Electronic empty drum

By introducing tone adjustment keys, multiple pitch operation keys, Bluetooth connection and built-in rechargeable battery into the hollow drum, the problems of fixed scale and charging dependence of the existing hollow drum are solved, and flexible adjustment of tone and pitch is achieved, which enriches the performance expression and improves convenience and user experience.

CN223413855UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03温正选
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Application Number
CN202422443753.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-09
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing ethereal drum has a fixed scale and cannot be flexibly adjusted. It lacks Bluetooth speakers and audio playback functions and relies on external power supply for charging, which limits its application and convenience in different music styles and scenarios.

Method used

An electronic hollow drum is designed, which has a tone adjustment key and multiple tone operation keys, a built-in speaker and a rechargeable battery, supports Bluetooth connection, integrates an audio interface and a headphone interface, a main control board for tone and tone switching, and a built-in rechargeable battery and a wireless module.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of timbre and pitch, enriches the expressiveness of performance, supports Bluetooth audio playback, improves convenience and user experience, and is suitable for outdoor use.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electronic empty drum. The electronic empty drum comprises a drum body which is oblate; the timbre adjusting key is used for adjusting the timbre and is arranged on the drum body; the plurality of tone operation keys are arranged on the upper surface of the drum body, the plurality of tone operation keys are uniformly distributed along the outer side of the center of the surface of the drum body, and the plurality of tone operation keys are arranged at intervals; the main control board is arranged on the drum body and is electrically connected with the tone adjusting keys and the tone operation keys respectively; the loudspeaker is arranged on the drum body and is electrically connected with the main control board; the main control board is configured to drive the loudspeaker to make sounds with different tones when a user operates the operation keys with different tones; and the main control board is also configured to switch to drive the loudspeaker to make different timbres when a user operates the tone adjusting key and operates the tone operation key. Therefore, the electronic empty drum can make sounds with different tones and timbres according to the operation of a user, the tones of the empty drum are greatly enriched, and the user can play more songs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of musical instruments, in particular to an electronic hollow drum. Background Art

[0002] Existing hollow drums typically utilize a fixed scale design, requiring users to physically produce sound by striking the scale. This lacks the flexibility to adapt to user needs, which in turn limits their application across diverse musical styles and scenarios. Furthermore, most existing hollow drums lack integrated Bluetooth speakers or audio players, preventing users from conveniently playing external sound sources or outputting audio via Bluetooth while playing, lacking the convenience offered by modern smart devices.

[0003] In addition, most existing hollow drums rely on external power sources for charging or use, and lack built-in batteries, which limits their convenience in outdoor use or in situations where frequent movement is required. These shortcomings have, to a certain extent, affected the functionality and user experience of existing hollow drums. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to address the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides an electronic hollow drum that can flexibly adjust the timbre, facilitates users to connect to an external sound source for playback, and is easy to charge and carry, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0006] The utility model provides an electronic hollow drum, comprising:

[0007] Drum body: the drum body is oblate;

[0008] a timbre adjustment key for user operation and for adjusting the timbre, wherein the timbre adjustment key is provided on the drum body;

[0009] a plurality of tone operation keys for user operation, wherein the plurality of tone operation keys are arranged on the upper surface of the drum body, the plurality of tone operation keys are evenly distributed along the outer side of the center of the drum body surface, and the plurality of tone operation keys are arranged at intervals;

[0010] a main control board, the main control board being electrically connected to the timbre adjustment key and the tone operation key, and the main control board being disposed on the drum body;

[0011] a speaker, the speaker being electrically connected to the main control board and being disposed on the drum body;

[0012] The main control board is configured to drive the speaker to emit sounds of different tones when the user operates different tone operation keys; the main control board is also configured to drive the speaker to emit tones of different timbres when the user operates the tone adjustment key.

[0013] As an improvement of the present invention, a wireless module connected to an external device for communication is provided on the drum body, and the wireless module is electrically connected to the main control board; the main control board receives audio data transmitted by the external device according to the wireless module, and plays the audio data through the speaker.

[0014] As an improvement of the present invention, a sound cavity is provided in the drum body, the sound cavity is located below the tone operation key, and the main control board is located on one side of the sound cavity.

