Integrated Violin Shoulder Rest for Adjustable Support and Sound
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing violin shoulder and chin rests are inconvenient to install and separate, causing posture issues and deteriorating sound quality due to direct fixation on the violin.
Innovation Solution
A shoulder rest integrated with a chin rest, using turnbuckles and ball-and-socket joints, allows adjustable support positions without additional devices, minimizing contact with the violin and enhancing sound quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a shoulder rest is fixed to the rim of a violin through an additional fixation part, then the shoulder rest can be securely attached, but the overall resonance of the violin is affected and sound quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the harmful fixation part from the system by eliminating the need for additional screws or fixation mechanisms. The shoulder rest is attached to the chin rest through friction and geometric interlocking, removing the source of sound quality deterioration while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The chin rest serves as an intermediary component that mediates between the violin and the shoulder rest. Instead of fixing the shoulder rest directly to the violin, it is attached through the chin rest, which acts as a buffer that minimizes direct contact with the violin body and reduces negative impact on resonance.
2Device complexity
If the fixation part for the shoulder rest is installed at a basic height, then the structure is simple, but players with short necks experience posture problems and pain
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces dynamic adjustability to the shoulder rest system. The shoulder rest can be positioned at different heights and angles along the chin rest, allowing players to adjust the configuration according to their individual neck length and body shape, transforming a static structure into an adaptable one.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention enables parameter changes in the shoulder rest configuration, specifically height and angle parameters. Players can adjust these parameters to match their physical characteristics, with the shoulder rest capable of moving along the chin rest to achieve optimal positioning for different body types.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the chin rest and shoulder rest are independently fixed to the violin, then each rest can be securely attached, but installation and separation become inconvenient and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the attachment functions of the chin rest and shoulder rest into a single integrated system. The shoulder rest attaches to the chin rest rather than independently to the violin, allowing both components to be installed or removed together as one unit, significantly improving operational convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The chin rest is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both a chin support and an attachment mechanism for the shoulder rest. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate fixation parts and simplifies the overall installation and removal process.
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AI summary
The present invention is directed to a shoulder rest for a violin. The shoulder rest for a violin includes: a chin support member installed in the form of being placed on the top plate of a violin, and provided with a pair of first coupling screw rods formed on one side thereof; turnbuckles screwed into the first coupling screw rods; an installation rail configured such that a pair of second coupling screw rods are coupled to the remaining sides of the turnbuckles, respectively, and the installation rail is formed to connect the inner ends of the second coupling screw rods while forming a single path; a clamp installed at a position, desired by a player, along the path of the installation rail; and a composite support member coupled to the clamp, and configured to support the shoulder and chest of the player.