EP2113906A1 - Stand for a drum and drum - Google Patents

Abstract

The stand (100) has an arm with a support area (12) that is formed as a supporting stand. Leg areas (14, 24) are formed as leg units, and a holding area (16) is formed as a holding unit or a retaining unit for a drum (200). The leg and holding areas are extended horizontally and connected with the support area over bends (30, 40) in a resilient or vibrant manner. The bends are arranged as mirror-symmetrical around a horizontally running mirror axis (S). The leg areas are in contact with each other by a screw joint (50). An independent claim is also included for a drum including a membrane.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a drum stand according to the preamble of claim 1.

The present invention further relates to a musical instrument, namely a drum, in connection with a drum stand according to the preamble of claim 1.

State of the art

Drum stands are usually three-legged, with the foot of the stand, such as the publication DE 92 06 877 U1 removable, rises substantially perpendicular to the base.

Further, for example, from the publications CH 55047 and DE 195 01 312 B4 Drum stand with a vertical column stand and three foldable, in their position of use at an angle of about 45 degrees away from the vertical column stand extending feet known. The foot areas of these stands are thus at an angle of about 45 degrees to the horizontal on the floor space.

A stand with an approximately at an angle of 45 degrees to the horizontal extending column stand is from the document DE 44 36 039 C2 known. The foot area of this stand is formed by short, arranged in extension to the column stand foot pieces. To hold a large drum, this stand has one at the top of the column stand arranged receiving area and a horizontally extending away from the lower end of the stand column holding frame. This support frame is rigidly connected to the stand column.

The known drum stands described above all have the disadvantage that the vibrations and pressure waves transmitted to the drum stand during drumming are conducted to the base of the drum without being damped, which impairs the sound of the drum.

The known drum stands described above all have the disadvantage that the vibrations of the drum shell are too much hindered or completely prevented by the rigidity of the column construction, which adversely affects the sound of the drum.

For the sound behavior of drums, please note the following:

Many self-sounding instruments are suspended at their dead point (in the case of the bell and the cymbal the non-oscillating center of the instrument) or the dead points (in the xylophone the two axes of the plate) to swing freely. If z. B. filed a bell, the sound ends immediately, because the footprint is rigid and prevents the swinging of the body of the bell.

By striking a drum you put directly the coat, so the membrane, and indirectly the drum body in vibration. In the overall sound therefore also the oscillation of the boiler plays a significant role. This is clearly felt when you z. B. holds the drum of a drum set in the hand and strikes to play afterwards mounted on the stand. The sound difference is very clear and is generally perceived as "worse" when the drum is mounted. The stator types shown cause namely by their design, the damping or the prevention of vibrations in the boiler because they bring the rigidity of the base, on which they stand at right angles to the drum and the vibration of the drum body more or less hinder or almost completely prevent. The ideal suspension is therefore strong enough to hold the drum in the desired position and flexible enough to minimize the effect on the boiler vibration. So far, it is tried by various rubber suspensions to find a transition from the rigidity of the usual stand to the vibration of the drum. What is new is that in this stand this elaborate transition does not need to be found anymore, because the stand itself already creates the transition to the rigid floor space.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION: Problem, Solution, Advantages

Based on the disadvantages and inadequacies set out above and in appreciation of the outlined prior art, the present invention has the object, a stand of the type mentioned and a drum of the type mentioned in such a way that the vibration of the drum body are minimally affected.

This object is achieved by a stand, namely by a drum swing stand, having the features specified in claim 1 and by a drum having the features specified in claim 10. Advantageous embodiments and expedient developments of the present invention are characterized in the respective subclaims.

Thus, the present invention is based on the fact that the stand is shaped so that the vibrations of the drum shell are impeded as little as possible by the stand. It extends in the use position the stand of the supporting area of the drum designed as a support perpendicular or obliquely from the standing surface, for example from the floor, away upwards. The support region is thus at least partially disposed at an angle of less than 180 degrees, preferably at an angle of about 40 degrees to about 90 degrees to the horizontal.