[0015] As an improvement of the present invention, the drum body is provided with an audio interface for connecting to a player and an earphone interface for connecting to earphones, and both the audio interface and the earphone interface are electrically connected to the main control board.

[0016] As an improvement of the present invention, a printed circuit board and a base are provided in the drum body, the printed circuit board is electrically connected to the main control board, each of the tone operation keys includes a sensing touch member and a touch key for user operation, the sensing touch member is electrically connected to the printed circuit board, the sensing touch member and the touch key are both provided on the base, the touch key is at least partially located above the sensing touch member, the base is located above the printed circuit board, and the printed circuit board is located above the sound cavity.

[0017] As an improvement of the present invention, a plurality of light-guiding columns for guiding light are provided on the drum body, and a first light source adapted for use with each of the tone operation keys is provided on the printed circuit board, each of the first light sources corresponds to a light-guiding column, and each of the light-guiding columns is provided on one side of a touch key; the printed circuit board is configured to drive the first light source corresponding to the touch key to emit light when the user operates the touch key.

[0018] As an improvement of the present invention, the printed circuit board is provided with a second light source at a position corresponding to each of the sensing touch elements, the sensing touch elements and the base are both provided with light-transmitting holes, and the touch keys are provided with light-transmitting patterns at positions corresponding to the light-transmitting holes.

[0019] As an improvement of the present invention, the number of the speakers is three, which are two mid-bass speakers and one tweeter respectively. The two mid-bass speakers and one tweeter are electrically connected to the main control board. The tweeter is placed in the sound cavity. The two mid-bass speakers are respectively located on both sides of the tweeter. The two mid-bass speakers are located between the drum body and the sound cavity. Each of the mid-bass speakers and the tweeter is provided with a sound outlet on the corresponding drum body shell.

[0020] As an improvement of the present invention, the electronic hollow drum also includes a rechargeable battery arranged between the drum body and the sound cavity body, and a charging interface is provided on the drum body. The rechargeable battery and the charging interface are both electrically connected to the main control board.

[0021] As an improvement of the present invention, a plurality of function buttons and a display screen are provided on the drum body, and the plurality of function buttons and the display screen are electrically connected to the main control board.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by setting a tone adjustment key, users can flexibly adjust the tone, providing a diverse playing experience to meet the needs of different musical styles. The evenly distributed design of multiple tone operation keys improves the accuracy and convenience of user operation. The electrical connection between the main control board and the tone operation keys, tone adjustment keys and speakers enables the electronic hollow drum to emit sounds of different tones and timbres according to the user's operation, greatly enriching the expressiveness of the performance. In addition, the design of the built-in speaker allows the electronic hollow drum to sound independently without the need for external audio equipment, making it easy to carry and use, especially suitable for outdoor or mobile scenes, greatly improving the user's convenience and overall usage experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the entire utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is the overall structural diagram of the utility model from another angle;

[0027] Figure 3 This is the overall structure diagram of the utility model after removing the surface shell;

[0028] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 It is an explosion diagram of the utility model from another angle;

[0030] Figure 6 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the sensing touch element, base, light guide column and printed circuit board of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 This is an overall structural diagram of the inductive touch element, base, light guide column and printed circuit board of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] refer to Figures 1 to 7 , an electronic ethereal drum, comprising:

[0034] Drum body 1: Drum body 1 is oblate;

[0035] A tone adjustment key 11 for user operation and for adjusting the tone, the tone adjustment key 11 is provided on the drum body 1;

[0036] a plurality of tone operation keys 2 for user operation, the plurality of tone operation keys 2 are all arranged on the upper surface of the drum body 1, the plurality of tone operation keys 2 are evenly distributed along the outer side of the center of the surface of the drum body 1, and the plurality of tone operation keys 2 are arranged at intervals;

[0037] A main control board 3, the main control board 3 is electrically connected to the timbre adjustment key 11 and the tone operation key 2, and the main control board 3 is arranged on the drum body 1;

[0038] The speaker 4 is electrically connected to the main control board 3 and is disposed on the drum body 1;

[0039] The main control board 3 is configured to drive the speaker 4 to emit sounds of different tones when the user operates different tone operation keys 2; the main control board 3 is also configured to drive the speaker 4 to emit tones of different tones when the user operates the tone adjustment key 11 and switches the user to operate the tone operation key 2.

