Chin rest cover

Abstract

To provide a chin rest cover that can improve the functionality of the chin rest cover. [Solution] The chin rest cover comprises two pockets of different sizes, where at least the first pocket of the two pockets can cover the chin rest of a stringed instrument, and a main body connecting the two pockets, so that while the first pocket covers the chin rest of the stringed instrument, the second pocket of the two pockets can be positioned on the opposite side of the stringed instrument from the first pocket.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a chin rest cover.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] Chin rest covers that cover the chin rest of string instruments such as violins and violas are known. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a chin rest cover having a pocket that can be fitted over the tip portion of a chin rest.

PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

PATENT DOCUMENTS

[0003]

PATENT DOCUMENT 1

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to improve the functionality of a chin rest cover.

MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS

[0005] A chin rest cover as an aspect of the present disclosure is: (1) Two pockets of different sizes, wherein at least a first pocket among the two pockets is capable of covering a chin rest of a string instrument; a main body part that connects the two pockets; and the chin rest cover comprises: While the first pocket covers the chin rest of the string instrument, a second pocket of the two pockets can be positioned on the side of the string instrument opposite to the first pocket. This is the chin rest cover.

[0006] A chin rest cover as one embodiment of the present disclosure is: (2) It has a violin shape when viewed from above and below. This is the chin rest cover described in (1) above.

[0007] A chin rest cover as one embodiment of the present disclosure is (3) The second pocket is further provided with a fixing part that can be fixed to the stringed instrument. The chin rest cover is as described in (1) or (2) above.

[0008] A chin rest cover as one embodiment of the present disclosure is (4) The thickness of the second pocket corresponds to the height of the shoulder rest that can be attached to the stringed instrument. The chin rest cover is one of the items (1) through (3) above.

[0009] A chin rest cover as one embodiment of the present disclosure is (5) The first pocket includes two pieces of fabric whose edges are connected to each other. The first fabric on the main body side of the first pocket is made of a skin-friendly material. The second fabric on the side of the first pocket opposite to the main body is made of microfiber. The chin rest cover is one of the items (1) through (4) above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to this disclosure, an improved chin rest cover can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a chin rest cover according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, with the first pocket covering the chin rest of a full-size violin. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a top view of the chin rest cover. [Figure 3]It is a bottom view of the chin rest cover in Figure 1. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view showing the chin rest cover shown in Figure 1 in a state where the first pocket covers the chin rest of a 1 / 8 size violin. [Figure 5] (a) is a cross-sectional view along the direction orthogonal to the edge in the first pocket of the chin rest cover in Figure 1. (b) is a cross-sectional view along the edge in the first pocket of the chin rest cover in Figure 1. (c) is a cross-sectional view along the edge in the main body portion of the chin rest cover in Figure 1. [Figure 6] It is a diagram showing the chin rest cover shown in Figure 1 in a state where the second pocket of the chin rest cover is fixed to the violin. [Figure 7] It is a bottom view of the chin rest cover according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view showing the chin rest cover shown in Figure 7 in a state where the first pocket covers the chin rest of the violin. [Modes for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Among the components shown in the following drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0013] Figure 1 shows a chin rest cover 100 as the first embodiment of the chin rest cover according to the present disclosure. In Figure 1, the first pocket 110 of the chin rest cover 100 covers the chin rest 250 of the violin 200 when playing the violin 200 which is a string instrument. The violin 200 is a full-size violin (hereinafter also referred to as "4 / 4 size violin"). As another example, the first pocket 110 may cover the chin rest of a viola which is a string instrument.

[0014] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the chin rest cover 100 comprises a first pocket 110 and a second pocket 120, and a main body portion 130. The chin rest cover 100 may further include a fixing portion 140. In this embodiment, the outer fabric of the main body portion 130 and the inner fabric of the first pocket 110 and the second pocket 120 are made of the same fabric. However, the main body portion 130 and the first pocket 110 and the second pocket 120 may be made of separate components.

[0015] The chin rest cover 100 may be violin-shaped when viewed from above (see Figure 2) and from below (see Figure 3). The violin shape referred to here may be the shape of the top and back plates of a violin. More specifically, the chin rest cover 100 may include corners 101 and a C-curve 102 which is a constriction. The violin shape of the chin rest cover 100 when viewed from above and from below gives it a design appeal. Furthermore, it is likely to excite the performer who sees the chin rest cover 100. Using the chin rest cover 100 in a music classroom can improve student motivation.

[0016] Referring to Figure 2, the shape of the chin rest cover 100 may resemble the shape of the violin's soundboard when viewed from above. The chin rest cover 100 is adorned with embroidery 151 that mimics the f-holes of the soundboard and embroidery 152 that mimics the purfling (inlay) of the soundboard. These embroideries 151 and 152 make the appearance of the chin rest cover 100 more similar to that of a violin's soundboard.

[0017] Referring to Figure 3, the shape of the chin rest cover 100 may be similar to the shape of the back plate of a violin when viewed from below.

