EP2791934A1

EP2791934A1 - Shoulder rest device for a musical instrument

Info

Publication number: EP2791934A1
Application number: EP12711143.3A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Georg Vochezer
Original assignee: Wittner GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: Wittner GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2011-12-14
Filing date: 2012-03-21
Publication date: 2014-10-22
Anticipated expiration: 2032-03-21
Also published as: US9495942B2; EP2791934B1; US20140290460A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a shoulder rest device for a musical instrument, said shoulder rest comprising a retaining device via which the shoulder rest device can be fixed or is fixed to the musical instrument, at least one arm that can be fixed or is fixed to the retaining device, and a shoulder contact element that can be fixed or is fixed to the at least one arm and has a cushion and a cushion holder, wherein the cushion holder is movably retained on an arm connection part of the shoulder contact part via a cushion holder articulation device.

Description

Shoulder support device for a musical instrument

The invention relates to a shoulder rest device for a musical instrument, comprising a holding device, by means of which the shoulder rest device can be fixed or fixed to the musical instrument, at least one arm which can be fixed or fixed to the holding device, and a shoulder abutment element which can be fixed to the at least one arm or is fixed and has a cushion and a cushion holder.

For example, a shoulder rest device is used on a violin or viola to support the musical instrument on the shoulder of the musician. From DE 691 02 908 T2 (EP 0 445 632 B1) a shoulder rest for a violin is known, comprising a support piece which is intended to be supported on the shoulder of the violinist. The pad is rigidly attached to an arm but adjustably secured in terms of inclination and angle relative to the arm and position along this arm. The arm is rigidly attached to the base of a chin rest with the base under the violin. A single cap screw connects the pad to the arm in the adjusted position both along the arm and in skew across the arm. The capscrew passes through a first collet, the collet, a second collet, and the arm to engage a third collet with compression between the arm, the collet, and the first and second collets. The first and second clamping pieces have mutually complementary, at least approximately spherical cap surfaces. From WO 2006/117564 AI a shoulder rest for a violin or the like is known, which comprises a mounting plate, a shoulder pad and a support arm for the connection of the mounting plate and the shoulder pad. The mounting plate can be fixed to the body of a musical instrument and the mounting plate and / or the shoulder pad have a socket to receive one end of the support arm via a push-in connection secured by spring loaded latch pawls. The end of the support arm and the socket have means to prevent rotation of the support arm relative to the socket after engagement.

Chin holders for a musical instrument are known from DE 83 00 295 U1 and EP 1 067 508 A2. From DE 213 995 an existing from a cushion shoulder rest for violins is known, wherein the support is releasably connected with the interposition of a ball joint and lockable in any position with the chin rest. From the CH 277 350 a removable shoulder rest for violins is known, in the position of use on the deltoid and pectoral muscles of the

Violinist is provided to the coming part of the support with incisions, which allow its deformation according to the body shape of the violinist, and the connection of the support with the violin is designed such that the latter with respect to said support as well as in height and in The direction to the body and away from the body and can be adjusted inclined on all sides.

From EP 0 287 520 AI a shoulder rest for a violin is known.

Shoulder supports are described, for example, in US Pat. Nos. 2,746,336, 1,416,644, 1,971,552, WO 2006/096867 A2, EP 0 287 520 A1, WO 80/02617 A1, US Pat. No. 2,208,824, EP 0 567 050 A1, CZ 12490 U1, US Pat. No. 4,212,222, US Pat. No. 2,483,052 , US 744,673, DE 23 56 218 AI, US 2009/0007751 Al, AU 314 335, CH 296363, CH 529 409, DE 30 21 047 C2, DE 36 43 225 AI,

DE 100 07 834 Al, DE 201 16 245 Ul, DE 199 09 972 B4, DE 213995, DE 293368, DE 503666, DE 555647, DE 556209, DE 1 204 055, DE 1669269, DE 1 692 936, DE 1 826 033, DE 2 009 097, DE 20 09 097, DE 25 11 466 A1, DE 26 04 897 A1, DE 28 48 610 C2, DE 40 91 689 C1, DE 75 08 303 Ul, DE 93 03 031 Ul,

DE 195 00 066 AI, DE 295 00 054 Ul, DE 603 14 296 T2,

DE 693 19 487 T2, DE 10 2007 038 004 A1, DE 20 2007 003 473 U1, EP 0 180 069 A2, EP 0 445 632 A1, US 2005/0126353 A1,

US 2004/0011182 A1, US 1,156,925, US 1,756,676, US 2,064,925, US 2,110,023, US 2,248,854, US 2,489,101, US 3,690,211, US Pat.

US 3,896,694, US 4,084,477, US 4,884,487, US 6,670,533 Bl,

No. 6,680,431 B2, US Pat. No. 7,064,258 B2, US Pat. No. 7,659,463 B2, US Pat. No. 6,927,328 B2 or WO 2004/077398 A1.

The invention has for its object to provide a shoulder rest device of the type mentioned, which can be adapted individually duell easily.

This object is achieved according to the invention in the above-mentioned shoulder rest device in that the pad holder is held movably on an arm connection part of the shoulder abutment element via a pad holder hinge device.

The cushion holder is movably held by a cushion holder hinge means to an arm connection part of the shoulder engagement member. It can be characterized by a corresponding movement and determination of a

corresponding position of elements of the pad holder in a simple way to achieve an adaptation of the pad to body contours. By means of the pad holder joint device, an applied pressure can be evenly distributed over the entire surface. It can be prevented that the pad evades one-sided and the support function is thereby secured. In addition, it can be achieved in a simple way that the pad is twistable and tiltable. In particular, the cushion-holder hinge device comprises at least three spaced joints and in particular four spaced joints. It can be achieved in a simple and secure way a uniform pressure distribution in order to prevent unilateral dodging of the pad.

It is particularly favorable when the second articulation device is arranged between at least one joint and in particular two spaced joints on one side and at least two spaced joints on an opposite side. There are then at least three (and preferably at least four) joints of the cushion holder hinge means provided, wherein the second hinge means for fixing the joint of the shoulder abutment element is positioned on the at least one arm between joints of the cushion holder hinge means.

In an advantageous embodiment, the cushion holder hinge device comprises ball joints. In particular, the pad holder has receptacles for respective ball heads of ball joints. This allows a wide range of positioning for the upholstery holder can be achieved. In particular, this makes it possible to position a cushion in a twistable and tiltable manner.

In one embodiment, a first rocker element and a second rocker element are arranged on the arm connection part, wherein the first rocker element and the second rocker element are in particular movably mounted on the arm connection part. This results in a broad position scope for a cushion holder.

It is advantageous if at least a part of rod ends of the pad holder hinge device are formed on the first rocker element and the second rocker element. As a result, the arm connection part can be constructed in a simple manner. For example, a central part is provided, on which the first rocker element and the second rocker element are held. On the rocker elements, which are in particular plastic injection parts leaves in turn, easily in one piece a joint head and in particular can form two or more rod ends.

It is particularly advantageous if the pad holder comprises spaced receiving elements for respective receptacles for rod ends of the pad holder hinge device, wherein spaced receiving elements are connected by at least one web and adjacent receiving elements by the at least one web movable relative to each other and in particular lockable movable, wherein the Pad holder is particularly integrally formed. By the at least one web element between adjacent receiving elements, a flexibility is achieved which allows adjustable positioning of adjacent receiving elements relative to each other. In this case, a web element can be movable and / or can be arranged to be movable (for example by one or more hinges) and / or can be made so flexible that a relative mobility of adjacent receptacle elements is made possible. This in turn results in extensive adjustment options for adaptation to the body contour. Furthermore, pressure can be applied over a large area and a one-sided pressure load (with the risk of "avoidance" of the pad) is avoided. In principle, a web can also be formed by the pad or on the pad.

