Luminescent musical instrument mute

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of light-emitting musical instrument sound-reducing strips, including soft rubber strip, flexible light bar and control box, the bottom of soft rubber strip is provided with multiple sound-reducing protrusions, multiple sound-reducing protrusions are arranged at intervals, form card string groove between adjacent two sound-reducing protrusions, and card string groove is used to accommodate string;Flexible light bar is arranged in the soft rubber strip and extends along the length direction of the flexible light bar;Control box is arranged at one end of the soft rubber strip and is electrically connected with the flexible light bar, and control box is provided with control button, to control the flexible light bar. The utility model combines sound-reducing function and controllable light function, greatly improves the practicability, interestingness and user experience of product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to musical instruments, and more particularly to a light-emitting instrument damping strip. Background Technology

[0002] Stringed instruments, such as the guzheng and guqin, are widely loved for their unique timbre and expressiveness. However, in the initial learning or daily practice stages, performers typically need to engage in long hours of intensive, repetitive training. During this process, the instruments produce a relatively loud volume, inevitably causing noise pollution to the performer's family members or surrounding neighbors. This is particularly prominent in densely populated modern urban environments such as apartment buildings, limiting the performer's practice time and freedom.

[0003] To address this issue, existing technology discloses a damping strip for stringed instruments. This damping strip is typically a strip of soft rubber with a series of string-catching grooves along its length corresponding to the number of strings. In use, the player needs to precisely insert each string one by one into its corresponding groove. The contact between the soft rubber strip and the string limits the amplitude of string vibration, thereby reducing the volume. While this damping strip has a simple structure and achieves a damping effect, its function is limited and cannot meet the broader needs of this application scenario. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a light-emitting musical instrument damping strip.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the luminous musical instrument damping strip according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0006] A soft rubber strip, the bottom surface of which is provided with multiple sound-dampening protrusions, the multiple sound-dampening protrusions are arranged at intervals, and a string-catching groove is formed between two adjacent sound-dampening protrusions, the string-catching groove being used to accommodate the strings;

[0007] A flexible light strip, wherein the flexible light strip is disposed within the soft rubber strip and extends along the length direction of the flexible light strip;

[0008] A control box is located at one end of the flexible rubber strip and is electrically connected to the flexible light strip. The control box is equipped with control buttons for controlling the flexible light strip.

[0009] The luminous musical instrument damping strip provided in this embodiment retains the function of suppressing vibrations by contacting the strings through the damping protrusions of the soft rubber strip, thereby effectively reducing the volume of practice. Furthermore, a flexible light strip controlled by a control box is installed inside the soft rubber strip. Thus, by adding the light-emitting function, more needs in this scenario are met. For example, it can provide illumination for the strings in low-light environments, helping the player (especially beginners) accurately locate the string positions. At the same time, the controllable light increases the fun and visual appeal of practice, creating a more relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Therefore, while meeting the basic damping requirements, the practicality and user experience of the product are greatly expanded.

[0010] In addition, the luminous musical instrument damping strip according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the noise-reducing protrusion is one of cylindrical protrusion, elliptical protrusion, and polygonal protrusion. Multiple noise-reducing protrusions are formed in multiple rows. The multiple rows of noise-reducing protrusions are spaced apart in the width direction of the soft rubber strip. Each row of noise-reducing protrusions includes multiple noise-reducing protrusions spaced apart in the length direction of the soft rubber strip, so that the multiple noise-reducing protrusions are distributed in a dot matrix pattern on the bottom surface of the soft rubber strip.

