Music – Instruments – Rigid vibrators
Patent
1998-04-10
1999-12-21
Nappi, Robert E.
Music
Instruments
Rigid vibrators
84402, G10D 1308
Patent
active
060051779
ABSTRACT:
A handchime includes a main tube with a clapper assembly for striking one of two tines at the end of a tubular body. An elastomeric damper block is fitted in compression between the inside surfaces of the side walls of the tine which the clapper strikes. The damper block is located at a distance approximately one-third the length of the tine from its base. The damper block includes raised portions in contacting relation with the horizontal inside surface of the tine, and is preferably affixed by an adhesive.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4325281 (1982-04-01), Hardy
patent: 4599932 (1986-07-01), Malta
Gore Gregory J.
Hsieh Shih-yung
Malmark, Inc.
Nappi Robert E.
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