• dem sich im Wesentlichen waagrecht erstreckenden Fußbereich des Ständers und/oder
• dem sich im Wesentlichen waagrecht erstreckende Haltebereich des Ständers

To cushion the vibrations and to create a transition between the oscillating drum and the rigid base surface is the connection of the support area with

• the substantially horizontally extending foot area of the stand and / or
• the substantially horizontally extending holding portion of the stand

formed as at least one elastic, in particular resilient or oscillating, bending. The bend between the support area and the foot area and / or between the support area and the holding area thus forms (in each case) an axis of rotation about which the foot area and / or the holding area moves elastically, more precisely, oscillates. Due to its structural design, the stand is thus similar to the known as seating swing chair.

The vibrations generated by the drum upon actuation are absorbed by the stand or by the oscillating stand, without these vibrations and pressure waves being conducted to the stand surface. This results in a unique soft feel even with smaller drums, which is only comparable to large, expensive ethnic drums from Africa and Asia.

The free swinging of the drum boiler is only minimally hindered by the stand or by the oscillating stand, as it does not bring the rigidity of the stand directly to the boiler. This results in a unique soft feel even with smaller drums, which only comparable to drums that are worn directly on the body, z. B. Big and small drum in marching music, Djembe and Djun Djun in African music.

In order to ensure a good damping and at the same time a good stability of the stand, the foot region is preferably arranged like a runner under the drum shell. While the foot region preferably extends below the entire drum body in order to obtain a high level of stability, that is to say the length of the foot region substantially corresponds to the diameter of the drum shell, the holding region can be made considerably shorter.

In order to ensure a good influence on the vibration behavior of the boiler and at the same time a good stability of the stator, the foot region is preferably arranged like a skid under the drum shell. In this case, three felt or rubber or resilient-elastic plastic elements may also be used preferably to avoid tilting on uneven footprint by a three-point support. While the foot region preferably extends below the entire drum body in order to obtain a high level of stability, that is to say the length of the foot region substantially corresponds to the diameter of the drum shell, the holding region can be made considerably shorter.

A particularly good damping and a particularly good influence on the swinging of the boiler results when both the holding area and the foot area of the stand arm extend substantially horizontally and each have a bend elastic, in particular resilient or swinging, connected to the support area. The holding area preferably runs parallel to the foot area. For example, the arm of the drum stand may be U-shaped, wherein the holding area and the foot area each form the legs of the U's. Alternatively, however, the holding region can also be arranged obliquely to the foot region or be circular or curved. Also, embodiments with only one L-profile and a slightly modified footprint, z. B. as a cross, are possible.

The stand may for example be made of wood, plastic or metal or other suitable material. Due to its structural design, there are no risk of injury to the user of the stand. In contrast, the user in the operation of conventional metal stand, as for example from the publications CH 55047 and DE 195 01 312 B4 are known, jam or bump.

• ein erstes aus Stützbereich und Fußbereich gebildetes Teilstück und
• ein zweites aus Stützbereich und Haltebereich gebildetes Teilstück
  aufweisen. Mittels eines Verbindungselements, beispielsweise mittels einer Schraubverbindung, können die einzelnen Teilstücke lösbar miteinander verbunden werden.
  Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung ist mindestens ein Spannring, insbesondere mindestens ein Stimmreif, der Trommel so gestaltet, dass er leicht, vorzugsweise etwa 2 mm, über den Kesselrand der Trommel hinausragt. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung wird der Kesselrand durch den Spannring vor Beschädigung geschützt, wenn ungewollt oder gewollt, beispielsweise als Klangfarbe, auf den Kesselrand geschlagen wird.
  Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft schließlich die Verwendung mindestens einer Trommel gemäß der vorstehend dargelegten Art zum Einsatz im Fitnessbereich.