[0012] Alternatively, the noise-reducing protrusions may be wavy strips, with multiple noise-reducing protrusions spaced apart along the length of the soft rubber strip, and each noise-reducing protrusion extending along the width of the soft rubber strip and forming a wavy structure.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, one end of the soft rubber strip has a snap-fit ​​connector; the control box includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell are fastened together by threaded fasteners, and the snap-fit ​​connector is located between one end of the upper shell and the lower shell and is snapped and fixed.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control box further includes a circuit board and a battery, a mounting cavity is defined between the upper shell and the lower shell, the circuit board and the battery are disposed in the mounting cavity, and the circuit board has a charging interface for charging the battery.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible rubber strip has a light strip channel extending along the length of the flexible rubber strip, and one end of the light strip channel passes through the snap connector. The flexible light strip is inserted into the light strip channel, and the connecting end of the flexible light strip extends out from the snap connector and is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control box further includes a microphone, which is electrically connected to the circuit board for controlling the flexible light strip via voice.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the light emission direction of the flexible light strip is towards the top surface of the soft rubber strip; the top surface of the soft rubber strip is made of a transparent or semi-transparent material.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the noise reduction protrusion is formed such that the cross-sectional dimension gradually decreases from the root to the top.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the two ends of the soft rubber strip are respectively provided with limiting protrusions, the limiting protrusions are in the same direction as the damping protrusions, and the two limiting protrusions are respectively used to be locked on the outside of the two outermost strings of the musical instrument.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in two adjacent rows of noise-reducing protrusions, each noise-reducing protrusion in one row is staggered from each noise-reducing protrusion in the other row in the length direction of the soft rubber strip.

[0021] In two adjacent rows of noise reduction protrusions, the line connecting the noise reduction protrusion in one row with two adjacent but staggered noise reduction protrusions in the other row forms an isosceles triangle.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the luminous musical instrument damping strip according to an embodiment of the present invention from one perspective;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the luminous musical instrument damping strip from another perspective of an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom surface of the luminous musical instrument damping strip according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a partial structural exploded view of the luminous musical instrument damping bar according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a detailed exploded view of part of the structure of the luminous musical instrument damping bar in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the soft rubber strip and flexible light strip in the luminous musical instrument damping strip of this utility model embodiment;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the luminous musical instrument damping strip (the damping protrusion is quadrilateral) according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the luminous musical instrument damping strip (the damping protrusion is triangular) according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the luminous musical instrument damping strip (the damping protrusion is circular) according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the luminous musical instrument damping strip (the damping protrusion is a wavy strip) of this utility model embodiment.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] 10. Soft rubber strip;

[0038] 101. Absorption bulge;

[0039] 102. Limiting boss;

[0040] 103. Snap-fit ​​connector;

[0041] H101, LED strip channel;

[0042] 20. Control box;

[0043] 201. Upper shell;

[0044] 202. Lower shell;

[0045] 203. Circuit board;

[0046] 2031, Charging interface;

[0047] 204. Battery;

[0048] 205. Screws and fasteners;

[0049] 206. Microphone;

[0050] H20, mounting cavity;

[0051] H21, groove;

[0052] 30. Flexible LED strips;

[0053] 301. Connection end.

[0054] 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

[0055] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0056] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "circumferential", "radial", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0057] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0058] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0059] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0060] The following describes in detail, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an embodiment of the luminous musical instrument damping strip of this utility model.

[0061] Reference Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the luminous musical instrument damping strip provided according to the embodiment of this utility model includes a soft rubber strip 10, a flexible light strip 30, and a control box 20.

[0062] Specifically, the bottom surface of the soft rubber strip 10 is provided with multiple sound-dampening protrusions 101. Preferably, the sound-dampening protrusions 101 and the soft rubber strip 10 are integrally molded to ensure structural integrity and ease of processing. The soft rubber strip 10 can be made of materials with good elasticity, such as silicone, TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer), rubber, etc. These materials can ensure that they do not damage the strings when in contact with them, and can effectively absorb the vibration energy of the strings.

[0063] Multiple damping protrusions 101 are arranged at intervals. A string-catching groove is formed between two adjacent damping protrusions 101, which is used to accommodate the string. That is, the width of the string-catching groove is designed to be greater than the diameter of the string, so that the string can be restrained by the damping protrusions 101 on both sides after it falls in.

