Microphone Holder Mounting Member Tension Bolt Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional microphone holders for drums attach to the rim, causing local displacement and affecting the tension and tuning of the drumhead, as well as sound collection due to the weight and misalignment of the microphone and holder.
Innovation Solution
A microphone holder design that includes a holding member and a mounting member with clamping portions and a biasing mechanism, allowing secure attachment to the tension bolt without applying weight directly to the rim, thereby maintaining the drumhead's tension and sound collection quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a microphone holder is attached with a clip or hook to the rim, then the microphone can be securely held, but the total weight causes local displacement of the rim and adversely affects tuning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mounting member as an intermediary component that attaches the holding member to the tension bolt rather than directly to the rim. This mounting member includes a pressing portion that distributes the weight load across multiple points on the rim, preventing local displacement while maintaining secure attachment. The intermediary structure effectively transfers and distributes the mechanical load away from the rim's critical tuning areas.
2Ease of operation
If a clip-like structure with spring biasing is used, then the holder can be easily installed, but the gripping force degrades over time and the holder comes off
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic locking mechanism where the mounting member can be easily inserted in a loose state and then locked into position through engagement with the tension bolt. The system transitions from an easy-installation state to a secure-locked state, maintaining reliability over time through the mechanical interlocking feature rather than relying on degrading spring force alone.
3Area of stationary object
If the microphone holder is fixed to the rim, then space is saved compared to using a stand, but the weight of the microphone and holder affects the tension of the drum head
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting member serves as an intermediary that attaches to the tension bolt system rather than directly burdening the rim. This allows the microphone holder to be space-efficient (attached to the drum) while the intermediary structure distributes the weight load through the tension bolt mounting points, preventing adverse effects on drum head tension.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The microphone holder effectively secures the microphone without altering the drumhead's tension, allowing for stable sound collection and tuning without adverse effects on the drum's rim, ensuring proper operation during performances.
Implementation Method 1
biasing member biasing in a direction allowing the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion to approach
Data Source
AI summary
A microphone holder includes: a holding member holding a microphone; and a mounting member fixed to a tension bolt for fixing a rim of a drum. The mounting member includes a first clamping portion having a first locking portion locking to a lower surface of the rim, a second clamping portion having a second locking portion locking the tension bolt, and a biasing member biasing in a direction allowing the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion to approach, wherein the mounting member is attached to the tension bolt by clamping the rim and the tension bolt between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, in a state that the first locking portion of the first clamping portion is locked to the lower surface of the rim and the second locking portion of the second clamping portion is locked to the head of the tension bolt.