking hole 8 is smaller than the diameter of the movable through hole 9.
[0035] It should be noted that the movable perforation 9 is circular, and the limiting hole 8 is arc-shaped or semi-circular.
[0036] It should be further explained that by setting the locking part 6 and the limiting hole 7, in use, first open the locking part 2, then pass one end of the instrument's limiting post through the movable through hole 9 and the limiting locking hole 8 in sequence, and lock it onto the locking part 6. Finally, fasten the locking part 2 onto the locking body 1 to complete the connection between this utility model and the instrument's limiting post, making this utility model convenient and practical. The instrument's limiting post used in conjunction with this utility model can be designed to match the overall shape and color of the instrument. Compared with traditional snap fasteners, this utility model not only does not affect the overall aesthetics of the instrument, but can also effectively enhance its overall aesthetics.
[0037] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the locking connection part 3 is provided with an upper connection part 10 and a lower connection part 11. The upper connection part 10 is provided with a pivot hole, and the lower connection part 11 is provided with a pivot insertion hole. The pivot can pass through the pivot hole and the locking part 2 and then be inserted into the pivot insertion hole.
[0038] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the latching connection part 3 is also provided with a latching mounting recess 12 and a protruding latching position part 13. The latching mounting recess 12 and the latching position part 13 are both located between the upper connection part 10 and the lower connection part 11. The latching position part 13 is located on the side of the latching mounting recess 12 along the X-axis direction close to the locking hole.
[0039] It should be noted that the locking element 2 is rotatably mounted on the buckle body 1 via a rotating shaft. Compared with other opening and closing methods (such as slide rail type, magnetic type, plug-in type, etc.), this utility model has the advantages of saving internal space, stable mechanical locking force of the locking element 2, no need for frequent plugging and unplugging to avoid interface wear, and flexible and convenient use.
[0040] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the locking part 4 includes an upper locking connection part 14, a lower locking connection part 15 and a fastening connection part 16. The fastening connection part 16 is located between the upper locking connection part 14 and the lower locking connection part 15. The fastening connection part 16 is provided with a fastening connection recess 23, and a fastening opening is also provided between the upper locking connection part 14 and the lower locking connection part 15.
[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, the locking component 2 is also provided with a locking mounting part 17 and a fastening part 18. The fastening part 18 is fastened to the fastening connection part 16. The locking mounting part 17 is movably mounted on the locking mounting recess 12 via a rotating shaft. The locking mounting part 17 is provided with a rotating shaft hole. The rotating shaft can pass through the rotating shaft through hole and the rotating shaft hole and then be inserted into the rotating shaft insertion hole.
[0042] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a fastening connection end 19 is provided on one end face of the fastening connection recess 23. The fastening connection end 19 is inclined. A fastening part 20 is provided on the fastening part 18. The fastening part 20 is inclined. The fastening connection end 19 and the fastening part 20 are configured to cooperate. When the locking member 2 is locked in the buckle body 1, the fastening connection end 19 and the fastening part 20 are tightly pressed together, improving the fastening stability.
[0043] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the fastening part 18 is also provided with an outwardly protruding lifting part 21, which makes it easy for the user to open the buckle and is flexible and convenient to use.
[0044] It should be noted that when using it, the lifting part 21 is lifted along the Y-axis to open the locking part; when it is necessary to lock it, the locking part 2 is pressed down along the Y-axis to lock the locking part 18 onto the locking connection recess 23, which is flexible and convenient to use.
[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the buckle body 1 is also provided with a support platform 22, which is located on one side of the locking buckle hole.
[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the locking member 2 is also provided with an abutting part, which is located below the limiting buckle part 5, and the abutting part can movably contact the support platform 22.
