Stringed Instrument Action Clamp for Non-Intrusive Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional devices for measuring the action of stringed instruments are inaccurate and interfere with the instrument's playability, making it difficult to achieve consistent sound quality.
Innovation Solution
A clamp-based apparatus with gear mechanisms and a distance-measuring device that securely attaches to the instrument's neck, allowing for precise action measurement without interfering with the strings, enabling playability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional measuring devices are used to measure action, then measurement is performed, but measurement precision is poor and playability is interfered with
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a clamp-based measuring apparatus that attaches to the instrument neck as an intermediary device. This clamp positions the measurement scale and measuring head away from the strings, allowing accurate action measurement without the measuring device contacting or interfering with the strings during playability.
Solution Approach 2:
The measuring apparatus is divided into separate functional components: a clamp mechanism for attachment, a positioner for positioning, a scale for reference, and a measuring head for measurement. This segmentation allows each component to perform its function independently without interfering with string playability while maintaining measurement precision.
2Measurement precision
If conventional measuring devices are used, then measurement is performed, but device complexity increases due to interference requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp-based apparatus serves multiple functions: it attaches to the instrument neck, positions the measurement scale, holds the measuring head, and maintains proper alignment. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components that would otherwise be required to achieve the same measurement precision without string interference.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables accurate and non-intrusive measurement of the instrument's action, facilitating consistent sound production and adjustment across different instruments.
Implementation Method 1
The clamp may include two compound gears. Each compound gear may include a first gear and a second gear disposed on the first gear. The first gear may be larger than the second gear. The respective first gears may be at least partially meshed together. Each second gear may be disposed in a respective gear track of the two clamp jaws.
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AI summary
An apparatus for measuring action in a stringed instrument may include a clamp with two clamp jaws for clamping to the neck of the stringed instrument. The clamp may include a system of gears and tracks such that a user pushing or pulling on one clamp jaw will move the other clamp jaw in an opposite direction. The apparatus may include a plate disposed on the clamp, and the plate may include a surface for disposing a distance-measuring device. The distance-measuring device may measure the action of the stringed instrument. Because the distance-measuring device is disposed on the apparatus, the device can accurately measure the stringed instrument's action even if the instrument is turned on its side.