Foldable stringed instrument
US11443722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2041 |
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 detensioning 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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