JP3188635U - Drum case - Google Patents

Abstract

A musical instrument case that can be used for storing and transporting drums and suitable for display.
Each opening has the same shape and size, and a corresponding one side of each opening comprises a first box and a second box that can be opened and closed by being joined by hinge means. The first box 3 is composed of a rectangular upper surface and four side surfaces, and at least a part of the upper surface, at least one of the four side surfaces, and at least a part of each of the opposing side surfaces are transparent plate members. And the second box 2 has a rectangular bottom surface and four side surfaces, and the ratio of the depth of the first box to the depth of the second box is 2: 1 to 5: 1. In the range, the other side of the first box has handle means 35, and in the closed state, the inside of the case can be seen from the outside through at least three transparent portions of the case.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a musical instrument case, and more particularly to a case for a drum such as a snare drum, which can be widely used for transportation and storage and is also suitable for an exhibition application.

  Cases for storing and transporting drums are well known. Cases that are commercially available and easy to obtain include soft cases made of flexible materials, hard cases made of rigid materials, semi-hard cases, etc., and the shape is a cylindrical shape corresponding to the cylindrical shape of the drum to be stored, There are various types such as a rectangular parallelepiped like a general suitcase, or a combination of them, such as a semi-cylindrical upper part and a rectangular parallelepiped lower part.

  The instrument case is important for protecting the instrument from dust, dust, moisture, air-conditioning, and other sudden temperature changes during storage and transportation, as well as from external impacts, and to prevent damage or breakage of the instrument case.

  On the other hand, if the instrument is stored in a case, it becomes invisible, which makes it difficult to use the instrument and reduces the chances of using the instrument. If the instrument is not used frequently, it is difficult to improve or maintain the performance technique of the instrument. Although it is preferable to use the case when storing and transporting the musical instrument, it is not preferable that the chance of contacting the musical instrument is reduced.

  Conventionally, a musical instrument cabinet type case using a partially transparent material has been proposed in order to give a visual stimulus to a stored instrument and make it easier to pick up the instrument (Patent Document 1: Special). Kaihei 11-327542).

JP 11-327542 A

  The instrument case using the conventional transparent member is designed so that the instrument can be seen from the outside of the case when the instrument is placed, and its use is limited to storage or exhibition and should be used when transporting the instrument. I couldn't. When carrying a musical instrument, it was necessary to use another special case, which was complicated.

  Conventionally, no case suitable for display of a drum such as a snare drum (small drum) has been proposed.

  Therefore, a drum musical instrument case that can be used for storage, display, and transportation is desired.

  A musical instrument case according to the present invention that solves the above problems is a box-like case for a drum such as a snare drum, and includes a first box having one side as an opening and a second box having one side as an opening. A first box and an opening of the second box have the same shape and size, and corresponding sides of each of the openings are joined by hinge means and can be opened and closed. 1 box and a second box, the first box comprising a rectangular upper surface and four side surfaces, at least a portion of the upper surface, at least one of the four side surfaces, and the one At least a portion of each of the side surfaces facing one side surface is made of a transparent plate-like member, and the second box is made up of a rectangular bottom surface and four side surfaces, and the depth of the first box and the second box The body depth ratio is in the range of 2: 1 to 5: 1 and the other side of the first box is Has Le means, in the closed state, characterized in that the can be seen from the outside through the case through at least part of the at least three sides of the case.

  By doing in this way, while being suitable for conveyance and storage, the musical instrument in the stored state can be seen from the outside, and a case suitable for display can be obtained.

  Further, at least one of the four side surfaces of the second box and at least a portion of each of the side surfaces facing the one side are formed of a transparent plate member, and one of the first box One side surface of the case is formed from the side surface and one side surface of the second box, and one side surface of the case is opposed from the opposite side surface of the first box and the opposite side surface of the second box. A side surface is formed.

  By doing in this way, the stored musical instrument can be easily seen from the outside, and a case with excellent design can be obtained.

  More preferably, the ratio of the depth of the first box to the depth of the second box is in the range of 3: 1 to 4: 1.

  The plate-like member may be made of acrylic resin (PMMA) and / or glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG). By doing in this way, it can be set as the case excellent in transparency and / or impact resistance.

  Furthermore, the case according to the present invention preferably fixes the position of one of the first box and the second box relative to the other box with the case opened by a predetermined angle. It has stopper means to do. By doing so, for example, the case can be stabilized in a state where the first box is opened by placing the second box on the ground or the like with the bottom face down.

  According to the present invention, a drum case that can protect a drum such as a snare drum from dust, dust, impact, etc. and can see a stored musical instrument from the outside, and can be used for a wide range of uses such as storage, transportation, and exhibition. Can be obtained. Moreover, the case for drums excellent in the designability can be obtained.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a drum case according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a top view of a drum case according to one embodiment of the present invention. 3 (a) and 3 (b) are side views of a drum case according to one embodiment of the present invention. 4A is a front view of a drum case according to one aspect of the present invention, and FIG. 4B is a rear view of the drum case according to one aspect of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a bottom view of a drum case according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a side view schematically showing stopper means of the drum case according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are simplified for illustration and the scales do not necessarily coincide. In general, corresponding members and the like are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows a drum case 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The case 1 includes a lower box 2 and an upper box 3.

