Functional Chair Capable of Holding a Musical Instrument

Abstract

The present invention relates to a functional chair with a function for storing musical instruments, and more specifically, to a functional chair that allows a musician to sit and play during normal times and to store a musical instrument when not playing. The present invention has the effect of enabling the musician to store a musical instrument by utilizing the chair they were sitting on when not playing. Furthermore, the present invention has the effect of enabling the instrument to be stored without the need for separate means. Additionally, the present invention has the effect of preventing damage to the floor of the performance hall and firmly fixing the position of the musical instrument during a performance.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a performance chair with a function for storing musical instruments, and more specifically, to a functional chair that allows a performer to sit and play music in normal times and to store a musical instrument when not playing music. Background Technology

[0003] Various string instruments such as guitars and cellos cannot stand upright on their own due to their structural characteristics, so it is common to lean them against a wall, a chair, or a separate stand after playing.

[0004] Since it is very common for string instruments to tip over when leaned against a wall or chair, resulting in damage to expensive instruments or mistuned strings, stands or racks are used to keep the instruments stable.

[0005] Since the stands or racks used in this case are not equipment directly utilized for the performance, they unnecessarily take up space during playing and cause the inconvenience of having to carry them around.

[0006] As a result, stands and holders are being developed and commercialized in various forms and designs to be simple and portable, but the inconvenience of having to carry or transport them separately remains.

[0007] In addition, if the stand is heavy and sturdy, it is inconvenient to carry, transport, or store; conversely, if it is lightweight, small, and simple, it has the disadvantage of significantly lacking stability due to its structural characteristics, such as the instrument easily tipping over if even a slight impact is applied when stored upright. Prior art literature

[0009] U.S. Patent US 9,214,141 (Registered December 15, 2015) The problem to be solved

[0010] The present invention aims to solve the aforementioned problems by enabling a musical instrument to be supported using a chair on which a performer sits during a performance.

[0011] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a chair that allows a musical instrument to be stably supported without the need for separate means.

[0012] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a chair that prevents damage to the floor by ensuring that the end pin of an instrument, such as a cello, does not come into direct contact with the floor of the performance hall, and that the position of the instrument can be fixed.

[0013] The present invention can be understood from the following description and will be more clearly understood by one embodiment of the invention. Furthermore, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized by the means and combinations thereof set forth in the claims. means of solving the problem

[0015] The present invention, for achieving the above objective, comprises a support (10) capable of supporting the user's buttocks or legs, a main body (120) supported at the lower part of the support (10), and a leg (110) extending downward from the main body (120); wherein the support (10) is detachable or movable to open the upper part of the main body (120), and as the support (10) opens the upper part of the main body (120), a seating portion (122) provided on the main body (120) is exposed upward, so that when the main body (120) is opened, the lower part of the instrument can be supported and mounted on the seating portion (122). This provides a functional chair capable of mounting an instrument.

[0016] The above support (10) is characterized by being rotatably coupled to the above main body (120).

[0017] The bottom surface of the base (10) is provided with a side support member (12) positioned to protrude from the base (10), so that when the base (10) is rotated and stands upright toward the upper direction, the side support member (12) is positioned in a shape that extends horizontally or obliquely from the base (10).

[0018] The above-mentioned side support member (12) is characterized by being rotatably coupled to the bottom surface of the above-mentioned support (10).

[0019] The seating portion (122) of the main body (120) is characterized by having a bottom portion (112b) for providing upward support, thereby supporting the lower part of the instrument.

[0020] The above-mentioned seating portion (122) is characterized by including a front portion (122c) that restricts movement forward or a rear portion (122a) that restricts movement backward, thereby preventing the lower part of the instrument supported by the bottom portion (112b) from moving forward or backward.

[0021] The seating portion (122) of the main body (120) is characterized by having a bottom portion (112b) for providing upward support, and including a front portion (122c) that restricts movement forward or a rear portion (122a) that restricts movement backward, thereby preventing the lower part of the instrument supported by the bottom portion (112b) from moving forward or backward.

[0022] The front portion (122c) is formed to be inclined obliquely toward the support (10) so that the instrument can be tilted toward the support (10).

[0023] The rear portion (122a) is formed to be inclined obliquely toward the support (10) so that the instrument can be tilted toward the support (10).

[0024] The bottom portion (122b) is characterized by being formed at an oblique angle to face the support (10) so that the instrument can be tilted toward the support (10).

[0025] The above-mentioned seating portion (122) is further provided with a cushioning member (124) so ​​as to prevent damage to the instrument due to mutual contact when the lower part of the instrument is placed on the seating portion.

