Customizable Drum Set with Movable Retaining Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Household items used as percussion instruments, such as plastic bottles and inflatable balls, tend to be unstable when struck, as they can be knocked away or roll away, lacking secure retention methods for effective use in drum sets.
Innovation Solution
A customizable drum set apparatus featuring a frame with holder sections, movable retaining members, and tensioners that securely hold household items in place, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without additional tools, and can be compactly stored when not in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If household items are used as drums without retention mechanisms, then the drum set is simple and easy to assemble, but the household items become unstable and can be knocked away or rolled away
Solution Approach 1:
The retention mechanism is divided into separate components: holder sections with apertures, retaining members that can be inserted and removed, and tensioners that apply force. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall system stability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining members are designed to be movable along guide members within the holder sections, allowing dynamic adjustment of the retention force. The tensioners can be adjusted to apply appropriate force for different household items, making the system adaptable while maintaining stability.
2Reliability
If retaining members are made movable along guide members, then the household items can be securely retained, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide members and retaining members are designed to work together as a universal mechanism that can secure various types of household items (bottles, balls, cans, etc.) within the same holder section structure. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity by using standardized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The tensioners are designed to automatically apply retention force when the retaining members are positioned in the holder sections. The system self-adjusts to provide appropriate retention without requiring external intervention or complex control mechanisms.
3Reliability
If tensioners are added to bias retaining members toward each other, then household items are securely held, but the device complexity and number of parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tensioners are integrated into the existing holder section and retaining member structure, combining the retention function with the structural support function. This merging reduces the need for separate, independent components and simplifies the overall device architecture.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The drum set provides a stable and versatile platform for creative exploration of sound production, allowing household items to be used as drums securely, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills, while being easy to assemble and store.
Implementation Method 1
A tensioner for causing the first retaining member to be biased towards the second retaining member is also included
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AI summary
Exemplary embodiment for customizable drum sets for creating a drum set out of household items are disclosed herein. An exemplary drum set includes a frame, two or more holder sections, a first retaining member located within each holder section and a second retaining member located within each holder section. The drum set further includes at least one guide member and the first retaining member is movable along the guide member in a linear direction. A tensioner for causing the first retaining member to be biased towards the second retaining member is also included. The first retaining member and the second retaining member are configured to releasably secure a household item therebetween.