  The lower box 2 includes a rectangular (for example, square) bottom surface portion 20 and four side surface portions 21, 22, 23, and 24, and an opening is formed on the side facing the bottom surface portion 20.

  The upper box 3 includes an upper surface portion 30 and four side surface portions 31, 32, 33, 34 having the same shape and size as the bottom surface portion 20, and an opening is formed on the side facing the upper surface portion 30.

  The lower box 2 and the upper box 3 are joined so as to be openable and closable by known hinge means (see FIG. 4B) at one side of each opening.

  Preferably, a drum such as a snare drum is stored horizontally (flatly) in the lower box 2. Preferably, a cushion material (not shown) is disposed in the inner portion of the case 1, and for example, a cushion material made of woven fabric, non-woven fabric, or the like is disposed inside the bottom surface portion 20 of the lower box 2. By doing in this way, the back surface head (for example, snare head) of a drum etc. can fully be protected.

  The upper box 3 is a lid that rotates about the axis of the hinge means with respect to the lower box 2 when the lower box 2 is placed on the ground or the like. Further, the upper box 3 has handle means 35, and the case 1 can be transported by holding the handle means 35 in a state in which the case 1 is closed.

  In the case 1 according to the present invention, the upper box 3 has a deeper depth than the lower box 2, and at least portions of the upper surface portion 30 and the side surface portions 32 and 34 of the upper box 3 are transparent plate members. Consists of. Preferably, most or all of the upper surface portion 30 and the side surface portions 32 and 34 are made of a transparent plate member.

  By doing in this way, the drum accommodated in the case can be seen from the outside with the bottom surface portion 20 placed on the ground or the like and the case closed.

  Furthermore, at least a part of each of the side surface portions 22 and 24 of the lower box 2 is made of a transparent plate member. By doing so, the contents of the case 1 can be more easily seen, and the design of the case itself is improved.

  FIG. 2 shows the upper surface portion 30 of the case 1 (the upper surface portion 30 of the upper box 3). The upper surface portion 30 includes a hollow rectangular frame portion 30f and a window portion 30w made of a rectangular transparent panel joined to the frame portion.

  The length L and the width W of the upper surface part 30 may be equal. The length L and the width W may be different.

  FIGS. 3A and 3B show two opposing side surfaces 14 and 12 of the case 1. The side part 14 of the case 1 includes a side part 34 of the upper box 3 and a side part 24 of the lower box 2. The side surface portion 34 includes a hollow rectangular frame portion 34f and a window portion 34w composed of a rectangular transparent panel bonded to the frame portion. The side surface portion 24 is bonded to the hollow rectangular frame portion 24f and the frame portion. A window portion 24w made of a rectangular transparent panel is included.

  Similarly, the side surface portion 12 includes a side surface portion 32 of the upper box body 3 and a side surface portion 22 of the lower box body 2, and the side surface portions 32 and 22 are respectively formed into hollow rectangular frame portions 32 f and 22 f and the frame portion. It includes windows 32w and 22w each formed of a rectangular transparent panel joined together.

  4 (a) and 4 (b) show other two opposing side surface portions 11 and 13 of the case 1. FIG. The side part 11 includes a side part 31 of the upper box 3 and a side part 21 of the lower box 2. The side part 11 has known clasp means 40, 40 'such as a latch for fixing the case 1 in a closed state.

  The side surface portion 31 includes a hollow rectangular frame portion 31f and a shell portion 31s composed of a rectangular panel bonded to the frame portion. The side surface portion 21 is bonded to the hollow rectangular frame portion 21f and the frame portion. A shell portion 21s made of a rectangular panel.

  The ratio of the depth D1 of the upper box and the depth D2 of the lower box is in the range of 2: 1 to 5: 1. If the depth D1 of the upper box is less than twice D2, it is difficult to see the stored musical instrument. When the depth D1 of the upper box exceeds 5 times the depth D2 of the lower box, the opening and closing of the upper box as the lid becomes inconvenient, and the case 1 cannot be opened with the upper box open. It tends to be stable and is not preferable.

  More preferably, the ratio of the depth D1 of the upper box and the depth D2 of the lower box is in the range of 3: 1 to 4: 1.

  The side part 13 includes a side part 33 of the upper box 3 and a side part 23 of the lower box 2. The side surface portion 13 has known hinge means 50, 50 'for joining the upper box 3 and the lower box 2 so as to be openable and closable. Further, the side surface portion 13 may have bottom ridges at the four corners so as to protect the case 1 when the case means 35 is placed on the ground or the like with the handle means 35 of the case 1 facing upward.

  The side surface portion 33 includes a hollow rectangular frame portion 33f and a shell portion 33s formed of a rectangular panel bonded to the frame portion, and the side surface portion 23 is bonded to the hollow rectangular frame portion 23f and the frame portion. A shell portion 23s made of a rectangular panel.

