Rotary Neck Cradle for Musical Instrument Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Musical instruments, such as stringed instruments, face damage during setup and maintenance due to applied forces, necessitating a support device to mitigate these forces.
Innovation Solution
A support device with a rotatable base and support body, featuring channels and planar surfaces, coupled with pins or other mechanisms for adjustable positioning, to securely hold and stabilize the instrument neck at various angles, using cushioning materials to prevent damage and slipping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a support device is used to mitigate forces on the instrument, then the instrument is protected from damage, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support device is divided into distinct functional segments: a base portion, a support body, and a rotatable mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, providing comprehensive protection while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The support device incorporates a rotatable mechanism that allows the support body to rotate between multiple positions. This dynamic capability enables the device to adapt to different instrument orientations and maintenance scenarios, enhancing protection versatility without requiring multiple separate static devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the support body is rotatable between multiple positions, then the adaptability for different instrument positions is improved, but the stability during rotation may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable mechanism is designed to provide controlled movement between discrete positions. The rotation capability allows the support body to achieve various orientations for different instrument positions, while the mechanical design ensures stable positioning at each orientation point through proper structural support and friction control.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the support device have specialized properties: the base provides stable grounding, the rotatable mechanism provides controlled movement, and the support surfaces provide stable instrument contact. This local optimization of properties ensures both adaptability during rotation and stability during instrument support.
3Reliability
If cushioning materials are used to prevent damage and slipping, then the protection and grip are improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support device incorporates cushioning materials as composite elements integrated with the rigid support structure. These materials provide both protection from damage and prevention of slipping through their friction and cushioning properties, while being manufactured as integrated components to minimize assembly complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A support device for supporting a musical instrument includes a base, the base includes a first side portion and a second side portion. The support device also includes a support body rotatably coupled to the base. The support body includes a first support surface and a second support surface. The first support surface defines a channel in the support body, the second support surface is substantially planar. The support body is configured to rotate between at least a first position and a second position around an axis intersecting the first side portion and the second side portion.