Electronic Cymbal Cable Routing via Frame Groove
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cymbals with output cables extending from the back surface cause obstacles and performance interference when arranged vertically or suspended, leading to erroneous detection and appearance degradation.
Innovation Solution
The electronic cymbal design incorporates an insertion groove part in the frame to hold the output cable, with a shaft sleeve having a slit to secure it, allowing the cable to be routed internally without external obstructions, even when multiple cymbals are stacked or suspended.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the output cable extends from the back surface of the frame, then the detection signal can be externally output, but the cable becomes an obstacle when electronic cymbal bodies are arranged vertically at plural levels
Solution Approach 1:
The output cable is extracted from the conventional back-surface extension and repositioned to pass through the opening part at the center of the frame. This extraction removes the cable from its harmful position where it obstructs vertically arranged cymbals, while maintaining its essential function of external signal output.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable routing is changed from a horizontal extension at the back surface to a vertical passage through the center opening. This dimensional change allows the cable to pass through the central axis of the frame, eliminating interference with horizontally positioned cymbals while maintaining signal output capability.
2Ease of operation
If the output cable extends from the back surface of the frame, then the detection signal can be externally output, but the appearance is degraded when the electronic cymbal body is disposed in a suspended state
Solution Approach 1:
The cable is extracted from the visible back surface area and rerouted through the central opening. This removes the visually degraded cable extension from the rear view of suspended cymbals, creating a cleaner appearance while preserving the cable's signal transmission function.
Solution Approach 2:
The output cable is nested within the central opening structure of the frame, passing through the hollow space rather than extending externally. This nesting conceals the cable within the frame's structural void, improving appearance without compromising functionality.
3Ease of operation
If the output cable is routed in midair when suspended, then the cable can connect to external devices, but performance interference occurs due to appearance degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The cable is extracted from midair routing and redirected through the frame's structural opening. This eliminates the dangling, interfering cable configuration while maintaining external connectivity through the newly routed path.
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AI summary
An electronic cymbal has electronic cymbal bodies (1, 2), with pads 3, having a hitting surface F that a player can hit, and frames 4, each supporting the back surface side of the pad 3. Opening parts (3a, 4a) are formed at the centers of the pad 3 and the frame 4 of the electronic cymbal body 1. A vibration sensor 5 detects a hit on the hitting surface F of the pad 3. Output cables (7a, 7b), connected to the vibration sensors 5, transmit output from detection signals detected by the vibration sensors 5. The electronic cymbal has an insertion groove part 4b that communicates with the opening part 4a of the frame 4 where the output cable 7b can be held while being inserted through the insertion groove part 4b.