In one embodiment, the (at least one) arm is held on the support means via a first hinge means and / or the shoulder attachment member is held on the arm via a second hinge means, wherein the first hinge means is associated with a first locking means by which a relative position between the at least one arm and the holding device can be fixed and wherein the second hinge device is associated with a second locking device, by which a relative position between the shoulder contact element and the at least one arm can be fixed. It may therefore be formed as a fixing element for fixing and in particular releasably fixing the at least one arm to the holding device and / or a part of the second hinge device as a fixing element for fixing and in particular releasably fixing the shoulder abutment element on the at least one arm ,

In the solution according to the invention, either the first joint device is present or the second joint device is present or both the first joint device and the second joint device are present.

By means of a corresponding articulation device, it is possible to set and determine a relative spatial position of the at least one arm relative to the holding device or of the shoulder abutment element to the arm. A musician can thereby easily customize the shoulder rest device. For example, it can set a relative pivoting position of the arm to the holding device via the first hinge device and also set a height position of the shoulder contact element to the holding device. By means of the second articulation device, for example, he can set a relative pivoting position of the shoulder abutment element to the at least one arm.

If, for example, the first articulation device and the second articulation device are present, then at least five degrees of freedom are available to a user for the adjustability of the shoulder abutment element.

By way of example, he can set a height position relative to the body of the musical instrument via the first articulation device and he can set a position transversely to a longitudinal axis of the musical instrument. It can furthermore, in particular via the second articulation device, rotate the shoulder abutment element about an axis which is transverse and at least approximately perpendicular to the body of the musical instrument. Next he can do that too

Tilt the shoulder abutment along an axis of the musical instrument and tilt transversely to the axis of the musical instrument. About the corresponding first locking device or second locking device a selected setting is fixed and thus secured. This setting can be obtained even if, for example, the at least one arm is released from the holding device and / or the at least one arm is released from the shoulder attachment element. It can then transport the shoulder rest device in a simple manner, in particular, the holding device can remain fixed to the musical instrument. Then, when the shoulder support device is reassembled, the once selected individual adjustment via the first hinge device and / or the second hinge device is mechanical

"saved".

A part of the first articulation device is designed as a fixing element for fixing and in particular detachable fixing of the at least one arm to the holding device and / or a part of the second articulation device is as fixing element for fixing and in particular detachable fixing of the shoulder abutment element on the at least one arm

educated. This results in a structurally simple structure with

Minimization of components.

In particular, the first hinge device and / or the second hinge device are designed as a ball joint device. This results in extensive adjustment options for the relative position between the at least one arm and holding device or shoulder contact element and the at least one arm. This in turn allows the shoulder rest device to be customized in an optimized way.

It is expedient if the first articulation device and / or the second articulated device comprise a joint shell and a joint body which is movable in the joint shell. In particular, the joint body is slidably guided in the joint socket. This makes it easy to form speaking joint device and in particular ball joint device.

It is advantageous if the joint shell has a concave spherical shape and the joint body has a convex spherical shape. As a result, a ball joint device can be formed in a simple manner. A joint shell or a joint body can also be easily formed in one piece, for example, on the arm. This minimizes the number of components.

In particular, the joint shell is arranged on a first device and the joint body is arranged on a second device. For example, a joint shell is arranged on the at least one arm and the joint body is arranged on a separate element. It can also be provided that the joint body is arranged on the at least one arm and the joint shell on a separate body. The

Arrangement may be different for the first hinge device and the second hinge device. It is also possible in principle that, for example, the joint shell or the joint body are positioned on the holding device or on the shoulder contact element.

It is advantageous if the first locking device and / or the second locking device are designed as a clamping device, by which the joint body and the joint shell can be clamped together. As a result, initially a captive holding the joint shell is obtained on the joint body. By appropriate bias of the clamping device, a relative position can be adjusted. By further clamping, the relative position (for example, between arm and holding device or shoulder contact element and arm) can then be determined. This fixed position is particularly durable and remains even after loosening of the arm of the holding device or the shoulder contact element of the at least one arm. In particular, a first element is provided, which rests against an outer side of the first device opposite the joint shell, and a second element is provided which rests against an outer side of the second device opposite the joint body, the first element and the second element being connected to one another. By a clamping force which is exerted between the first element and the second element, the corresponding hinge device can be used

Keep the joint body and joint shell together. By increasing the clamping force, a certain relative position of the joint body in the joint shell can be determined.

For example, of the first element and the second element, one element is a screw with abutment head and the other element of the first element and the second element is a abutment nut on which the screw is guided. As a result, a clamping force can be achieved in a simple manner, which can be actuated in a metered manner, in order, for example, to easily enable adjustment and then to secure a specific setting by increasing the clamping force, that is to say. In particular, for the first joint device of the first device and the second device one device is the arm or the holding device and the other device is a fixing element for the particular releasable fixing of the at least one arm to the holding device. As a result, a particularly detachable fixing element for fixing the device can be easily attached via the hinge device

realize at least one arm on the holding device. As a result, the number of components can be kept low. Furthermore, the dimensions of the shoulder rest device can thus be optimized. For the same reason, it is favorable if, for the second articulation device of the first device and the second device, one device is the arm or the shoulder abutment element and the other device is a fixing element for the particularly releasable fixation of the shoulder abutment. elements on the at least one arm. It can then be provided for the second joint device, a fixing element, which is also part of the joint and is used to fix the shoulder abutment element on the arm.

In one embodiment, the first hinge device and / or the second hinge device are arranged on the at least one arm. This results in a structurally simple structure. It is advantageous if the first hinge device and the second hinge device on opposite sides of the at least one arm

are arranged. This makes it possible, for example, set up the at least one arm from above on the holding device and it is also possible to put the shoulder contact element from above on the at least one arm, the fixation between arm and holding device or shoulder contact element and arm using the

Joint devices can be done.

In a constructive simple embodiment, either the holding device or the at least one arm has an opening, on which a fixing element of the at least one arm or the holding device can be inserted or used. As a result, a releasable fixation of the at least one arm to the holding device or the shoulder abutment element on the at least one arm can be achieved in a simple manner. The fixing element is immersed in the corresponding opening and it is then ensured a lift-off. As a result, a corresponding fixation is achieved.

For the same reason, it is favorable if either the shoulder contact element or the at least one arm has an opening on which a fixing element of the at least one arm or of the

Shoulder attachment element can be used or used. This can be done For example, put the shoulder contact element on the at least one arm and fix.

In particular, it is provided that the opening has an axis, which is oriented at at least approximately perpendicular to the body when fixed to a body of the musical instrument holding device. (Under approximately is understood here that the deviation from the vertical is at most 25 °.) Thus, the at least one arm can be used on the holding device from above. As a result, for example, the scratching of a body of the musical instrument is largely avoided. Furthermore, the fixation can be achieved in a simple manner.

Preferably, a lift-off is formed on the fixing element and the opening, in particular in the form of a bayonet closure. The lift-off ensures that the fixing element of the corresponding counter-device (for example, the holding device or the shoulder contact element) is axially secured connectable.

In a structurally simple embodiment, the lifting-off device comprises at least one strip, which is arranged in particular at the opening, and which can be immersed in a groove, wherein the groove is arranged in particular on the guide element. If the corresponding bar is immersed in the associated groove, then an axial lift-off is achieved, that is, the fixing element can no longer dive out of the opening.

It is particularly advantageous if by a rotational movement of the fixing element relative to the opening immersion in the groove or grooves is effected to provide a lift-off. A musician can then assemble or disassemble a shoulder rest device in a simple and fast way. It is favorable if a stop is provided which blocks a further rotation. As a result, a defined position with respect to the rotational movement is provided. This defined position is a blocking position. It is then still favorable if a rotation-locking device is provided by which a rotational position and in particular locking position can be ensured. This prevents that the at least one arm of the holding device or the shoulder contact element of the at least one arm, in particular during the recording of the

Unintentionally solve musical instruments.