[0064] The flexible light strip 30 is disposed within the soft rubber strip 10 and extends along the length of the flexible light strip 30. The flexible light strip 30 is typically composed of a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) and an LED light source soldered onto the flexible printed circuit board, allowing it to bend along with the soft rubber strip 10 to adapt to the curvature of different musical instruments.

[0065] A control box 20 is located at one end of the flexible rubber strip 10 and electrically connected to the flexible light strip 30. The control box 20 has control buttons for controlling the flexible light strip 30. The control box 20 is typically a lightweight shell made of ABS plastic or other engineering plastics. Users can easily turn the flexible light strip 30 on and off by operating the control buttons on the control box 20. Preferably, the brightness of the light can be adjusted by single pressing, multiple pressing, or long pressing of the control buttons, or by switching between different light emission modes (such as constant light mode, breathing light mode, flashing mode, etc.) to meet lighting needs in different environments and create a personalized atmosphere.

[0066] In practical use, the performer places the luminous instrument damping strip horizontally near the bridge (or bridge plate) of the instrument, inserting each string into the string slot on the bottom of the soft rubber strip 10. Due to the elasticity of the soft rubber strip 10, the strings can be stably fixed in the slots, while their vibration space is restricted by the damping protrusions 101. When the performer plucks the strings, most of the string's vibration energy is absorbed by the damping protrusions 101, significantly reducing the vibration amplitude, thereby greatly reducing the volume of the instrument and effectively alleviating noise problems during practice.

[0067] When lighting is needed, the performer simply presses the control button on the control box 20, and the internal flexible light strip 30 illuminates. The light penetrates the soft rubber strip 10, clearly illuminating the predetermined area around the strip. This not only greatly facilitates practice in dim environments, reducing playing errors caused by poor visibility and improving practice efficiency, but also adds fun and visual appeal to the practice process with the adjustable lighting effects, creating a more relaxed and enjoyable practice atmosphere.

[0068] The luminous musical instrument damping strip provided in this embodiment retains the function of suppressing vibration and effectively reducing practice volume by having the damping protrusions 101 of the soft rubber strip 10 contact the strings. Furthermore, a flexible light strip 30 controlled by a control box 20 is provided inside the soft rubber strip 10. Thus, by adding a light-emitting function, more needs in this scenario are met. For example, it can provide illumination for the strings in low-light environments, helping the player (especially beginners) accurately locate the string positions. At the same time, the controllable light also increases the fun and visual appeal of practice, creating a more relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Therefore, while meeting basic damping requirements, the practicality and user experience of the product are greatly expanded.

[0069] Reference Figure 2 , Figures 9 to 11As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the noise-reducing protrusion 101 is one of cylindrical protrusion, elliptical protrusion, and polygonal protrusion. Multiple noise-reducing protrusions 101 are formed in multiple rows. The multiple rows of noise-reducing protrusions 101 are spaced apart in the width direction of the soft rubber strip 10. Each row of noise-reducing protrusions 101 includes multiple noise-reducing protrusions 101 spaced apart in the length direction of the soft rubber strip 10, so that the multiple noise-reducing protrusions 101 are distributed in a dot matrix pattern on the bottom surface of the soft rubber strip 10.

[0070] When the user needs to dampen the instrument, simply place the illuminated instrument damping strip roughly horizontally above the instrument's strings, then gently press down or let the damping strip fall using its own weight. Due to the tension of the strings themselves, and the multiple drop points provided by the dot-matrix arrangement of the damping protrusions 101, each string will easily and automatically slide down and embed itself into a suitable string slot. Once the strings are stably accommodated in the string slots, the vibrations generated when played are effectively transmitted to the entire soft rubber strip 10 through the damping protrusions 101 on both sides, and absorbed and attenuated by the damping properties of the soft material, thereby significantly suppressing the amplitude and duration of string vibration, achieving the purpose of reducing volume. Removal is equally convenient; simply lift the entire damping strip from the strings.