[0026] It further includes a fixing member (30) that is coupled to the leg (110) and positioned toward the front of the chair (1), and the fixing member (30) has a locking part (35) formed therein so that the end pin of the instrument can be supported.

[0027] The above fixing member (30) is characterized by being rotatably coupled to the leg (110).

[0028] The above fixing member (30) comprises: a fixed main body part (32) adjacent to the leg (110); and a fixed extension part (34) located at the end of the fixed main body part (32), wherein the fixed main body part (32) and the fixed extension part (34) are foldably coupled to be folded or unfolded from each other.

[0029] The fixed main body (32) or the fixed extension part (34) is characterized by having a plurality of locking parts (35) formed at intervals.

[0030] When the fixed member (30) is rotated to stand upright, a part of the fixed member (30) is positioned to face the main body (120). The portions facing the fixed member (30) and the main body (120) are provided with contact members (33) on both sides. When the fixed member (30) is rotated to stand upright and the contact members (33) on both sides are in close contact with each other, the fixed member (30) can face the main body (120) and maintain an upright state. When the contact members (33) on both sides are separated from each other, the fixed member (30) can be rotated in a horizontal direction to move away from the main body (120). Effects of the invention

[0032] The present invention has the effect of allowing a musician to support their instrument by utilizing the chair they were sitting on when not playing.

[0033] In addition, the present invention has the effect of enabling a musical instrument to be mounted without separate means.

[0034] In addition, the present invention has the effect of allowing the instrument to be stably mounted without falling over.

[0035] In addition, the present invention has the effect of preventing damage to the floor of the performance hall and firmly fixing the position of the instrument during performance.

[0036] The various and beneficial advantages and effects of the present invention are not limited to those described above and will be more easily understood in the process of explaining specific embodiments of the present invention. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0038] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a chair according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the state in which the support of a chair according to the present invention is rotated and opened. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a cello is mounted on a chair according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a side view showing the state in which the support of the chair according to the present invention is rotated and opened. FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which a cello is mounted on a chair according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the state in which the fixing member of the chair according to the present invention rotates. FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the state in which the fixing member of the chair according to the present invention is unfolded. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the state in which the end pin of a cello is supported on a fixing member of a chair according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0039] The configuration and functions of the present invention will be examined in detail below with reference to the embodiments of the configuration of the present invention illustrated in the attached drawings.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a chair according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a functional chair (1) capable of holding an instrument includes most or all of the appearance of a conventional chair.

[0042] It is equipped with four vertical legs (110), a main body (120) positioned above them to horizontally connect and support the legs (110), and a backrest (130) extending upward at the rear. Depending on the case, the number of legs (110) may differ, or it may be possible to have no backrest (130).

[0043] Above the main body (120), a support (10) is provided to support the buttocks and thighs of the performer. The support (10) is separated from the main body (120) so as to be opened upward, and it is preferable that the rear end facing the backrest (130) be hinged so as to be able to rotate to face the backrest (130). In some cases, it is also possible for the support (10) to rotate in a different direction, or to be separated separately without rotating to open the main body (120).

[0044] A support member (20) is provided in a direction that crosses the front legs (110), and a fixing member (30) is positioned vertically on the support member (20). The support member (20) allows the fixing member (30) to rotate, and the fixing member (30) can be upright and in close contact with the main body (120), and then the fixing member (30) can be laid horizontally on the floor.

[0045] This chair (1) allows a performer to sit on the base (10) and play an instrument such as a guitar or cello when playing, and when not playing, the performer can stand up, open the base (10), and place the lower part of the instrument on the open space of the main body (120).

[0047] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the state in which the support of a chair according to the present invention is rotated to open. Referring to FIG. 2, the support (10) of the chair (1) is rotated upward with respect to a hinge (11) connected to the rear end so as to stand upright, facing the backrest (130) or leaning against the backrest (130). The support (10) may maintain an upright state on its own through various methods, or it may come into contact with the backrest (130) and be supported by the backrest (130).

[0048] As the base (10) stands upright, the upper part of the main body (120) is opened, and the seating portion (122) is exposed upward. The lower part of the instrument is seated and supported on the seating portion (122), and it is preferable to further provide a cushioning member (124) above the seating portion (122) to protect the surface of the instrument. The cushioning member (124) can be made of various materials such as rubber, synthetic resin, styrofoam, or fiber, which have cushioning properties and elasticity, and provide protection against contact or friction.

