Music – Instruments – Rigid vibrators
Patent
1982-09-23
1984-09-04
Griffin, Donald A.
Music
Instruments
Rigid vibrators
G10D 1308
Patent
active
044690037
ABSTRACT:
A plurality of vertical, elongated tubes are suspended longitudinally between a horizontal upper cross-piece and a horizontal lower cross-piece of a frame. Flanking the elongated tube on each side thereof is a striker element which is also suspended between the upper cross-piece and the lower cross-piece, the suspended, elongated tube and the two suspended striker elements on either side representing a single tube assembly. Interposed between adjacent tube assemblies are longitudinal frame pieces. Pivoting the upper cross-piece about a stationary point on the lower cross-piece results in the striker elements reciprocating laterally. When moving in one direction, a striker element contacts the elongated tube; in the opposite direction, the striker element contacts a longitudinal frame piece. Resilient pads are located on the longitudinal frame pieces where the striker elements make contact, thereby decreasing the sound of a striker element as it strikes a longitudinal frame piece. Each elongated tube is provided with a damper at one end which can be selectively directed against one end of the tube by the player of the instrument.
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Griffin Donald A.
Hall William D.
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