Adjustable Bongo Drum Support for Stable Non-Slip Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bongo drum supports suffer from instability due to reduced structural strength after bending and twisting, inability to adjust to different drum sizes, and poor positioning that leads to slipping during use.
Innovation Solution
A bongo drum support with an upright shaft, pivotally connected first and second links, adjustable struts, and a clamping mechanism that allows for quick adjustment to fit various drum sizes, enhancing stability and preventing slipping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the link is bent and twisted to form a holding surface, then the bracket can be attached to the link, but the structural strength of the link is reduced greatly
Solution Approach 1:
The link is divided into multiple segments: a straight portion maintaining structural strength and a bent portion forming the holding surface. This segmentation allows the link to simultaneously provide strong support and secure attachment without compromising overall structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
A bent portion acts as an intermediary element between the straight link and the bracket. This intermediate bent section provides the necessary attachment surface while the main straight portion of the link retains its structural strength.
2Reliability
If the brackets are welded directly to the links, then the attachment is secure, but it is impossible for users to replace brackets with different lengths to fit bongo drums of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into detachable components: the link with its bent holding surface and the separate bracket. This allows users to remove and replace brackets with different lengths to fit various drum sizes while maintaining secure attachment through the bent portion's holding surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection transitions from a fixed welded joint to a dynamic detachable connection. The bent portion can be inserted into and removed from the bracket, enabling flexible adjustment for different drum sizes while maintaining secure attachment during use.
3Ease of operation
If the L-shaped clamp rests against the back of a crossbar, then the clamp can be positioned, but the positioning effect is not ideal and the bongos may slide or shift
Solution Approach 1:
The bent portion of the link is curved to form a conforming holding surface that matches the shape of the drum. This curved geometry provides ideal positioning contact, preventing the drum from sliding or shifting while maintaining ease of attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The bent portion creates a localized holding surface with specific geometric properties tailored to the drum shape. This local curved surface provides superior positioning stability compared to a flat L-shaped clamp, while the overall attachment remains simple.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The support provides stable positioning and adjustable fit for bongo drums of different sizes, reducing shaking and ensuring secure attachment during use.
Implementation Method 1
The knob is threadedly connected to the lower end. The sliding sleeve is pushed to move in an axial direction of the upright shaft by rotating the knob.
Implementation Method 2
The restricting member is adjustable and movable to be positioned on the sleeve. The restricting member extends radially to form a flange. One side of the flange, facing the corresponding first link, forms a clamping surface.
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AI summary
A bongo drum support has an upright shaft. First links are pivotally connected to two opposite sides of an upper end of the upright shaft, respectively. A knob and a sliding sleeve are provided on a lower end of the upright shaft. Second links are pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the sliding sleeve, respectively. The second links extend upward and are pivotally connected to the first links, respectively. A strut is connected to a coupling end of a corresponding one of the first links. An adjustment unit is provided on one end of the strut. The adjustment unit includes a sleeve fitted on the strut and an adjustable restricting member on the sleeve. The restricting member extends radially to form a flange. One side of the flange forms a clamping surface for clamping a bongo drum.