Foot rest with guitar stand

Abstract

A guitar player often moves with a guitar main body, a musical score, a music stand, a guitar stand, and a foot rest in a practice place or a concert hall. Since there are many things to carry, the guitar stand is placed in a waiting room or at the back of a stage, or a person who does not have the guitar stand may place the guitar body on a table or a floor, and at this time, it is necessary to pay attention so as not to damage the guitar.SOLUTION: When a guitar stand (portable one) and a foot rest can be integrated with each other, it is easy to assemble and move the stand and the foot rest at the place, and it is not necessary to find a place to put the stand. When the two are integrated, they are placed at the foot of the seat of a player, so that it is very convenient to place the guitar and to take it out to hand. However, it is required that the assembly is very simple, and the stand and the foot rest are stable and reliable without rattling, and here, a structure is shown in which some combination parts of the stand are devised and can be realized.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] Regarding guitar playing equipment. [Background technology]

[0002] When practicing or playing guitar, you have to carry and arrange many other items besides the guitar itself, such as sheet music, a music stand, a guitar stand, a footrest, etc. Among these stands, there are large ones that hang the neck of the guitar and support the bottom of the guitar body to prevent it from swaying, and small, easy-to-carry types that place the guitar body in a groove at the bottom, support the weight at the bottom, and prevent it from tilting on both sides of the groove. A footstool is used when a player sits on a chair and places the guitar between their knees, lifting one leg high and holding the guitar at an angle, and the height and angle of the stool vary from person to person.

[0003] Here we introduce a small portable guitar stand and a footstool that can be freely adjusted in height and tilt.

[0004] Figure 1 shows a typical small portable guitar stand, with an upward-opening groove near the front edge; in other words, the roughly identical top surfaces 1 and 2 have edges 1a, 1b, 1c and 2a, 2b, 2c, respectively, and the bottoms 1b and 2b are spaced far enough apart to allow the relatively gentle curve of the lower end of the guitar body to be placed stably; furthermore, the bottoms 1b and 2b are angled so that they come into contact with the lower front edge of the guitar. Figure 2 is a side view of the guitar body resting on a guitar stand, showing the contact state between the guitar body and grooves a, b, and c (a, b, and c refer to 1a, 1b, and 1c, and 2a, 2b, and 2c, as seen from the side). A load P acts downward from the center of gravity of the guitar body, and a reaction force P acts from the front end of the bottom b, causing a clockwise moment to act on the guitar body, while a force F acts horizontally inward from the point of contact between the lower front edge of the guitar and edge c and the top end of the rear a, creating a counterclockwise moment that balances out the moment formed by P, allowing the guitar to be stored stably while tilting in the groove. Of course, to make it easy to insert and remove the guitar, the length W2 of the bottom b is set slightly larger than the thickness W1 of the guitar body. In addition, soft rubber and sponge tape is applied to the edges of 1a, 1b, 1c and 2a, 2b, 2c to protect the guitar from scratches. This groove portion is common to the embodiments to be shown below.

[0005] Figure 3 shows a typical footstool, which can be simply box-shaped or a block, but in this case, links 6 are provided symmetrically on both sides of a square plate 5 on which the feet are placed, crossing in an X shape. The links are connected at the crossing point 7 so that they can rotate freely, and shafts 8 are connected at the four ends that connect the links. The upper rear shaft 8 of the X-shape is rotatable with the square plate, and the upper front shaft 8 is adapted to fit into a plurality of grooves 9 provided at appropriate intervals on the underside of the square plate. When the upper front shaft 8 changes the groove 9, the height and inclination of the square plate from the floor changes as shown in Figure 4. In other words, by selecting the groove 9, the height and inclination of the square plate can be freely selected. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Fewer pieces of equipment make it easier to move, set up, place and take out guitars, etc. Among these, if the guitar stand and footstool can be easily attached and detached on site, not only will it be easier to move, but since the guitar stand is attached to the footstool at your feet, you won't have to think about where to place the stand, and it will be easier to place the guitar and take it out when you're playing. However, it is important that both installations are easy enough to do in an instant, and that they remain stable on the floor without moving or falling over when in use. Here we will introduce some examples that meet these conditions. [Example]

