Pivotable Musical Instrument Mount with Cushioned Cradle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting solutions for stringed musical instruments, such as guitars, often cause wear and tear due to incorrect specification, leading to damage and loss of string tension when stored or displayed, as they are not designed to protect sensitive components effectively.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mountable apparatus comprising a backplate, bridge member, cushioning member, and fasteners that securely fasten to a wall, featuring pivotable connections and a U-shaped opening for the instrument neck, allowing for both translational and rotational movement to accommodate instruments of varying sizes, with cushioning to prevent damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If generic mounts are used to support musical instruments, then the instruments can be stored or displayed, but the sensitive components may be damaged due to incorrect specification
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting apparatus employs a dynamic cradle structure that can rotate and adjust its position. The cradle is connected to the backplate via a rotating mechanism, allowing it to automatically adapt to instruments of varying sizes and weights. This dynamic adjustment ensures that the contact points always properly support the instrument's neck and body, providing reliable protection while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus uses strategically positioned contact points with different characteristics - the cradle provides localized support at specific areas of the instrument (neck and body), while the cushioning member provides localized soft contact at the neck area. This localized quality distribution ensures proper support and protection for sensitive components while accommodating various instrument types.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If soft materials are used to cushion the neck, then wear and tear is prevented, but the mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus incorporates a cushioning member that makes pre-contact with the instrument's neck before any potential damage can occur. This cushioning element is positioned to immediately absorb and distribute the contact forces, preventing wear and tear on the instrument's sensitive neck area. The cushioning is integrated into the cradle structure, providing protection without requiring a completely separate complex subsystem.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mounting apparatus allows movement to accommodate varying instrument sizes, then adaptability is improved, but stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus uses a dynamic cradle mechanism that rotates to accommodate different instrument sizes while maintaining stable support. The cradle's rotation is constrained within specific limits, allowing adaptation to various neck widths and instrument types while ensuring the instrument remains securely held in a stable equilibrium position. The backplate provides a stable mounting base that anchors this dynamic system.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus merges the stable backplate structure with the adaptable rotating cradle into a unified mounting system. The backplate provides rigid, stable attachment to the wall, while the cradle integrates rotational freedom for adaptability. This merging of fixed and movable elements creates a system that is both stable and adaptable simultaneously.
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AI summary
An apparatus for mounting musical instruments is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a backplate fastened to a wall. A front portion of the backplate may comprise a pair of vertically positioned elevated guides. A bridge member having a top end and a bottom end may pivotably connect the backplate to a bracket. A cushioning member having a U-shaped opening for mounting the musical instruments may encase the bracket. A pair of grooves may be provided at a bottom portion of the cushioning member abutting the elevated guides of the backplate and allowing vertical translation of the cushioning member in accordance with the movement of the bracket and the bridge member. An encasing shaped like the cushioning member may be connected to a front portion of the cushioning member. The musical instruments may be mounted by their necks within the U-shaped opening of the cushioning member and the encasing.