[0071] It should be noted that the damping strips in related technologies are typically strip-shaped soft rubber bodies with a series of string-locking grooves along their length corresponding to the number of strings. During use, the player needs to precisely insert each string one by one into its corresponding groove. The contact between the soft rubber strip 10 and the string limits the string's vibration amplitude, thereby reducing the volume. This type of damping strip has significant drawbacks. First, the installation and removal process is extremely cumbersome and time-consuming. Especially for instruments like the guzheng with a large number of strings, users need to spend a lot of time and effort aligning and locking each string individually, resulting in poor convenience. Second, this delicate operation is quite difficult for beginners or children.

[0072] In this embodiment, the multiple rows of damping protrusions 101 on the bottom surface of the soft rubber strip 10 form a dot-matrix string-locking structure. This dot-matrix string-locking structure eliminates the need for precise alignment and insertion of each string during installation. Users simply place the entire damping strip roughly on the string, and the string will naturally fall into the string-locking groove formed between two adjacent damping protrusions 101 in a row, relying on its own tension and gravity. This greatly simplifies the installation and disassembly process, saves considerable time, and significantly reduces the difficulty of operation, making it more user-friendly for beginners and children.

[0073] Reference Figure 12As shown, in another embodiment of this utility model, the noise-reducing protrusion 101 is a wavy strip, and a plurality of the noise-reducing protrusions 101 are spaced apart along the length direction of the soft rubber strip 10. Each noise-reducing protrusion 101 extends along the width direction of the soft rubber strip 10 and forms a wavy structure.

[0074] This embodiment employs a wave-shaped damping protrusion 101, which also enables "self-adaptive" quick installation. Users no longer need to perform precise alignment operations, greatly simplifying the installation and disassembly process and significantly improving ease of use. Since some strings are not perfectly parallel, the wave-shaped structure forms a wave-shaped string-holding groove that extends along the width of the soft rubber strip 10. Therefore, the strings are more likely to make contact at the wave points of the string-holding groove, and precise alignment is not required; at least some of the wave points will be in contact. Thus, this structural design also offers the advantages of convenient operation, time and effort saving, and beginner-friendly design.

[0075] Reference Figures 6 to 7 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, one end of the soft rubber strip 10 has a locking connector 103; preferably, the locking connector 103 and the soft rubber strip 10 are integrally formed, and the shape and contour of the locking connector 103 are designed to have an anti-detachment function, such as a T-shape, thereby forming a mechanical limiting structure.

[0076] The control box 20 includes an upper shell 201 and a lower shell 202, which are interlocked and connected by threaded fasteners. The snap-fit ​​connector 103 is located between one end of the upper shell 201 and the lower shell 202 and is snapped in place. Exemplarily, at the mating edges or one end of the upper shell 201 and the lower shell 202, i.e., where they clamp the snap-fit ​​connector 103, grooves H21 matching the shape of the snap-fit ​​connector 103 are provided. When the upper shell 201 and the lower shell 202 are closed, the grooves H21 of the upper shell 201 and the lower shell 202 together form a complete locking cavity that precisely matches the shape of the snap-fit ​​connector 103.

[0077] During assembly, the snap-fit ​​connector 103 of the soft rubber strip 10 is first placed in the groove H21 of the lower shell 202. Then, the upper shell 201 is placed over the lower shell 202, aligning and pressing the groove H21 of the upper shell 201 with the other half of the snap-fit ​​connector 103. At this point, the snap-fit ​​connector 103 is completely enclosed and securely locked in the locking cavity. To achieve reliable fixation, the upper shell 201 and the lower shell 202 can also be locked together using at least one threaded fastener (e.g., a screw).

[0078] By employing the aforementioned connection structure, the mechanical interlock between the snap-fit ​​connector 103 and the locking cavity achieves an extremely robust and reliable physical connection between the soft rubber strip 10 and the control box 20. This effectively prevents the soft rubber strip 10 from slipping off the end of the control box 20 or being accidentally pulled out during daily use, greatly improving the product's durability and structural integrity. Furthermore, this split-type snap-fit ​​assembly method is simple, provides precise positioning, and facilitates mass production.

