Capo-Mounted Screen Fixture with Adjustable Connector for Guitar
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Solution Overview
Problem
When using a capo on a guitar, the viewing angle of a screen display attached to the instrument changes with capo position, requiring an adjustable solution to maintain optimal viewing orientation.
Innovation Solution
A musical instrument accessory with an adjustable connector between the capo and screen receiving fixture, allowing the screen to be re-oriented for optimal viewing as the capo is moved along the guitar neck, utilizing a capo as a clamp attachment and incorporating a screen receiving fixture with rotational axes to accommodate different capo positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a capo is used to clamp strings on the guitar neck, then the musical tuning is improved, but the viewing angle of the screen display changes with capo position
Solution Approach 1:
The screen holder incorporates an adjustable connector with rotational joints that allow the screen to be dynamically repositioned. When the capo moves to different positions on the guitar neck, the user can rotate the connector to adjust the screen's angle and orientation, maintaining optimal viewing comfort throughout performance.
2Ease of operation
If a separate sheet music holder is carried on the guitar body, then sheet music can be displayed, but the number of accessory items increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines the capo function (string clamping) with the screen holder function (music display) into a single integrated accessory. The screen holder attaches directly to the capo structure, eliminating the need for separate sheet music holders or suction cup attachments on the guitar body, thereby reducing the total number of accessories.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the capo position is changed along the neck, then different tuning effects are achieved, but the screen orientation must be re-adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable connector features quick-release mechanisms and rotational joints that enable rapid screen repositioning. When changing capo position, the musician can quickly adjust the screen angle without complex manipulations, minimizing interruption to performance flow.
4Device complexity
If a fixed screen holder is used on the capo, then the structure is simplified, but the screen cannot be viewed at different capo positions
Solution Approach 1:
The connector incorporates rotational joints and adjustable arms that allow the screen to pivot and reposition. This dynamic structure maintains relative simplicity while providing multiple degrees of freedom, enabling the screen to be viewed from various angles regardless of capo position on the guitar neck.
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AI summary
A musical instrument accessory with a capo carrying an adjustable connector in turn carrying a screen receiving fixture. When the capo is clamped to the neck of a guitar at a first position, the screen receiving fixture may be arranged and oriented for convenient viewing of a screen carried therein by the guitar musician. When moved to second position, viewing the screen necessitates re-orientation of the screen receiving fixture to accommodate geometry of the second position, which re-orientation is conveniently carried out by re-orientation of the adjustable connector.