Electronic Drum Housing With Vibration-Dampening Collar
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic drums are visually and acoustically unappealing compared to traditional acoustic drums, and they produce detrimental sounds due to the striking of the batter head, which can be negatively affected by external vibrations and unwanted acoustic vibrations.
Innovation Solution
A drum enhancement assembly featuring a rigid outer housing with a vibration dampening collar positioned between the electronic drum and the housing, which absorbs and reduces unwanted vibrations, enhancing both the visual appeal and acoustic performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a rigid outer housing is added to electronic drums to improve aesthetic appeal, then visual appearance is improved, but device complexity and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration dampening collar is nested inside the rigid outer housing, with the electronic drum positioned within the collar. This nested arrangement allows multiple functional components (housing, collar, drum) to be integrated in a compact configuration, achieving aesthetic improvement while controlling structural complexity through space-efficient design
Solution Approach 2:
The rigid outer housing serves multiple functions: it provides aesthetic appearance similar to traditional acoustic drums, structural support for the electronic components, and a mounting framework for the vibration dampening collar. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby controlling device complexity
2Reliability
If a vibration dampening collar is added to reduce unwanted acoustic vibrations, then sound quality is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration dampening collar acts as an intermediary component positioned between the electronic drum and the rigid outer housing. It absorbs and dampens unwanted acoustic vibrations and external noise before they can interfere with the electronic drum's sound production, thereby improving sound quality while adding only a single intermediate component rather than complex active noise control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The vibration dampening collar modifies the physical parameters of the system by introducing materials with specific vibration-dampening properties (such as foam, rubber, or viscoelastic materials). This changes the vibrational characteristics of the overall assembly, reducing unwanted resonances and external noise interference to improve sound quality
3Ease of operation
If openings are created in the rigid outer housing for drum positioning, then ease of assembly is improved, but structural integrity and aesthetic appearance may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid outer housing is segmented with strategically positioned openings that allow the drum positioning system to pass through while maintaining overall structural integrity. These openings are designed to be minimal in size and strategically located to enable assembly without compromising the aesthetic appearance of the housing's exterior surfaces
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The assembly improves the visual appeal of electronic drums by mimicking traditional drums and effectively dampens unwanted vibrations, reducing acoustic interference and improving sound quality during practice or recording sessions.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration dampening collar attached to an inner surface of the rigid outer housing... positioned between the electronic non-acoustic drum and the rigid outer housing
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AI summary
Several examples of a drum enhancement assembly. One example including a rigid outer housing surrounding the perimeter of an electronic non-acoustic drum; with a vibration dampening collar attached to an inner surface of the rigid outer housing. Also disclosed is an example wherein the vibration dampening collar is positioned between the electronic non-acoustic drum and the rigid outer housing. To facilitate positioning of the drum enhancement assembly; surfaces defining an opening through the rigid outer housing are provided. This opening or openings are configured for passage of a drum positioning system to which the electronic non-acoustic drum is affixed.