[0079] Reference Figures 6 to 7 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the control box 20 further includes a circuit board 203 and a battery 204. Exemplarily, the circuit board 203 has a control circuit for controlling the switch, brightness adjustment, and mode switching of the flexible light strip 30, as well as a power management module. The battery 204 serves as the power source for driving the flexible light strip 30 to emit light.

[0080] A mounting cavity H20 is defined between the upper shell 201 and the lower shell 202. The circuit board 203 and the battery 204 are disposed within the mounting cavity H20, and the circuit board 203 has a charging interface 2031 for charging the battery 204. This charging interface 2031 is preferably a USB Type-C interface, which improves the convenience of user operation.

[0081] The noise reduction strip features a built-in rechargeable battery 204 and a charging interface 2031, allowing users to recharge and reuse the strip repeatedly, improving ease of use and enhancing battery life and user experience. Furthermore, housing the battery 204 and circuit board 203 within a sealed mounting cavity H20 ensures functional stability and safety, improving overall reliability and lifespan.

[0082] Reference Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the soft rubber strip 10 has a light strip channel H101, the light strip channel H101 extends along the length direction of the soft rubber strip 10, and one end of the light strip channel H101 passes through the snap connector 103. The flexible light strip 30 passes through the light strip channel H101, and the connecting end 301 of the flexible light strip 30 extends out from the snap connector 103 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 203.

[0083] In the specific assembly, the flexible light strip 30 is inserted into the light strip channel H101 through the snap-fit ​​connector 103 of the soft rubber strip 10, and is guided forward along the light strip channel H101, with the connecting end 301 with the electrical connection pad or connector remaining outside the snap-fit ​​connector 103. Then, the lower shell 202 of the control box 20 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​connector 103, and the connecting end 301 of the flexible light strip 30 is electrically soldered to the circuit board 203. Finally, the upper shell 201 and the lower shell 202 of the control box 20 are fastened together and fixed with screws and fasteners 205.

[0084] By setting a light strip channel H101 inside the flexible rubber strip 10 and having it pass through the snap-fit ​​connector 103, the flexible light strip 30 is internally installed. This internal installation method provides good protection for the flexible light strip 30 and enhances the product's durability and reliability.

[0085] Reference Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the control box 20 further includes a microphone 206, which is electrically connected to the circuit board 203 and is used to control the flexible light strip 30 via voice.

[0086] In practical use, users can directly use voice commands to speak preset keywords, such as "turn on the lights," "brighten them a bit," or "switch modes," to control the light strip's on / off state, brightness, color, or lighting mode. During practice or performance, performers typically need to focus their hands on playing the instrument, making it difficult to conveniently touch physical buttons. The introduction of voice control allows performers to adjust the lights at any time without interrupting their performance, simply by using voice commands, greatly improving ease of use and fluency.

[0087] Reference Figures 2 to 5 As shown, in one embodiment of this invention, the light-emitting direction of the flexible light strip 30 is towards the top surface of the soft rubber strip 10. This orientation ensures that light is emitted vertically upwards from the flexible light strip 30. The top surface of the soft rubber strip 10 is made of a transparent or translucent material.

[0088] In this embodiment, by configuring the light-emitting direction of the flexible light strip 30 to face upwards, on the one hand, it helps the performer clearly identify the string positions in low-light environments, thereby improving practice efficiency and accuracy. On the other hand, this upward-facing light adds a unique atmosphere and aesthetic appeal to the practice process, enhancing product quality and user satisfaction.

[0089] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the noise-reducing protrusion 101 is formed such that its cross-sectional dimension gradually decreases from the root to the top. Exemplarily, the noise-reducing protrusion 101 is a conical column.

