Structure of mechanism |
| Function |
In a cello or a similar instrument there is a fitting for an endpin. The endpin serves to give the instrument a desired position for a musician playing it. According to the invention the endpin is insertable into the instrument through the fitting hinging in another fitting and lockable in position. In addition, the length of the endpine is adjustable. |
| Comment |
Author : Arthur MORIN
Modified by : Khaled-Assad ARROUK
IFMA (French Institute for Advanced Mechanics) - http://www.ifma.fr
Clermont-Ferrand, FRANCE
This model was generated to explain a certain patent in more detail.
The model and all attached items were made within this context. |
| Dimension of mechanism |
planar |
| Number of links |
7 |
| Drive movement |
Rotation superposed by rectilinear translation |
| Degree of freedom |
2 |
| Fundamental mechanism |
 Screw containing mechanism |
| Number of inputs |
2 |
| Number of followers |
2 |
| Revolution ability |
yes |
| Revolution ability of input link |
yes |
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Application |
| Application area |
Other fields |
| Examples of application |
The design of bowed string instrument. |
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