In a structurally simple embodiment, the rotational securing device comprises a pivotable or rotatable element, which is applied in a blocking position to the fixing element. If the anti-rotation device is the blocking position, then the at least one arm of the holding device or the shoulder contact element of the at least one arm can not be solved by movement of the arm or the shoulder contact element. It is advantageous if the pivotable or rotatable element is mounted on the device on which the opening is formed. For example, if the opening is formed on the holding device, then preferably the pivotable or rotatable element is mounted on the holding device. This results in a simple structural design of the Schulterstützenvor- direction. For example, one of these opening adjacent opening and in particular in this opening opening can be used as a pivot bearing for the pivotable or rotatable element.

It is particularly advantageous if the at least one arm and / or the holding device are made of a plastic material, wherein threaded elements can also be made of a metallic material. As a result, the shoulder rest apparatus can be formed with a low mass. This may cause the sound of the Musical instruments even if it fixed shoulder rest device minimally affected. It can be provided in principle that few

Elements and in particular screws with associated nuts, which are used to exert clamping forces, are made of a metallic material. It can thereby reduce the wear and thus increase the life of the shoulder rest device compared to the case when these elements are also made of a plastic material. It may also be favorable if the pad holder is plastically malleable with respect to a receiving space for the pad. This results in a further customization option for the musician. This one can do that

Pad holder and thus adjust the pad, for example, to his shoulder shape.

In one embodiment, at least one arm is on

Setting element for an angle of attack of the at least one arm to the holding device and / or the shoulder contact element arranged on the at least one arm. The setting element can be used to set a type of preselection for the angle of attack in order, for example, to memorize a position once set or to enable a quicker setting.

In particular, the at least one arm with a guide and

in particular sliding guide provided for the adjusting element, wherein a position of the element to be adjusted in the guide defines an angle of attack, and in particular a height over which the adjusting element protrudes beyond the at least one arm, is adjustable. The adjustment member may be formed as a kind of latch. The height over which the contact area protrudes beyond the at least one arm, specifies when the adjustment over his investment area, the holding device

or the shoulder contact element contacted. This in turn allows you to preselect the angle of attack. In a simple embodiment, an adjustment is on the

at least one arm and / or a set position of the adjustment fixed to the guide by traction. The traction causes a captive fixation or he keeps a set position and particular sliding position. The guide and the adjusting element can thereby be formed in a simple manner.

In particular, the adjusting element has a bearing region for contact with the holding device and / or the shoulder contact element. This

Investment area represents a blocking area, which specifies the angle of attack.

In one embodiment, a chin rest can be fixed or fixed to the holding device. It can thereby pin the musical instrument with it fixed shoulder support device between the chin and shoulder, the chin of the musician does not directly touch the body of the musical instrument, but the chinrest. This gives ergonomic benefits to the musician.

In particular, it is provided that a chin rest of the chin rest and a holding plate of the holding device form clamping elements, between which a body of the musical instrument can be clamped, wherein the chin rest and the holding plate are connected via at least one tensioning element. As a result, the shoulder rest device can be clamped over the chin rest and the holding plate on the body of the musical instrument. The chin rest is effectively a counter-hinge element to the clamping element retaining plate.

In one embodiment, it is provided that the chin rest has an insertion guide for the at least one tensioning element and the insertion guide is arranged and designed such that an insertion direction is oblique to a tensioning direction. This makes it possible to realize a clamping element which has at least to the outside no metallic parts. This allows the contact of metallic parts with the skin of the musician be prevented. Corresponding clamping elements are in the

EP 1 067 508 A2, to which reference is expressly made.

The following description of preferred embodiments is used in conjunction with the drawings for further explanation of the invention. Show it :

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a shoulder rest device, wherein a fixation is indicated on the body of a musical instrument;

Figure 2 is another perspective view of the shoulder rest device according to Figure 1; FIG. 3 shows a further perspective illustration of the shoulder rest device according to FIG. 1, with one arm being released from a holding device and a shoulder rest element; Figure 4 is a plan view of the shoulder rest device according to

Figure 1 in the direction A;

FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of the shoulder rest device according to FIG. 1;

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken along the line 6-6 of Figure 4;

Figure 7 is a sectional view taken along line 7-7 of Figure 4 with a clamping element (not shown in Figure 4);

FIG. 8 (a) shows a plan view in the direction B in the region C according to FIG

Figure 2 without securing a rotational position (use position); FIG. 8 (b) shows the corresponding view of the same area from the opposite side (corresponding to the view according to FIG. 4);

Figure 9 (a) is the same view as in Figure 8 (a) with securing of a corresponding rotational position;

FIG. 9 (b) shows the same view as in FIG. 8 (b) when securing the

Rotary position;

Figure 10 (a) is a partial view of another embodiment of a rotation-locking device in a position in which an insert is possible;

FIG. 10 (b) shows another view of the anti-rotation device according to FIG

Figure 10 (a);

Figure 11 (a) is the same view as Figure 10 (a) in a locked position of the anti-rotation device;

Figure 11 (b) is the same view as Figure 10 (b) in a locking position; Figure 12 (a) is a view of another embodiment of a

Rotation means;

FIG. 12 (b) is a view of the anti-rotation device according to FIG

12 (a) from another side; an embodiment of a shoulder rest device fixed to a musical instrument, the shoulder rest device having a chin rest; FIG. 14 shows a further embodiment of a shoulder rest device with a chin rest; FIG. 15 shows a further embodiment of a shoulder rest device with chin rest; and

Figure 16 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a shoulder rest device according to the invention;

FIG. 17 shows the shoulder rest device according to FIG. 16 from FIG

Bottom side;

Figure 18 is a side view of the shoulder rest device

according to FIG. 16;

FIG. 19 shows an arm connection part of the shoulder rest device

according to FIG. 16; FIG. 20 shows the arm connection part according to FIG. 19 with a pad holder fixed thereto;

FIG. 21 shows the combination of arm connection part and cushion holder according to FIG. 20 with pad fixed to the cushion holder; and

Figure 22 is a side view of the arm joint and pad holder combination of Figure 19. A shoulder support device allows a musician to support a musical instrument such as a violin or viola at his shoulder. For this purpose, the shoulder support device is fixed to a body 10 (FIG. 1) of the musical instrument, the fixing region being at a web-end of the body 10, the shoulder support device between the floor 12 and ceiling 14 of the body 10 is fixed.

An exemplary embodiment of a shoulder rest device, which is shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 and denoted by 16 there, comprises a

Holding device 18, via which the shoulder support device 16 is fixed to the body 10, a shoulder contact element 20 which can be applied to the shoulder of the musician, and an arm 22, which is in particular releasably fixed to the holding device 18 and fixed to the shoulder contact element 20 in particular releasably is.

The holding device 18 comprises a holding plate 24 with a lower side 26, which faces the base 12 of the body 10 when the shoulder support device 16 is fixed. Furthermore, the holding plate 24 has an upper side 28 opposite the underside. The holding plate 24 is formed flat. The distance between an envelope of the bottom 26 and an envelope of the top 28 is at least approximately constant.

The holding plate 24 is made in particular of a plastic material. At her, a first flange 30a and a second flange 30b are arranged. These are spaced from each other. The first flange 30a and the second flange 30b each have a guide channel 32 for a screw 34 (FIG. 7). The guide channel is open in the direction of the upper side 28 via a mouth opening 36. As a result, it is possible to act on a screw head 38 from this side with a screwdriver or the like.

The first flange 30a is associated with a first clamping element 40a and the second flange 40b is associated with a second clamping element 40b. Such a clamping element 40a, 40b has a foot 42, which can be applied to the floor 12 of the body 10. In particular, a pad 44 sits on the foot 42, which comes into direct contact with the musical instrument. The pad 44 is formed for example by a piece of cork. The respective clamping element 40a, 40b has a counter-element 46, which is non-rotatably arranged on the first clamping element 40a and second clamping element 40b. This counter-element 46 is provided with an internal thread 48 into which an external thread 50 of the screw 34 engages. The counter element 46 is formed for example by a non-rotatably seated on the first clamping element 40a nut.

It can be provided that the first clamping element 40a and the second clamping element 40b are made of a plastic material. It is in principle possible that the screw 34 and the counter-element 46 are not made of a plastic material and are made for example of a metallic material. In particular, then the clamping elements 40a, 40b are formed so that they cover the corresponding screw 34 to the outside, so that they can not touch the skin of the musician, but at most plastic material touches the skin. As a result, an allergy protection is realized.