[0090] This tapered structure, narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, gives the damping protrusion 101 a tapered outer surface. When a damping strip with this structure is installed, its self-alignment and automatic placement capabilities are significantly enhanced. During the placement of the damping strip above the strings, even if the initial placement point of a string is off and fails to align directly with the center of the string slot, it will still have a very high probability of contacting the tapered outer surface of one of the tapered damping protrusions 101. The tapered outer surface of the damping protrusion 101 generates a guiding force that slides the string downwards and towards the center of the slot. Under this guidance, the string slides very smoothly towards the base of the damping protrusion 101 and finally falls into the string slot, the entire process requiring almost no manual intervention.

[0091] This embodiment designs the damping protrusion 101 as a conical column, providing an effective physical guiding structure for each string slot. This structure actively captures and guides the string, greatly improving the success rate and speed of the string falling into the string slot, and significantly enhancing the self-alignment capability of the damping strip. It reduces the possibility of the string getting stuck at the top of the damping protrusion 101 due to inaccurate placement, making the installation process smoother, faster, and more reliable, thereby further optimizing the user experience.

[0092] Reference Figures 2 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the two ends of the soft rubber strip 10 are respectively provided with limiting protrusions 102. The limiting protrusions 102 and the damping protrusions 101 protrude in the same direction, that is, both extend vertically downward from the bottom surface of the soft rubber strip 10. The two limiting protrusions 102 are respectively used to lock onto the outer sides of the two outermost strings of the musical instrument. Preferably, the height of the limiting protrusions 102 extending from the bottom surface of the soft rubber strip 10 can be equal to or slightly greater than the height of the damping protrusions 101 to ensure reliable contact with the strings. The distance between the inner sidewalls of the two limiting protrusions 102 is set to be slightly greater than the total width between the two outermost strings of the target musical instrument (such as a guzheng).

[0093] During installation, the user places the damping strip on the strings and adjusts its lateral position so that one end of the limiting protrusion 102 is located outside the first string of the instrument, while the other end is located outside the last string. In this way, the entire string assembly is framed between the two limiting protrusions 102. After installation, these two limiting protrusions 102 serve a positioning function. This positioning effectively prevents the damping strip from shifting or falling off due to vibration or accidental contact during playing, greatly improving the stability and reliability of the installation.

[0094] Reference Figures 4 to 5As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, in two adjacent rows of noise-reducing protrusions 101, each noise-reducing protrusion 101 in one row of noise-reducing protrusions 101 is staggered with each noise-reducing protrusion 101 in the other row of noise-reducing protrusions 101 in the length direction of the soft rubber strip 10.

[0095] With this staggered layout, the overall arrangement of the damping protrusions 101 can still be considered as a dot matrix, and adjacent rows of damping protrusions 101 form a staggered arrangement. When the user places this damping strip on the strings of a musical instrument (such as a guzheng), since the strings are usually arranged parallel or nearly parallel along the length of the instrument, and adjacent rows of damping protrusions 101 are staggered, when the entire damping strip is slightly slid along the string direction (i.e., the length direction of the soft rubber strip 10), the lateral position of each string relative to its lower string slot will undergo continuous and minute changes. Therefore, even if some strings do not fall accurately into the string slots during initial placement, the user does not need to lift and reposition the damping strip. Simply adjusting and sliding it back and forth along the string direction makes it easy to find a precise position, ensuring that all strings are aligned and fall into their corresponding string slots without omission, and form contact with the damping protrusions 101. This greatly enhances the compatibility of damping strips with instruments of different string spacings and the tolerance for errors during installation. It also provides users with an extremely simple and intuitive means of fine-tuning; with a simple release and slide, all strings can be locked in place, ensuring a reliable damping effect. Furthermore, this simplifies the installation process, reduces the requirement for precise alignment by the user, greatly improves the user experience, and makes the installation process faster and more efficient.

[0096] Reference Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, in two adjacent rows of noise reduction protrusions 101, the line connecting the noise reduction protrusions 101 in one row of noise reduction protrusions 101 and the two adjacent and staggered noise reduction protrusions 101 in the other row of noise reduction protrusions 101 forms an isosceles triangle.