Another advantage of the drum stand according to the invention is that it is stackable and thus requires only a fraction of the space of conventional drum stands. To save space during transport and storage, the drum stand can also consist of several sections. For example, the drum stand

• a first formed of the support area and foot area section and
• a second section formed from supporting area and holding area
  exhibit. By means of a connecting element, for example by means of a screw connection, the individual sections can be detachably connected to each other.
  According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, at least one clamping ring, in particular at least one reed, the drum is designed so that it protrudes slightly, preferably about 2 mm, beyond the edge of the drum. In this embodiment, the edge of the boiler is protected by the clamping ring from damage when unwanted or wanted, for example, as a tone, is beaten on the edge of the kettle.
  Finally, the present invention relates to the use of at least one drum according to the above-described type for use in the gym.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1

in Seitenansicht ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Trommel gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung, mit einem Schwingständer gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung;

Fig. 2

eine Ansicht von vorne links auf die Trommel sowie den Schwingständer aus Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

eine weitere Ansicht von vorne links auf die Trommel sowie den Schwingständer aus Fig. 1;

Fig. 4

eine schaubildliche Ansicht eines zweiteilig ausgebildeten Armes mit über eine lösbare Verbindung miteinander verbundenen Teilstücken in gespreizter Stellung;

Fig. 5

eine Ansicht des Verbindungsbereiches der beiden Teilstücke des zweiteiligen Armes; und

Fig. 6

eine Ansicht des Verbindungsbereiches der beiden Teilstücke des zweiteiligen Armes in zusammengeklappter Stellung.

As already discussed above, there are various possibilities for embodying and developing the teaching of the present invention in an advantageous manner. For this purpose, reference is made on the one hand to the claim 1 and the claim 10 respectively subordinate claims, on the other hand further embodiments, features and advantages of the present invention will be explained below with reference to the illustrated embodiment. In a perspective view:

Fig. 1

in side view an embodiment of a drum according to the present invention, with a swinging stand according to the present invention;

Fig. 2

a view from the front left on the drum and the swing stand Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 3

another view from the front left on the drum and the oscillating stand Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 4

a perspective view of a two-part arm with interconnected via a detachable connection sections in a spread position;

Fig. 5

a view of the connecting portion of the two sections of the two-part arm; and

Fig. 6

a view of the connecting portion of the two sections of the two-part arm in the folded position.

The same or similar embodiments, elements or features are in the Fig. 1 to 3 provided with identical reference numerals.

Best way to carry out the invention

Fig. 1 shows a stand, namely a swinging stand 100, for a drum 200. The swinging stand 100 can serve to hold a variety of drums. For example, the oscillating stand 100 may serve to support a small drum with a flat cylindrical metal and snare sides on the lower skin. Further, a stirring or Landsknechts drum can be held by the swinging stand 100. Finally, the swing stand can also be used to hold large drums, such as bell drums, tom toms, bongos and congas.

• einem als Stütze ausgebildeten Stützbereich 12, 22,
• einem als Fußelement ausgebildeten Fußbereich 14, 24, und
• einem als Halteelement oder Aufnahmeelement für die Trommel 200 ausgebildeten Haltebereich 16, 26.

The swinging stand 100 has one or two arms with, respectively

• a supporting area 12, 22, designed as a support
• a trained as a foot element foot area 14, 24, and
• a holding element 16, 26 designed as a holding element or receiving element for the drum 200.

The foot region 14, 24 extends like a skid under the drum shell 210 and is connected via a bend 30 resiliently or oscillatingly to the vertically arranged support region 12, 22. Further, the support portion 12, 22 via a bend 40 resiliently or oscillating with the horizontally extending holding portion 16, 26 is connected. These two bends 30, 40 are arranged mirror-symmetrically about a mirror axis S extending substantially horizontally and / or parallel to the drum membrane 220.

