Stand / tripod for all table harps (plucked instrument)

Abstract

A stand for all table harps (plucked instruments) characterized in that the two adjacent scissor arms (two bars connected in the middle by a joint / knurled screw (6) – the "scissor arms") can be unfolded using the hinges (7) to form a stable tripod. The scissor arms 1 and 2 are connected by hinges (7) on their respective lower and upper sides. The two scissor arms 1 and 2 are then connected on their front and upper sides (opposite each other) by leather straps (3). The crossbar (4) is placed on the lower suspension point of the leather straps (3). The extension (5) is mounted on the right side of the stand and fixed with knurled screws (6). Figure 5 shows the stand in a side view and clearly illustrates how the table harp (8) rests on the stand.

Description

[0001] There are currently no stands specifically designed for table harps (a plucked string instrument) available on the market. Various stands are currently being repurposed to hold these instruments. Table harps come in two sizes: 25-string and 37-string. As a result, these repurposed stands are very heavy and only partially foldable for transport. Consequently, different stands (such as dulcimer stands and music stands) are currently used for different table harp sizes. Another problem is that these stands naturally wobble when the table harp is plucked or played.

[0002] The invention described in claim 1 addresses the problem of creating a stand suitable for all table harps, which can also be folded for easy and space-saving storage. Furthermore, it aims to minimize wobbling of the stand while playing the table harp.

[0003] This problem is solved by the features listed in claim 1.

[0004] The invention allows all table harps to be placed on and played using a single stand. The use of wood or square aluminum profiles significantly reduces the weight. The stand consists of two scissor-like sections (two bars connected in the middle by a swivel joint) which are hinged at one side, top, and bottom. Both sections can be opened by means of the hinges, creating a stable, wide-set tripod. The upper and front edges of the scissor-like sections are connected by a leather strap, which can be adjusted in increments via holes. The two opened scissor-like sections are also connected at the front by a crossbar, thus securing them in place. The table harps are placed on this crossbar with their lower edges resting on top. The upper part of the table harp rests on the head (the upper part of the scissor-like sections connected by the hinge).This allows the body of the table harp to vibrate freely. For the larger table harp (37 strings), an adjustable extension is placed on the outside of the right scissor arm. It can be extended continuously and is secured with knurled screws. The larger instrument can then be placed on the head of the extension.

[0005] An example implementation will be shown using the Fig. 1-5 explained. Fig. Figure 1 shows the two scissors (two bars connected in the middle with a joint "scissors") connected with hinges Fig. Figure 2 shows the upper and front side of the scissors connected with leather straps. Fig. Figure 3 shows the mounted crossbar on the front end faces of the scissors. Fig. Figure 4 shows the stand mounted with extension for the large 37-string table harps. Fig. 5 shows the side view of the stand with instrument

[0006] The figures depict the scissors (1 and 2), the leather straps (3), the crossbar (4), the extension (5), the locking screws (6), the hinges (7), and the table harp (8). Fig. 1. The two scissors 1 and 2 are connected by hinges 7. In Fig. 2 connected to the bands 3 on the respective front sides and head. In Fig. 3 the crossbar 4 is mounted, Fig. Figure 4 shows the extension 5 extended for the large table harps (37 strings). Fig. Figure 5 shows the stand with instrument in side view. Reference list 1 and 2 Scissors (two bars in the middle connected by a joint / knobbed screws (6) “scissors”) 3 leather straps 4 crossbars 5 extension 6 locking screws, knurled screws 7 hinges 8 Table harp

Claims

[1] Stand for all table harps (plucked instrument) characterized by The two scissor-like supports (two bars connected in the middle by a joint / knotted screw (6) – the "scissor") are folded out using the hinges (7) to form a stable tripod. Supports 1 and 2 are connected by hinges (7) on their upper and lower sides. The two supports are then connected on their front and upper sides (opposite each other) with leather straps (3). The crossbar (4) is placed on the lower attachment point of the leather straps (3). The extension (5) is mounted on the right side of the stand and secured with knurled screws (6). Fig. Figure 5 shows the stand in side view and clearly shows how the table harp (8) lies on the stand.

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