Compact Go Drum Kit Merging Components for Portability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional drum sets are large, expensive, and not ideal for students or classroom settings due to their size and space requirements, making them impractical for teaching and portability.
Innovation Solution
The development of a compact, all-in-one drum kit, referred to as the 'go drum,' which is highly portable, self-contained, and versatile, featuring a modular design with a hollow body, tunable striking and resonant heads, and integrated components such as a hi-hat pedal assembly, allowing for easy storage and transportation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional drum set is used, then comprehensive drumming functionality is provided, but the device becomes large and expensive, making it impractical for students and classroom settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple drum components (snare drum, tom-tom, bass drum, cymbals, hi-hat) into a single integrated drum body structure. The tom-tom is mounted on top of the snare drum, the bass drum is integrated into the same structure, and cymbals are attached to the body, creating a compact all-in-one drum kit that provides comprehensive drumming functionality without requiring separate instruments for each component
Solution Approach 2:
The drum body serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as the resonating chamber for the bass drum, the mounting structure for the snare and tom-tom drums, the support for cymbals and hi-hat, and the overall framework for all percussion components. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate instruments and reduces overall device volume
2Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional drum set is used, then complete drumming capabilities are achieved, but the cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple drum components into a single integrated structure, the patent reduces the total quantity of materials needed compared to purchasing separate drums and mounting them individually. The shared body structure and integrated hardware reduce overall device cost while maintaining complete drumming capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The universal drum body design that performs multiple functions simultaneously reduces the need for additional expensive components and accessories, providing comprehensive drumming capabilities at a lower overall cost
3Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional drum set is used, then full drumming features are provided, but portability and ease of storage are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges all drum components into a single portable unit that can be easily transported and stored. The integrated design eliminates the need to assemble and disassemble multiple separate drums and accessories, making the device highly portable while retaining full drumming features
Solution Approach 2:
The tom-tom is nested on top of the snare drum, and other components are integrated within or attached to the same body structure, creating a compact nested arrangement that maximizes portability while maintaining all drumming features
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AI summary
A compact drum kit is provided. The drum kit has a body having a hollow interior cavity and a sound hole for transmitting sound wave from the interior cavity to exterior of the body, the body has a striking head and an opposing resonant head. The drum kit has a top plate attaching to a top side of the body and a platform attaching to a bottom side of the body. A plurality of upward extending component mounting shafts are supported by shaft locking mechanisms. A drum kick assembly is positioned on the striking head side of the body and including a beater positioned to strike the striking head of the body to produce a sound. A hi-hat pedal assembly is positioned on the resonant head side of the body. The hi-hat pedal assembly can be attached to a hi-hat pedal assembly plate at a variety of distances and angles. The hi-hat pedal assembly plate can be pivotally connected to the bottom platform that the hi-hat pedal plate forms a portion of the body when the hi-hat pedal assembly plate is folded up for storage.