Drum Tension Rod Percussion Accessory Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Percussionists face disruptions during performances when incorporating alternative percussion instruments, as they need to interrupt their hand movements to reach for hand-held instruments, and existing solutions fail to provide secure, removable, and interchangeable attachments for drum sets.
Innovation Solution
Percussion accessories are designed to attach to the head of a drum tension rod using a support rod with a complementary female receptacle, featuring various securing mechanisms such as threaded connections, ball-bearing connectors, and magnetic attachments to ensure secure and easy attachment and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If hand-held percussion instruments are used, then alternative percussion can be incorporated, but the percussionist must interrupt hand movements to reach for the instrument
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines alternative percussion instruments with the drum set by attaching them to tension rods, merging two separate percussion systems into one integrated setup. This allows the percussionist to access alternative percussion sounds without leaving the drum set position, maintaining hand movement continuity while expanding adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces tension rods as intermediary elements that serve dual purposes: their original function for drum tuning and a new function as mounting structures for alternative percussion instruments. This intermediary solution bridges the gap between drum set stability and alternative percussion accessibility.
2Reliability
If percussion accessories are attached to drum tension rods, then secure attachment is achieved, but the attachment mechanism must withstand vibration and impact forces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic attachment mechanisms including threaded connections that can be tightened to distribute forces, ball-bearing connectors that accommodate vibration through rolling contact, and magnetic attachments that maintain secure hold through adjustable magnetic strength. These dynamic solutions allow the attachment to adapt to varying vibration and impact forces during drum playing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates cushioning elements and distributed force mechanisms that prepare the attachment system to absorb and dissipate vibration and impact forces before they can cause dislodgment. The attachment design anticipates the forces generated during drum playing and structures the connection to withstand them.
3Adaptability or versatility
If percussion accessories are made readily removable and interchangeable, then adaptability to individual needs is improved, but the attachment mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the percussion accessory system into modular components: the alternative percussion instrument, the attachment mechanism, and the tension rod interface. This segmentation allows each component to be independently designed for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity. The modular nature enables easy interchangeability without requiring complex integrated systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs the attachment mechanism to serve multiple functions: securing the alternative percussion instrument, withstanding vibration and impact, and enabling easy removal and reattachment. By creating a universal attachment system that handles all these requirements through a single standardized interface, the patent avoids increasing overall device complexity while maintaining high interchangeability.
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AI summary
Percussion accessories for reversible and interchangeable attachment to the head of a drum tension rod are disclosed.