Piccolo Interchangeable Adapter Socket for Cross-Manufacturer Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing piccolos restrict the combination of flute bodies and head pieces from different manufacturers due to incompatible tube diameters and lengths, limiting musicians' options for optimal tone and pitch adjustment.
Innovation Solution
A piccolo design featuring an axially projected pin tube with an interchangeable adapter socket that secures onto the pin tube, allowing for a play-free seat and adjustable length, enabling the combination of flute bodies and head pieces from various manufacturers through a press fit or threaded connection, along with an intermediate ring for fine-tuning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If flute bodies and head pieces from different manufacturers are combined, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but manufacturing precision and compatibility are worsened due to different tube diameters and lengths
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter socket acts as an intermediary component between the head piece pin tube and the flute body pin. It features an adapter ring with an inner diameter that corresponds to the outer diameter of the pin tube, providing a standardized interface that bridges different manufacturing specifications and enables compatibility between components from different manufacturers.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter socket allows for parameter adaptation by providing a standardized interface with specific dimensional parameters (adapter ring inner diameter matching pin tube outer diameter). This parameter standardization enables the combination of components with varying original dimensions while maintaining functional compatibility and secure connection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an adapter socket with adapter ring is used to connect different manufacturers' components, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional interchangeable parts
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter socket serves multiple functions: it provides a standardized connection interface, enables interchangeability between different manufacturers' components, and maintains secure mechanical connection through the adapter ring. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple specialized adapters for different component types.
3Reliability
If a press fit or threaded connection is used in the adapter socket, then reliability of connection is improved, but ease of manufacture is worsened due to more complex manufacturing processes
Solution Approach 1:
The connection method in the adapter socket can be dynamically selected based on manufacturing capabilities and application requirements. The adapter ring is designed to accommodate both press fit (interference fit) and threaded connection methods, allowing manufacturers to choose the most appropriate manufacturing process while ensuring reliable mechanical connection and sealing.
Data Source
AI summary
A piccolo having a flute body (25) with tone holes; a head piece (10) having a mouth hole (12) and a head piece body; at least one tube piece formed, respectively, on the flute body (25) and head piece (10). The flute body (25) and the head piece (10) are connectable to one another via said at least one tube piece, wherein said at least one tube piece slidingly engage in one another. The flute body (25) and head piece (10) are displaceable relative to one another based on said slidingly arranged at least one tube piece. An axial pin tube (14) is formed on an end of the head piece (10) to be connected with the flute body (25) and projects from the head piece body. An annular adapter socket (16) is slidingly and interchangeably positioned onto the pin tube (14) and secured to the pin tube (14).