Cymbal Mounting Assembly Centering Clip and Friction Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cymbal clamp assemblies are prone to misplacement and contamination, require frequent adjustment, and can damage the mounting rod due to their separate components and design, leading to operational issues and sound quality variations.
Innovation Solution
A cymbal mounting assembly with a housing and metal inserts that allows for secure, adjustable mounting without direct contact, featuring a knob for easy handling, soft discs for sound control, and a centering clip to prevent noise, enabling preselection of rocking motion and maintaining settings between performances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the cymbal clamp assembly uses separate parts for clamping, then the clamping function is achieved, but the parts can be misplaced or lost when traveling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate clamping parts into an integrated assembly that attaches to the cymbal as a single unit. The housing, metal inserts, and clamping mechanism are merged into one cohesive structure that remains with the cymbal during transport, eliminating the risk of individual parts being misplaced or lost.
2Ease of operation
If the drummer handles the cymbal directly, then the cymbal can be installed and removed, but the surface of the cymbal becomes contaminated with oil from the drummer's hands
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces the housing with metal inserts and clamping mechanism as an intermediary between the drummer's hands and the cymbal surface. The drummer interacts with the housing components (knob, ring) rather than touching the cymbal directly, preventing oil contamination while still enabling easy installation and removal.
3Strength
If a threaded tube and threaded hole are used to bite into the mounting rod, then the cymbal can be securely mounted, but the mounting rod deteriorates requiring premature replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the damaging threaded connection from the mounting rod interface. Instead of threading directly into the mounting rod, the assembly uses a non-damaging attachment method where the housing rests on or clips to the rod, eliminating the deteriorating effect of threaded bites while maintaining secure mounting.
4Strength
If the cymbal is tightly mounted on the mounting rod, then the sound is muted, but the cymbal cannot produce freely vibrating sound
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a dynamic mounting system where the clamping force can be adjusted to allow controlled rocking or pivoting motion. The metal inserts and clamping mechanism enable the cymbal to have both secure attachment and controlled movement capability, allowing the drummer to optimize between stability and free vibration for different playing styles.
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 solution provides a secure, adjustable, and noise-reducing cymbal mounting system that prevents misplacement, maintains sound quality, and extends the life of the mounting rod by eliminating direct contact and allowing for easy handling and stacking of cymbals.
Implementation Method 1
The centering clip has a plurality of spring fingers that are to resiliently press against the mounting rod preventing such from vibrating against the metal insert
Data Source
AI summary
A cymbal mounting assembly that has a housing with a through hole. A mounting rod of a cymbal stand is to be conducted through the through hole with therebeing a loose fit between the mounting rod and the housing. A cymbal is loosely mounted on the housing so it can freely pivot or rock. The assembly includes a tightening nut with a friction feature included to adjust the amount of clamping force being applied to the cymbal. This friction feature prevents unauthorized adjusting of the rocking or pivoting motion (action) of the cymbal and this preselected amount of action by the drummer is maintained even when the cymbal is placed in storage when the drummer moves to another playing location and is only changed when the drummer decides to do so. The assembly may also include a centering clip within the through that prevents the housing from contacting the mounting rod in the area of the upper portion of the assembly.