EP4007512B1 - Ergonomic saxophone stool chair - Google Patents

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EP4007512B1
EP4007512B1 EP19787144.5A EP19787144A EP4007512B1 EP 4007512 B1 EP4007512 B1 EP 4007512B1 EP 19787144 A EP19787144 A EP 19787144A EP 4007512 B1 EP4007512 B1 EP 4007512B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
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  • the present invention relates to an ergonomic solution for a saxophone player to be able to play in a pain free manner and alleviate long term effects of extended play on the user's health.
  • the stool has been developed in such a way as to make it compatible with any of the 3 most commonly used types of saxophone (Baritone, Alto and Tenor). It has also been designed in such a way as to be easily portable. A similar chair is described in US5152581A .
  • the adjustable instrument cup (7) which is located underneath the user's seat (4) can be positioned so that it is either between the musician's legs or to the right hand side.
  • the stool according to the invention is defined in claim and consists of a central column (6) and a height adjustable rotatable seat which incorporates an adjustable backrest (1).
  • the backrest is attached to the backrest shaft (3) by means of the backrest bracket (2).
  • the central column has 3 collapsible legs (11) with braces (12), the legs are attached by means of an upper bracket (9) and lower bracket (10). The end of each leg is also fitted with non-slip rubber feet (13).
  • this stool has an adjustable support arm (8) fitted on the central column under the seat which allows the musician to rest the saxophone on the instrument cup to fully support its weight whilst playing.
  • the instrument cup is rotatable and also has a groove cut into it so that the bow guard can fit into securely and so the user can rotate the instrument as well as the arm.
  • the adjustment for the height and rotation of the seat is achieved by using a threaded shaft (5) under the seat, fitted into an internally threaded socked in the central column.
  • the correct positioning of the rubber cup which is critical for the user's comfort is achieved by first using a cam lock (8.1) fitted in the support arm to achieve the correct vertical height. On the end of the support arm is fitted a rubber cup which can also be adjusted on the horizontal plane by means of a locking device (14). The cup itself can again be adjusted by cam lock (7.1) to achieve the correct playing positioning relative to the musician's position.
  • the saxophone seat is adjustable in height, this allows a variety of age groups to play either of the above 3 saxophones with no stress applied to the neck or back.

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  • The present invention relates to an ergonomic solution for a saxophone player to be able to play in a pain free manner and alleviate long term effects of extended play on the user's health. The stool has been developed in such a way as to make it compatible with any of the 3 most commonly used types of saxophone (Baritone, Alto and Tenor). It has also been designed in such a way as to be easily portable. A similar chair is described in US5152581A .
  • The adjustable instrument cup (7) which is located underneath the user's seat (4) can be positioned so that it is either between the musician's legs or to the right hand side.
  • To this end, the stool according to the invention is defined in claim and consists of a central column (6) and a height adjustable rotatable seat which incorporates an adjustable backrest (1). The backrest is attached to the backrest shaft (3) by means of the backrest bracket (2). The central column has 3 collapsible legs (11) with braces (12), the legs are attached by means of an upper bracket (9) and lower bracket (10). The end of each leg is also fitted with non-slip rubber feet (13).
  • The unique design feature of this stool is that it has an adjustable support arm (8) fitted on the central column under the seat which allows the musician to rest the saxophone on the instrument cup to fully support its weight whilst playing. The instrument cup is rotatable and also has a groove cut into it so that the bow guard can fit into securely and so the user can rotate the instrument as well as the arm. The adjustment for the height and rotation of the seat is achieved by using a threaded shaft (5) under the seat, fitted into an internally threaded socked in the central column.
  • The correct positioning of the rubber cup which is critical for the user's comfort is achieved by first using a cam lock (8.1) fitted in the support arm to achieve the correct vertical height. On the end of the support arm is fitted a rubber cup which can also be adjusted on the horizontal plane by means of a locking device (14). The cup itself can again be adjusted by cam lock (7.1) to achieve the correct playing positioning relative to the musician's position.
  • As the saxophone seat is adjustable in height, this allows a variety of age groups to play either of the above 3 saxophones with no stress applied to the neck or back.

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  1. A chair or stool to facilitate saxophone playing, comprising:
    a central column (6),
    a rotatable and height adjustable seat (4) for supporting a person attached at the top of the central column,
    at least 3 foldable legs (11) arranged to support the central column,
    an adjustable support arm (8) attached to the central column,
    an adjustable mounting cup (7) configured to hold a saxophone,
    a backrest shaft (3) protruding from the underside of the seat, and
    a backrest (1) attached to the backrest shaft.
  2. A chair or stool according to claim 1, wherein the seat rotation and height adjustment is achieved by means of an internally threaded shaft (5) at the base of the seat and an opposing external thread at the top of the central column.
  3. A chair or stool according to claim 1, wherein the legs are attached to the central column by means of a fixed bracket at the base of the central column and a second moving bracket above that facilitates the legs to be folded.
  4. A chair or stool according to claims 1 and 3, wherein the legs comprise an anti-slippage component at the end such as rubber feet (13).
  5. A chair or stool according to claim 1, wherein the adjustable support arm is attached to the central column by means of a cam lock mechanism intended to allow the user to adjust the angle of the arm in the vertical axis.
  6. A chair or stool according to claim 1, wherein the mounting cup is attached to the adjustable arm by means of a locking device that allows rotation towards or away from the central shaft.
  7. A chair or stool according to claim 1, wherein the mounting cup comprises an anti-slippage component on the top surface such as rubber.
  8. A chair or stool according to claim 1, wherein the mounting cup contains an inner channel designed to hold the bow guard at the base of a saxophone to ensure a secure fit.
  9. A chair or stool according to claim 1, wherein the seat and the backrest comprise:
    a cushioned interior such as upholstery foam to provide greater comfort when in use, and
    a covered exterior such as leather or faux leather.
  10. A chair or stool according to claim 1, wherein the backrest shaft is curved such that the upper portion is near perpendicular to the lower portion thereby allowing for the backrest to be attached at the appropriate orientation for the user.
  11. A chair or stool according to claim 1, wherein the backrest is attached to the backrest shaft by means of a bracket.
  12. A chair or stool according to claims 1 and 3, wherein the legs comprise a brace component to provide support to the central column.
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