[0049] A lateral support member (12) is provided on the bottom surface of the base (10), and as the base (10) stands upright, the lateral support member (12) is exposed at a certain height. The lateral support member (12) is extended to protrude from the base (10) in a vertical direction or a similar direction, and it is preferable that it be coupled to the base (10) so as to rotate through a hinge.

[0051] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a cello is mounted on a chair according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, the lower part of the cello (C) can be placed on the seating portion (122) while the support (10) is in an upright state, and the back of the cello (C) can be placed against the bottom surface of the support (10).

[0052] At this time, the side support member (12) located on the bottom surface of the base (10) is rotated to spread apart from the base (10), and the back of the cello (C) is supported on the bottom surface of the base (10). Then, if the side support member (12) is inserted into the C-bout portion of the cello (C), the back and sides of the cello (C) are supported, and stable mounting is possible so that it does not fall to the left or right. At this time, it is preferable to connect the side support member (12) to the bottom surface of the base (10) via an elastic hinge using a spring or the like, so that the side support member (12) presses the C-bout portion of the cello (C) inward from both sides and supports it more stably. When using an elastic hinge, if the cello (C) is not present, the side support member (12) automatically closes to the bottom surface of the base (10) and rotates to create a close contact effect.

[0053] When the performer finishes playing, the instrument (C) can be placed without the need to place it on a separate stand or holder, by lifting the base (10) and spreading the side support (12) to both sides, so that the bottom of the instrument (C) is placed on the seating part (122) and the sides are placed on the side support (12).

[0054] The main body (120) includes a portion extending forward and backward, and the seating portion (122) is positioned upward on the main body (120). The shape of the seating portion (122) can be formed in various other shapes in addition to the shape of an inserted groove.

[0056] FIG. 4 is a side view showing the state in which the support of the chair according to the present invention is rotated and opened. Referring to FIG. 4, the support (10) is rotated upward to be in an upright state (10), and it is also acceptable to rotate the support (10) further so that it is supported on the backrest (130).

[0057] The seating portion (122) formed on the main body (120) is formed in the shape of an indented groove, and the bottom surface of the seating portion (122) is provided with a bottom portion (122b), and a rear portion (122a) is provided towards the rear and a front portion (122c) is provided towards the front, centered on the bottom portion (122b).

[0058] The bottom portion (122b) supports the lower surface of the instrument, the rear portion (122a) can support the rear surface of the instrument's lower portion, and the front portion (122c) can support the front surface of the instrument's lower portion.

[0059] The instrument may be positioned obliquely toward the rear, and accordingly, the rear portion (122a) is also formed to have an oblique slope toward the rear support (10). It is preferable that the rear portion (122a) be formed obliquely in a direction that slopes upward toward the rear so that the surface portion of the rear portion (122a) makes surface contact with the back of the instrument mounted at an angle toward the rear.

[0060] In addition, the bottom surface (122b) can also be formed with an oblique slope to match the bottom surface of the instrument that is positioned obliquely. Since the bottom surface of the instrument, which is mounted tilted toward the rear, is spaced apart in a direction that rises as it moves toward the front, it is desirable to form the surface portion of the bottom surface (122b) so that it rises obliquely toward the rear support (10) portion in order to make surface contact with this part and increase stability.

[0061] In addition, the front part (122c) can also be formed obliquely or vertically in the same way.

[0062] When the instrument is positioned diagonally toward the rear, the bottom of the instrument is positioned in a sliding direction toward the front, so the bottom part (122b) that supports the instrument from below and the front part (122c) that restricts the instrument from sliding forward play an important role. However, it would also be possible to restrict forward sliding by utilizing the inclined surface of the bottom part (122b) without the front part (122c).

[0063] The side support (12) formed on the base (10) does not take up much space because, when not in use, it is folded in close contact with the base (10).

[0065] FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which a cello is mounted on a chair according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the lower end of the cello (C) is supported on the seating portion (122) and the upper rear end is supported on the support (10). The side support portion (12) spreads out from the support (10) to wrap around both sides of the cello (C) and supports it so that it does not tilt or fall over to the side.

[0066] Due to the inclination of the bottom portion (122b), the bottom surface of the cello (C) is tilted, causing the cello (C) to tilt backward, and accordingly, the rear portion (122a) is also formed at an incline to support the bottom rear of the cello (C). The front portion (122c) may also be formed at an incline, but considering that the thickness of the mounted instrument may vary, it may be formed vertically or inclined toward the front, or it may be positioned at a slight distance.

