Adjustable Guitar Hanger Bracket for Space-Saving Stage Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing guitar hangers are permanent and lack flexibility in placement, while guitar stands can be knocked over and require floor space, making them impractical for live performances where quick access and minimal space are necessary.
Innovation Solution
A guitar hanging device featuring a fork structure mounted to a bracket with a horizontal leg that fits between stacked objects, and an adjustable clamp for stabilization, allowing for secure and space-efficient hanging of guitars on stage or during breaks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a guitar stand is used, then the guitar can be stored upright with easy access, but the stand requires floor space and can be knocked over
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions the guitar storage solution from floor-based (2D footprint) to wall-based (vertical mounting), utilizing the vertical dimension and wall surface area instead of floor space. The bracket system mounts to the wall and extends horizontally to hold the guitar, eliminating the need for floor-standing structures.
2Ease of operation
If a guitar stand is used, then the guitar can be stored upright, but the stand can be knocked over and lacks stability
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the guitar from the vulnerable floor-standing configuration and relocates it to a wall-mounted position. By removing the stand base from the floor and anchoring the support structure to the wall, the system eliminates the tipping hazard while maintaining upright guitar storage and player accessibility.
3Area of stationary object
If a wall-mounted guitar hanger is used, then the guitar is securely mounted and requires no floor space, but the hanger is a permanent fixture and lacks flexibility in placement
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces dynamic, adjustable components to the wall-mounted hanger system. The bracket features adjustable arms and positioning mechanisms that allow the mounting location and configuration to be changed according to different performance needs and guitar types, transforming a static permanent fixture into a flexible, reconfigurable system.
4Reliability
If a permanent wall-mounted hanger is used, then the guitar is securely held, but the placement cannot be changed for different performance needs
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the wall-mounted hanger into separable, modular components including adjustable brackets and positioning elements. This segmentation allows individual components to be repositioned or reconfigured while maintaining secure guitar mounting, enabling adaptation to different performance scenarios without compromising mounting reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
A guitar hanging device includes a substantially L-shaped first bracket having a substantially vertical first leg and a substantially horizontal first leg, the substantially horizontal first leg sized and configured to fit between two external stacked objects. A guitar hanging fork structure is attached to an upper portion of the substantially vertical first leg. A substantially L-shaped second bracket has a substantially horizontal second leg and a substantially vertical second leg, the second bracket being adjustably connected to the first bracket between the vertical first and second legs, with the substantially horizontal second leg adjustable in elevation with respect to the substantially horizontal first leg to clamp a portion of the second object therebetween. A compressible pad can be arranged on the horizontal first leg to take up any slack between the horizontal first leg and the first object.