Guitar bridge with multiple tremolo switching modes

Abstract

The utility model discloses a guitar bridge with multiple tremolo switching modes, including fixed block, suspension block, string height octave adjusting assembly, tension assembly, string fixed block, tremolo rocker and switching lock, wherein, suspension block articulates in the installation groove of fixed block one side, string height octave adjusting assembly installs in the installation groove of suspension block far from fixed block one side, tremolo rocker installs in one side of suspension block, the top of string fixed block passes through fixed block and installs at the bottom of suspension block, and the overall rotation of string fixed block is realized by pressing or lifting tremolo rocker that suspension block drives, one end of the tension spring on tension assembly is connected at the bottom of string fixed block, and realizes telescopic cooperation through the fixed installation of tension spring fixed block on tension assembly, switching lock and fixed block realize relative position installation through the body, and the switching of different tremolo modes of bridge is realized through the positioning screw on switching lock.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of guitar tremolo bridge technology, and in particular to a guitar bridge with multiple tremolo switching modes. Background Technology

[0002] The vibrato bridge on a guitar is a common device used in stringed instruments. By manually controlling the tension of the strings over a short period of time, it produces corresponding continuous and alternating special pitch changes.

[0003] Existing Floydrose double-locking tremolo bridges, Gotoh 510 double-locking tremolo bridges (2-point design), and Fender vintage single-locking tremolo bridges (6-point design) are either suspended or flush with the body when at rest (single-locking tremolo bridges). These bridges achieve their balance through the combined force of the strings and springs (single-locking tremolo bridges). They are mounted to the body using two or more self-tapping screws. Adjusting these screws raises or lowers the bridge height. The bridge's blade rests within the recessed ring of these screws, using this as a fulcrum to maintain balance. Because the bridge engages with the screws through hard friction during forward and backward movement, it is prone to wear, leading to uneven return to its original position and affecting overall pitch accuracy. This hard friction also results in a stiffer feel. Prolonged use of the rocker arm will increase the contact wear area between the blade and the lifting screw, and this physical wear is irreversible. It can also cause the lifting screw installed inside the piano body to loosen or deform, thereby affecting the working stability of the bridge.

[0004] In addition, existing double-locking and single-locking guitar tremolo bridges have technical defects in terms of string changing, resonance, precision adjustment, vibration attenuation, sound clarity, axial positioning of the suspension block, multi-string compatibility, string mounting method, and switching between different tremolo modes.

[0005] 1. Regarding string changing

[0006] Double-locking bridges cannot be replaced with strings as a whole; they are usually disassembled and reassembled separately or with the help of balancing tools (which can easily cause the bridge to collapse and get pinched, or the tools to damage the instrument body, or the screws that clamp the strings to strip). Single-locking bridges are prone to damaging the finish and dislodging.

[0007] 2. Tuning aspects

[0008] The optimal state for a vibrato bridge is when the overall tension of the strings and the overall tension of the bridge are balanced, and the bridge position is level with the body. A single tremolo bridge is in a state of close contact with the body, provided that each string is kept at the standard pitch. Since the strings and the bridge springs are interconnected, this adjustment process is tedious, lengthy, and time-consuming.

[0009] 3. String height and octave adjustment

[0010] A double-locking bridge is in a balanced, suspended state under the interaction of various forces. The bridge is fixed to the suspension base of the bridge, and the string height cannot be adjusted individually. Adjusting the octave position of the bridge individually will also affect the balance of the bridge, so it cannot be adjusted independently either. The string height of a single-locking bridge is adjusted by two pivot screws on the bridge. The adjustment precision is not high, and the contact area with the bridge base is very small, resulting in rapid vibration attenuation. Octave adjustment is achieved by pulling the screw at the rear end. Due to the low precision, the assembly accuracy and stability are poor.

[0011] 4. Regarding string vibration attenuation and tone clarity

[0012] Traditional wooden neck guitars are assembled from multiple parts. Due to the superposition of the vibration frequencies of the various parts that make up the guitar as a whole, some strings will experience rapid attenuation of string vibration at different positions, resulting in problems such as shorter sustain and unclear tone.