  FIG. 5 shows the bottom surface 20 of the case 1 (the bottom surface 20 of the lower box 2). The bottom surface portion 20 includes a hollow rectangular frame portion 20f and a shell portion 20s composed of a rectangular panel joined to the frame portion.

  The frame material constituting each of the frame portions may be steel, aluminum, magnesium 96% alloy, ABS resin, or the like. The frame material is not limited to the above, and can be appropriately selected from materials suitable for the frame of the case.

  Moreover, each said frame part may be integrally shape | molded as a frame part of an upper box, or a frame part of a lower box. Alternatively, the frame portion of the upper box body or the frame portion of the lower box body may be partially integrally formed, and individual frames may be joined by a known corner fitting or the like.

  The transparent panel constituting each of the windows may be an acrylic plate or a PETG plate having a predetermined size. The panel material is not limited to this, and can be appropriately selected from other materials having transparency and impact resistance. The thickness of the transparent panel is appropriately selected according to the material, strength, etc., and may be in the range of about 1 mm to about 5 mm, for example.

  The plate-like members constituting each of the shell portions may be illustratively made of ABS resin, polycarbonate, aluminum alloy, albene (a material in which an aluminum foil is pasted on at least one surface of the veneer plate), or the like. The material of each shell part is not limited to this, and can be appropriately selected from materials that can be used for the case body. The thickness of the shell portion is appropriately selected according to the material, strength, etc., and may be in the range of about 3 mm to about 8 mm, for example.

  In the case 1, the frame portion and the shell portion of the upper or lower box may be integrally formed or partially integrally formed.

  The size of the case 1 is not particularly limited, and may have various sizes. Illustratively, to accommodate a snare drum having a diameter of 14 inches and a depth of 3.5 to 6.5 inches, the outer dimensions L × W × D are about 425 mm × about 425 mm × about 240 mm (inner dimensions: long About 412 mm wide × about 412 mm wide × about 182 mm deep), the upper box depth D1 may be about 185 mm, and the lower box depth D2 may be about 55 mm. In addition, a partition plate or the like may be provided inside the case 1 for a shallow snare drum.

  The total weight of the drum case according to the present invention may vary depending on the material used and the size of the case. Illustratively, the weight of the case ranges from about 2 kg to about 6 kg, for example, 4.2 ± 1 kg.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the side surface portion 14 preferably fixes the position of the upper or lower box with respect to the lower or upper box with the case 1 opened by a predetermined angle around the axis of the hinge means. Stopper means 60 is provided. The side surface portion 12 has stopper means 60 '(not shown).

  By the stopper means 60, 60 ', the state in which one box is opened by a predetermined angle with respect to the other box is maintained, and an instrument such as a drum can be easily put in and out of the case. Further, the maximum angle at which the case 1 opens is defined. For example, when the upper box is opened with the lower box placed on the ground or the like, it is possible to prevent the upper box from opening too much and undesirably falling down.

  As the stopper means 60, a known stopper means such as a foldable stay or a slide-type stay that connects the inside of the side part 34 (32) of the upper box and the inside of the side part 24 (22) of the lower box is used. can do.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the technical scope grasped from the description of the claims of the utility model registration. The mode can be changed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case 2 Lower box 3 Upper box 20 Bottom part 21, 22, 23, 24 Side part of lower box 30 Upper part 31, 32, 33, 34 Side part of upper box 35 Handle means

Claims (5)

A box-shaped case for a drum such as a snare drum,
A first box having an opening as one surface and a second box having an opening as one surface, the shapes of the opening of the first box and the opening of the second box And the size is the same, and the corresponding one side of each opening is formed by a first box and a second box that can be opened and closed by being joined by hinge means,
The first box includes a rectangular upper surface and four side surfaces, at least a portion of the upper surface, at least one of the four side surfaces, and at least one of the side surfaces facing the one side surface. The part consists of a transparent plate-shaped member,
The second box comprises a rectangular bottom surface and four side surfaces;
The ratio of the depth of the first box to the depth of the second box is in the range of 2: 1 to 5: 1;
The other side of the first box has handle means,
In the closed state, the inside of the case can be seen from the outside through at least a part of at least three surfaces of the case.
Case. At least one of the four side surfaces of the second box and at least a portion of each of the side surfaces facing the one side surface are formed of a transparent plate-like member,
One side of the case is formed from the one side of the first box and the one side of the second box, and the opposite side of the first box and the second A side surface that is opposed to the one side surface of the case is formed from the opposing side surface of the box.
The case according to claim 1. The ratio of the depth of the first box to the depth of the second box is in the range of 3: 1 to 4: 1,
The drum case according to claim 1 or 2. The plate-like member is made of acrylic resin (PMMA) and / or glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate resin (PETG),
The case according to claim 1. Furthermore, it has stopper means for fixing the position of one of the first box and the second box to the other box with the case opened by a predetermined angle. It is characterized by
The case according to claim 1.