The arms are formed in one or two parts, wherein the individual sections 18, 19, 28, 29 of the arms via at least one screw 60 are releasably connected together. A first section 18 or 28 of the respective arm consists of the support region 12 or 22 and the foot region 14 or 24. The second section 19 or 29 of the respective arm consists of the support region 12 or 22 and the holding region 16 or 26. To increase the stability, the individual sections 18, 19 and 28, 29 are each formed in one piece.

In the position of use of the stand 100, the ends of the foot regions 14, 24 facing away from the support region 12 or 22 are detachably connected to one another by means of at least one screw connection 50. The connection 50 may also be a screw, with which you can adjust the angle of the two support arms from 0 ° to 180 ° or even more. The 0 ° position would be adjustable for transport and storage, all others for drums in different diameters ( 4 to 6 ). The holding portions 16, 26, however, are arranged at a distance from each other. This particular arrangement gives the stand 100 high stability and high stability. Also trained otherwise, detachable connections 50 may be used, such. B. lockable hinges with locking devices.

For fastening the drum shell 210, the bend 40 between the support region 12, 22 and holding region 16, 26 has a perpendicular bore 42. In this bore 42 a fixed to the outer edge of the drum shell 210 retaining member 240 is mounted.

The drum kettle 210 extends horizontally away from the holding portions 16, 26, wherein the holding portions 16, 26 are arranged on the outer circumference of the cylindrical drum shell 210.

A drum membrane 220 clamped on the top edge of the drum shell 210 is held by at least one tension ring or vocal loop 230. To protect the edge of the boiler against mechanical damage this vocal cord 230 protrudes about 2 millimeters above the edge of the boiler or lies on the edge of the boiler.

To fasten the clamping ring 230, the drum has approximately nine clamping elements 232 or tuning screws arranged on the outer circumference of the drum shell 210.

The eardrum 220 is designed so that despite a variety of drummers and full physical use, for example when drumming in the gym, not too loud, but a pleasant sound is produced. The eardrum 220 thus does not produce frequencies that are perceived as noise. Rather, the eardrum 220 is chosen so that only a bulbous, earthy sound that has more of a box punch on a sandbag than on a drum is formed. Also, the eardrum 220 is chosen so that little reverberation is produced.

As a mallet are preferably used those that can be kept comfortable with the whole hand and not play the skins too much.

The in the Fig. 1 to 3 illustrated drum 200 with the swinging stand 100 differs from known from the prior art drums by a uniquely soft feel.

Further advantages over the prior art are the stackability and good transportability of the instrument and the design-related prevention of the risk of injury of a conventional metal stand.

Particularly suitable in the Fig. 1 to 3 illustrated swinging stand 100 for drums used in gyms, events or therapies 200. The swinging stand 100 is thus particularly suitable in areas where many vibrations and pressure waves are applied to the stand.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100

Drum stand, in particular swinging stand

12

Supporting area of the arm, in particular of the first arm

14

Foot area of the arm, especially the first arm

16

Holding area of the arm, in particular of the first arm

18

first, formed from the support portion 12 and foot 14 portion of the arm, in particular the first arm

19

second, formed from support portion 12 and holding portion 16 portion of the arm, in particular the first arm

22

Supporting region of the further, in particular second, arm

24

Foot area of the other, in particular second, arm

26

Holding region of the other, in particular second, arm

28

first, from supporting area 22 and foot area 24 formed portion of the further, in particular second, arm

29

second, from supporting area 22 and holding portion 26 formed portion of the further, in particular second, arm

30

Bend between foot area 14, 24 and support area 12, 24

40

Bend between holding area 16, 26 and support area 12, 24th

42

Recess, in particular vertically extending bore, the bend 40th

50

Connecting element, in particular screw, for releasably connecting in particular the foot portions 14, 24th

60

Connecting element, in particular screw, for particular releasably connecting the first portion 18 and 28 with the second portion 19 and 29 respectively

