Foldable stringed instrument
US11120776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10H2210/211
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A foldable stringed instrument, for example in the form of a travel guitar that folds mid-neck to assume a reduced profile is described. The mid-neck folding is accomplished in a symmetrical manner about a three-part hinge located in the neck to configure the travel guitar into a reduced profile. The bridge assembly can be translated longitudinally relative to the head of the guitar to allow sufficient de-tensioning of the guitar strings to enable an upper portion of the neck to be folded away from a lower portion of the neck and/or body to assume a reduced profile. To deploy the travel guitar for playing, the upper portion of the neck is unfolded into alignment with the lower portion of the neck and/or body, and the bridge assembly translated longitudinally relative to the head and locked in position to allow the guitar to be tuned for playing.
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