[0068] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the state in which the fixing member of the chair according to the present invention rotates. Referring to FIG. 6, a support member (20) is provided between the front legs (110), and a fixing member (30) is disposed on the support member (20).

[0069] As the support member (20) rotates between the legs (110), the fixing member (30) can stand upright and adhere to the main body (120), or lie horizontally and spread out on the floor.

[0070] A contact member (140) is placed at the front center of the main body (120), and a contact member (33) is also placed at a position on the main body (30) facing the contact member (140) of the main body (120) when the main body (30) is standing upright. The contact members (140) and (33) are designed to be mutually fixed in contact with each other, so that when the main body (30) is standing upright vertically, the main body (30) can maintain a vertical state due to the bonding force between the contact members (140) and (33). The contact members (140) and (33) may use magnets and metals that stick to magnets, and may also use various coupling and fixing parts capable of male-female coupling and fixing.

[0071] The fixing member (30) may be in the form of a single bar, but it is preferable that it be a separated structure with a folding structure as shown in the drawing. Since the fixing member (30) must be longer than the length of the leg (110) of the chair (1), the length of the fixing main body part (32) fixed to the side of the support member (20) is set to be about the length of the leg (110), and the fixing extension part (34) is connected to the end of the fixing main body part (32) in a folding manner.

[0073] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the state in which the fixing member of the chair according to the present invention is unfolded. Referring to FIG. 7, the fixing member (30) is unfolded on the floor so that the fixing main body (32) and the fixing extension (34) are unfolded in a straight line.

[0074] At a certain position of the fixed main body part (32), a contact member (33) is provided upwardly at a position facing the contact member (140) of the main body (120) when standing upright. When the fixed main body part (32) is erected, as shown in FIG. 6, the fixed main body part (32) rotates upward, and the fixed extension part (34) bends and folds downward. When the fixed main body part (32) stands vertically and adheres to the main body (120), the contact member (33) of the fixed main body part (32) and the contact member (140) of the main body (120) come into contact and are joined to each other, allowing the fixed stand (30) to maintain a vertical state.

[0075] A number of locking parts (35) are arranged at regular intervals above the fixed extension part (34). The locking parts (35) are preferably in the form of grooves or holes, but various protruding or recessed structures in the form of teeth or rods may also be applied.

[0077] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the state in which the end pin of a cello is supported by a fixing member of a chair according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, when a performer (not shown) wishes to play the cello (C), the performer sits on the chair (1) and pushes the fixing member (30), which is closely coupled to the main body (120), forward to unfold and lay it down. Then, the end pin (P) of the cello (C) is inserted into one of the locking parts (35) of the fixing extension part (34), thereby fixing the position of the cello (C), and the performer can sit on the chair (1) and play.

[0078] After the performance is finished, the fixed stand (30) is folded back up so that the fixed stand (30) remains attached to the main body (120) in an upright state, thereby ensuring that there is no inconvenience to the movement of the performer and making it convenient to move or transport the chair (1).

[0080] While this specification contains many features, such features should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the invention or the claims. Additionally, features described in individual embodiments of this specification may be combined and implemented in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in a single embodiment of this specification may be individually implemented in various embodiments or appropriately combined and implemented.

[0081] The present invention described above is not limited by the aforementioned embodiments and attached drawings, as various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. Explanation of the symbols

[0083] C : Instrument P : Endpin 1 : Chair 10 : Base 11 : Hinge 12 : Lateral support part 20 : Support member 30 : Fixing bracket 32 ​​: Fixing main body 33 : Contact member 34 : Fixed extension part 35 : Hook part 110 : Leg 120 : Main body 122 : Seating part 122a : Rear section 122b : Bottom section 122c : Front part 124 : Cushioning member 130 : Backrest 140 : Contact member

Claims

Claim 1 A functional chair capable of holding a musical instrument, comprising: a support capable of supporting a user's buttocks or legs; a main body supported at the lower part of the support; and legs extending downward from the main body; wherein the support is detachable or movable to open the upper part of the main body, and as the support opens the upper part of the main body, a seating portion provided in the main body is exposed upward, so that when the main body is opened, the lower part of the musical instrument can be supported and held in the seating portion. Claim 2 A functional chair capable of supporting an instrument, characterized in that, in claim 1, the support is rotatably coupled to the main body. Claim 3 A functional chair capable of supporting an instrument, characterized in that, in claim 1, it further includes a fixing member coupled to the leg and positioned toward the front of the chair, wherein a locking portion is formed on the fixing member so as to support the end pin of the instrument.

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