String changing tool with a quick connector assembly and worm gear string cutter
OwnerDrew Anthony Barroninventor
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Abstract
A string changing device is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated socket that surrounds the tuner button of the instrument. A lever extends from the socket and is attached to a handle. The handle and lever combine as a crank to tension the strings to approximate pitch. The handle has a worm-gear cutter embodied within it. The handle is attached to the lever with a rotatable hinge that enables the handle to function as a winder when aligned axially. It also prevents the cutter body from turning during the cutting operation when aligned off axis. The quick release assembly is mounted on the lever in the preferred embodiment and is removed during winding and cutting operations.
Claims5
A tool for facilitating installation and tuning of strings on a stringed instrument which has a turnable button that engages the string, said tool having an elongated socket proportioned to fit over said button and having a lever extending from said socket to facilitate the turning of said button whereby the improvement comprises a quick connector assembly mounted to said tool wherein said quick connector assembly allows said tool to be connected to one of a strap, chain, key ring and necklace to provide ease of use and access.
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