Adjustable handle mounting mechanism for tremolo devices
US6201172A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D3/153
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved and adjustable handle mounting mechanism for tremolo devices of stringed instruments and of the type having a string engaging saddle (22) floating in a centered position under opposing forces of the instrument's strings and a return spring (24)(FIGS. 1 and 8). The mechanism (10) comprises a plurality of rotatably interconnected parts which are held under compressive friction by a retaining screw (18), and includes a uniquely shaped washer (16) and uniquely configured attachment means (FIGS. 3 and 7), wherein the handle's support post (14) is separably attached to the saddle: the saddle has a convexly curved top surface (22a) and includes a slot (22c), and the undersurface (14d) of the post is concaved to mate it with the saddle (FIG. 7). An adjustment screw (20a) passes upward through the slot in the saddle and into a threaded hole (14c) in the post. An adjustment guide (20) can provide additional stability, but is not vital to the connection. Tightening of the screw (20a) draws the post down against the saddle. Adjustment can be made to the angle of attachment by partially loosening the adjustment screw and moving the post and screw along an axis in line with the slot …
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