Foldable Circular Drum Teaching Device with Magnetic Pads
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drum practice pads are designed for individual use and are not suitable for group music teaching or practice, as they are connected to the user's leg or require a non-foldable support stand that takes up space when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A foldable music teaching device with a circular configuration featuring multiple playing zones, a central music stand for placing music notes, and adjustable height legs, allowing multiple users to play simultaneously and saving space when not in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If drum practice pads are connected to user's leg or support stand, then individual practice is enabled, but group music teaching is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual practice pads into a single circular platform that can accommodate multiple users simultaneously. The circular design integrates several playing zones around a central music stand, allowing group instruction while maintaining individual practice capabilities for each user.
Solution Approach 2:
The circular practice platform serves multiple functions: it provides individual practice zones for multiple users, includes a central music stand for sheet music, and can be folded for storage. This multi-functional design enables both individual and group music teaching activities with a single device.
2Ease of operation
If non-foldable support stand is used, then pad stability is maintained, but space is occupied when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The support stand is designed with foldable legs that can be adjusted between extended and retracted positions. When extended, the legs provide stable support for the circular platform; when retracted, the entire device can be folded into a compact configuration for easy storage and transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The foldable leg structure allows the support elements to nest within each other when collapsed, reducing the overall footprint of the device. The circular platform can be folded flat against the support structure, creating a compact package that maintains stability when deployed but occupies minimal space when stored.
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 multiple users to read and play music simultaneously, fostering teamwork and musical collaboration while being compact and portable.
Implementation Method 1
Each of the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate includes zones for receiving magnetic pads
Data Source
AI summary
A foldable music teaching device is disclosed. The music teaching device includes a plate. The plate includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The second plate comes in a rectangular configuration and acts as a center plate of the plate. Each of the first plate and the third plate comes in a semi-circular configuration and connects at either side of the second plate. Each of the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate includes zones for receiving magnetic pads. The plate includes legs/supports. The legs/supports help to position the plate at a height from the ground. The second plate presents a hinge plate. The hinge plate allows to position music notes over the second plate such that users stand surrounding the plate. The users view the music notes and use musical instruments to produce sound by hitting the musical instruments over the magnetic pads.