Musical instrument

Abstract

To provide a musical instrument capable of playing original tones.SOLUTION: In the musical instrument 1, the main body 2 includes a main body upper part 21 connected to the vibration member 3 and a main body lower part 22 located below the main body upper part 21, and the main body upper part 21 and the main body lower part 22 of the main body 2 are connected so as to be able to approach and separate from each other. The vibration member 3 has an elongated shape and includes an end 3E. When the user taps or flicks the vibratable end 3E of the vibration member 3, the vibration member 3 can vibrate with the connecting portion 31 as a balance position. That is, users can produce a desired tone by tapping or plucking the 3E of the end portion of the vibration member 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to musical instruments. [Background technology]

[0002] Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2004-29273 (Patent Document 1) is a background art in this technical field. This publication states that "an assembled musical instrument 100 of the present invention comprises a resonator 10 having an acoustic hole 11a, vibration transmission means 20 provided inside and outside the resonator 10, a vibrator 30 provided so as to be in contact with the external vibration transmission means 20, and support means 40 for supporting the vibrator 30 by pressing it against the vibration transmission means 20." [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-29273 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There was a tone that could not be played. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problem, for example, the following configuration is adopted. The main body and a vibration member, the vibration member includes a connection portion that connects with the main body, the vibration member is capable of vibrating with the connection portion as a balance position, the vibrating member includes the vibratable end; The main body is not located in a region adjacent to the end portion. musical instrument.

[0006] the main body has a connection surface that connects with the vibration member, The end of the vibration member extends from the main body in a plan view. musical instrument.

[0007] At least a part of the vibrating member is configured to be able to collide with the main body. musical instrument.

[0008] A plurality of the vibration members are provided, the main body has a connection surface that connects with the vibration member, the connecting surface is a magnetic material, the main body has a fixing member for fixing the vibration member, the fixing member is a member in which a plurality of magnets are stacked, Each of the plurality of vibration members is sandwiched and fixed between the two magnets. musical instrument.

[0009] the main body has a connection surface that connects with the vibration member, the connecting surface is a magnetic material, the connecting portion of the vibration member includes a magnet that is magnetically attracted to the connecting surface, the vibration member is connected to the connection surface via the magnet, The vibration is generated by shaking caused by the attachment and detachment of the magnet. musical instrument.

[0010] the vibration member has an elongated portion extending from the connection portion, the elongated portion has a first elongated portion connected to the connecting portion; a second long portion located closer to the end portion than the first long portion, The second long portion is made of a member that is more elastically deformable than the first long portion. musical instrument.

[0011] The main body has a main body upper portion and a main body lower portion located below the main body upper portion, the upper body portion and the lower body portion are connected to each other so as to be able to approach and separate from each other, When the upper body and the lower body are closest to each other, an internal space surrounded by the upper body and the lower body is formed. musical instrument.

[0012] Further, a spring is provided to connect the upper body portion and the lower body portion, One end of the spring is connected to the inner surface of the upper part of the main body, The other end of the spring is connected to the inner surface of the lower part of the main body. musical instrument. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, it is possible to produce a unique tone color. Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a musical instrument (first embodiment). [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a side view of a musical instrument (first embodiment). [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view of a musical instrument (first embodiment). FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a musical instrument (second embodiment). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] A first embodiment, which is an example of a musical instrument, will be described with reference to FIGS. The musical instrument 1 in the first embodiment is an instrument that produces sound by striking a vibrating member. The musical instrument 1 comprises a main body 2 and a plurality of vibrating members 3.

[0016] The main body 2 has an upper main body portion 21 connected to the vibration member 3 and a lower main body portion 22 located below the upper main body portion 21. The main body 2, which includes an upper main body portion 21 and a lower main body portion 22, has a cylindrical shape. The upper surface of the main body 2 (main body upper portion 21) is a connection surface 2A that connects to the vibration member 3. In the first embodiment, the upper body 21 and the lower body 22 of the body 2 are made of a magnetic metal. In other embodiments, the upper body 21 and the lower body 22 may be made of wood or resin.