[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a first gasket and a second gasket. The first gasket is installed on the upper end face of the support platform 22, the upper end face of the locking latch part 13, and the upper end face of the fastening connection part 16. By setting the first gasket, assembly looseness can be eliminated, precise pre-tightening can be achieved, the stability of the connection between the buckle and the locking fastener 2 can be improved, and the service life of this utility model can be increased, making it highly practical. The second gasket is installed on the back of the buckle body 1. By setting the second gasket, it can reduce cushioning and friction when connecting the shoulder strap. In this embodiment, both the first gasket and the second gasket can be elastic gaskets, and the material can be silicone or rubber, etc.
[0048] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the buckle body 1 also extends outward to provide a strap connection hole 24 and an opening. The strap connection hole 24 facilitates the installation of this utility model on a musical instrument strap. Example 2
[0049] like Figure 1 and Figure 7As shown, the basic structure of Embodiment 2 is the same as that of Embodiment 1, except that the buckle body 1 does not include the strap connection hole 24 and the opening.
[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Those skilled in the art can readily implement this utility model based on the accompanying drawings and the above description. However, any modifications, alterations, or variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, utilizing the disclosed technical content, are equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, any equivalent changes, alterations, or variations made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of this utility model still fall within the scope of this utility model's technical solution.
Claims
1. A buckle structure for a musical instrument strap, characterized in that: It includes a buckle body (1) and a locking member (2). The buckle body (1) has a locking hole in the middle. One end of the buckle body (1) along the X-axis has a locking connection part (3). The other end of the buckle body (1) along the X-axis has a locking part (4). The locking hole is located between the locking connection part (3) and the locking part (4). One end of the locking member (2) along the X-axis is rotatably connected to the locking connection part (3) through a rotating shaft. The other end of the locking member (2) along the X-axis is fastened to the locking part (4). The locking member (2) has a limiting buckle part (5) in the middle. The limiting buckle part (5) can be inserted into the locking hole.
2. The buckle structure for a musical instrument strap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle body (1) is provided with a locking part (6), which is located on one side of the locking hole along the Y-axis direction.
3. The buckle structure for a musical instrument strap according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping part (6) is provided with a limiting hole (7), which is connected to the locking buckle hole.
4. The buckle structure for a musical instrument strap according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting hole (7) includes a limiting card hole (8) and a movable through hole (9) arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The diameter of the limiting card hole (8) is smaller than the diameter of the movable through hole (9).
5. The buckle structure for a musical instrument strap according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking connection part (3) is provided with an upper connection part (10) and a lower connection part (11). The upper connection part (10) is provided with a rotating shaft through hole, and the lower connection part (11) is provided with a rotating shaft insertion hole. The rotating shaft can pass through the rotating shaft through hole and the locking part (2) and then be inserted into the rotating shaft insertion hole.
6. The buckle structure for a musical instrument strap according to claim 5, characterized in that: The latch connection part (3) is also provided with a latch mounting recess (12), which is located between the upper connection part (10) and the lower connection part (11).
7. The buckle structure for a musical instrument strap according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking part (4) includes an upper locking connection part (14), a lower locking connection part (15) and a fastening connection part (16). The fastening connection part (16) is located between the upper locking connection part (14) and the lower locking connection part (15). The fastening connection part (16) is provided with a fastening connection recess (23). A fastening opening is also provided between the upper locking connection part (14) and the lower locking connection part (15).
8. The buckle structure for a musical instrument strap according to claim 7, characterized in that: The locking component (2) is also provided with a locking mounting part (17) and a fastening part (18). The fastening part (18) is fastened to the fastening connection part (16). The locking mounting part (17) is movably mounted on the locking mounting recess (12) via a rotating shaft. The locking mounting part (17) is provided with a rotating shaft hole. The rotating shaft can pass through the rotating shaft through hole and the rotating shaft hole and then be inserted into the rotating shaft insertion hole.
9. The buckle structure for a musical instrument strap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle body (1) is also provided with a support platform (22) and a strap connection hole (24), and the support platform (22) is located on one side of the locking buckle hole.
10. The buckle structure for a musical instrument strap according to claim 9, characterized in that: The locking member (2) is also provided with an abutting part, which is located below the limiting buckle (5) and can make contact with the support platform (22).