Portable piano tenuto pedal with foldable foot pad
By designing a dual-point support structure of the tongue and footpad on the piano sustain pedal, the problem of pedal slippage is solved, resulting in more stable sound control and user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN TELUNSI MUSICAL INSTR CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing sustain pedals tend to slip during user operation, making it difficult to control the sustained sound effect.
Design a portable, foldable piano sustain pedal with a footpad. The combination of the pedal tongue and footpad creates a dual-point support, increasing the contact area between the foot and the pedal. The footpad can be flipped and its angle adjusted via elastic elements and a rotating connection, enhancing the anti-slip effect.
It significantly reduces the risk of foot slippage, improves the stability and applicability of the sustain pedal, and is especially suitable for high-intensity performances or long-term use scenarios, enhancing the user's sense of control and experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of musical instrument accessories, and in particular to a portable, foldable piano sustain pedal. Background Technology
[0002] The sustain pedal is a common control device on pianos and electronic keyboard instruments (such as electric pianos and synthesizers). It is usually located on the bottom right side of the instrument and is used to control the sustain of the sound by pressing it with the foot. It is an important expressive tool in musical performance, which can significantly affect the auditory effect and emotional expression of a piece of music.
[0003] However, existing sustain pedals tend to slip when the user presses them, making it difficult for the user to control the sustained sound effect. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a portable, foldable piano sustain pedal, which aims to reduce the probability of the sustain pedal slipping.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a portable, foldable piano sustain pedal, comprising:
[0006] pedal body;
[0007] A foot pedal, one end of which is rotatably connected to the pedal body, and the foot pedal is elastically connected to the pedal body via an elastic element;
[0008] The foot pad is rotatably connected to the pedal body. When the foot pad rotates relative to the pedal body and is located on the extension line of the length direction of the pedal tongue, the front part of the user's foot steps on the pedal tongue and the back part of the user's foot steps on the foot pad.
[0009] In one embodiment, the portable foldable piano sustain pedal further includes a rotating shaft, through which the footpad is rotatably connected to the pedal body, so that the footpad can be flipped over the pedal body.
[0010] In one embodiment, the foot pad includes a first foot pad and a second foot pad, and multiple rotating shafts are provided. The first foot pad is rotatably connected to the pedal body through a corresponding rotating shaft, and the second foot pad is rotatably connected to the first foot pad through a corresponding rotating shaft.
[0011] In one embodiment, the foot pad further includes a third foot pad, which is rotatably connected to the second foot pad via a corresponding rotating shaft.
[0012] In one embodiment, the portable foldable piano sustain pedal includes a screw, and the footpad is rotatably connected to the pedal body via the screw to allow the footpad to rotate in a horizontal plane.
[0013] In one embodiment, the foot pad is made of silicone or rubber.
[0014] In one embodiment, the foot pad is provided with a first limiting protrusion.
[0015] In one embodiment, the portable, foldable piano sustain pedal further includes an anti-slip pad fixed to the side of the pedal body opposite to the footplate.
[0016] In one embodiment, the anti-slip pad is provided with a plurality of anti-slip protrusions spaced apart.
[0017] In one embodiment, the pedal body is provided with a second limiting protrusion, which is located on the side of the pedal body facing the pedal tongue.
[0018] The present invention provides a portable, foldable piano sustain pedal with a footpad, comprising a pedal body, a tread, and a footpad. One end of the tread is rotatably connected to the pedal body and is elastically connected to the pedal body via an elastic element. The footpad is rotatably connected to the pedal body. When the footpad rotates relative to the pedal body and is located on the extension line of the tread's length, the user can step on the tread with the front part of their foot and then step on the footpad with the back part of their foot. Through the cooperation of the footpad and the tread, a front-to-back double-point support structure is formed, with the front and back parts of the user's foot stepping on the tread and the footpad respectively, significantly increasing the contact area between the foot and the pedal. Compared to traditional sustain pedals that only rely on a single point of force on the tread and are prone to misoperation due to foot slippage, the footpad in this invention is located on the extension line of the tread, distributing pressure and greatly reducing the risk of foot slippage, making it particularly suitable for high-intensity performances or long-term use scenarios. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a portable, foldable piano sustain pedal provided by this utility model (implementation 1).
[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view;
[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a portable, foldable piano sustain pedal according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Exploded view;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a portable, foldable piano sustain pedal according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
[0025] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0026] 10. Pedal body; 11. Anti-slip mat; 12. Second limit protrusion; 20. Pedal tongue; 30. Foot pad; 31. First foot pad; 32. Second foot pad; 33. Third foot pad; 34. Rotating shaft; 35. Screw; 36. First limit protrusion.
