Pivoting Suction-Cup Platform for Ergonomic Instrument Fixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for fixing stringed musical instruments are cumbersome, require extensive time for setup and teardown, and limit the instrument's mobility and ergonomic working positions.
Innovation Solution
A platform equipped with a pivoting plate and adjustable suction cups connected to a vacuum generation system, allowing for quick and secure fixation of instruments without clamps or bands, and enabling 360° rotation and inclination for enhanced working ergonomics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If bands are used to wrap and secure the instrument body, then the instrument is stable and resistant to manual efforts, but the bands prevent total freedom of work on the instrument surface and require time-consuming adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the bands entirely from the instrument body, extracting the problematic element that blocked access to the instrument surface. Instead of wrapping bands around the body, the invention uses suction cups that attach to the back of the instrument, completely eliminating the obstruction to surface access while maintaining stability through alternative means.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical band-wrapping system with a vacuum-based suction cup system. Instead of using elastic bands that require manual tensioning and adjustment, the invention uses vacuum pressure to secure the instrument, eliminating the need for mechanical adjustment while maintaining firm holding capability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If clamps and bands are used to secure the instrument, then the instrument remains stable, but the setup and teardown process requires extensive time
Solution Approach 1:
The suction cups are pre-positioned on the pivoting plate in optimal locations before the instrument is placed. When the instrument is positioned, the suction cups are already in place and can immediately engage with the instrument back surface, eliminating the time required for adjusting and positioning bands or clamps during setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The vacuum system provides immediate holding force upon activation, eliminating the sequential adjustment process required for mechanical bands and clamps. The vacuum engages all suction cups simultaneously, providing instant stability without the time-consuming step-by-step tightening process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the instrument is fixed in a clamp horizontally, then the instrument can rotate 360° around a vertical axis, but the instrument cannot rotate along its longitudinal axis and has limited working ergonomics
Solution Approach 1:
The pivoting plate is designed to be dynamically adjustable, allowing rotation around the vertical axis like a traditional clamp, but additionally allowing the entire plate to be tilted and rotated to various angles. This dynamic capability enables the instrument to be positioned in multiple orientations including longitudinal axis rotation, providing full ergonomic flexibility while maintaining secure holding.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds rotational freedom around the longitudinal axis by allowing the pivoting plate itself to rotate and tilt, not just the instrument on the plate. This adds a new dimension of movement capability, transforming the fixed horizontal clamp position into a multi-axis positioning system that enables work from any angle.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a pedestal structure with clamp is used to enable rotation, then the instrument can be moved in two axes of rotation, but the structure becomes bulky and cannot be anchored to workbenches
Solution Approach 1:
The pivoting plate serves multiple functions: it holds the instrument securely via suction cups, allows rotation around the vertical axis, enables tilting and rotation for ergonomic positioning, and can be mounted on various workbench types. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate pedestal, clamp, and positioning mechanisms, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining movement freedom.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts and eliminates the bulky pedestal structure entirely, retaining only the essential pivoting plate component that provides all necessary rotation and positioning capabilities. By removing the unnecessary pedestal base and anchor mechanisms, the system achieves full movement freedom with minimal structural complexity that can be directly mounted to any workbench surface.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The platform allows for rapid and secure instrument fixation, enabling full freedom of movement and ergonomic positioning, thus improving working efficiency and versatility while reducing setup and teardown time.
Implementation Method 1
a pivoting plate (4) equipped with a plurality of suction cups (6) for supporting and gripping a musical instrument
Implementation Method 2
each of said suction cups is connectable by means of a respective air connection tube to a vacuum generation system for fixing said musical instrument
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a platform (10) for fixing musical instruments (X), wherein said platform (10) comprises a pivoting plate (4) provided with a plurality of suction cups (6) for supporting and gripping a musical instrument (X), wherein each of the suction cups (6) has an adjustable position on the surface of said plate (4), and wherein each of said suction cups (6) is connectable by a respective air connection tube (9) to a vacuum generation system (20) for fixing said musical instrument (X).