Adjustable Musical Instrument Mount for Marching Sheet Music
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Solution Overview
Problem
Marching band members face challenges in keeping music sheets within sight during performances due to the active nature of marching, making it difficult to maintain synchronization.
Innovation Solution
A musical instrument mounting system that secures a mobile electronic device to various instruments, allowing musicians to view digital sheet music directly on the device, with configurations for brass and woodwind instruments ensuring the display is within the musician's line of sight.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a marching band member carries a physical music sheet, then they can read the music, but the active nature of marching makes it difficult to keep the sheet within eyesight
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: an attachment portion that secures to the instrument, a receiver section that holds the mobile device, and a retainer device that secures the device to the receiver. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall simplicity and functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiver section acts as an intermediary between the instrument attachment portion and the mobile device. It provides a standardized interface that can accommodate various mobile devices while maintaining a secure connection to the instrument, simplifying the overall system architecture.
2Ease of operation
If a marching band member uses a mobile electronic device for sheet music, then visibility improves, but the device must be securely mounted on the instrument
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer device incorporates a ratchet mechanism that allows for dynamic adjustment during mounting and then locks into place to provide reliable retention. The extension arm can be positioned at different angles to accommodate various instrument configurations while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment portion is designed to pre-secure to the instrument before the mobile device is attached. This preliminary attachment ensures that the mounting structure is stable and reliable before the actual device is secured, preventing accidental dislodging during performance.
3Manufacturing precision
If the mounting system is designed for specific instruments, then it provides precise positioning, but it must accommodate various instrument types
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment portion is designed with universal features that allow it to secure to multiple instrument types (brass and woodwind instruments) while maintaining precise positioning for the mobile device. The receiver section and retainer device remain consistent across different instrument configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
While maintaining overall consistency, the mounting system allows for localized adaptations in the attachment portion to accommodate specific instrument characteristics. This enables precise positioning for each instrument type while keeping the rest of the system (receiver and retainer) standardized.
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AI summary
A musical instrument mounting system includes a musical instrument mounting device including an attachment portion configured to attach to one or more types of musical instruments and a receiver section attached to the attachment portion, where the receiver section includes a receiving means configured to receive a coupling device for securing a mobile electronic device to the musical instrument mounting device. The system further includes a retainer device configured to retain a mobile electronic device. The retainer device includes an extension arm, the coupling device affixed to the extension arm, and a receiver portion configured to support a mobile electronic device, where the receiver portion is removably affixed to the first side of the extension arm. The system further includes a cover plate removably affixed to the extension arm opposite the receiver portion, where the cover plate includes a substantially flat body having first and second surfaces.