[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0029] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0030] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 5 This utility model proposes a portable, foldable piano sustain pedal, comprising:
[0032] Pedal body 10;
[0033] A foot pedal 20, one end of which is rotatably connected to the pedal body 10, and the foot pedal 20 is elastically connected to the pedal body 10 through an elastic element;
[0034] Foot pad 30 is rotatably connected to the pedal body 10. When the foot pad 30 rotates relative to the pedal body 10 and is located on the extension line of the length direction of the pedal tongue 20, the front part of the user's foot steps on the pedal tongue 20 and the back part of the user's foot steps on the foot pad 30.
[0035] The present invention provides a portable, foldable piano sustain pedal with a footpad, comprising a pedal body 10, a footplate 20, and a footpad 30. One end of the footplate 20 is rotatably connected to the pedal body 10, and the footplate 20 is elastically connected to the pedal body 10 via an elastic element. The footpad 30 is rotatably connected to the pedal body 10. When the footpad 30 rotates relative to the pedal body 10 and is located along the extension line of the length direction of the footplate 20, the user can step on the footplate 20 with the front part of their foot, and then step on the pedal with the back part of their foot. The footpad 30, in conjunction with the pedal 20, forms a dual-point support structure. The front and rear parts of the user's foot rest on the pedal 20 and the footpad 30 respectively, significantly increasing the contact area between the foot and the pedal. Compared to the traditional sustain pedal, which only bears force at a single point on the pedal 20 and is prone to misoperation due to foot slippage, the footpad 30 in this application is located on the extension line of the pedal 20, distributing the pressure and greatly reducing the risk of foot slippage. It is especially suitable for high-intensity performances or long-term use scenarios.
[0036] Furthermore, the portable foldable piano sustain pedal also includes a rotating shaft 34, through which the foot pad 30 is rotatably connected to the pedal body 10, allowing the foot pad 30 to be flipped relative to the pedal body 10. By using the rotating shaft 34, the foot pad 30 can be flipped relative to the pedal body 10, which is simple and convenient, and eliminates the need for complex transmission mechanisms, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the sustain pedal.
[0037] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In Embodiment 1, the foot pad 30 includes a first foot pad 31 and a second foot pad 32. Multiple rotating shafts 34 are provided. The first foot pad 31 is rotatably connected to the pedal body 10 via a corresponding rotating shaft 34, and the second foot pad 32 is rotatably connected to the first foot pad 31 via a corresponding rotating shaft 34. When the user needs to unfold the first foot pad 31 and the second foot pad 32, they can manually flip them over, allowing the user's heel to step on the first foot pad 31 and / or the second foot pad 32, thereby increasing the anti-slip effect of the sustain pedal. Alternatively, the user can hold the sustain pedal, and the first foot pad 31 and the second foot pad 32 will automatically flip under gravity before the user places it on the ground. This operation is simple and convenient, facilitating daily use. Furthermore, by setting multiple foot pads 30 to flip and fold together, the horizontal space occupied by the first foot pad 31 and the second foot pad 32 is reduced, thus shrinking the size of the sustain pedal and contributing to its miniaturization.
[0038] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 Furthermore, in daily use, different users have different foot lengths. Therefore, some users with longer feet may not be able to reach the foot pad 30. Therefore, in embodiment two, the foot pad 30 also includes a third foot pad 33, which is rotatably connected to the second foot pad 32 via a corresponding rotating shaft 34. By providing the third foot pad 33, the unfolded length of the foot pad 30 is further increased, making the foot pad 30 in this application suitable for users with longer feet, thereby further increasing the applicability of the sustain pedal.
[0039] Reference Figure 5In embodiment three, the portable foldable piano sustain pedal includes a screw 35. The foot pad 30 is rotatably connected to the pedal body 10 via the screw 35, allowing the foot pad 30 to rotate in the horizontal plane. By rotating the foot pad 30, the user can adjust the angle between the foot pad 30 and the pedal tongue 20 in the horizontal plane according to their own requirements. This allows the user to adjust it according to their own pedaling habits and also adjust the contact surface direction according to the sole pattern of their shoes or the ground material (such as smooth tiles or carpets). The locking function of the screw 35 is used to fix the optimal anti-slip angle. This greatly improves the anti-slip effect of the sustain pedal, enhances its applicability, and ultimately improves the user experience.
