Conga Side Plate Removable Tuning Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional side plate assemblies for percussion instruments require welding, which is time-consuming and costly, and do not allow for easy removal or adjustment, limiting the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of drum tuning.
Innovation Solution
A side plate design featuring a base plate with a receiving portion that is removably connected via a U-shaped configuration and a hole for a tuning rod, allowing for adjustable tension without welding, and can be made from metal with a central opening and flanges for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional side plate assemblies are welded together, then structural strength and stability are improved, but manufacturing time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The side plate assembly is divided into separate components (base plate and receiving portion) that can be manufactured independently and then assembled together, eliminating the need for time-consuming welding operations while maintaining structural integrity through mechanical connection
Solution Approach 2:
The base plate and receiving portion are designed to work together as an integrated assembly through mechanical connection features, combining the functionality of multiple components into a unified structure that achieves the strength of welded assemblies without the manufacturing complexity
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional side plate assemblies are welded together, then structural stability is improved, but ease of removal and adjustment decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the side plate into removable components (base plate and receiving portion), the design allows for easy disassembly and reassembly while maintaining structural stability during use, enabling adjustment and removal without compromising the assembled structure's integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The side plate assembly transitions from a static welded connection to a dynamic removable connection, allowing the structure to be easily assembled and disassembled while maintaining stability during operation, providing flexibility for adjustment and maintenance
3Strength
If conventional side plate assemblies are welded together, then structural strength is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The side plate is segmented into simpler, separately manufacturable components that are easier to produce and assemble than welded assemblies, reducing manufacturing complexity while achieving the required structural strength through well-designed mechanical connections
Solution Approach 2:
The welding process is replaced with a mechanical connection system, substituting a complex thermal joining process with simpler mechanical features that are easier to manufacture, assemble, and disassemble while maintaining structural integrity
Data Source
AI summary
A side plate configured for use on a percussion instrument includes a base plate having a first surface and a second surface. A receiving portion is configured to removably connect to the base plate. The receiving portion extends beyond the second surface of the base plate when connected thereto. The receiving portion includes a hole extending parallel to the first and second surface of the base plate. A tuning rode is receivable within the hole and is configured to restrict movement of the receiving portion relative to the base plate.