Dual Sustain Pedal Stabilizer With Non-Slip Retention Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Musicians face challenges in stabilizing keyboard sustain foot pedals, which often slide on floors, especially on damp or textured surfaces, requiring cumbersome solutions like heavy objects for stabilization, and existing solutions lack compatibility with various floor types and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A dual keyboard sustain pedal stabilizer with a non-slip surface and a compact design, featuring a retaining structure that securely holds one or two pedals without connecting to the keyboard stand, made from materials like black rigid polypropylene with a non-aggressive tread pattern, and a folding mechanism for easy transport, ensuring stability on any floor texture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a heavy object such as a brick is placed behind the keyboard sustain foot pedal to prevent sliding, then the pedal stability is improved, but the device complexity and portability are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizer is divided into two separate stabilizing members that can independently stabilize each pedal, allowing the device to be used with one or two pedals and making it more adaptable and easier to transport
Solution Approach 2:
The stabilizer is designed to stabilize either one or two keyboard sustain foot pedals using identical stabilizing members, making it a universal solution that works with various keyboard configurations without requiring additional heavy objects
2Stability of the object's composition
If a stabilizer with a non-slip surface is designed to prevent slipping on damp or textured floors, then the pedal stability is improved, but the manufacturing complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizing members are made from a soft, compliant material that provides non-slip properties through its inherent material characteristics rather than requiring complex surface treatments or patterns, simplifying the manufacturing process while ensuring stability on various floor surfaces
3Ease of operation
If a compact design with folding mechanism is implemented for easy transport, then the portability is improved, but the device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizer consists of two separate stabilizing members that can be easily separated, stored, and transported independently, providing portability without requiring complex folding mechanisms or additional structural components
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 dual pedal stabilizer effectively prevents slipping and provides stable footing on any floor, is easy to use, and is compatible with all keyboard sustain pedals, offering a compact and transportable solution that maintains pedal stability without the need for setup time.
Implementation Method 1
The underside of the stabilizer base has a non-slip surface
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AI summary
The dual keyboard sustain pedal stabilizer is designed for use with a pair of keyboard sustain foot pedals. The dual keyboard sustain pedal stabilizer comprises a stabilizer base, a first pedal-retention area in cooperative engagement with the stabilizer base, a second pedal-retention area in cooperative engagement with the stabilizer base, and an underside of the stabilizer base having a non-slip surface. The first and second pedal-retention areas each include retaining structures proximate to the stabilizer base. The retaining structures enable secure retention of the keyboard sustain foot pedals within the pedal retention area. The dual keyboard sustain pedal stabilizer provides stable footing for the musician on damp floors for both feet while providing a dual keyboard sustain pedal stabilizer that stabilizes either one or two keyboard sustain foot pedals. The dual keyboard sustain pedal stabilizer has no moving parts and is compatible with essentially any keyboard sustain foot pedal.