The first tensioning element 40a or the second tensioning element 40b have an element 52 configured, for example, in the shape of a channel, which has an abutment region 54 on the corresponding first flange 30a

or second flange 30b. In particular, an element 56 of the respective flange 30a, 30b, on which the guide channel 32 is formed, can be inserted into the channel-shaped element 52 on the contact area 54. On the element 52, which is in particular integrally formed, a receiving portion 58 is formed for the counter-element 46, on which this is rotatably fixed.

In principle, it is also possible that an internal thread for the screw 34 is formed directly in the element 56.

The internal thread 48 and the external thread 50 have coaxial axes 60. By appropriate rotational positioning of the screw 34 can be the Set a distance between a contact area 62 of the holding plate 24 on the bottom 12 of the body 10 of the musical instrument and the pad 44. Via the screw 34, a clamping force with a clamping direction 64 can be exerted parallel to the axis 60, so that the holding device 18 can be clamped to the body 10 between the floor 12 and the ceiling 14.

At the contact region 62 of the holding plate 24, a pad 66 is arranged, which is formed in particular by a cork element. In one embodiment, corresponding pads 66 lie directly behind the flanges 30a and 30b. A connecting line between the pads 44 and 66 respectively for the first flange 30a and the first clamping element 40a or the second flange 30b and the second clamping element 40b is at least approximately parallel to the clamping direction 64; the associated pads 44 and 66 are aligned with each other.

An operator may cause the screw to rotate from the top 28 through the mouth 36 and thereby fix the retainer 18 to the body 10 or release a fixed retainer 18.

In one embodiment, the first flange 30 a and the second flange 30 b are integrally connected to the support plate 24. In an alternative embodiment, the first flange 30a and the second flange 30b are interconnected by a bridge 68. In particular, the bridge 68 and the flanges 30a and 30b are integrally connected. This combination of bridge 68 and flanges 30a, 30b is an element separate from the support plate 24. This element 70 can be fixed with respect to the holding plate 24. For this purpose, the holding plate 24 has a bulge 72 on its upper side 28. The bulge 72 is delimited toward the edge of the holding plate 24 by a web 74 which defines an undercut region 76. The web 74 is on both sides through Apertures 78a, 78b limited. The element 70 can be inserted into the bulge 72, in which case the first flange 30a is inserted into the opening 78a and the second flange 30b is inserted into the opening 78b. If the retaining plate 24 is clamped to the body 10, then the bridge 68 is pressed into the bulge 72. The web 74 forms a blocking surface with respect to pulling away the

Elements 70 of the holding plate 24. A boundary surface 80 of the bulge 72 on the holding plate 24 forms a further blocking surface. The undercut region 78, in which the bridge 68 is inserted, ensures a certain prefixing of the element 70 to the holding plate 24 with respect to the tensioning direction 64.

It is also possible in principle that the bulge 72 serves to receive a bridge, which is arranged on a chin rest, and is a bracing element of the chin rest on the body 10 of the musical instrument. If the corresponding bridge is inserted into the recess 72, where the chinrest is braced, then the holding plate 24 is thereby clamped to the musical instrument and thereby the

Fixed shoulder rest device. In the described embodiment, the holding device 18 is formed with the holding plate 24 and the element 70 in two parts. If the holding device 18 is correspondingly disassembled in holding plate 24 and element 70, this can be transported more easily or in a smaller

Accommodate packaging.

In the holding plate 24 between the bottom 26 and the top 28 through opening 82 is arranged (for example, Figure 3). This opening 82 has, for example, a circular shape. At their edge bars 84a, 84b, 84c are arranged at an angular distance. In one embodiment, three strips 84a, 84b, 84c are provided. These are arranged in particular at a uniform angular distance, which is at three bars at 120 ° (relative to a radial center line). Through these strips 84a, 84b, 84c can, as will be explained in more detail below, the arm 22 releasably fixed to the holding device 18.

By the strips 84a, 84b, 84c a kind of bayonet closure is realized. If three strips 84a, 84b, 84c are present, then a corresponding fixation can be achieved via a movement in an angular range of 60 °. It is also possible that there are more than three bars (not shown in the drawings). For example, there are four such bars. A fixation is then achieved accordingly by a movement in an angular range of 45 °.

The shoulder abutment element 20 comprises a cushion holder 86, on which a pad 88 (FIG. 5) is arranged. In one embodiment, the cushion holder 86 and, correspondingly, the pad 88 has a first limiting contour 90 which is curved. Furthermore, an opposite curved and, for example, multiply curved second boundary contour 92 is provided.

The pad holder 86 has, in particular, a receiving space 94 for the pad 88, which is delimited by a bottom element 96 and an edge wall 98 arranged on the bottom element 96 and in particular integrally formed therewith.

The cushion holder 86 is formed of, for example, a plastic metallic material. It can be deformed (together with the pad 88). This allows a musician to adjust the cushion holder 86 with the pad 88 to his shoulder contours.

The bottom element 96 has an underside 100 which (when the shoulder restraint device 16 is put together) faces the holding device 18. Furthermore, it has an upper side 102, which faces away from the underside 100. Between the lower side 100 and the upper side 102, a through opening 104 is formed, over which the arm 22 engages with the shoulder Investment element 20 is detachably connectable in particular in the manner of a bayonet closure.

The opening 104 is in particular circular. At its edge spaced strips 106 are formed. For example, three strips are provided which are at a uniform angular distance (relative to a radial center line) of 120 ° to each other. As will be explained in more detail below, a fixation of the shoulder abutment element 20 on the arm 22 can thereby be achieved in a manner similar to the fixation of the arm 22 on the holding device 18.

The bottom member 96 may be provided with one or more recesses 108, for example in the form of holes or slots, to facilitate plastic deformation.

The pad 88 is glued to the pad holder 86, for example.

The holding plate 24 is formed in the region of the opening 82 so that when fixed to the body 10 holding device 18, the bottom 26 is spaced from the bottom 12. As a result, the scratching of the body 10 is avoided when inserting the arm 22, which is described below in more detail.

The arm 22 is the connecting piece between the holding device 18 and the shoulder contact element 20. The arm 22 has an underside 110, which faces the bottom 12 when the shoulder support device 16 is fixed to the body 10. It also has an opposite upper side 112, which faces the shoulder when the shoulder contact element 20 resting against the shoulder of the musician. The lower side 110 and the upper side 112, for example, have a curved shape in order to effect a correspondingly large distance between the holding device 18 and the shoulder contact element 20 when the arm 22 is fixed to the latter in each case. The arm 22 has a first end 114, wherein in the region of this first end 114, a first hinge device 116 is arranged. He has a counter- Overlying second end 118, on which a second hinge device 120 is arranged. About the first hinge means 116, the relative position between the arm 22 and the holding device 18 can be set detectable. About the second hinge means 120, the relative position between the shoulder abutment member 20 and the arm 22 can be set detectable. This allows a musician to customize the shoulder rest device 16 individually.

A length of the arm 22 between the first end 114 and the second end 118 is greater than a width transverse to this longitudinal direction.

The first joint device 116 and the second joint device 120 are designed in particular as ball joint devices in order to realize extensive adjustment possibilities.

The first hinge 116 includes a joint cup 122 having a concave spherical shape. This joint shell 122 is formed on the underside 110 of the arm 22 and in particular integrally formed. Further, the first hinge means 116 includes a hinge body 124 having a convex spherical shape. A radius of the corresponding (imaginary) ball is adapted to the radius of the (imaginary) hollow ball of the joint shell 122. The joint body 124 lies in the joint shell 122 and slides on the surface thereof.

