Guitar Capo Universal Device Mount for Stable Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for reading music, recording music, and using personal electronic devices while playing a guitar are inadequate as they either require the player to be stationary or position the device at an unfavorable angle, leading to instability and difficulty in viewing.
Innovation Solution
A universal device mount integrated with a guitar capo that securely holds a smartphone or similar device, allowing it to be positioned at an accessible and viewable angle on the guitar neck, with adjustable mounting options for portrait or landscape viewing and secure clamping to accommodate various device sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional music stand is used to read music, then the music can be viewed, but the player is restricted to a fixed location and cannot move
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the music stand function with the guitar itself by integrating a mounting system directly onto the guitar body. This allows the music viewing capability to move with the guitar, eliminating the need for a separate stationary music stand while maintaining music viewing functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is designed to accommodate multiple types of music viewing devices including sheet music, tablets, and smartphones. This universal mounting approach allows the guitar to serve multiple functions - both as a musical instrument and as a portable music viewing platform.
2Ease of operation
If an apparatus or object is used to rest the personal electronic device against, then the device can be positioned for viewing, but the device may fall or be positioned at an angle that is difficult to view
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable components that allow the user to dynamically change the viewing angle and position of the electronic device. The adjustable arm and mounting angles enable the device to be positioned at optimal viewing angles while maintaining secure attachment, resolving the conflict between viewing accessibility and device stability.
3Reliability
If a fixed mounting position is used for the electronic device, then the device is securely held, but the player cannot adjust the viewing angle to their preference
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system features adjustable arms and mounting positions that allow the player to dynamically change the device angle and position during play. This dynamic adjustability maintains device stability through secure mounting mechanisms while enabling optimal viewing angles for different playing positions and preferences.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into multiple adjustable segments including an adjustable arm, multiple mounting angles, and separate positioning components. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of each component to achieve both secure device holding and optimal viewing angles simultaneously.
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AI summary
Described herein is a combination guitar capo with universal electronic device mount for placement onto a guitar. The mount allows a user to view the attached device while playing the guitar.