Auto-Grip Guitar Stand for Secure Storage and Fast Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Musical instruments, such as guitars, require secure storage while maintaining accessibility, especially during live performances where multiple instruments are used, and existing storage methods risk damage from passersby or loss of tuning.

Innovation Solution

A musical instrument stand with a support member and a grip member linked via mechanical joints or electronic sensors, allowing the grip member to change from an open to a closed position to securely hold the instrument upright, using a mechanical linkage or electronic actuation to maintain the instrument's tuning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the instrument is stored in a secure position, then the instrument is protected from damage and tuning loss, but the accessibility of the instrument is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstrument securityVSAvoidinstrument accessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The grip member transitions from a static blocking position to a dynamic engaged position that secures the instrument. The mechanical linkage enables the grip member to automatically adjust its position based on instrument placement, providing security when needed while maintaining accessibility when the instrument is properly positioned.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mechanical linkage acts as an intermediary between the support member and grip member, translating the movement of one into the other. This mediator enables automatic engagement of the grip member when the instrument is placed on the support member, resolving the contradiction between security and accessibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If a simple support structure is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the instrument cannot be securely held in an upright position

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestand structureVSAvoidinstrument upright positioning

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The stand is segmented into distinct functional components: a support member for receiving the instrument and a separate grip member for securing it upright. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively while keeping the overall structure relatively simple and easy to manufacture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If the grip member is always in a closed position, then the instrument is securely held, but the instrument cannot be quickly accessed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstrument securityVSAvoidinstrument access time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The grip member is preliminarily positioned in an open or accessible state before the instrument is placed. When the instrument is inserted onto the support member, the mechanical linkage automatically triggers the grip member to close and secure it, eliminating the need for manual intervention and reducing access time while maintaining security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20130206932A1Apparatus and methods for securing a musical instrument

Publication Date: 2013.08.15 HENRY RICHARD ALLAN

AI summary

Apparatus and methods for securely storing a musical instrument. A support member supports the musical instrument at first portion of the musical instrument, the first portion is proximal to a base of the musical instrument. A grip member secures the musical instrument at a second portion of the musical instrument, the second portion is distal from the base of the musical instrument, the securing comprises the grip member changing from an opened position to a closed position in response to the musical instrument being placed onto the support member.