The joint body 124 in turn is formed on a fixing element 126. This fixing element 126 is a separate element from the arm 22. The fixing element 126 is connected captively to the arm 22. For this purpose, a screw 128 is provided with a contact head 130. In the arm 22, an opening 132 is formed between the upper side 112 and the joint shell 122. This opening 122 is not circular. It has, for example, a hexagonal shape. Further, a nut 134 is provided, which has a contact head 136 to which a flange 138 with an internal thread sitting. An outer shape of the flange 138 is adapted to the shape of the opening 132. The flange 138 is submerged in the opening 132, providing a rotation lock. The fixing member 126 also has an opening 140 which is located on a pole of the imaginary ball of the joint body 124, through which the flange 138 has penetrated. A contact area for the contact head 136 is formed around the opening on a side facing away from the joint body 124. The screw 128 rests with its contact head 130 on the arm 22 and the contact head 136 on the fixing element 126. This allows the

Clamp fixation element 126 between the contact head 130 and the contact head 136. A clamping device 142 is formed, by means of which the joint body 124 and the joint shell 122 are held captive against each other and can be clamped together. By the clamping device 142 a locking device is formed at the same time, through which a relative position between the joint body 124 and the joint shell 122 can be secured by jamming. The screw head forms a first element, which rests against an outer side 112 of the arm 22 opposite the joint shell 122. The contact head 136 forms a second element, which on an opposite side of the joint body 124 of the

Fixing element 126 abuts. The first element and the second element are connected to each other.

The fixing element 126 can be inserted into the opening 82 with a connection region 144. The opening 82 forms a socket for the fixing element 126. The connecting region in this case comprises a ring element 146, on which the joint body 124 is integrally seated. A radius of the ring element 146 is smaller than a width of the joint body 124 in the corresponding radial direction. It is thus an annular contact surface 148 formed on the fixing element 126, with which this can be applied to the top 28 of the support plate. On the ring member 146 corresponding grooves 84a, 84b, 84c at the opening 82 grooves 150 are formed. A groove 150 is formed on the ring member 126 between the abutment surface 148 and a wall 152. The wall 152 and, accordingly, a groove 150 extend in the circumferential direction. A groove 150 is open at one end 154 to be able to insert a ledge 84a, 84b, 84c. Towards another end 156, a groove 150 is bounded by a wall.

The strips 84a, 84b, 84c together with the associated grooves 150 a Abhebesicherung 158 for the arm 22 of the holding device 18: The arm 22 can be releasably fixed to the holding device 18. For this purpose, the fixing element 126 is immersed in the opening 82 in such a way that the strips 84a, 84b, 84c lie between adjacent walls 152. When the abutment surface 128 abuts against the support plate 24, the corresponding ledges 84a, 84b, 84c at the end 154 can be dipped into the corresponding groove 150. This immersion is realized by a corresponding rotational movement. The wall at the end 156 forms a stop 160, which blocks the further rotation. It is then achieved a backup against axial lifting.

It is further provided a rotation locking device 162, by which a secured against withdrawal position of the arm 22 on the holding device 18 can be detected. In one embodiment, the rotation-locking device 162 comprises a rotatable element 164, which is rotatably mounted on the holding plate 24 in the region of the opening 104. For example, a further opening 166 is formed at the opening 82 connected thereto. This opening 166 forms a shaft bearing for the rotatable element 164.

The rotatable element 164 has a particularly cylindrically shaped shaft 168 which sits in the opening 166. The shaft is seated between opposing members 170a and 170b of the rotatable member 164, wherein the shaft 168 has smaller width dimensions than the elements 170a and 170b. The element 170a bears against the upper side 26 of the retaining plate 24. The element 170b bears against the underside 26 of the retaining plate 24. As a result, an axial securing with respect to an axis of rotation 172 of the rotatable element 164 is provided.

The opening 166 tapers towards the opening 82. About the shaft 168, the rotatable member 164 is pushed. By the taper, it is positively held in the direction of the opening 82 and thereby captive on the holding plate 24.

The rotatable element is in particular formed in one piece. It has a Riegeiförmiges actuator 174 (for example, Figure 8 (a)). The actuating element 174 is connected to the element 170b and thereby sits on the upper side 28 of the retaining plate 24 (see, for example, FIG. 8 (a)).

A blocking head 176 (see for example FIG. 8 (b)) is connected to the element 170a. This sits on the underside 26 of the support plate 24. Between the locking head 176 and the actuator 174, the shaft 168 extends. In a release position 178 (Figure 8 (a) and (b)), the actuator 174 and thus the locking head 176 is positioned in that the fixing element 126 can be inserted into the opening 82 and is rotatable therein for the production of the anti-lifting device. A blocking surface 180 (FIG. 8 (b)) does not contact the wall 152 of the fixing element 126.

In a blocking position 182 (FIG. 9 (a)), the actuating element 174 and thus also the blocking head 176 are rotated relative to the release position 178 (FIGS. 9 (a) and (b)). The blocking surface 180 of the blocking head 176 then abuts against the end of a wall 152. As a result, unscrewing the fixing element 126 is blocked. The rotation locking device 162 with the rotatable element 174 with the locking head 176 is designed so that by rotation of the arm 22 relative to the support plate 24, the rotatable member 164, starting from the locking position 182, can not be rotated, that is that the blocking position 182 can not be canceled. To cancel the blocking position, a rotation of the rotatable member 164 for guiding out the blocking surface 180 is necessary. When the rotatable member 164 is rotated to its release position 178, then the fixing member 126 can be unscrewed by dipping the ledges 84a, 84b, 84c out of the corresponding groove 150 and then lifted off. A part of the first articulation device 116 is the fixing element 126. As a result, both the position of the arm 22 and the holding device 18 can be set detectably via the first articulation device 116 (via the securement device 142). Furthermore, a releasable connection between the arm 22 and the holding device 18 can be produced. A relative position set by the first joint device 116 between the arm 22 and the holding device 18 is not influenced by the releasable fixing between the arm 22 and the holding device 18; a relative pivoting position between the holding device 18 and the arm 22 is maintained by the fixed adjustment of the relative position of the joint body 124 to the joint shell 122 due to the locking device 142. This results in a comprehensive customization options for a musician to adjust the shoulder rest device 16 to his individual needs and on the other hand, the shoulder rest device 16 can be dismantled for transport. Thus, for example, the holding device 18 remain on the musical instrument, which is accommodated for example in a transport case. The arm 22 with the shoulder contact element 20 can be detached from the holding device 18 in order to be able to transport these separately.

The first articulation device 116 is arranged to a substantial extent on the underside 110 of the arm 22. The second hinge device 120 is arranged at least to a substantial extent on the upper side 112 of the arm 22. The second hinge device 122 has a joint body 184 which is spherically convex. This joint body 184 is in particular formed integrally on the arm 22 in the region of the end 118. Furthermore, the second joint device 120 has a fixing element 186 assigned to the joint body 184. This fixing element 186 has a joint shell 188, which has a spherical concave shape. The joint body 184 and the joint shell 188 are adapted to one another and the joint body 184 is slidably guided in the joint shell 188.

Via a clamping device 190, the fixing element 186 is captively held on the joint body 184 and thus on the arm 22. The clamping device 190 is, for example, designed as the clamping device 142. In particular, it is designed as a locking device, by which a certain relative position between the joint body 184 and the joint shell 188 is secured by jamming. Preferably, the clamping device 190 comprises a screw 128 'corresponding to the screw 128 and a nut 134' corresponding to the nut 134. The nut 134 'is supported on the arm 122, on a rear side of the joint body 184. An abutment head 130' of Screw 128 'is supported on a rear side of the fixing element 186 facing away from the joint shell 188.

The fixing element 186 can be inserted into the opening 104 of the shoulder contact element 20. The opening 104 forms a socket for the fixing element 186. It has a connection region 192, which is basically the same design as the connection region 144. A lift-off protection corresponding to the lift-off protection device 158 is provided; by relative rotation of the shoulder contact element 20 to the fixing element 186 can provide an axial lift-off. Furthermore, a rotation-locking device corresponding to the rotation-locking device 162 is provided, which comprises a rotatable element 164 'corresponding to the rotatable element 164. For this purpose, adjacent opening 104 is an opening 166 'arranged on the pad holder 86, in which the rotatable member 164' is inserted. A corresponding actuating element 174 'of the rotatable element 164' sits on the underside 100 of the pad holder 86. The arm 22 with the first hinge device 116 and the second hinge device 120 is preferably made of a plastic material. It can be provided that the threaded

Elements (the screws 128, 128 'and the nuts 134, 134') are made of a metallic material.