[0017] The vibration member 3 has an elongated shape and includes an end portion 3E. In the first embodiment, the vibrating member 3 is made of a magnetic metal. In other embodiments, the vibrating member 3 may be made of wood or resin.

[0018] The main body 2 in the first embodiment includes a fixing member 2B that fixes the vibrating member 3 to the main body 2. The vibration member 3 includes a connection portion 31 that connects to the main body 2 . The connecting portion 31 is a portion fixed to the main body 2 by a fixing member 2B.

[0019] In the first embodiment, the fixed member 2B is a member in which a plurality of magnets are stacked. Each magnet has the same flat, cylindrical shape. Each of the plurality of vibration members 3 is sandwiched and fixed between the two magnets. The sandwiched portion of the vibration member 3 is referred to as a connecting portion 31. The fixing member 2B is fixed to the main body 2 by magnetic attraction between the magnet at the bottom and the main body 2 (connection surface 2A) made of magnetic metal.

[0020] The vibration member 3 is also made of a magnetic metal like the main body 2, and is therefore magnetically fixed to the fixed member 2B. This configuration makes it possible to prevent the vibration member 3 from moving.

[0021] In another embodiment, the main body may have a hole, the fixing member may be fitted into the hole, and the vibrating member may be sandwiched between the fixing member and the main body. In this case, the vibrating member itself may have a hole, and the fixing member may pass through the hole.

[0022] When a user strikes or flicks the vibrating end 3E of the vibrating member 3, the vibrating member 3 can vibrate with the connection part 31 as the equilibrium position. That is, the user can produce a desired tone by striking or flicking (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as striking) the end 3E of the vibrating member 3. The vibrating member 3 can vibrate in the y-axis direction in FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0023] The vibrating member 3 may be configured so that the main body is not located in the area near the end 3E. This configuration allows the user to strike the vibrating member 3 from both sides in the vibration direction with a larger movement than when flicking with a finger. More specifically, the user can strike the vibrating member 3 from both sides in the vibration direction with their hand or a tool held in their hand, with their wrist, elbow, or shoulder as the axis. In other words, "there is no main body located in the area near the end 3E" means that there is no main body or any other object within 3 cm (centimeters) (more preferably within 5 cm, and even more preferably within 10 cm) of the end 3E of the vibrating member 3 when it is at rest, in both directions of vibration, so that it can be struck from both sides in the vibration direction with a hand or a tool held in the hand.

[0024] The vibrating member 3 has a relatively low rigidity and a high elasticity so that a user can hit the vibrating member 3 from both sides in the vibration direction with a hand or a tool held in the hand, with the wrist, elbow, or shoulder as the axis. Specifically, the vibrating member 3 is an iron piece, and its thickness is within 0.3 mm (millimeters).

[0025] As shown in FIG. 1, in the first embodiment, the vibrating member 3 has a vibrating end 3E extending from the main body 2 in a plan view.

[0026] At least a part of any of the vibrating vibration members 3 may be configured to be able to collide with the main body 2 . The vibration member 3 may be configured so that it can collide with the connecting surface 2A of the main body 2 when it vibrates.

[0027] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the vibration member 3 may be tilted in the vertical direction (the y-axis direction in FIGS. 1 to 3), may be curved, or may have a wave shape.

[0028] The upper body 21 and the lower body 22 of the main body 2 are connected so as to be able to move close to and apart from each other. When the upper body 21 and the lower body 22 are closest to each other, an internal space is formed between the upper body 21 and the lower body 22. The internal space enriches the tone through resonance and amplification of the sound. The user can vary the internal space by moving the upper body 21 and the lower body 22 closer to or farther away from each other, thereby varying the tone.

