Wind Instrument Support with Elastic Spring Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wind instrument supports often cause strain and discomfort for musicians, particularly younger players, due to the weight of the instrument, leading to physical issues and reduced playing time, as existing solutions only partially alleviate the burden and restrict movement.
Innovation Solution
A wind instrument support apparatus featuring a spring structure and adjustable support bar that allows for flexible attachment to the instrument, enabling greater freedom of movement and customizable flexibility settings to accommodate different playing styles and preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid support structure is used to hold the wind instrument, then the instrument is stable and supported, but the musician's upper body movement is restricted and strain is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing rigid support structures with elastic elements (spring structures) that allow dynamic adjustment and movement. The elastic attachment element can deform elastically to accommodate musician's upper body movements while maintaining instrument support, resolving the contradiction between stability and movement freedom.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameter of the support structure from rigid to elastic by introducing spring structures with specific elastic coefficients. This parameter change allows the support to provide both stability through elastic force and movement freedom through elastic deformation, simultaneously addressing both requirements.
2Ease of operation
If the attachment element is made highly flexible to accommodate movement, then musician movement freedom is improved, but the instrument support stability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the elastic coefficient parameter of the spring structure to achieve the right balance. By carefully selecting and adjusting the elastic coefficient, the attachment element provides sufficient flexibility for movement while maintaining adequate stability to support the instrument weight, resolving the contradiction between flexibility and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic elastic structure allows the system to adapt its stiffness characteristics based on the applied load and movement requirements, providing high flexibility during movement phases while maintaining stability during playing phases, thus resolving the contradiction.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed support position is used, then the instrument is securely held, but the musician's playing posture and breathing are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic attachment element provides dynamic adaptability that allows the instrument support position to adjust naturally with the musician's breathing and posture changes, while the spring structure maintains secure holding through elastic force, resolving the contradiction between security and adaptability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus reduces strain on the musician's musculature, enhances ergonomics, and minimizes the risk of injury by allowing for improved upper body movement and reduced weight distribution, providing a more comfortable and relaxed playing experience.
Implementation Method 1
a spring structure attached to or comprised by the attachment element
Implementation Method 2
The spring structure comprises at least one spring attached to the attachment element
Data Source
AI summary
According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wind instrument apparatus, comprising: an attachment element configured to attach the apparatus to a wind instrument, a spring structure attached to or comprised by the attachment element, and a support bar. The support bar is partially insertable into the elastic structure and the apparatus comprises a fastening mechanism configured to selectively fasten the support bar in relation to the elastic structure, so that the flexibility of the attachment element is adjustable in relation to the support bar.