The shoulder rest device 16 functions as follows:

The shoulder support device 16 has three parts detachable from each other, namely the holding device 18, the arm 22 and the shoulder contact element 20. Optionally, the clamping elements 40a, 40b in the element 70 may still be detachable from the holding device 18.

A relative pivoting position between the arm 22 and the holding device 18 can be set detectable. This makes it possible in particular to adjust the height of the second end 18 relative to the holding device 18 in accordance with the requirements of the musician. By the clamping device 142 can be a once selected setting "permanently" secure.

Accordingly, can be adjusted by the second hinge means 120, a relative position between the shoulder abutment member 20 and the arm 22 and this setting can be permanently secured.

The shoulder rest device 16 is dismountable for a user in said parts. The arm 22 is detachable from the retainer 18 and the shoulder abutment member 20 is detachable from the arm 22. In principle, it may be provided that only the first joint device 116 or only the second joint device 120 is present. However, this results in less customization options. It is also possible in principle that, for example, the arm 22 is firmly connected to the shoulder contact element 20, without a release function is realized.

If both the first hinge device 116 and the second hinge device 120 are present, then there are extensive adjustment options. If the arm 22 is detachable both from the holding device 18 and from the shoulder contact element 20, then the shoulder support device 16 can be transported in a space-saving manner, wherein in particular the holding device 18 can remain on the musical instrument.

If a musician uses the arm 22 via the fixing element 126 at the opening 82 of the holding device 18, then the lift-off is achieved by appropriate rotation. About the anti-rotation device 162, the corresponding rotational position is secured. The same applies to the fixation of the shoulder contact element 20 on the arm 22nd

The solution according to the invention provides a shoulder rest device which, on the one hand, comprises extensive adjustment options for a musician for optimum individual adaptation. On the other hand, the arm 22 and the shoulder attachment element 20 can be detached from the holding device 18 separately or in combination in order to facilitate easy transport. In particular, the holding device 18 can also remain during the transport of the musical instrument to the musical instrument. The arm 22 can be inserted from above into the opening 82. This results in a simple assembly and disassembly of the arm 22 and the holding device 18, which, for example, scratches or the like are largely avoided on the musical instrument. Large parts of the shoulder support device 116, and in particular the holding device 18 and the arm 22 can be made of a plastic material. As a result, the shoulder rest device 16 can be made with a low mass. This minimally influences the sound of the musical instrument.

In one embodiment of a rotation-locking device, which is shown schematically in FIGS. 10 (a) to 11 (b) and designated there by 194, a ring element is provided as the rotatable element 196. This ring element 196 has a tab 198. The rotatable member 196 is disposed on one side of, for example, the holding plate 24. In the holding plate 24, a slot 200 is formed. Through this slot 200, the tab 198 is immersed, so that actuation of the ring member 196 from the other side, for example, the support plate 24 is possible.

The ring element 202 of the rotatable element 196 has spaced strips 204. A corresponding ledge 204 can be positioned in front of an end 156 of a groove 150 to provide a rotational security.

In FIGS. 10 (a) and (b), a release position is shown in which the fixing element 126 can be inserted into the opening 82. In FIGS. 11 (a) and (b), a blocking position 182 is shown, in which strips 204 block the emergence of strips 84a, 84b, 84c from the grooves 150. The strips 204 may also be partially immersed in the grooves 150.

A corresponding solution can also be used for the rotationally secure fixing of the shoulder contact element 20 on the arm 22. In a further embodiment, which is shown schematically in FIGS. 12 (a) and (b), a fixing element 206 is provided which has a helical groove track 208 into which a helically shaped strip 210 can dip at the opening 82. Thereby can be realized a lift-off. Via a corresponding anti-rotation device 182 a fixation position is secured against rotation. It is also possible, as indicated in FIGS. 13 to 15, that a chin rest 212 is fixed to the musical instrument via the holding device 18. In particular, the body 10 of the musical instrument between a chin rest 214 of the chin holder 212 and the holding device 18 is then jammed. The chin rest 214 is facing the ceiling 14 of the musical instrument. In an exemplary embodiment, which is shown schematically in FIG. 13, the holding device 18 is clamped to the body 10 via a clamping element corresponding to the clamping element 40a. Furthermore, the holding device is fixed to the body 10 via a clamping element 216 of the chin holder 212. The chin rest 214 is clamped by a further clamping element 218 independent of the holding device 18 with the body.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the corresponding chin rest 212 'is seated directly on the holding device 18 via corresponding tensioning elements 220, 222. A corresponding chin rest 214 of the chin rest 212' and the holding device 18 then form clamping elements, which ensure the clamping on the body 10 ,

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 15, the chin rest 212 "is held on the holding device 18 via clamping elements 220, 222 and again clamped to the body 10 via an additional tightening element corresponding to the tensioning element 218.

For the clamping elements which act on the chin rest 212, 212 ', 212 ", it is advantageous if a solution is provided, as in the

EP 1 067 508 A2, to which reference is expressly made. A corresponding chin rest 214 has an insertion guide for a tensioning element and the insertion guide is arranged and formed such that the insertion direction is oblique to the tensioning direction. Thereby it is possible to realize a tensioning element which has no metallic parts on a side which can come into contact with the skin of the musician. Reference is made to EP 1 067 508 A2. An exemplary embodiment of a shoulder rest device according to the invention, which is shown in FIGS. 16 to 22 and designated there by 400, comprises a holding device which is fundamentally identical to the holding device 18 described above. For the same elements, therefore, the same reference numerals are used. On the holding device 18, an arm 402 is held via a hinge device corresponding to the first hinge device 116. To the arm 402 is via a second hinge means

held in accordance with the second hinge device 120 a shoulder contact element 404. On the arm 402, an adjustment member 406 is arranged. For this purpose, a corresponding guide 408 is formed on the arm 402. The guide 408 is

in particular formed via a recess 410 in the arm 402. The recess 410 and thus the guide 408 is bent accordingly. The adjustment member 406 is slidable in the guide 408 and in particular linearly displaceable. A corresponding displacement position in the guide 408 is held by adhesion.

The adjusting element 406 has a contact region 412 for the holding device 18. The contact area 412 projects beyond the arm 402 in the direction of the contact element 18. The contact area 412 can contact the holding device 18. The sliding position of the adjusting element 406 of the guide 408 determines the height at which the contact area 412 protrudes beyond the arm 402.

By an appropriate positioning of the adjusting element 406 of

Guide 408 can be an angle of attack of the arm 402 relative to the holding device 18 "mark". When the shoulder rest device 400 is in arm 402, shoulder contact element 404 and holding device 18 is disassembled, then can be seen in the assembly once a noted about the positioning of the adjusting element 406 angle between the arm 402 and the

Retaining device 18 in a quick and easy way when assembling the shoulder support device 400 reach.

The adjustment member 406 is a kind of bolt, via which the angle of attack between the arm 402 and holding device 18 can be preselected. In particular, the adjustment member 406 and the guide 408 are formed so that the height of a cushion over a musical instrument is independent of the angle of attack between the arm and the holding device 18.

The shoulder abutment member 404 includes an arm connector 414, a cushion holder 416 held on the arm connector 414, and a pad 418, which in turn is supported on the pad holder 416.

The arm connection part 414 comprises a middle part 420, which is articulated and detachably connected to the arm 402 via the second articulation device 120. For this purpose, a corresponding joint shell 422 is formed in the middle part 420. The middle part 420 has an extension direction 424. On one side of the joint shell 422 with respect to the extension direction 424, a first continuous recess 426a is formed. On the first opposite second side (in the extension direction 424), a second through-recess 426b is formed.

