Drumstick Angle Adjustment Structure for Musical Instrument Pedals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional musical instrument pedals require complex disassembly and risk abrasion when adjusting the drumstick angle, making it difficult for users to change the force strength for different musical pieces.
Innovation Solution
A musical instrument pedal with a drumstick angle adjustment structure that includes a fixed drumstick, a rotation shaft, a stand frame with a vertical rod, a pedal base with a sliding mobile member and screw, and a chain connecting the pedal and rotation shaft, allowing for easy adjustment of the drumstick angle by sliding the mobile member and rotating the chain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the drumstick seat is dismounted to adjust the drumstick angle, then the drumstick angle can be changed, but the drumstick seat is prone to abrasion and loosening
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic adjustment mechanism where the drumstick seat can be quickly detached and reattached without causing wear or loosening. The structure allows the drumstick angle to be changed by simply removing and repositioning the drumstick seat on the rotation shaft, eliminating the need for complex disassembly while maintaining structural integrity and preventing abrasion through a designed engagement interface.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the pedal base is disassembled from the stand frame for collection, then the pedal can be folded, but the disassembly process is complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the pedal structure into separable segments - the pedal base and stand frame can be independently detached through a simplified connection mechanism. This segmentation allows the pedal to be folded for storage or transport without requiring complex disassembly of the entire structure, as the connection and disconnection processes are designed to be straightforward and quick.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the drumstick angle is adjusted frequently, then different drum sounds can be produced, but the adjustment process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables preliminary positioning of the drumstick seat on the rotation shaft at different angular positions. The design allows the drumstick seat to be pre-set at various angles and quickly engaged, so when adjustment is needed, the user can simply detach and reattach the seat at the desired position without time-consuming operations, facilitating rapid changes between different drum sounds.
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
Enables quick and convenient adjustment of the drumstick angle to vary the force strength for different drum sounds, simplifying the process and facilitating easier collection of the pedal.
Implementation Method 1
a screw fastening the fixed member to the mobile member
Implementation Method 2
Two ends of the chain are respectively connected with the pedal and the rotation shaft, and the pedal is dragged to be in a tilted status by the chain
Implementation Method 3
The pedal is pivotally coupled to the mobile member
Implementation Method 4
The stand frame includes a vertical rod pivotally coupled to the rotation shaft
Data Source
AI summary
A musical instrument pedal with a drumstick angle adjustment structure comprises a drumstick, a rotation shaft, a stand frame, a pedal base, a pedal, and a chain. The drumstick is fixed to the rotation shaft. The stand frame includes a vertical rod pivotally coupled to the rotation shaft. The pedal base includes a fixed member connected with the stand frame to secure the stand frame, a mobile member slidable with respect to the fixed member, and a screw fastening the fixed member to the mobile member. Two ends of the chain are respectively connected with the pedal and the rotation shaft. Thereby, the relative position of the mobile member and the fixed member can be varied to drag the chain to rotate the rotation shaft, change the drumstick angle, vary the force strength of beating the drum skin, and generate different drum sounds for different melodies.