[0018] The first pocket 110 is larger than the second pocket 120. For example, the first pocket 110 may be able to cover the chin rest of a full-size violin and a 3 / 4-size violin. Referring to Figure 4, the second pocket 120 may be able to cover the chin rest of a 1 / 16, 1 / 10, 1 / 8, 1 / 4, and 1 / 2-size violin (violin 210 in Figure 4). The entrances 110I and 120I of the first pocket 110 and the first pocket 120 may be tri-folded.

[0019] Referring to Figure 1, the first pocket 110 can cover, for example, the chin rest of a full-size violin 200, while the second pocket 120 can be positioned on the opposite side of the violin 200 from the first pocket 110 (on the back plate side of the violin 200). In this state, the main body 130 covers the side plate of the violin 200.

[0020] Also, referring to Figure 4, the second pocket 120 may be positioned on the opposite side of the violin 210 from the second pocket 120 (on the back plate side of the violin 210), while the first pocket 110 covers the chin rest of, for example, a 1 / 8-size violin 210. In this state, the main body 130 covers the side plate of the violin 210.

[0021] Stringed instruments, such as violins, exist not only in full-size violins for adults but also in fractional sizes for children. Fractional violins generally come in six sizes: 1 / 16, 1 / 10, 1 / 8, 1 / 4, 1 / 2, and 3 / 4. The size of the chin rest changes with the size of the violin. Therefore, the same cover could not be used for violins of different sizes. More specifically, when a violin teacher uses both their own full-size violin and their students' fractional violins to adjust or demonstrate instruments, a single cover may not suffice.

[0022] The Chinrest Cover 100 can accommodate violins of different sizes.

[0023] The first pocket 110 and the second pocket 120 may include two pieces of cloth connected at their edges. The first cloths 110A and 120A on the main body 130 side (visible in Figure 2) of the first pocket 110 and the second pocket 120 may be made of a skin-friendly material. Skin-friendly materials include, for example, cotton, silk, and linen. By making the first cloths 110A and 120A, which come into contact with the performer's skin for extended periods, skin-friendly materials can suppress allergic reactions in the performer. Furthermore, since the performer's sebum adheres to the first cloths 110A and 120A but does not easily adhere to the second cloths 110B and 120B, even when wiping the violin 200 or bow with the second cloth, sebum is less likely to adhere to the violin 200 or bow.

[0024] The second fabrics (outer fabrics) 110B and 120B of the first pocket 110 and the second pocket 120, respectively, on the side opposite to the main body 130 (the side visible in Figure 3), may be made of microfiber. For example, the performer can insert their hand into one of the first pockets 110 and the second pocket 120 and use the second fabric of that pocket to remove rosin, etc. from the bow. The performer can also insert their hand into the other of the first pocket 110 and the second pocket 120 and use the second fabric of that pocket to wipe away dust, etc. from the violin 200. By performing rosin removal and violin cleaning on different parts of the chin rest cover 100, the expensive instrument, the violin 200, can be kept cleaner. In addition, since the microfiber making up the second fabric of the first pocket 110 and the second pocket 120 does not come into contact with the performer's chin, allergic reactions of the performer can be reduced.

[0025] The main body 130 connects the two pockets 110 and 120. The main body 130 may be made of two pieces of fabric whose edges are connected to each other. The thickness of the main body 130 is, for example, 5 millimeters.

[0026] Referring to Figure 3, the two pockets 110 and 120 may be located on the back side of the main body 130 (the side visible in Figure 3). With the chin rest cover 100 extended, the two pockets 110 and 120 may open facing each other.

[0027] At least the first pocket 110 of the two pockets has its edges sewn. The seams are not exposed on the side of the first pocket 110 that faces the main body 130 (the side visible in Figure 2) and on the side opposite to the main body 130 (the side visible in Figure 3). In other words, the first pocket 110 has a running stitch that is not visible on the outside of the chin rest cover 100 (hereinafter also referred to as "outside"), and the thread is passed through the inside of the chin rest cover 100 (hereinafter also referred to as "inside") and the seam allowance. Therefore, the design of the edge of the first pocket 110 is improved, and it becomes easier to iron the chin rest cover 100 from the outside. By ironing the chin rest cover 100, the shape of the chin rest cover 100 can be maintained and the chin rest cover 100 can be sterilized.

[0028] Figure 5(a) is a cross-sectional view of the first pocket 110 of the chin rest cover 100 in Figure 1, taken in a direction perpendicular to the edge. Figure 5(b) is a cross-sectional view of the first pocket 110 of the chin rest cover in Figure 1, taken along the edge. Figure 5(c) is a cross-sectional view of the main body portion 130 of the chin rest cover in Figure 1, taken along the edge. Fabric C, which is the lining fabric 130B of the main body portion 130, is folded over. Fabric B, which is the outer fabric 110A of the first pocket 110, and fabric A, which is the lining fabric 110B of the first pocket 110 and the outer fabric 130A of the main body portion 130, overlap each other and are folded over on the opposite side from fabric C. A knot 1000A of thread 1000 is formed on the inside of the folded fabric A. Thread 1000 penetrates from the knot 1000A to the outside of the folded fabric C (1000B), is exposed on the outside of fabric C (1000C), and penetrates to the inside of A (1000D). Because it is sewn in this way, no threads are visible on the outside of the chin rest cover 100.

