String Clamping System for Musical Instruments

摘要

A string clamping and tuning mechanism for stringed instruments is disclosed, where the string tension actuates one or more levers to generate two points of clamping force along the string. In a first embodiment, a single lever is used to generate two points of clamping force along the string. In a second embodiment, the clamping force is less concentrated at a first point of clamping force than a second point of clamping force to optimize the holding power of the mechanism. In a third embodiment, a second lever with a screw adjusted stop causes an increase or decrease in the tension in the string.

主权项

1. In a stringed musical instrument of the type having at least one string stretched between anchoring points, a string anchoring system which comprises:
a first lever rotatable about an axis normal to the direction of said string and capable of being slidably displaced in the direction of said string, coupled to said string, tension in said string tending to cause said first lever to rotate and be displaced; and string clamping means actuated by rotation and displacement of said first lever responsive to tension in said string.