Electronic HiHat Cymbal Pad Dynamics and Friction Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic HiHat cymbals in prior art lack a natural striking sensation due to fixed bottom cymbal pads and friction between elastic materials, which prevents smooth gliding contact similar to acoustic HiHat cymbals.
Innovation Solution
An electronic percussion instrument design where both cymbal pads are free to swing on a shared shaft, with a sliding member promoting smooth contact and sensors for accurate striking detection, mimicking the motion and feel of acoustic HiHat cymbals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the bottom cymbal pad is fixed to the stand, then the structure is simple and stable, but the striking sensation becomes unnatural and the gliding contact is not smooth
Solution Approach 1:
The bottom cymbal pad is changed from a fixed structure to a swingable structure that can pivot on a shaft. This dynamic configuration allows the bottom pad to move in response to strikes on the top pad, creating natural gliding contact and authentic striking sensation similar to acoustic HiHat cymbals.
2Reliability
If elastic material is used for the striking surface area, then damping is improved, but friction increases and prevents smooth gliding contact
Solution Approach 1:
The cymbal pad is designed with different materials for different functional areas. The striking surface area uses elastic material for damping, while the edge area that contacts the opposing pad uses low-friction material to enable smooth gliding contact. This local differentiation resolves the contradiction between damping and smooth contact.
Solution Approach 2:
The cymbal pad employs composite construction with elastic material in the striking surface and low-friction material in the contact edge. This composite approach combines the advantages of both materials: damping from the elastic portion and smooth gliding from the low-friction portion.
3Reliability
If both cymbal pads are made of elastic material, then damping is enhanced, but friction between the pads increases and makes the striking sensation unnatural
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the cymbal pads use different materials optimized for their specific functions. The striking surfaces use elastic material for damping, while the opposing edge areas use low-friction material to minimize contact resistance and enable natural gliding motion.
4Ease of operation
If the bottom cymbal pad cannot swing, then the structure is simpler, but it is impossible to replicate the performance sensation of acoustic HiHat cymbals
Solution Approach 1:
The bottom cymbal pad is mounted on a shaft that allows it to pivot and swing freely. This dynamic mounting enables the bottom pad to move in response to strikes, replicating the natural behavior of acoustic HiHat cymbals and providing authentic performance sensation.
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 design allows for a natural striking sensation by enabling smooth gliding contact and precise striking detection, replicating the performance experience of acoustic HiHat cymbals.
Implementation Method 1
a first pad (100) having a striking surface (100a) comprising an elastic body (103)
Implementation Method 2
a sliding member (140, 212) that promotes sliding of the first pad (100) and the second pad (200) is placed in an area in which the first pad (100) and the second pad (200) come into contact
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AI summary
An electronic percussion instrument that allows for a performance sensation that is similar to that of an acoustic HiHat cymbal. A sliding mechanism of a top cymbal pad section and a bottom cymbal pad section of an electronic HiHat cymbal where the top cymbal pad section and the bottom cymbal pad section are both fixed so that they can swing together when the top cymbal pad section is struck. Even when the first cymbal pad is struck and swings coming into contact with the second cymbal pad, the gliding contact between the first pad and the second pad is carried out smoothly and allows for a natural striking sensation comparable to that of an acoustic HiHat cymbal.