[0013] 5. Traditional double-locking bridges and single-locking bridges lack directional rocking and fixing mechanisms, failing to achieve free setting and meet convenient usage needs. Utility Model Content

[0014] This invention addresses the technical problems of the prior art by providing a guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes.

[0015] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0016] A guitar bridge with multiple tremolo switching modes includes a fixed block, a suspension block, an octave height adjustment assembly, a tension assembly, a string fixing block, a tremolo rocker, and a switching lock. The suspension block is hinged to a mounting groove on one side of the fixed block. The octave height adjustment assembly is installed in a mounting groove on the side of the suspension block away from the fixed block. The tremolo rocker is installed on one side of the suspension block. The top of the string fixing block passes through the fixed block and is installed at the bottom of the suspension block. Pressing or lifting the tremolo rocker causes the suspension block to rotate, driving the string fixing block to rotate as a whole. One end of a tension spring on the tension assembly is connected to the bottom of the string fixing block, and a tension spring fixing block fixedly installed on the tension assembly provides telescopic cooperation. The switching lock and the fixed block are installed relative to each other via the guitar body. Different tremolo modes of the bridge are switched by adjusting the manual nut on the switching lock.

[0017] Furthermore, the fixing block is installed on the instrument body by fixing block screws.

[0018] Furthermore, the suspension block is hinged to the fixed block by bearings and pins.

[0019] Furthermore, the string height octave adjustment assembly includes a string height lifting plate and an octave adjustment bridge. The string height lifting plate is mounted on the suspension block by string height lifting screws, and the octave adjustment bridge is mounted on the plane of the string height lifting plate by connecting screws. The string height lifting plate and the octave adjustment bridge are then mounted together on the suspension block by mounting screws.

[0020] Furthermore, the string fixing block is installed together with the suspension block by string screws passing through the fixing block.

[0021] Furthermore, the vibrato rocker arm is tightly fitted together with the corresponding mounting hole of the suspension block via a rocker arm fixing screw sleeve.

[0022] Furthermore, the tension assembly includes a tension spring fixing block, a tension spring, and a tension spring crossbar. The tension spring fixing block is fixed to the instrument body by screw one. One end of the tension spring is fitted with the tension spring crossbar and then the tension spring crossbar is connected to the tension spring fixing block by screw two. The other end of the tension spring is clamped and fixed to the string fixing block by screw three.

[0023] Furthermore, the switching lock is installed on the instrument body by screw four, and manual nuts one and two are installed on the inside sides of the switching lock respectively, which are used to clamp or loosen the string fixing block.

[0024] Furthermore, the aforementioned guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes also includes a string bend weight, which is installed corresponding to the strings at one end of the neck.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0026] This invention provides a guitar bridge with multiple tremolo switching modes, which changes the traditional methods of fixing the relative position and setting the directional rocking of double-locking and single-locking bridges, as well as the mechanical cooperation and precise locking methods of the bridge and floating block. It offers advantages such as quick locking of the tremolo bridge position, directional rocking setting, reduced vibration attenuation, and precise zone adjustment. It is easy and quick to set up, reducing the time spent on string changing and tuning, effectively reducing adverse string vibration attenuation, improving tone clarity, and is compatible with both 6-string and 12-string stringing methods. It is more convenient to use during performance, has high overall strength and minimal deformation, more agile rocking, and lighter pressure. Furthermore, this invention has a compact structure, saves space, and has a small installation volume. Compared to traditional tremolo bridges, it has higher assembly precision and is more sensitive. The bridge using this invention is more aesthetically pleasing and practical for playing. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 An exploded view of a guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 3 This is an overall assembly drawing of a guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes provided for an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 Side view of a guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 (Forward tilt position in double rocking position).

[0032] Figure 5 Side view of a guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 (Backward tilt position in double rocking position).

[0033] Figure 6 A downward view of the guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 (Double rocking mode).

[0034] Figure 7 A downward view of the guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 (Fixed state).

[0035] Figure 8 A downward view of the guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3 (Pre-animation state).

[0036] Figure 9 A downward view of the guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 4 (After rocking state).

