Tuning device for stringed musical instrument

Details Tuning device for stringed musical instrument Tuning device for stringed musical instrument

2009-03-16

2010-02-09

Lockett, Kimberly R (Department: 2832)

Music

Instruments

Stringed

Reexamination Certificate

active

07659466

ABSTRACT:
A tuning device for a stringed musical instrument comprising a socket to receive a peg of the instrument, a shaft rotatably connected to the socket, a motor to induce rotation of the shaft, a first gear to reduce the shaft rotation and increase torque from the motor, the first gear being engaged to the motor, a second gear to exponentially reduce the reduced shaft rotation, the second gear being engaged between the shaft and the first gear, a cutter to trim a string of the instrument, and a housing to cover and protect the shaft, the motor, and the gears, where the cutter is attached to the housing opposing the socket.

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