[0040] With the above-mentioned structure, the user can adjust the tones of different timbres produced by the user's operation of the tone operation key 2 by operating the tone adjustment key 11. The electronic hollow drum is provided with multiple tone operation keys 2, which are evenly distributed on the upper surface of the drum body 1 to form a circular layout. The reasonable spacing design enables the user to quickly switch between different tones during the performance.

[0041] The main control board 3 is mounted on the drum body 1 and electrically connected to the timbre adjustment keys 11 and the multiple tone operation keys 2. This board 3 incorporates a highly efficient processing algorithm capable of receiving and processing signals from the tone operation keys 2 and timbre adjustment keys 11 in real time. When the user presses a different tone operation key 2, the main control board 3 quickly and accurately controls the control speaker 4 to produce the corresponding tone.

[0042] Specifically, when the user operates different tone operation keys 2, the main control board 3 processes the corresponding signal in real time and drives the speaker 4 to produce the corresponding tone sound. Simultaneously, when the tone adjustment key 11 is pressed, the main control board 3 processes the tone adjustment signal and switches the tone's timbre, causing the speaker 4 to produce different tones under different tone operations. This flexible tone and tone switching function greatly enriches the tones and, therefore, the user's playable repertoire.

[0043] In one embodiment, a wireless module for communicating with an external device is provided on the drum body 1, and the wireless module is electrically connected to the main control board 3; the main control board 3 receives audio data transmitted by the external device according to the wireless module and plays the audio data through the speaker.

[0044] With this configuration, the electronic hollow drum's drum body 1 is equipped with a wireless module, which is electrically connected to the main control board 3 to enable communication with external devices. The wireless module is designed to support multiple wireless communication protocols, such as Bluetooth, making it easy for users to connect to external devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and computers.

[0045] The wireless module can receive audio data transmitted from external devices, including music, sound effects, or other audio content. Users can send audio data to the wireless module through the corresponding application. Once the audio data is received, the main control board 3 decodes and processes it, and then plays it through the speaker 4.

[0046] This design allows the electronic hollow drum to not only function as a traditional percussion instrument, but also add Bluetooth audio capabilities, making it a multifunctional instrument. Users can easily combine external audio with the electronic hollow drum via wireless connection to enjoy a richer playing experience.

[0047] In one embodiment, a sound cavity 12 is provided in the drum body 1 . The sound cavity 12 is located below the tone operation keys 2 , and the main control board 3 is located on one side of the sound cavity 12 .

[0048] Specifically, the sound cavity 12 and the speaker 4 work effectively together to produce a good resonance effect. This resonance phenomenon not only increases the loudness of the sound, but also more realistically restores the collected audio content. After being processed by the sound cavity 12, the output sound becomes more realistic and rounded, and the sound quality performance is also improved. Overall, this design effectively improves the performance of the audio system and brings a higher quality sound experience to users.

[0049] In one embodiment, the drum body 1 is provided with an audio interface 13 for connecting to a player and a headphone interface 14 for connecting to headphones. Both the audio interface 13 and the headphone interface 14 are electrically connected to the main control board 3. Specifically, the audio interface 13 allows the user to connect the electronic hollow drum to various audio playback devices (such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, or sound system) to play external audio content. The headphone interface 14 provides a private listening experience for the user, allowing them to focus on playing or enjoying music without disturbing others.

[0050] In one embodiment, the drum body 1 of the electronic hollow drum is provided with a printed circuit board 5 and a base 6. The printed circuit board 5 is electrically connected to the main control board 3. Each tone operation key 2 comprises a touch sensor 21 and a touch key 22. The touch sensor 21 is connected to the printed circuit board 5 to ensure accurate signal transmission.

[0051] The inductive touch member 21 and the touch key 22 are both mounted on the base 6, with the touch key 22 at least partially located above the inductive touch member 21. This layout design allows the user to conveniently touch the touch key 22 while the inductive touch member 21 can accurately sense the touch action.

[0052] The base 6 is located above the printed circuit board 5, which is in turn placed above the sound cavity 12. This structural design not only optimizes the compact layout of the various components but also improves the response speed and operational sensitivity of the electronic hollow drum, providing users with a smooth and precise playing experience. Specifically, in this embodiment, the printed circuit board 5 and the main control board 3 exist as independent circuit boards. In other embodiments, the printed circuit board 5 can be integrated with the main control board 3.

