Patent ID: 6653540
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
A mechanism for connection to a stand member and for supporting a musical instrument in a selectable position relative thereto, said mechanism comprising:a receiving means, a ball member, and a support arm adapted for connection to the musical instrument; said receiving means comprising a first receiving portion for mounting on the stand member; and a second receiving portion for receiving said ball member to form a universally pivotal ball joint; said ball member defining a through hole for receiving said support arm, and wherein the stand member and said support arm are connected via said mechanism, and the relative positions thereof are adjustable via sliding movement of said support arm in said hole and rotational movement of said ball joints; a first securing means for actuating said first receiving portion to allow or deny rotational and longitudinal motion thereof relative to the stand member; and a second securing means operable independently of said first securing means for actuating said second receiving portion to allow or deny universally pivotal motion thereof relative to said ball member.