The center portion 420 has a first end 428a and an opposite second end 428b in the extending direction. In the region of the first end 428a, a first rocker 430 is seated on the middle part 422. This rocker 430 is movably held on the middle part 420 and pivotable at least approximately about an axis 432, which is transverse and in particular perpendicular to the extension direction 424. The first seesaw 430 has a first tongue 434 and a second tongue 436. The first tongue 434 and the second tongue 436 are spaced apart with a gap. About this space, the first rocker 430 is pushed onto the middle part 420 in the region of the first end 428 a.

At the first tongue sits a first condyle 438. This protrudes transversely to a corresponding surface of the first tongue 434 and is penetrated by the first recess 426a. The middle part 420 has a lower side 440, which faces the holding device 18, and an upper side 442, which faces the pad 418. The first tongue 434 is the

Bottom 440 facing and in particular this touching positioned. The first condyle 438 projects out of the top 442 through the recess 426. The second tongue 436 is positioned on and contacts the top 442, in particular.

The first tongue 434 and the second tongue 436 are held on a common holder 444 of the rocker 430 and in particular held in one piece. The holder 444 lies in front of the first end 428a. On the holder 444, in turn spaced from the first condyle 438, a second condyle 446 is arranged.

The first rocker 430 is in particular formed in one piece. On the second tongue 436, a contact element 448 is formed, which rests against the upper side 442 and allows a movable and in particular pivotable mounting about the axis 432.

At the middle part 420, in the region of the second end 428, a second rocker 450 is arranged, which is basically the same design as the first rocker 430. The second rocker 450 comprises a third joint head 452, which is the counterpart to the first joint head 438, and comprises Further, a fourth condyle 454 as a counterpart to the second condyle 446th By means of the joint heads 438, 446, 452, 454, a cushion holder hinge device 456 is formed.

The rod ends 438, 446, 452, 454 are designed in particular as ball heads.

The cushion holder 416 is movably held to the arm connection part 414 via the cushion holder hinge 456. The pad holder 416 for this purpose comprises a first receiving element 458 with a first receptacle 460 (joint shell) for the first joint head 438. The pad holder 416 further comprises a second receiving element 462 with a second receptacle 464 for the second condyle 446. It further comprises a third receiving element 466th with a third receptacle 468. Furthermore, it has a fourth receiving element 470 with a fourth receptacle 472. The third receptacle 468 serves to receive the third condyle 452 and the fourth receptacle 472 serves to receive the fourth condyle 454.

In one embodiment, the receiving elements 458, 462, 466, 470 are formed by circular discs. Receivers 460, etc. in the respective receiving element 458, etc. are formed by a corresponding recess 474 with a spherical surface. The recess 474 is located, for example, in the crossing region of grooves 476.

Adjacent receiving elements (the receiving elements 458 and 462, the receiving elements 462 and 466, the receiving elements 466 and 470) are connected to each other via a respective web 478. In this case, the staging device 478 comprises at least one web 480 which connects the adjacent receiving elements (for example, 458 and 462), wherein a web has a smaller width than the corresponding receiving elements (for example, 458 and 462). The stiffening device 478 allows a (detectable) mobility of adjacent receiving elements (for example, 458 and 462), so that at the respective joints (which are formed on the rod ends and the associated recordings) individual positions are detectably adjustable to the respective receiving elements 458, etc., and the corresponding ridge 478 enables adjustment and detection of a respective individual position. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the web device 478 itself has an annular shape and comprises arcuate web elements 480 'and 480 ".

The pad holder 416 with the receiving elements 458, 462, 466, 470 is in particular integrally formed. The web elements 480 'and 480 "are spaced apart from one another and in particular have at least approximately the same height as the corresponding receiving elements 458, etc.

On the pad holder 416, the pad 418 is fixed. In one embodiment, the corresponding rod ends 438, etc. are provided with attachment points 482, such as threaded recesses into each of which a fastener such as a screw can dip and fixed, via the attachment point, the pad 418 is fixed. In one embodiment, this also the pad holder 416 is fixed to the rod ends 438, etc. and thus to the arm connection part 416.

The pad holder 416 forms a flexible pad receptacle for the pad 418 and by the movable mounting of the rockers 430 and 450 and by the pad holder hinge means 456 can bring a pad receiving surface 484, against which the pad 418, in a defined shape, which in particular Body contours of a musician are adjusted. The pressure exerted on the pad 418 corresponding pressure can be distributed over the entire surface. The pad 418 can not dodge unilaterally and a support function is maintained.

The pad 418 itself is due to the storage on the pad holder joint device 456 and the rockers 430, 450 twisted and tilted. Otherwise, the shoulder rest apparatus 400 functions as described above with reference to the shoulder rest apparatus 16, for example.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

corpus

ground

blanket

Shoulder rests device

holder

Shoulder contact element

poor

Retaining plate

bottom

top

a First flange

b Second flange

guide channel

screw

muzzle

Schrauben köpfa First clamping element

b Second clamping element

foot

pad

counter-element

inner thread

external thread

element

plant area

element

reception area

axis

plant area

tensioning direction pad

bridge

element

bulge

web

Undercut areaa opening

b opening

boundary surface

opening

a bar

b bar

c bar

pad holder

pad

First boundary contour

Second boundary contour

accommodation space

floor element

edge wall

0 bottom

2 top

4 opening

6 bar

8 recess

0 bottom

2 top

4 First end

6 First joint device8 Second end

0 Second hinge device2 Joint shell

4 joint body 126 fixing element

128, 128 'screw

130, 130 'contact head

132 opening

134, 134 'mother

136, 136 'contact head

138 flange

140 opening

142 Clamping device / locking device

144 connection area

146 ring element

148 contact surface

150 groove

152 wall

154 end

156 end

158 Lift-off protection device

160 stop

162 anti-rotation device

164, 164 'Rotatable element

166, 166 'opening

168 wave

170a elements

170b elements

172 axis of rotation

174, 174 'actuator

176 blocking head

178 release position

180 blocking area

182 locked position

184 joint body

186 fixing element

188 joint cup 190 Clamping device / locking device 192 Connection area

194 anti-rotation device

196 Rotatable element

198 tab

200 slot

202 ring element

204 bar

206 fixing element

208 groove track

210 bar

212, 212 ', 212 "Chin rest

214 Chin rest

216 clamping element

218 tensioning element

220 clamping element

222 tensioning element

400 shoulder support device

402 arm

404 shoulder attachment element

406 adjustment element

408 leadership

410 recess

412 investment area

414 arm connection part

416 cushion holder

418 upholstery

420 middle section

422 joint cup

424 extension direction

426a First recess

426b Second recess

428a First end 428b Second end

430 First seesaw

432 axis

434 First tongue

436 Second tongue

438 First condyle

440 bottom

442 top

444 holders

446 Second condyle

448 contact element

450 Second seesaw

452 Third condyle

454 Fourth condyle

456 Pad holder joint device

458 First receiving element

460 First shot

462 Second receiving element

464 Second shot

466 Third receiving element

468 Third recording

470 Fourth pickup element

472 Fourth shot

474 recess

476 groove

478 staging device

480 bar element

480 ', 480 "bridge element

482 attachment points

484 Upholstery surface

Claims

A shoulder rest device for a musical instrument, comprising a holding device (18) by means of which the shoulder rest device can be fixed or fixed to the musical instrument, at least one arm (22) which can be fixed or fixed to the holding device (18), and a shoulder abutment element (20 ) which is fixable or fixed to the at least one arm (22) and a pad (88; 418) and a

A pad holder (86; 416), characterized in that the pad holder (416) is movably supported on an arm connection part (414) of the shoulder abutment member (404) via a pad holder hinge means (456).

A shoulder rest device according to claim 1, characterized in that the pad holder hinge means (456) comprises at least three spaced joints and in particular four spaced joints (438, 460; 446, 464; 452, 468; 454, 472).

A shoulder support device according to claim 2, characterized in that the second hinge means (120) is provided between at least one hinge and in particular two spaced joints (438, 460; 446, 464) on one side and at least two spaced joints (452, 468; 472) are arranged on an opposite side.