[0053] In one embodiment, the drum body 1 of the electronic hollow drum is provided with a plurality of light guide rods 15 for guiding light. Each light guide rod 15 corresponds to a first light source 51 on the printed circuit board 5, and the first light source 51 is designed to adapt to each tone operation key 2.

[0054] Specifically, multiple first light sources 51 are mounted on the printed circuit board 5. Each light source 51 is matched with a light guide 15, and each light guide 15 is located on one side of a corresponding touch key 22. This layout design can effectively guide the light emitted by the first light sources 51 through the light guide 15, providing concentrated and bright visual feedback.

[0055] The printed circuit board 5 is configured to illuminate the corresponding first light source 51 when the user operates a touch key 22. Therefore, when the user presses a touch key 22, the corresponding first light source 51 illuminates. This design ensures clear guidance during performance, enhancing operational convenience and visual appeal.

[0056] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board 5 is provided with a second light source 52 at a position corresponding to each sensing touch member 21. Light holes 61 are provided in both the sensing touch member 21 and the base 6. The touch key 22 is provided with a light-transmitting pattern 221 for transmitting light at positions corresponding to the light holes 61. Specifically, the sensing touch member 21 and the base 6 are provided with light-transmitting holes 61, which allow light to pass through. The touch key 22 is provided with a light-transmitting pattern 221 for transmitting light at positions corresponding to the light holes 61. With this design, when the first and second light sources 51, 52 emit light, light can be effectively transmitted through the light holes 61 and the light-transmitting pattern 221, thereby enhancing the visibility of the touch key 22.

[0057] This layout ensures that the user can clearly see the status of each touch key 22 during operation, thereby improving the convenience of operation and visual experience.

[0058] In one embodiment, the number of speakers 4 of the electronic hollow drum is three, specifically including two mid-bass speakers 41 and one tweeter 42. All speakers are electrically connected to the main control board 3 to ensure effective signal transmission.

[0059] A tweeter 42 is located within the sound cavity 12, producing clear and bright high-frequency sound. Two mid-woofers 41 flank the tweeter 42, working together to enhance the overall audio quality. The mid-woofers 41 are positioned between the drum body 1 and the sound cavity 12, effectively producing rich mid- and low-frequency sound.

[0060] In order to ensure sufficient sound propagation, each mid-bass speaker 41 and tweeter 42 is provided with a sound outlet 16 on the shell of the corresponding drum body 1. The design of these sound outlets 16 can effectively release audio, thereby enhancing the user's listening experience.

[0061] In one embodiment, the electronic hollow drum also includes a rechargeable battery 7 disposed between the drum body 1 and the sound cavity 12. A charging port 17 is provided on the drum body 1. Both the rechargeable battery 7 and the charging port 17 are electrically connected to the main control board 3. This structural arrangement provides a stable power source for the electronic hollow drum, ensuring its continued performance during use. The charging port 17 is provided on the drum body 1 to facilitate user connection to a charging device.

[0062] This design allows users to easily charge the rechargeable battery 7, thereby ensuring the reliable use of the electronic hollow drum in various performance occasions. The provision of the rechargeable battery 7 not only improves the convenience of the device, but also enhances its applicability in mobile performances.

[0063] In one embodiment, the drum body 1 is provided with a plurality of function buttons 18 and a display screen 19, and the plurality of function buttons 18 and the display screen 19 are electrically connected to the main control board 3. Through the above-mentioned structural arrangement, the function buttons 18 and the display screen 19 are electrically connected to the main control board 3, thereby realizing various operation and information display functions.

[0064] Specifically, the function buttons 18 allow users to easily adjust the tone, control the volume, and turn the hollow drum on and off, while the display 19 is used to display information such as the current status, volume level, and tone selection in real time. This allows users to operate intuitively during the performance, improving the overall user experience.

[0065] This layout not only enhances the interactivity of Electronic Ethereal Drums, but also allows users to quickly access the information they need, allowing for greater control over their performance.

[0066] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0067] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in this utility model are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features specified as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, "and / or" in the full text includes three solutions. Taking A and / or B as an example, it includes technical solution A, technical solution B, and technical solution that satisfies both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this utility model.