[0040] Specifically, the foot pad 30 is made of silicone or rubber. When adjusting the foot pad 30, the end of the silicone or rubber foot pad 30 away from the screw 35 is snapped shut, and then the foot pad 30 is rotated to adjust to the appropriate angle. Simultaneously, the silicone or rubber foot pad 30 has better anti-slip properties. When the user steps on the foot pad 30 onto the ground, it undergoes a certain elastic deformation, increasing the contact area and force between the foot pad 30 and the ground, thus significantly enhancing its anti-slip effect. Furthermore, rubber or silicone materials have good wear resistance, thereby improving the service life of the foot pad 30. At the same time, rubber or silicone materials have low cost, significantly reducing the manufacturing cost of the sustain pedal. Of course, the foot pad 30 can also be made of other soft rubber materials. Alternatively, a soft rubber pad can be provided on the side of the second foot pad 32 in Embodiment 1 and the third foot pad 33 in Embodiment 2 away from the pedal body 10, thereby increasing the anti-slip effect between the foot pad 30 and the ground, further enhancing the anti-slip capability of the foot pad 30.
[0041] Reference Figures 1 to 5 Furthermore, the foot pad 30 is provided with a first limiting protrusion 36, which can be located on one side facing the footplate 20 to limit the sliding of the user's heel. By setting the first limiting protrusion 36, the user's heel is limited, making it less likely for the heel to slip when the user steps on the foot pad 30, thereby further improving the anti-slip effect of the sustain pedal and enhancing the user experience. Of course, the first limiting protrusion 36 can also be located on the side opposite to the footplate 20, thereby increasing the friction between the foot pad 30 and the ground, and further improving the anti-slip effect of the sustain pedal.
[0042] In one embodiment, the portable, foldable piano sustain pedal further includes an anti-slip pad 11, which is fixed to the side of the pedal body 10 opposite to the footplate 20. By providing the anti-slip pad 11, the anti-slip effect between the pedal body 10 and the ground is increased, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the pedal body 10.
[0043] Furthermore, the anti-slip pad 11 is provided with multiple anti-slip protrusions at intervals. This further increases the anti-slip effect of the pedal body 10, thereby further improving the anti-slip capability of the sustain pedal.
[0044] In one embodiment, the pedal body 10 is provided with a second limiting protrusion 12, which is located on the side of the pedal body 10 facing the footplate 20. By providing the second limiting protrusion 12, the pressing depth of the footplate 20 is limited, thereby preventing the footplate 20 from easily getting stuck during long-distance pressing, which greatly improves the stability and reliability of the sustain pedal, and thus improves the tonal effect of the sustain pedal.
[0045] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A portable, foldable piano sustain pedal, characterized in that, include: pedal body; A foot pedal, one end of which is rotatably connected to the pedal body, and the foot pedal is elastically connected to the pedal body via an elastic element; The foot pad is rotatably connected to the pedal body. When the foot pad rotates relative to the pedal body and is located on the extension line of the length direction of the pedal tongue, the front part of the user's foot steps on the pedal tongue and the back part of the user's foot steps on the foot pad.
2. The portable, foldable piano sustain pedal as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The portable, foldable piano sustain pedal also includes a rotating shaft, through which the footpad is rotatably connected to the pedal body, so that the footpad can be flipped over the pedal body.
3. A portable, foldable piano sustain pedal as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The foot pad includes a first foot pad and a second foot pad. Multiple rotating shafts are provided. The first foot pad is rotatably connected to the pedal body through a corresponding rotating shaft, and the second foot pad is rotatably connected to the first foot pad through a corresponding rotating shaft.
4. A portable, foldable piano sustain pedal as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The foot pad also includes a third foot pad, which is rotatably connected to the second foot pad via a corresponding rotating shaft.
5. A portable, foldable piano sustain pedal as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The portable, foldable piano sustain pedal includes a screw, and the footpad is rotatably connected to the pedal body via the screw, so that the footpad can rotate in a horizontal plane.
6. A portable, foldable piano sustain pedal as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The foot pads are made of silicone or rubber.
7. A portable, foldable piano sustain pedal as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The foot pad is provided with a first limiting protrusion.
8. A portable, foldable piano sustain pedal as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The portable, foldable piano sustain pedal also includes an anti-slip pad, which is fixed to the side of the pedal body opposite to the footplate.
9. A portable, foldable piano sustain pedal as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The anti-slip mat has multiple anti-slip protrusions spaced apart.
10. A portable, foldable piano sustain pedal as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pedal body is provided with a second limiting protrusion, which is located on the side of the pedal body facing the pedal tongue.