Music – Instruments – Drum and cymbal beaters
Patent
1993-02-02
1994-10-18
Gellner, Michael L.
Music
Instruments
Drum and cymbal beaters
844223, G10D 1302
Patent
active
053557611
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an actuator for a percussion instrument, such as a hi-hat cymbal, that is sounded by motion of a sound initiation member. The actuator includes a heel driven member, which translates vertically under the user's heel, and is connected to the sound initiation member, so that the user can activate the percussion instrument by moving the heel up and down. An inclined pedal that rotates about an axis may constitute the heel driven member. The connection between the heel driven member and the sound initiation member may be a hinged action lever, which is connected to the heel driven member so that it pivots in response to vertical heel motion. The action lever is connected to the sound initiation member by a cable, which is drawn in response to the pivoting motion of the action lever. The drawn cable pulls the sound initiation member, causing the instrument to sound.
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Vruk product advertisement from Modern Drummer Magazine, May 1993.
Swartz Keith M.
Ward Susan D.
Gellner Michael L.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stanzione Patrick J.
Weissburg Steven J.
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