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0038] 1-Fixing block, 101-Pin, 102-Bearing, 103-Fixing block screw, 2-Suspension block, 3-String height adjustment plate, 301-String height adjustment screw, 4-Octave adjustment bridge, 401-Connecting screw, 402-Installation screw, 5-String fixing block, 501-String screw, 6-Vibrato rocker arm, 601-Rocker fixing sleeve, 7-Tension spring fixing block, 701-Tension spring, 702-Screw one, 703-Screw two, 704-Screw three, 705-Tension spring crossbar, 8-Switching lock, 801-Manual nut one, 802-Manual nut two, 803-Screw four, 9-String bending counterweight block. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0040] like Figure 1-3 As shown.

[0041] This utility model provides a guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes, including a fixed block 1, a suspension block 2, a string height octave adjustment assembly, a tension assembly, a string fixing block 5, a vibrato rocker 6, and a switching lock 8; wherein, the fixed block 1 is installed on the guitar body by a fixed block screw 103.

[0042] The suspension block 2 is hinged in the mounting groove on one side of the fixed block 1. Specifically, the suspension block 2 is hinged to the fixed block 1 by bearing 102 and pin 101.

[0043] The string height octave adjustment assembly is installed in the mounting groove on the side of the suspension block 2 away from the fixed block 1. The string height octave adjustment assembly includes a string height lifting plate 3 and an octave adjustment bridge 4. The string height lifting plate 3 is installed on the suspension block 2 by a string height lifting screw 301. The octave adjustment bridge 4 is installed on the plane of the string height lifting plate 3 by a connecting screw 401. The string height lifting plate 3 and the octave adjustment bridge 4 are installed together on the suspension block 2 by a mounting screw 402.

[0044] The top of the string fixing block 5 passes through the fixing block 1 and is installed at the bottom of the suspension block 2. Specifically, the string fixing block 5 is installed together with the suspension block 2 by passing through the fixing block 1 with a string screw 501.

[0045] The vibrato rocker arm 6 is installed on one side of the suspension block 2. Specifically, the vibrato rocker arm 6 is tightly fitted together with the corresponding mounting hole of the suspension block 2 via a rocker arm fixing screw sleeve 601. By pressing or lifting the vibrato rocker arm 6, the suspension block 2 drives the string fixing block 5 to rotate as a whole.

[0046] One end of the tension spring 701 on the tension assembly is connected to the bottom of the string fixing block 5, and the tension spring fixing block 7 fixedly installed on the tension assembly achieves telescopic cooperation; specifically, the tension assembly includes a tension spring fixing block 7, a tension spring 701 and a tension spring crossbar 705. The tension spring fixing block 7 is fixed to the instrument body by screw 702. One end of the tension spring 701 is fitted with the tension spring crossbar 705, and the tension spring crossbar 705 is connected to the tension spring fixing block 7 by screw 703. The other end of the tension spring 701 is clamped and fixed to the string fixing block 5 by screw 704.

[0047] The switching lock 8 and the fixing block 1 are installed in relative positions using the instrument body. Different vibrato modes of the bridge are switched by adjusting the manual nut on the switching lock 8. Specifically, the switching lock 8 is installed on the instrument body by screw four 803. Manual nut one 801 and manual nut two 802 are installed on the two sides inside the switching lock 8, respectively, for clamping or loosening the string fixing block 5.

[0048] To further improve the clarity of string vibration, the aforementioned guitar bridge with multiple tremolo switching modes also includes a string folding weight 9, which is installed corresponding to the strings at one end of the neck. Specifically, one end of the string folding weight 9 is installed with the headstock winder, and the other end is installed in the headstock mounting hole. The design of the string folding weight 9 effectively reduces undesirable attenuation of string vibration.