[0007] First Example Figure 5 consists of almost identical boards 11 and 12, with the rear end fixed by a hinge for free rotation. The top of the rotation axis 13 is angled forward, so when opened, the top is narrow and the bottom is wide, as shown in Figure 6. Placing the guitar in the groove in the front provides a sense of stability, as mentioned above. A link 14 is attached to the bottom surface to restrict the opening amount of the plate surface AB. In this embodiment, slopes 15 and 16 are provided so as to descend from the upper edge portion close to the groove toward the rear. The slopes 15 and 16 are V-shaped with an open front and are inclined so that the V-shape becomes wider as it goes downward. FIG. 7 shows the rectangular plate 17 and the process of mounting the rectangular plate 17. The square plate 17 has protrusions 18 and 19 on its underside that contact the upper edge inclined portions 15 and 16, and joins with the upper edges, preventing the square plate 17 from moving back and forth or side to side. The protrusions 18 contact the inside of the upper edge of the inclined surface, and the protrusions 19 contact the outer surface of the plate. Furthermore, since the height and inclination of the footstool differ from person to person, several square boards with different thicknesses and front-to-back inclinations must be prepared.

[0008] Figure 8 shows an example of a different mounting method for the same stand. The inside of 15 and 16 becomes wider as it goes down, so if the V-shaped protrusion 18a under the square plate (which becomes narrower towards the rear) is sloped so that it becomes wider at the bottom, that is, W4 > W3, it will fit into the inner surface of the upper edge in the shape of a dovetail. Therefore, when square plate 17 is slid in from the front along the upper edge (as seen by the arrow in Figure 8), it will be tightly coupled, making it difficult to come off easily either upward or forward.

[0009] FIG. 9 shows another structure of the same stand but with a further square plate. Square plate 20 is placed on top of square plate 17, but it has the same mechanism as in Figure 3, i.e., an X-shaped link 26. As explained in Figure 3, when upper front shaft 28a moves through grooves 29 provided at appropriate intervals on the underside of the square plate, lower front shaft 28b also moves back and forth, so the corresponding holes in the bottom of square plate 17 must be elongated holes 30. This mechanism allows the height and inclination of the square plate 20 from the stand to be freely changed.

[0010] Second Example Figure 10 The stand consists of two plate surfaces 31 and 32, 31 from the rear and 32 from the front, with grooves 33 and 34 the width of the plate thickness provided diagonally on the bottom surface, and the two plates cross in an X shape and are joined by inserting the two grooves together, so that as can be seen in Figure 11, the bottom surface is roughly V-shaped from front to rear, or depending on the position of the groove it crosses in the middle and becomes X-shaped. By providing upper edge inclined portions 35, 36, a square plate can also be mounted in the same way as in the first embodiment, but since it is similar, explanation will be omitted here and another mounting example will be shown. In this case, if the joining grooves 33, 34 and the upper edge inclined portions 35, 36 of both plates are made parallel to W5, they will intersect in an X shape and when joined, the upper edge width W6 will also be parallel, so an inner dovetail groove 34 is provided on the square plate 37 to match the inclination of the outer surface of the X, and the square plate dovetail groove can be slid onto the upper edge to join as shown in Figure 12. At the end of the slide, the square plate can be positioned and prevented from coming loose by the convex portion 38 and the concave portion 39. Of course, it is possible to remove it by applying force. The angle plate 37 can also be changed in height and inclination as in the first embodiment.

[0011] Third Example The stand consists of two plates 41 and 42, which close together in a V-shape at the top, and where they join together they are fixed to a hinge at axis 43 so that they can rotate freely, and the bottom surfaces are almost parallel. Although not shown in this figure, a link or the like prevents the plates 41 and 42 from opening, as in Example 1. Here too, the square plates can be joined in the same way as in the first embodiment, but here a different structure is shown. A square plate 47 is rotatably connected to one of the upper inclined edge portions 45, 46 of the stand (here designated as 46) by a shaft 53. The state in which the square plate 47 is rotated to fit with the opposing plate 45 is shown in FIG.

[0012] Figure 15 shows a guitar whose tilt can be freely adjusted forward and backward. Here, grooves 61a, 61b, 61c and edges 61c, 62a, 62b, 62c that hold the guitar are extended upward and tilted forward, and the tips may be hinged to fit the aforementioned rotation axis 43 to increase strength. Furthermore, it is better to attach 63, 64 to the bottom of 61, 62 and extend them forward to make it less likely for the guitar to fall over when tilted forward (shown by the two-dot chain line). By adding a part 65 to the bottoms 61b and 62b and rotating it back and forth, the height of the front and back tilt can be reversed, allowing the guitar to be tilted forward or backward as desired (see Figure 2).

[0013] The joint between any of the above square plates and the inclined upper edge of the stand is close to a snug fit, and it is desirable to have a precise combination so that there is no play in the gaps. Alternatively, it is desirable to incorporate an elastically deforming structure into the joint, or to use a material such as rubber to absorb the play and fit snugly together.

