Adjustable Instrument Stand With Secure Multi-Instrument Grasper
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional musical instrument stands are not adaptable to the varying shapes, sizes, and weights of different instruments, requiring separate stands for each type, and lack security features to prevent unauthorized removal or falling.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable, collapsible instrument stand that can accommodate multiple types and styles of musical instruments by attaching to existing frame or body portions, using a base with a grasper mechanism to securely hold instruments, and allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional stands are designed for specific instrument types, then they provide stable support for that instrument type, but they cannot accommodate other instrument types with different shapes, sizes, and weights
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is designed with a universal base and adjustable support arm that can accommodate multiple types of musical instruments (saxophones, clarinets, trumpets, etc.) with different shapes, sizes, and weights through a single standardized design, eliminating the need for multiple specialized stands
Solution Approach 2:
The support arm incorporates adjustable height and angle mechanisms that allow dynamic reconfiguration to match the specific dimensions and weight requirements of different instrument types, providing stable support across diverse instrument categories
2Reliability
If conventional stands use simple resting mechanisms, then they are easy to use, but they cannot securely prevent instruments from falling or unauthorized removal
Solution Approach 1:
The stand employs a spring-loaded grasper mechanism that automatically engages with the instrument when placed on the base, providing secure retention without requiring manual intervention or complex locking procedures, thus maintaining ease of operation while enhancing security
Solution Approach 2:
The grasper uses a curved, cup-shaped receptacle that conformally contacts the instrument body, creating friction-based retention that securely holds the instrument without requiring tight mechanical fastening, balancing security with easy removal
3Adaptability or versatility
If stands are designed to hold multiple instruments, then they increase versatility, but they increase the device complexity and base area required
Solution Approach 1:
The stand utilizes vertical space through an extendable support arm mechanism that can be adjusted to different heights and angles, allowing a single compact base to support multiple instruments at varying elevations rather than requiring horizontal expansion
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AI summary
An adjustable, collapsible and extensible instrument stand includes a base, at least one riser releasably attached to the base and extending upward from the base and a grasper attached to the riser to fasten a musical instrument to the instrument stand. The grasper is moveable along the riser to change a distance between the grasper and the base.