200

drum

210

drum shell

220

Drum membrane, especially pompom

230

Clamping ring, especially vocal ring

232

Clamping element, in particular tuning screw

240

Retaining element, in particular retaining web

S

mirror axis

Claims (15)

Stand (100) for a drum (200), wherein the stand (100) at least one arm with at least one supporting area (12, 22) designed as a support, - At least one trained as a foot element foot area (14, 24) and at least one holding area (16, 26) designed as a holding element or receiving element for the drum (200)
having, characterized,
that - The foot area (14, 24) and / or the holding area (16, 26)
extends substantially horizontally and via a bend (30, 40) elastically, in particular resilient or oscillating, with the support region (12, 22) is connected. Stand (100) according to claim 1,
characterized,
that - At least a portion of the support portion (12, 22) is integrally formed with the foot region (14, 24) and / or - At least a portion of the support portion (12, 22) integral with the holding portion (16, 26) is formed. Stand (100) according to at least one of claims 1 or 2,
characterized,
that - The support area (12, 22) and the foot area (14, 24) and / or - The support area (12, 22) and the holding area (14, 24)
are arranged at an angle of less than 180 degrees, in particular less than or equal to about 90 degrees to each other. Stand (100) according to at least one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized,
that the support portion (12, 22) extends at least partially perpendicular. Stand (100) according to at least one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized,
that - The bend (30) between the support area (12, 22) and foot area (14, 24) and the bend (40) between support region (12, 22) and holding region (16, 26)
are each arranged mirror-symmetrically about a substantially horizontal mirror axis (S). Stand (100) according to at least one of claims 1 to 5,
characterized,
that arm - A first (18, 28) of support region (12, 22) and foot region (14, 24) formed part and - A second (19, 29) of the support region (12, 22) and holding portion (16, 26) formed section
wherein the first section (18, 28) and the second section (19, 29) can be connected to one another by means of at least one connecting element (60), for example by means of at least one screw connection. Stand (100) according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by at least one arm. Stand (100) according to claim 7,
characterized,
that in the use position of the stator (100) the leg portions (14, 24), in particular by the support portion (12, 22) facing away from ends of the leg portions (14, 24) are in contact, in particular by means of at least one connecting element (50), for example are connected to each other by means of at least one screw. Stand (100) according to at least one of claims 1 to 8,
characterized,
in that the bend (40) between the support region (12, 22) and holding region (16, 26) has at least one recess (42), in particular at least one, for example, vertically extending bore. Drum (200) with a substantially cylindrical drum bowl (210) arranged substantially horizontally in the position of use, - At least one at the upper edge of the drum shell (210) spanned drum membrane (220) and - At least one for holding the drum shell (210) formed stator (100) according to at least one of claims 1 to 9. Drum (200) according to claim 10,
characterized by at least one clamping device with - At least one clamping ring (230) for clamping the drum membrane (220) and - At least one clamping element (232), in particular at least one tuning screw, for fastening the clamping ring (230) on the drum shell (210), wherein the clamping ring
(230) is arranged in the use position on, in particular, the edge of the drum boiler (100). Drum (200) according to claim 10 or 11,
characterized,
that in the position of use of the drum - The foot portion (14, 24) is arranged like a skid under the drum membrane (220) and / or - The drum membrane (220) is arranged substantially parallel over the foot region (14, 24). Drum (100) according to at least one of claims 10 to 12,
characterized,
in that the end of the holding region (16, 26) facing away from the support region (12, 22) rests against the outer circumference of the drum shell (210) in the position of use. Drum (100) according to at least one of claims 10 to 13, characterized by at least one holding element (240) arranged on the drum shell (210) and arranged in the recess (42) arranged between support region (12, 22) and holding region (16, 26). is storable. Use of at least one drum (200) according to at least one of claims 10 to 14 for use in the sports and / or fitness sector.

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