Spin-lock musical instrument stand
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1. A support for a musical instrument comprising:
- a base member for placement on a support surface, said base member comprising a support rod defining a longitudinal axis and a key member disposed proximate one end of said support rod;
an attachment plate adapted to be affixed to an instrument, said attachment comprising an aperture adapted to receive said key member; and
locking means for securing said attachment plate to said base member at a locked position, wherein said base member is rotated relative to said attachment plate a predetermined angle from an unlocked position to said locked position.
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Abstract
A support fixture for musical instruments, and more particularly, an improved support mechanism is provided incorporating a spin-lock type mechanism which permits quick and easy assembly while providing a sturdy and durable arrangement. The assembly mechanism of the invention is particularly suited for musical instruments stands to be used by small children.
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15 Claims
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1. A support for a musical instrument comprising:
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a base member for placement on a support surface, said base member comprising a support rod defining a longitudinal axis and a key member disposed proximate one end of said support rod; an attachment plate adapted to be affixed to an instrument, said attachment comprising an aperture adapted to receive said key member; and locking means for securing said attachment plate to said base member at a locked position, wherein said base member is rotated relative to said attachment plate a predetermined angle from an unlocked position to said locked position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A support for a musical instrument comprising:
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a base member for placement on a support surface, said base member comprising a support rod defining a longitudinal direction and a key member disposed proximate one end of said support rod, said key member having a plurality of projections extending radially from said rod; an attachment plate adapted to be affixed to an instrument, said attachment comprising an aperture adapted to receive said key member; and locking means for securing said attachment plate to said base member at a locked position, wherein said base member is adapted for angular rotation relative to said attachment plate while maintaining a fixed relative position in said longitudinal direction with respect to said attachment plate to change said locking means from an unlocked position to said locked position. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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