Clarinet Stand Conical Covering Spring Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clarinet stands fail to provide sufficient support for instruments of varying dimensions, requiring multiple stands and not adapting well to specific clarinet dimensions.
Innovation Solution
A supporting stand with a compressible spring sandwiched between a supporting rod and a conical covering, allowing the stand to snugly fit and provide adequate support to clarinets of different dimensions by compressing the spring as the conical covering adjusts to the instrument's shape.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If different stands are prepared for each musical instrument dimension, then sufficient supporting force can be provided, but it takes up a lot of space and is very tiresome for musicians
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is designed with a conical covering and compressible spring that allow a single stand to adapt to multiple clarinet dimensions. The conical shape enables the covering to fit different instrument sizes, while the compressible spring adjusts the supporting force automatically, making one stand serve multiple functions that previously required multiple specialized stands.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand incorporates a compressible spring between the supporting rod and conical covering, creating a dynamic structure that can adjust its supporting force. This dynamic element allows the stand to automatically adapt to different clarinet dimensions and weights, providing appropriate support without requiring manual adjustment or multiple fixed stands.
2Device complexity
If a fixed stand design is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot provide necessary support to clarinets of specific dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The stand utilizes parameter changes through its compressible spring mechanism, which alters the supporting force parameter based on the clarinet's dimension and weight. The spring's compression ratio changes automatically when different sized clarinets are placed on the stand, providing the necessary adaptability while maintaining a simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
By introducing the compressible spring, the stand transforms from a static fixed structure to a dynamic adaptive structure. The dynamic element allows the stand to adjust its configuration and supporting characteristics based on the loaded clarinet's dimensions, achieving versatility without significantly complicating the basic stand structure.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the conical covering is made rigid, then the structure is stable, but it cannot snugly fit into clarinets of different dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The conical covering is paired with a compressible spring to create a dynamic fitting mechanism. The spring allows the covering to move relative to the supporting rod, enabling the structure to snugly fit different clarinet dimensions while the overall stand framework maintains its stability. The dynamic adjustment occurs at the spring-coupling point, isolating the flexibility need from the main structural elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The design applies local quality by making only the necessary portion (the covering-spring-rod interface) flexible and adaptive, while the rest of the stand structure remains rigid and stable. The compressible spring is localized to the specific area where dimensional adaptation is needed, allowing the conical covering to fit different clarinets without compromising the overall structural stability of the stand.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The stand effectively adapts to various clarinet dimensions, ensuring sufficient support by compressing the spring as the conical covering engages with the instrument, providing stability and versatility in a single stand design.
Implementation Method 1
a compressible spring (40) sandwiched between a supporting rod (30) and a conical covering (50)
Data Source
AI summary
A supporting stand includes a base, a connection joint having a connection hole, a supporting rod connected to the connection joint, a compressible spring mounted on a free end of the supporting rod and a conical covering movably mounted on top of the supporting rod to sandwich the compressible spring therebetween such that the conical covering is able to adapt to and extend into musical instrument of different dimensions.