A shoulder rest device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pad holder hinge means (456) comprises ball joints (438, 460; 446, 464; 452, 468; 454, 472), and in particular that the pad holder (416) has seats (4). 460; 464; 468; 472) for respective ball heads (438; 446; 452; 454) of ball joints. Shoulder support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that fastening points (482) for fixing the pad (418) to the pad holder (456) are formed on rod ends (438; 446; 452; 454) of the pad holder hinge device (456).

Shoulder rest device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the arm connection part (414) a first rocker element (430) and a second rocker element (450) are arranged, wherein the first rocker element (430) and the second rocker element (450) in particular movable the

Arm connection part (414) are mounted.

A shoulder support device according to claim 6, characterized in that at least part of rod ends (438, 446; 452, 454) of the pad holder hinge means (456) are formed on the first rocker element (430) and the second rocker element (450).

A shoulder support device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pad holder (416) has receiving members (458; 462; 466; 470) with respective receptacles (460; 464; 468; 482) for rod ends (438; 446; 452; 454) Pad holder hinge means (456) comprises, wherein adjacent receiving elements are connected by at least one web (480) and adjacent receiving elements by the at least one web (480) are movable relative to each other, wherein the pad holder (416) is formed in particular in one piece.

9. shoulder support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one arm (22) on the holding device (18) via a first hinge means (116) is held and / or the shoulder contact element (20) on the at least one arm (22 ) is held by a second hinge means (120), wherein the first hinge means (116) is associated with a first locking means (142) by which a relative position between the at least one arm (22) and the holding means (18) can be fixed, and wherein the second hinge means (120) a second

Locking device (190) is assigned by which a relative position between the shoulder abutment member (20) and the at least one arm (22) can be fixed.

10. shoulder support device according to claim 9, characterized in that a part of the first hinge device (116) as a fixing element (126) for fixing and in particular releasable fixation of

at least one arm (22) on the holding device (18) is formed and / or a part of the second hinge device (120) as a fixing element (186) for fixing and in particular releasably fixing the shoulder contact element (20) on the at least one arm (22) is.

11. shoulder support device according to claim 9 or 10, characterized

in that the first joint device (116) and / or the second joint device (120) are designed as a ball joint device.

12. Shoulder support device according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the first articulation device (116) and / or the second articulation device (120) has a joint shell (122, 188) and a joint body (122, 188) which is movable in the joint shell (122). 124, 184).

A shoulder support device according to claim 12, characterized in that the joint shell (122; 188) has a concave spherical shape and the joint body (124; 184) has a convex spherical shape.

14. shoulder support device according to claim 12 or 13, characterized

in that the joint shell (122; 188) is arranged on a first device (22, 186) and the joint body (124; 184) is arranged on a second device (126; 22).

15. shoulder support device according to any one of claims 12 to 14,

characterized in that the first locking device (142) and / or the second locking device (190) is designed as a clamping device, by which the joint body (124; 184) and the joint shell (122; 188) can be clamped together.

16. A shoulder support device according to claim 14 or 15, characterized by a first element (128, 128 '), which on one of the joint shell (122, 188) opposite outer side of the first means (22, 186) is applied, and a second element (136; 136 ') abutting against an outside of the second means (126; 22) opposite the hinge body (124; 184), the first member (128; 128') and the second member (136; 136 ') being interconnected.

17. A shoulder support device according to claim 16, characterized in that of the first element and the second element one element is a screw (128, 128 ') with abutment head (130, 130') and the other element is a abutment nut (134, 134 '). is, on which the screw (128, 128 ') is guided.

18. A shoulder support device according to any one of claims 14 to 17, characterized in that for the first hinge means (116) of the first means and the second means means of at least one arm (22) or the holding means (18) and the other means a fixing element (126) for the particular releasable fixing of the at least one arm (22) on the holding device (18).

19. Shoulder rest device according to one of claims 14 to 18,

characterized in that for the second articulation means (120) of the first means and the second means one means is the at least one arm (22) or the shoulder abutment member (20) and the other means is a fixation member (186) for

in particular releasable fixation of the shoulder abutment element (20) on the at least one arm (22).

20. Shoulder support device according to one of claims 9 to 19, characterized in that the first hinge means (116) and / or the second hinge means (120) on the at least one arm (22) are arranged.

The shoulder support device according to claim 20, characterized in that the first hinge means (116) and the second hinge means (120) are disposed on opposite sides of the at least one arm (22).

22. Shoulder rest device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that either the holding device (18) or the at least one arm (22) has an opening (82) on which a fixing element (126) of the at least one arm (22) or Holding device (18) can be inserted or used.

23. Shoulder support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that either the shoulder contact element (20) or the at least one arm (22) has an opening (104) in which a fixing element (186) of the at least one arm or of the shoulder contact element (20 ) can be used or is used.

24. shoulder support device according to claim 22 or 23, characterized

characterized in that the opening (82; 104) has an axis which is oriented at least approximately perpendicular to the body (10) when holding means (18) are fixed to a body (10) of the musical instrument.

25, shoulder support device according to one of claims 22 to 24, characterized in that on the fixing element (126; 186) and the opening (82; 104) Abhebesicherungseinrichtung (158) is formed, in particular in the form of a bayonet closure.

Shoulder rest device according to claim 25, characterized in that the lift-off securing device (158) comprises at least one strip (84a, 84b, 84c; 210) which is arranged in particular at the opening (82; 104) and which is formed in a groove (150 ), wherein the groove (150) is arranged in particular on the fixing element (126; 186).

27. Shoulder support device according to claim 26, characterized in that by a rotational movement of the fixing element (126; 186) relative to the opening (82; 104) immersion in the groove or grooves 150 is effected.

28. shoulder support device according to claim 27, characterized by a stop (156) which blocks a further rotation.

29, shoulder support device according to claim 27 or 28, characterized by a rotation locking device (162) through which a rotational position is securable.

A shoulder support device according to claim 29, characterized in that the anti-rotation device (162) comprises a pivotable or rotatable element (164; 164 '; 196) which is applied to the fixing element (126; 186) in a blocking position (182).

31. shoulder support device according to claim 29 or 30, characterized

characterized in that the pivotable or rotatable element (164; 164 '; 196) is mounted on the device (22; 20) on which the opening (82; 104) is formed.

32. Shoulder rest device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one arm (22) and / or the holding device (18) are made of a plastic material, wherein threaded elements can also be made of a metallic material.

33. Shoulder rest device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the at least one arm (402) an adjusting element (406) for an angle of attack of the at least one arm (402) to the holding device (18) and / or

Shoulder abutment element (404) to the at least one arm (402) is arranged.

34. A shoulder support device according to claim 33, characterized in that the at least one arm (402) is provided with a guide (408) and in particular sliding guide for the adjusting element (406), wherein a position of the adjusting element (406) in the guide (408). specifies an angle of attack, and in particular a height over which the adjusting element (406) projects beyond the at least one arm (402) is adjustable.

35. Shoulder rest device according to claim 34, characterized in that the adjusting element (406) on the at least one arm (402) and / or a set position of the adjusting element (406) in the guide (408) is fixed by frictional connection.

36. Shoulder rest device according to one of claims 33 to 35,

characterized in that the adjusting element (406) has a

Bearing region (412) for contact with holding device (18) and / or the shoulder contact element (404).

37. Shoulder support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the holding device (18) a chin holder (212, 212 ', 212 ") is fixable or fixed.

38. Shoulder support device according to claim 37, characterized in that a chin rest (214) of the chin rest (212) and a holding plate (24) of the holding device (18) form clamping elements, between which a body (10) of the musical instrument can be clamped, wherein the chin rest (214) and the retaining plate (24) via at least one clamping element (216, 220, 222) are connected. Shoulder support device according to claim 38, characterized in that the chin rest (214) has an insertion guide for the at least one tensioning element (216; 218; 220; 222) and the insertion guide is arranged and configured such that an insertion direction oblique to a tensioning direction (64) is.