Drum Support Stand Suspend Shell Off Ground
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drum stands and risers do not effectively suspend congas and other ethnic drums off the ground to maximize sound projection and tone richness, particularly for drums of varying sizes, and lack simplicity, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A drum support stand with a ring-shaped base and a larger ring-shaped member, connected by curved brace support members that securely grip the drum shell's rim, allowing it to be suspended off the ground, accommodating different sizes and being lightweight and easy to transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If conventional drum stands with rigid support structures are used, then structural stability is improved, but sound projection and tone richness deteriorate due to ground contact
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into multiple legs with individual resilient feet rather than a single rigid base. This segmentation allows each leg to independently absorb vibrations while maintaining overall structural stability, preventing ground contact that would dampen sound projection.
Solution Approach 2:
Resilient feet made of elastic or resilient material are used at the base of each leg. These flexible elements act as vibration isolators, allowing the drum to be supported stably while preventing direct ground contact that would harm sound quality by dampening vibrations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If drum stands are designed to accommodate drums of various sizes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure uses universal features such as adjustable leg lengths and resilient feet that can adapt to different drum sizes without requiring multiple specialized configurations. The same basic structure serves multiple drum types through simple adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand incorporates dynamically adjustable elements such as telescopic legs or adjustable support arms that can be easily reconfigured for different drum sizes. This dynamic adjustability provides versatility without requiring complex specialized structures for each drum type.
3Strength
If drum stands use heavy materials for stability, then structural strength is improved, but ease of transport deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure uses composite materials or hollow structural sections that provide high strength-to-weight ratio. This allows the stand to maintain structural strength for stability while being lightweight enough for easy transport and relocation.
Data Source
AI summary
A musical drum support stand which supports a musical drum and suspends it off the ground or floor surface. The support stand includes a base section that defines an opening and a first member typically ring-shaped and a spaced-apart second member also typically ring-shaped situated below the first member. A plurality of spaced-apart brace support members are provided to join the first member to the second member with each of the brace support members being alternatively curved in concave-convex relation and adapted for detachably receiving and securely gripping the drum shell's base section and holding it in suspension off the ground.