[0097] Because the damping protrusions 101 are arranged in isosceles triangles, each damping protrusion 101 is surrounded by six adjacent damping protrusions 101 (except at the edges), forming six-directional string slots. This layout makes the string slots more evenly and densely distributed on the surface of the soft rubber strip 10, reducing possible dead zones or sparse areas. For the strings, no matter where they fall on the soft rubber strip 10, they can find a suitable string slot within a very short distance, greatly improving the convenience and success rate of installation.

[0098] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0099] 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 light-emitting musical instrument damping bar, characterized in that, include: A soft rubber strip, the bottom surface of which is provided with multiple sound-dampening protrusions, the multiple sound-dampening protrusions are arranged at intervals, and a string-catching groove is formed between two adjacent sound-dampening protrusions, the string-catching groove being used to accommodate the strings; A flexible light strip, wherein the flexible light strip is disposed within the soft rubber strip and extends along the length direction of the flexible light strip; A control box is located at one end of the flexible rubber strip and is electrically connected to the flexible light strip. The control box is equipped with control buttons for controlling the flexible light strip.

2. The luminous musical instrument damping bar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The noise-reducing protrusion is one of cylindrical protrusion, elliptical protrusion, or polygonal protrusion. Multiple noise-reducing protrusions are formed in multiple rows. The multiple rows of noise-reducing protrusions are spaced apart in the width direction of the soft rubber strip. Each row of noise-reducing protrusions includes multiple noise-reducing protrusions spaced apart in the length direction of the soft rubber strip, so that the multiple noise-reducing protrusions are distributed in a dot matrix pattern on the bottom surface of the soft rubber strip. Alternatively, the noise-reducing protrusions may be wavy strips, with multiple noise-reducing protrusions spaced apart along the length of the soft rubber strip, and each noise-reducing protrusion extending along the width of the soft rubber strip and forming a wavy structure.

3. The luminous musical instrument damping bar according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the soft rubber strip has a snap-fit ​​connector; the control box includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell are interlocked and connected by threaded fasteners, and the snap-fit ​​connector is located between one end of the upper shell and the lower shell and is snapped in place.

4. The luminous musical instrument damping bar according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control box also includes a circuit board and a battery. A mounting cavity is defined between the upper and lower shells. The circuit board and the battery are disposed in the mounting cavity, and the circuit board has a charging interface for charging the battery.

5. The luminous musical instrument damping bar according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flexible rubber strip has a light strip channel that extends along the length of the flexible rubber strip. One end of the light strip channel passes through the snap-fit ​​connector. The flexible light strip is inserted into the light strip channel, and the connecting end of the flexible light strip extends out from the snap-fit ​​connector and is electrically connected to the circuit board.

6. The luminous musical instrument damping bar according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control box also includes a microphone, which is electrically connected to the circuit board for controlling the flexible light strip via voice.

7. The luminous musical instrument damping bar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light emitting direction of the flexible light strip is towards the top surface of the soft rubber strip; the top surface of the soft rubber strip is made of a transparent or semi-transparent material.

8. The luminous musical instrument damping bar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The noise-reducing protrusion is formed such that the cross-sectional dimensions gradually decrease from the root to the top.

9. The luminous musical instrument damping bar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The soft rubber strip has limiting protrusions at both ends, and the limiting protrusions are in the same direction as the damping protrusions. The two limiting protrusions are used to lock onto the outermost two strings of the instrument.

10. The luminous musical instrument damping bar according to claim 2, characterized in that, In two adjacent rows of noise-reducing protrusions, each noise-reducing protrusion in one row is staggered from each noise-reducing protrusion in the other row along the length of the soft rubber strip. In two adjacent rows of noise reduction protrusions, the line connecting the noise reduction protrusion in one row with two adjacent but staggered noise reduction protrusions in the other row forms an isosceles triangle.

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