Rotatable Drum Stand Arms for Versatile Diameter Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing drum stands are cumbersome to operate when switching the manner of supporting a drum, requiring adjustments in arm length and rotational position, making it difficult to accommodate drums of various diameters.
Innovation Solution
A drum stand with rotatable arms that can switch between two support positions, allowing for easy adjustment by rotating the arms relative to the mounting post, enabling support of drums with different diameters without interfering with the post, and featuring distinct hook configurations for each position to alter the support characteristics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the arm length and rotational position are adjusted to support drums of various diameters, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome adjustment and fixing procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The arm is designed to be rotatable relative to the supporting post between a first support position and a second support position, allowing dynamic reconfiguration of the support geometry. This rotational capability enables the same arm structure to adapt to different drum diameters by changing its angular orientation, eliminating the need for complex length adjustments while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the rotational position parameter of the arm relative to the supporting post to achieve different support configurations. By rotating the arm between specific positions, the effective support radius and geometry are altered, enabling accommodation of various drum diameters through a simple rotational parameter change rather than structural modification.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple adjustment mechanisms are provided to achieve different support positions, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The arm structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables rotational adjustment between different support positions, and accommodates various drum diameters. This multi-functionality is achieved through a single integrated arm component that combines support and adjustment capabilities, avoiding the need for separate adjustment mechanisms and reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the support function and the adjustment function into a single arm component. The arm simultaneously provides mechanical support for the drum and enables positional adjustment through rotation, consolidating what would traditionally require separate mechanisms into one unified structure, thereby simplifying the overall device.
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AI summary
A drum stand includes: a supporting post; and a plurality of arms configured to support a drum. At least one arm, among the plurality of arms, is rotatable relative to the supporting post between a first support position and a second support position. At the first support position, the at least one arm extends outwardly relative to the supporting post. In the second support position, the at least one arm extends outwardly relative to the supporting post is configured to support the drum differently from that at the first support position. A drum kit includes a drum and the drum stand.