Noise Maker Stop Assembly for Percussion Foot Pedal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard percussion foot pedals are not designed to achieve rapid termination of motion for noise makers, leading to inadequate sound effects when used with elongated shafts, as they lack the necessary mechanism for controlled stoppage.
Innovation Solution
A noise maker stop assembly is developed, which includes a stopper component, such as a bumper stopper or tension strap stopper, that couples with a percussion foot pedal to provide controlled rapid stoppage of the elongated shaft, ensuring defined sound effects by dampening the impact and allowing the noise maker to generate predominant sound.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a standard percussion foot pedal is used to actuate a noise maker, then the pedal can be operated easily, but the noise maker cannot achieve rapid termination of motion and produces inadequate sound effects
Solution Approach 1:
A stop assembly with a stopper component is introduced as an intermediary element between the noise maker and the pedal frame. This stopper provides the necessary rapid termination of motion that the standard pedal cannot achieve alone, while the pedal itself remains easy to operate. The stopper acts as a mediator that enables the noise maker to produce defined sound effects by controlling its motion termination.
2Reliability
If a stop assembly is added to achieve rapid termination of motion, then sound effects are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stop assembly is designed as a separate, modular component that can be independently attached to the pedal frame. This segmentation allows the stopper function to be added without redesigning the entire pedal structure. The stop assembly can be easily installed and adjusted as a distinct unit, minimizing the increase in overall device complexity while achieving the desired sound effect quality.
3Manufacturing precision
If the stopper is positioned to ensure consistent contact with the elongated shaft, then defined sound effects are achieved, but the range of compatible pedal designs is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The stop assembly incorporates an adjustable positioning mechanism that allows the stopper's location to be dynamically modified. This adjustability enables the stopper to be positioned optimally for different pedal designs while maintaining consistent contact with the elongated shaft. The dynamic positioning capability ensures defined sound effects across various pedal configurations without sacrificing adaptability.
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 noise maker stop assembly enables more defined and desirable sound effects by ensuring consistent contact between the elongated shaft and the stopper, stabilizing the pedal, and accommodating various pedal designs, thus enhancing the rhythmic sound generation.
Implementation Method 1
The stop assembly is constructed to dampen the sound generated by the extended elongated shaft impacting the stopper, allowing the noise makers' sound effect to be the predominate sound.
Implementation Method 2
The inertia of the movable elements of the noise maker, coupled with the controlled rapid stoppage of the extended elongated shaft as it comes into contact with the stopper component of the stop assembly, produces a more defined and desirable sound effect.
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AI summary
A noise maker stop assembly for use with a percussion foot pedal is described. The noise maker stop assembly typically comprises a noise maker attached to an extended elongated shaft, mounting brackets, and a bumper or tension strap for rapidly stopping the extended elongated shaft. Typically, the mounting brackets may be coupled to an existing standard percussion or similar foot pedal. The mounting brackets may also be configured so as to be coupled to a particular percussion foot pedal. A percussion foot pedal having an integrated noise maker stop assembly is also contemplated.