Stringed Musical Instruments TRIZ Cases

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A recessed catching structure lets a support bar set multiple music stand angles while reducing hinge complexity, cost, and breakage.

Pivotal vertical supports and sliding rear legs let the stand fold compactly for transport while maintaining stable support for tablets and other objects.

An eccentric compound gear reducer improves tuning precision and stability while preventing backdrive and speeding string replacement.

Abrasive file elements paired with a non-abrasive depth stop restore rounded fret contours while maintaining fret height and pitch accuracy.

Using two winding materials with different mechanical properties, this string balances resonance, damping, and playability across wide frequency ranges.

By limiting screw diameter and effective engagement depth in wood, this fastening structure suppresses loosening from moisture-driven expansion and shrinkage.

A small-diameter screw and short engagement distance help keyboard wood joints resist moisture-driven expansion, contraction, and loosening.

A rounded diamond-coated nut file forms string slots that cradle strings accurately, improving alignment, height control, and sound quality.

Gravity-driven self-locking brackets let a foldable musical instrument stand hold instruments securely while still collapsing for storage.

Four integral support posts shift molding shrinkage away from the sleeve, keeping the bushing bore circular for quiet, durable piano action rotation.

Different bar segments match each string’s tension to keep chord pitch changes uniform and prevent unintended string movement.

Different-sized bar segments match each string's tension to deliver uniform vibrato across chords while preventing unintended rotation.

A finger-engaging frog and loop keep the bow secured off-string, enabling fast shifts between bowing and plucking while simplifying re-hairing.

Abrasive and non-abrasive file surfaces restore rounded fret contours while preserving fret height and preventing excess material removal.

A rotating pick assembly and tether let one thumb-worn pick switch between thumbpick and flat-pick positions for more versatile guitar playing.

Pivoting, tiered press feet conform to compound or conical fingerboard radii to seat frets evenly and reduce deformation and rework.

A thin-walled hollow sleeve buckles during caulking to secure a lead-free keyboard weight without cracking the key embedding hole.

An adhesive pad spaces two different-gauge picks for sequential string contact, expanding tonal variety in guitar strumming.

A flexible ring and tether keep the guitar pick attached to the finger, preventing drops while allowing quick switching to finger strumming.

A cord-linked thumb ring and flat pick enable fast switching between thumb and flat picking while reducing dropped or lost picks.

A rotatable pressing surface turns sliding friction into rolling contact, cutting string noise and easing finger strain during slide playing.

Embedded metal rod and threaded insert let a hardwood Tune-o-Matic saddle resist string pressure while preserving wood tone and string adjustment.

A plunger and force sensor automate piano key touchweight measurement, improving precision while reducing time and user error.

A multi-function connector joins the keyboard, pedal frame, legs, and span member to keep the instrument set compact, stable, and easy to use.

Thin-walled fingertip coverings with curved bands, a V-relief, and nano-coating improve slide control while preserving natural finger movement.

A monolithic finger loop and plectrum loop hold the pick at a fixed angle to reduce slipping, shifting, and loss of control.

Dual style tips and an inverted V resonance chamber boost string vibration for brighter tone and sharper attack without electronics.

Ribs and insert molding secure keyboard key weights while allowing easier removal for maintenance, disposal, and precise positioning.

A multi-part connector fixes the spanning member, keyboard, pedal frame, and legs into a compact stand with accessible pedal operation.

Independent blade, band, and arm adjustments stabilize the fingerpick, limit finger flex, and reduce string interference during sweep-picking.

Environmental stretching and contraction can detune musical strings; a spring beam adjusts lever-arm geometry to keep tension stable.

A cavity encapsulates at least half of a guitar pick while outer gripping material resists finger slippage for a brighter, more consistent tone.

A cushioned silicone chin rest distributes pressure while removable adhesive attachment improves comfort without damaging the instrument.

A keystop rail contacts the first key near the balance pin to prevent lift and prying while preserving smooth, lightweight drop-action piano operation.

Different-sized, asymmetric protuberances give one plectrum distinct picking and strumming options while improving grip comfort.

This case uses a guitar pick sleeve and finger loop to secure grip, reduce fatigue, and avoid adhesive residue without changing technique.

A mortise-and-tenon rotating joint changes neck angle to adjust action height while preserving string tension and tuning.

A retrofit ergonomic grip guides violin bow handling, balancing bow control with freer playing and reduced fatigue.

Electronic calipers display string width accurately, helping avoid mismatched gauges and protect delicate instrument surfaces.

Seven strings and one fret divide chromatic notes into simple positions for easier scales, chords, and portable playing.

A recessed plectrum clip and mounting-surface clip secure varied pick sizes while enabling quick retrieval from guitar straps.

This case uses a C-shaped clip and existing string-lock screws to simplify precise tremolo tuning without removing the assembly.

A stiff PETG shell uses a touch hole and cut-out to protect fingertips while preserving tactile feedback and smooth gliding.

Compare vibration and audio signals to improve musical instrument intonation tuning.

A finger attachment, pick attachment, and friction coupler reposition a COTS plectrum without permanent modification.

A drumstick-integrated tuning key with stored interchangeable bits enables quick adjustments without misplaced tools.

A guitar slide integrates an LED lighting assembly and a vibrating motor to create visual and tactile effects during performance.

Rotatable shaft with key-actuated wheels adjusts rotation speed to engage strings and shape tonal quality.

Variable lever arm reduces hand force needed to open and reposition the spring-loaded capo.

Sliding wedge adjuster replaces complex lever mechanisms to enable one-handed operation and infinite pressure control on raised string instruments.

Pneumatic cylinders replace rigid braces to manage lid weight, allowing smooth movement and stable positioning at any angle without manual intervention.