[0029] Referring to Figure 6, the fixing part 140 can fix the second pocket 120 to the violin 200. Specifically, the fixing part 140 is provided on the second pocket 120 and comprises a loop 141 and a string 142 connected to the loop 141. The string 142 can be fixed to the corner 201 of the violin 200. In this embodiment, of the two strings 142, the string 142A closer to the corner 201 is fixed to the back plate portion of the corner 201 of the violin 200. Of the two strings 142, the string 142B further from the corner 201 is fixed to the top plate portion of the corner 201 of the violin 200. The string 142 may be elastic. This configuration allows the second pocket 120 to be fixed to various violins. The string 142 may be made of, for example, rubber. The string 142 may be replaceable.

[0030] The fixing part 140 secures the first pocket 110 to the chin rest of the violin 200, while the second pocket 120 is secured to the opposite side (back side) of the violin 200 from the first pocket 110. Therefore, even if the violin 200 moves significantly, such as when bowing after playing, the chin rest cover 100 is less likely to come off the violin 200. In this way, the chin rest cover 100 can improve the quality of the performer's performance.

[0031] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the first pocket 110 may be provided with other fixing parts that can secure the first pocket to the violin 200. The configuration of these fixing parts is the same as that of the fixing part 140 described above. It is also conceivable that the chin rest cover 100 may not have any fixing parts.

[0032] Figures 7 and 8 show a chin rest cover 1100 as a second embodiment of the chin rest cover according to the present disclosure. The chin rest cover 1100 has a configuration similar to that of the chin rest cover 100. Hereinafter, the same configuration as that of the chin rest cover 100 will not be described again, and configurations different from those of the chin rest cover 100 will be described.

[0033] Referring to Figure 7, the opening of the second pocket 1120 of the chin rest cover 1100 is located near the corner 1101 of the chin rest cover 1100. Referring to Figure 8, the shoulder rest 300 is not attached to the violin 200 when playing.

[0034] In the case where the second pocket 1120 can be fixed to the violin 200, a fixing part 1140 is provided on the second pocket 1120. On the other hand, the second pocket 1120 does not have a fixing part.

[0035] Referring to Figure 8, the first pocket 1110 can cover the chin rest of the violin 200, while the second pocket 1120 can be positioned on the opposite side of the violin 200 from the first pocket 110 (on the back plate side of the violin 200).

[0036] The thickness of the second pocket 1120 corresponds to the height of the violin's attachable shoulder rest 300. The second pocket 1120 may be stuffed with cotton. Stuffing it with cotton makes the second pocket 1120, which rests against the player's shoulder, softer and improves the player's comfort. [Examples]

[0037] Next, a chin rest cover according to the embodiment of this disclosure was prototyped and its performance was evaluated, which will be described below.

[0038] Ten musicians used the prototype chin rest cover. A questionnaire survey was conducted with these musicians. The questionnaire asked them to rate the following items on a 5-point scale (5 being the best, 3 being average, and 1 being the worst): (1) feelings when looking at it, (2) ease of use, (3) design, (4) convenience, (5) feelings when using it, (6) how easily it comes off, (7) pain or feel against the skin, (8) prevention of skin irritation (allergies), (9) prevention of sweat or makeup getting on the instrument, (10) resistance to scratching the instrument, (11) ease of wiping the instrument and bow, (12) ease of washing, and (13) ease of ironing. Table 1 shows the average values ​​obtained for each item.

[0039] [Table 1]

[0040] Table 1 shows that the prototype chin rest cover exhibited excellent functionality in various aspects. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0041] 100,1100: Chin rest cover 101: Corner 102: C-curve 110,1110: First pocket 110A:Outer cloth 110B: Lining fabric 110I,120I: Entrance 120,1120: Second pocket 120A:Outer cloth 120B: Lining fabric 130: Main body 140: Fixed part 141: Ring 142, 142A, 142B: string 151,152: Embroidery 200,210: Violin 201: Corner 250: Chin rest 300: Shoulder pad A,B,C: Cloth

Claims

1. Two pockets of different sizes, wherein at least the first pocket of the two pockets is capable of covering the chin rest of a stringed instrument, The main body connects the two aforementioned pockets, Equipped with, The first pocket covers the chin rest of the stringed instrument, and the second pocket of the two pockets can be positioned on the opposite side of the stringed instrument from the first pocket. Chin rest cover.

2. It has a violin shape when viewed from above and below. The chin rest cover according to claim 1.

3. The second pocket is further provided with a fixing part that can be fixed to the stringed instrument. The chin rest cover according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The thickness of the second pocket corresponds to the height of the shoulder rest that can be attached to the stringed instrument. The chin rest cover according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The first pocket includes two pieces of fabric whose edges are connected to each other. The first fabric on the main body side of the first pocket is made of a skin-friendly material. The second fabric on the side of the first pocket opposite to the main body is made of microfiber. The chin rest cover according to claim 1 or 2.

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