[0068] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic hollow drum, characterized in that: include: Drum body (1): the drum body (1) is in an oblate shape; a timbre adjustment key (11) for user operation and for adjusting the timbre, wherein the timbre adjustment key (11) is arranged on the drum body (1); a plurality of tone operation keys (2) for user operation, wherein the plurality of tone operation keys (2) are all arranged on the upper surface of the drum body (1), the plurality of tone operation keys (2) are evenly distributed along the outer side of the center of the surface of the drum body (1), and the plurality of tone operation keys (2) are arranged at intervals; a main control board (3), the main control board (3) being electrically connected to the timbre adjustment key (11) and the tone operation key (2), respectively, and the main control board (3) being arranged on the drum body (1); A speaker (4), the speaker (4) is electrically connected to the main control board (3), and the speaker (4) is arranged on the drum body (1); The main control board (3) is configured to drive the speaker (4) to emit sounds of different tones when the user operates different tone operation keys (2); the main control board (3) is also configured to drive the speaker (4) to emit tones of different tones when the user operates the tone adjustment key (11) and switches to operate the tone operation key (2).

2. The electronic hollow drum according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drum body (1) is provided with a wireless module for communication with an external device, and the wireless module is electrically connected to a main control board (3); the main control board (3) receives audio data transmitted by the external device according to the wireless module, and plays the audio data through the speaker (4).

3. The electronic hollow drum according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sound cavity (12) is provided in the drum body (1), the sound cavity (12) is located below the tone operation key (2), and the main control board (3) is located on one side of the sound cavity (12).

4. The electronic hollow drum according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drum body (1) is provided with an audio interface (13) for connecting to a player and an earphone interface (14) for connecting to an earphone, and both the audio interface (13) and the earphone interface (14) are electrically connected to the main control board (3).

5. The electronic hollow drum according to claim 3, characterized in that: A printed circuit board (5) and a base (6) are provided in the drum body (1); the printed circuit board (5) is electrically connected to the main control board (3); each of the tone operation keys (2) includes a sensing touch member (21) and a touch key (22) for user operation; the sensing touch member (21) is electrically connected to the printed circuit board (5); the sensing touch member (21) and the touch key (22) are both provided on the base (6); the touch key (22) is at least partially located above the sensing touch member (21); the base (6) is located above the printed circuit board (5); and the printed circuit board (5) is located above the sound cavity (12).

6. The electronic hollow drum according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drum body (1) is provided with a plurality of light-guiding columns (15) for guiding light, and the printed circuit board (5) is provided with a first light source (51) adapted for use with each of the tone operation keys (2). Each of the first light sources (51) is respectively provided corresponding to one of the light-guiding columns (15), and each of the light-guiding columns (15) is respectively provided on one side of one of the touch keys (22); the printed circuit board (5) is configured to drive the first light source (51) corresponding to the touch key (22) to emit light when a user operates the touch key (22).

7. The electronic hollow drum according to claim 6, characterized in that: The printed circuit board (5) is provided with a second light source (52) at a position corresponding to each of the sensing touch members (21); light-transmitting holes (61) are provided on the sensing touch members (21) and the base (6); and the touch key (22) is provided with a light-transmitting pattern (221) for transmitting light at a position corresponding to the light-transmitting hole (61).

8. The electronic hollow drum according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the speakers (4) is three, and they are two mid-bass speakers (41) and one tweeter (42). The two mid-bass speakers (41) and the one tweeter (42) are electrically connected to the main control board (3). The tweeter (42) is placed in the sound cavity (12). The two mid-bass speakers (41) are respectively located on both sides of the tweeter (42). The two mid-bass speakers (41) are located between the drum body (1) and the sound cavity (12). Each of the mid-bass speakers (41) and the tweeter (42) is provided with a sound outlet (16) on the corresponding outer shell of the drum body (1).

9. The electronic hollow drum according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electronic hollow drum further comprises a rechargeable battery (7) arranged between the drum body (1) and the sound cavity (12); a charging interface (17) is provided on the drum body (1); and both the rechargeable battery (7) and the charging interface (17) are electrically connected to the main control board (3).

10. The electronic hollow drum according to any one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that: The drum body (1) is provided with a plurality of function buttons (18) and a display screen (19), and the plurality of function buttons (18) and the display screen (19) are electrically connected to the main control board (3).