[0029] FIG. 2 shows the musical instrument 1 in a state where the upper body 21 and the lower body 22 are close to each other. FIG. 3 shows the musical instrument 1 in a state where the upper body 21 and the lower body 22 are spaced apart. As shown in FIG. 3, the main body 2 has a spring 2C that connects the upper main body portion 21 and the lower main body portion 22. The spring 2C in the first embodiment is a return spring that maintains the state shown in Fig. 3 (a state in which the upper body portion 21 and the lower body portion 22 are spaced apart). That is, the user can apply a force with their hand in a direction that brings the upper body portion 21 and the lower body portion 22 closer to each other. The vibration of the vibrating member 3 is transmitted to the spring 2C, and the vibration increases the sound generated.

[0030] For example, a user can hold the instrument 1 across the upper body 21 and the lower body 22 with one hand and play sounds by striking the vibrating member 3 with the other hand.

[0031] One end of the spring 2C is connected to the inner surface of the upper body portion 21. The other end of the spring 2C is connected to the inner surface of the lower body portion 22. In the first embodiment shown in Figure 3, each end of the spring 2C is connected at a position offset from the center of the opposing surfaces (the surface of the upper body 21 facing the lower body 22 and the surface of the lower body 22 facing the upper body 21).

[0032] The spring 2C in the first embodiment is made of a magnetic metal. A magnet 2D is joined to one end of the spring 2C, and the spring 2C is connected to the inner surface of the upper body 21 via the magnet 2D. The magnet 2D may be positioned on the inner surface of the main body upper part 21 at a position corresponding to the fixing member 2B (the magnet in this embodiment) provided on the connection surface 2A. With this configuration, the vibration of the vibrating member 3 can be transmitted by the spring 2C.

[0033] In other embodiments, the spring may not be made of metal, and may be bonded directly to the inner surface of the upper body 21 with an adhesive or the like. In another embodiment, the lower body portion 22 and the spring may simply be in contact with each other and not be joined together. For example, the lower body portion 22 and the spring may be in contact with each other via a cushioning material, such as sponge, that does not easily transmit vibrations.

[0034] In another embodiment, each end of the spring may be connected to the edge of the opposing surfaces (the surface of the upper body 21 facing the lower body 22 and the surface of the lower body 22 facing the upper body 21). In another embodiment, a tone adjustment hole may be provided at any location on the main body, in which case the user can vary the tone by changing the area of ​​the tone adjustment hole that is covered. In another embodiment, a device that converts vibrations into an electrical signal may be built into the main body, and in this case, the main body may further include an amplifier that amplifies the electrical signal and a speaker that outputs it.

[0035] A second embodiment, which is an example of a musical instrument, will be described with reference to FIG. The musical instrument 10 in the second embodiment is an instrument that produces sound by striking a vibrating member. The musical instrument 10 comprises a body 9 and a vibrating member 8 .

[0036] The main body 9 is a member that is connected to the vibration member 8, and is a plate-like member in the second embodiment. The main body 9 has a connection surface 9A that connects with the vibration member 8. The connecting surface 9A (main body 9) is made of a magnetic metal.

[0037] The vibration member 8 has an elongated portion 81 that is elongated and includes a first end 8A on one side and a second end 8B on the other side. The second end 8B has a connection portion 82 that connects to the main body 9 (connection surface 9A). The connecting portion 82 includes a support portion 82A that extends in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the long portion 81 extends. Two flat cylindrical magnets 82B are joined to the support portion 82A. The magnet 82B can be magnetically attracted to the connection surface 9A. The vibration member 8 is connected to the connection surface 9A by magnetic attraction via the magnet 82B.

[0038] The vibrating member 8 is made of a magnetic metal. In other embodiments, the vibrating member 8 may be made of wood or resin. The vibrating member 8 (long portion 81 and connecting portion 82) has high rigidity and is configured not to be deformed (even when struck by the user).

[0039] With the vibration member 8 connected to the connection surface 9A via the magnet 82B, when the first end 8A is struck by a user, the vibration member 8 vibrates with the connection part 82 as the equilibrium position. The vibration member 8 can vibrate in the z-axis direction in FIG. The vibration of the vibrating member 8 is generated by the shaking caused by the attachment and detachment of the magnet 82B. The vibratable first end 8A is the end of a long portion 81 that extends vertically from the main body 9, so the main body 9 is not located in the vicinity of the first end 8A. In other words, it can be struck from both sides in the vibration direction with a hand or a tool held in the hand.

