Heel Raised Adjustable Drum Pedal with Variable Height Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional drum pedals cause fatigue in drummers due to the awkward angle required to play the bass drum, leading to potential mistakes and reduced playing time, as the heel is lower than the pedal board, forcing users to angle their foot upward and support their leg weight.
Innovation Solution
A heel-raised adjustable drum pedal with a variable height heel base and an incline section on the drum pedal board, allowing for customizable height adjustment via heel inserts and an adjustable strap to secure the foot, enabling the drum pedal board to be parallel to the base at rest and pivoting to strike the bass drum efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the heel base is raised to a fixed high position, then playing comfort is improved, but adaptability to different users and playing styles deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The heel base is made adjustable in height rather than fixed, allowing it to adapt to different users' needs. The mechanism includes multiple heel inserts of varying heights that can be inserted into the heel base to change its elevation, transforming a static structure into a dynamic, adaptable one.
Solution Approach 2:
The height parameter of the heel base is made variable through the inclusion of multiple heel inserts with different thicknesses. Users can select and insert appropriate heel inserts to adjust the heel base height according to their specific comfort requirements and playing styles.
2Manufacturing precision
If the drum pedal board is made parallel to the base at rest, then playing accuracy is improved, but the complexity of the hinge mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge mechanism is divided into two separate hinges: a first hinge connecting the drum pedal board to the heel base, and a second hinge connecting the incline section to the drum pedal board. This segmentation allows each hinge to perform a specific function and simplifies the overall design while achieving the parallel positioning at rest.
Solution Approach 2:
The incline section acts as an intermediary element between the drum pedal board and the heel base, facilitating the parallel positioning through the second hinge while the first hinge manages the connection to the adjustable heel base.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the incline section is made variable via a second hinge, then adaptability to different playing styles is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The incline section is made variable through the second hinge, allowing it to be adjusted to different angles to suit various playing styles and user preferences. This dynamic adjustment capability transforms a static incline structure into an adaptable one.
Solution Approach 2:
The incline section is separated from the main drum pedal board structure and connected via a second hinge, allowing it to be independently adjusted. This segmentation enables the incline section to be modified without affecting the core functionality of the drum pedal.
4Adaptability or versatility
If heel inserts are added or removed to adjust heel base height, then adaptability is improved, but the number of parts and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heel base height adjustment mechanism is segmented into multiple discrete heel inserts that can be independently selected and inserted. Each heel insert represents a modular unit that can be easily added or removed to achieve the desired height.
Solution Approach 2:
The heel inserts are designed as simple, inexpensive components that can be easily replaced or adjusted. Their simplicity and low cost allow for frequent adjustments without significant investment in complex adjustment mechanisms.
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AI summary
A device may include a drum pedal board with a first end, a second end, a left side, and a right side. Further the device may include an incline section coupled to either the left side or the right side of the drum pedal board, a heel base with variable height, a hinge coupling the first end of the drum pedal board to the heel base, and a drum pedal base coupled to the heel base. The drum pedal board may be substantially parallel to the drum pedal base. The incline section may have a variable incline via a hinge. The heel base may have a variable height via a plurality of heel inserts. An adjustable strap may be operable to secure a user's foot to the drum pedal board. A raised toe section may be operable to raise an end of the drum pedal board.