Modular Pedalboard Clip Mounting for Tool-Free Pedal Reconfiguration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing musical effects pedalboards are limited by fixed sizes, insecure connection methods, and lack of flexibility in accommodating different pedal setups and power supply arrangements, making them cumbersome and impractical for musicians who need to adapt to various configurations and pedal numbers.
Innovation Solution
An extendable pedalboard with adjustable support members and a tool-free attachment device that allows easy connection and disconnection of pedals, accommodating various pedal sizes and configurations, and optional power supply placement without occupying valuable space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If pedals are mounted on a fixed-size pedalboard, then quick access to pedals is provided, but the pedalboard cannot be easily modified to accommodate different numbers or types of pedals
Solution Approach 1:
The pedalboard is divided into multiple modular bays separated by vertical dividers. Each bay can independently accommodate one or more pedals, and the dividers can be repositioned or removed to reconfigure the board layout. This segmentation allows musicians to quickly access pedals while easily adapting the configuration for different pedal numbers and types.
Solution Approach 2:
The pedalboard incorporates adjustable and removable components including vertical dividers that can be repositioned along the board, and support members that can be adjusted in height and position. This dynamic design enables the pedalboard to be reconfigured for different pedal arrangements without requiring a completely different board, thus providing both quick access and adaptability.
2Ease of operation
If hook and loop fasteners are used to attach pedals, then easy attachment is achieved, but the connection is not secure and may leave adhesive residue
Solution Approach 1:
An intermediary attachment mechanism is introduced between the pedal and pedalboard, consisting of a support member with a clamp or夹持 structure. This intermediary provides a secure mechanical connection that prevents pedals from becoming loose, while still allowing tool-free attachment and detachment. The support member acts as a mediator that combines the security of a rigid connection with the ease of a removable connection.
3Reliability
If threaded connections are used to secure pedals, then secure attachment is achieved, but tool-free operation becomes impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The threaded mechanical connection system is replaced with a clamp-based mechanical system that provides equivalent security without requiring threads. The clamp uses leverage and friction to securely hold the pedal in place, while its design allows it to be opened and closed by hand, enabling tool-free operation. This substitution maintains reliability while improving ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A pedalboard arrangement (600), including: a right support end (102); a left support end (104); a pair of support members (106) configured to support a foot pedal for musical effects, each secured in position between the right support end and the left support end, and each including a clip feature (110) that extends along a long axis (112) of a respective support member; and an attachment device (300) including: a clip (304) configured to clip onto the clip feature and remain retained thereon via a resilience of the clip at a variety of locations along the long axis; and a clip connector (306) including a clip hole (308) through a first end (310) configured to receive a fastener associated with the foot pedal and a second end (322) connected to the clip.