[0049] This utility model provides a guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes, the operation process and motion principle of which are as follows:

[0050] Initially in double rocking mode, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, manual nuts 801 and 802 are locked in their respective threaded holes on the switching lock 8 by rotating clockwise, and are away from the string fixing block 5. At this time, the string fixing block 5 is in a relaxed state, as shown. Figure 6 As shown; when it is necessary to switch to the fixed state, use the vibrato rocker arm 6 to balance the bridge plane on the body, and then rotate the manual nut 1 801 and manual nut 2 802 counterclockwise until the string clamping block 5 is tightened to achieve the fixed state, as shown. Figure 7 As shown; when switching to the rocking motion mode, use the tremolo lever 6 to balance the bridge plane with the body, and rotate the manual nut 801 counterclockwise until it engages with the string retaining block 5. Loosen the side of the string retaining block 5 closest to the manual nut 802. Figure 8 As shown; when switching to the back rocker mode, use the tremolo lever 6 to balance the bridge plane with the body, and rotate the manual nut 802 counterclockwise until it engages with the string retaining block 5. Loosen the side of the string retaining block 5 closest to the manual nut 801. Figure 9 As shown.

[0051] This utility model provides a guitar bridge with multiple tremolo switching modes, which changes the limitations of traditional tremolo bridges in terms of function and the complexity of tuning methods, as well as the precision of the structure. It features the characteristics of eliminating undesirable floating friction, reducing vibration attenuation, quickly adjusting the bridge tremolo mode, improving the clarity of string vibration, reducing the time spent on string changing and tuning, and being compatible with 6-string and 12-string assemblies.

[0052] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0053] The embodiments described above are merely specific implementations of this application, used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. The protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the specific technologies; and these modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. All should be covered within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes, characterized in that, The instrument includes a fixed block (1), a suspension block (2), an octave height adjustment assembly, a tension assembly, a string fixing block (5), a tremolo rocker (6), and a switching lock (8); wherein, the suspension block (2) is hinged in a mounting groove on one side of the fixed block (1), the octave height adjustment assembly is installed in a mounting groove on the side of the suspension block (2) away from the fixed block (1), the tremolo rocker (6) is installed on one side of the suspension block (2), and the top of the string fixing block (5) passes through the fixed block (1) and is installed on the suspension block. (2) At the bottom, the suspension block (2) drives the string fixing block (5) to rotate as a whole by pressing or lifting the vibrato rocker arm (6); one end of the tension spring (701) on the tension assembly is connected to the bottom of the string fixing block (5), and the tension spring fixing block (7) fixedly installed on the tension assembly achieves telescopic cooperation; the switching lock (8) and the fixing block (1) are installed in relative positions with the help of the piano body, and the different vibrato modes of the bridge are switched by adjusting the manual nut on the switching lock (8).

2. The guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing block (1) is installed on the instrument body by fixing block screws (103).

3. The guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suspension block (2) is hinged to the fixed block (1) by a bearing (102) and a pin (101).

4. The guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The string height octave adjustment assembly includes a string height lifting plate (3) and an octave adjustment bridge (4). The string height lifting plate (3) is installed on the suspension block (2) by a string height lifting screw (301). The octave adjustment bridge (4) is installed on the plane of the string height lifting plate (3) by a connecting screw (401). The string height lifting plate (3) and the octave adjustment bridge (4) are installed together on the suspension block (2) by a mounting screw (402).

5. The guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The string fixing block (5) is installed together with the suspension block (2) by passing through the fixing block (1) with a string screw (501).

6. The guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibrating rocker (6) is tightly fitted together with the corresponding mounting hole of the suspension block (2) through the rocker fixing screw sleeve (601).

7. The guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tension assembly includes a tension spring fixing block (7), a tension spring (701), and a tension spring crossbar (705). The tension spring fixing block (7) is fixed to the instrument body by screw one (702). One end of the tension spring (701) is fitted with the tension spring crossbar (705) and then the tension spring crossbar (705) is connected to the tension spring fixing block (7) by screw two (703). The other end of the tension spring (701) is clamped and fixed to the string fixing block (5) by screw three (704).

8. The guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switching lock (8) is installed on the instrument body by screw four (803). Manual nut one (801) and manual nut two (802) are installed on the two sides inside the switching lock (8) respectively, which are used to clamp or loosen the string fixing block (5).

9. The guitar bridge with multiple vibrato switching modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a string bend counterweight (9), which is installed with the string corresponding to the position of one end of the neck.

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