[0014] In all of the examples, the inclined upper edge of the stand and the attachment part on the underside of the square plate can be easily joined and will not come off easily, making it easy to move, and it is also securely fixed in place during use, ensuring stable installation. In Example 3, the square plate is also integrated with the stand and can rotate freely, making it easier to move and preventing it from being left behind. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] [Figure 2] The guitar body placed on a small portable guitar stand [Figure 3] [Figure 4] Structure and movement of the footrest [Figure 5] [Figure 6] [Figure 7] The first example shows the process of fixing the square plate to the stand. [Figure 8] A different fixing structure for the square plate from the first embodiment [Figure 9] Square plate structure with freely adjustable height and tilt [Figure 10] [Figure 11] [Figure 12] The second example shows the process of fixing the square plate. [Figure 13] [Figure 14] The third example shows the rotation process of a square plate connected to a rotation axis. [Figure 15] A structural example of reversing the guitar's tilt within the groove of the third embodiment [Explanation of symbols]

[0016] 1, 2, 11, 12, 31, 32, 41, 42, 61, 62 are the plate surfaces of each structure 15, 16, 35, 36, 45, and 46 are the inclined upper edges 17, 37, and 47 are the square plates to be mounted. 13, 43 represents the hinge rotation axis 53 represents the rotation axis

Claims

[Claim] The definition of front and back is that the direction in front of the guitar player's eyes is the front, and the direction at the player's feet when sitting on a chair is the back.

1. This guitar stand has a type of support system in which the gently curved bottom of the guitar body is supported by two grooves slightly larger than the thickness of the guitar body, spaced apart enough to allow the guitar to be placed stably, and a foot rest that can be placed on one leg is detachably connected to the guitar stand.

2. A guitar stand consists of two boards with two grooves slightly larger than the thickness of the guitar, spaced apart enough to allow the gently curved bottom of the guitar to rest stably on the stand, supporting the guitar from tilting forward and backward. A square board about the size of the sole of a foot is mounted on the upper edge of the board, sloping downward from a position close to the grooves. The underside of the square board has protrusions that touch the inside and outside of the upper inclined edge to prevent the square board from moving forward, backward, left, or right.

3. The stand is made up of two plates, with the bottom surface narrowing in an almost V-shape from the wide front with a groove to the rear end where the square plate is placed, and the two plates are joined by a hinge at the rear where they meet, and it is desirable that the joint be inclined forward so that the V shape becomes wider as it goes downward. A square plate is attached to this stand as in

2. .

4. The stand consists of two plates, one of which has a groove the width of the plate thickness at an angle on the bottom surface from the front and the other from the back, and the two plates cross in an X shape and join together while the two grooves fit together, so that the bottom surface from the front to the back is roughly V-shaped, or crosses in the middle to form an X shape. A square plate is attached to this stand as in

2. .

5. The two plates of the stand are closed at the top in a V-shape, and where they meet, they are rotatable on a hinge, fixing the two plates together so that the open bottom surfaces are nearly parallel. A square plate is attached to this stand, as in

2. .

6. In the stand of

3. , the upper inclined edge is V-shaped with an open front, so the attachment portion on the underside of the square plate is a V-shaped protrusion that follows the inside of the upper inclined edge. The inner surface of the upper edge inclined portion is inclined to widen downwards, so the V-shaped protrusion is also inclined to widen downwards to prevent the square plate from coming off upwards. (The V-shaped protrusion and the inner surface of the upper inclined edge form a dovetail groove.)

7. Instead of the single square plate, a second square plate is placed on top of the square plate, and links that cross each other in an X shape are provided symmetrically on both sides of the plate, and shafts that connect the links are attached at all ends, and the shafts are attached to both square plates so as to be rotatable. A mechanism is provided in which, every time one axis corresponding to a plurality of grooves provided on the underside of the upper corner plate moves, the corresponding axis moves in one long hole in the lower corner plate, thereby changing the interval and inclination of both corner plates. (Similar to the height and tilt adjustable footrests already on the market)

8. In the stand of

4. , when the line of the joining groove and the upper edge are parallel, the width of the upper edge also becomes parallel, so an inner dovetail groove is provided on the square plate to match the inclination of the outer surface of X, and the square plate dovetail groove is slid onto the upper edge to join them.

9. In the stand of

5. , a square plate is connected to one of the upper inclined edge portions by a rotating shaft, and is rotated so that the tip portion is aligned with the other upper inclined edge portion when used.

10. In the stand of

5. , both edges of the groove into which the guitar is placed are made higher, and a member that changes the front-to-back tilt is attached to the bottom of the groove, so that the tilt of the guitar can be changed.

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