[0040] The sound generated by the vibration of the vibrating member 8 includes both the vibration sound generated by the vibration itself and the collision sound between the magnet 82B and the connection surface 9A generated by the repeated attachment and detachment of the magnet 82B and the connection surface 9A due to the vibration. This configuration allows the musical instrument 10 to produce a distinctive tone.

[0041] The connecting surface 9A may have an uneven shape to the extent that the magnet 82B can be magnetically attracted thereto, or may have a meniscus shape with a convex or concave central portion.

[0042] In another embodiment, the long portion 81 of the vibrating member 8 may include a first long portion connected to the connecting portion 82 and a second long portion located closer to the first end 8A than the first long portion, and the second long portion may be made of a material that is more elastically deformable than the first long portion. In this configuration, it is possible to generate multiple types of vibrations: vibrations caused by elastic deformation of the second long portion when the second long portion is struck by the user (vibrations caused by attachment or detachment of the magnet 82B are not generated), and vibrations caused by attachment or detachment of the magnet 82B when the first long portion is struck by the user. In other words, multiple types of tones can be produced.

[0043] In another embodiment, the main body of the musical instrument 10 may be the main body 2 in the first embodiment described above. That is, the vibrating member 8 may be connected to the connection surface 2A of the main body 2 in the first embodiment described above.

[0044] Although the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and improvements are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] First embodiment 1: Musical Instruments 2: Main unit 21: Top of the main body 22: Bottom of the main body 2A: Connection surface 2B: Fixing member 2C: Spring 2D: Magnet 3: Vibration member 3E: End 31: Connection part

[0046] Second embodiment 10: Musical Instruments 9: Main body 9A: Connection surface 8: Vibration member 8A: 1st end 8B: 2nd end 81: Long section 82: Connection part 82A: Support part 82B: Magnet

Claims

1. The main body and a vibration member, the vibration member includes a connection portion that connects with the main body, the vibration member is capable of vibrating with the connection portion as a balance position, the vibrating member includes the vibratable end; The main body is not located in a region adjacent to the end portion. musical instrument.

2. the main body has a connection surface that connects with the vibration member, The end of the vibration member extends from the main body in a plan view.

10. The musical instrument of claim 1.

3. At least a part of the vibrating member is configured to be able to collide with the main body.

3. The musical instrument of claim 2.

4. A plurality of the vibration members are provided, the main body has a connection surface that connects with the vibration member, the connecting surface is a magnetic material, the main body has a fixing member for fixing the vibration member, the fixing member is a member in which a plurality of magnets are stacked, Each of the plurality of vibration members is fixed by being sandwiched between the two magnets.

10. The musical instrument of claim 1.

5. the main body has a connection surface that connects with the vibration member, the connecting surface is a magnetic material, the connecting portion of the vibration member includes a magnet that is magnetically attracted to the connecting surface, the vibration member is connected to the connection surface via the magnet, The vibration is generated by shaking caused by the attachment and detachment of the magnet.

10. The musical instrument of claim 1.

6. the vibration member has an elongated portion extending from the connection portion, the elongated portion has a first elongated portion connected to the connecting portion; a second elongated portion located closer to the end than the first elongated portion, The second long portion is made of a member that is more elastically deformable than the first long portion.

6. The musical instrument of claim 5.

7. The main body has a main body upper portion and a main body lower portion located below the main body upper portion, the upper body portion and the lower body portion are connected to each other so as to be able to approach and separate from each other, When the upper body and the lower body are closest to each other, an internal space surrounded by the upper body and the lower body is formed.

7. A musical instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. Further, a spring is provided to connect the upper body portion and the lower body portion, One end of the spring is connected to the inner surface of the upper part of the main body, The other end of the spring is connected to the inner surface of the lower part of the main body.

8. The musical instrument of claim 7.

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