ES1138932U - Percussion instrument (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Percussion instrument (1), of the type comprising a metallic resonance box (2) on whose surface machined percutible zones are defined to produce sounds of different notes or musical tones; characterized in that the machined zones comprise tabs (3, 4) defined by through cuts (5) made in the surface of the resonance box (2), said tabs (3, 4) having a trapezoidal shape with greater width in the junction ( 6) with the rest of the soundboard (2). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT

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Object of the Invention

The present invention relates to a percussion instrument.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Within the percussion instruments, percussion boxes are known, which comprise a resonance chamber that is struck externally, generating a loudness that goes outside through one or more open parts of the resonance box. An example would be the bongos, which are played with the hands, and another example would be the timpani. that are played with drumsticks, and sometimes grouped in drums along with cymbals and other percussion instruments.

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One type of percussion instrument comprises a metal resonance box in half or upper part machined in the form of planes with recesses or protrusions, and whose bottom part comprises an opening that configures an output of the resonance box. It is struck with hands, fingers () with drumsticks. This instrument has two main drawbacks: having the output of the soundboard arranged internally, its support is not allowed on a continuous basis, since the sound would not come out, forcing it to support10 with legs apart or on stands or structures specifically designed. In addition, the internal sound output makes it difficult to interpret the interpreter, especially when he plays in groups with other instruments whose sounds are overlapped.

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Likewise, the construction of these instruments is very delicate, and can be affirmed simply by falling to the ground, if the fall affects the machining. In addition, the duration of the notes is sometimes too long, overlapping some notes with others in fast melodies

Disregard of the invention

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The invention's percussion instrument has a configuration that remedies the indicated drawbacks since it lacks a lower output of the soundboard, so it can be supported on any base, the sound coming out from the top, and improving the hearing by the interpreter. Furthermore, since it lacks recesses or protrusions that can be accidentally struck or deformed, it has a greater resistance to deflection in case of falls or blows.

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The instrument is of the type that comprises a metal soundboard on whose surface some mechanized perceptible zones are defined to produce sounds of different musical notes or tones, and according to the invention, the mechanized areas comprise tabs defined by cutting -is interns practiced on the surface of the soundboard, said tongues having a trapecial shape with greater width at the junction with the rest of the soundboard: a. This last configuration shortens the duration of the note, preventing it from overlapping with the following in case of fast melodies. Brief Description of the Drawings

Figures 1.- Shows a view of the instrument of the invention.

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Figure 2.- Shows a diametral section of the instrument of the invention.

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The percussion instrument (1) of the invention is of the type comprising a metal resonance box (2), whose surface is defined percutible machined areas to produce sounds of different musical notes or tones.

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According to the invention, the standardized areas comprise tabs (3, 4) defined by through-cuts (5) made in the surface of the soundboard (2), and which pass through it, having said tabs ( 3, 4) trapezoidal shape with greater width at the junction (6) with the rest of the soundboard (2).

The soundboard (2) comprises a closed body with symmetry of revolution. presenting a lower half (2a) convex, loved and with a central flat base (7), which

it allows the support of the instrument (1) on baSl3s, obviating the need for lecterns or specialized supports. Likewise, the resonance box "ncia (2) comprises another upper half (2b) convex with a flat coronation (8), with lateral tabs being practiced

(3) on the lateral contour of the upper half (~~ b). The lateral contour means the part

of this upper half (2b) that does not cover the flat region, and therefore has a certain inclination, oriented upwards. This, together with the lower half (2) being closed, configures the open resonance box upwards, the openings of the same being the through cuts that define the tabs, which produces the sound output upwards, which favors your perception by the interpreter.

Specifically, in this non-limiting example of the invention, the lateral tabs (3) comprise eight tabs (3) of different sizes: ideally coincident with musical scale notes. In addition, the additional arrangement of at least one central tab (4) which is arranged in the flat coronation (8) of the upper half (2b), and which emits a more serious tone, is provided.

An advantageous configuration of the instrument C1: shows that the lower half (2a) and the upper half (2b) are symmetrical, and that ideally they comprise two convex metal bodies that are joined together by welding (9) perimetral by their open edges ( 10).

Notwithstanding the foregoing, and since the description made corresponds only to an example of preferred embodiment of the investment, it will be understood that within its essentiality multiple variations of detail, also protected, may be introduced that may affect the form , the size or manufacturing materials of the assembly or of its parts, without this implying any alteration of the invention as a whole, delimited only by the claims provided in the following.

Claims (5)

1.-percussion instrument (1), of the type that includes a metal soundboard (2) on whose surface are defined percutible machined areas to produce sounds of different musical notes or tones; characterized in that the machined areas comprise defined tongues (3, 4); by through cuts (5) made on the surface of the soundboard (2), said tabs (3, 4) have a trapezoidal edge with greater width at the junction (6) with the rest of the soundboard (2). 2.-percussion instrument (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that the resonance box (2) comprises a closed body with revolution symmetry, presenting a lower half (2a) convex, closed and with a central flat rate (7), and another upper half (2b) convex with a flat coronation (8); finding side tabs practiced (3) in the lateral contom of the upper half (210). 3.-percussion instrument (1) according to claim 2 characterized in that the tabs sides (3) comprise eight tabs (3) of different tunings 4.-percussion instrument (1) according to claims 2 or 3 characterized in that additionally it comprises at least one central tongue (4) that is arranged in the flat coronation (8) of the upper half (2b). S.-Percussion instrument (1) according to any of claims 2 to 4 characterized because the lower m (ad) (2a) and the upper half (2b) are symmetrical. 6. Percussion instrument (1) according to any of claims 2 to 5 characterized because the lower half (2a) and the upper half (2b) comprise two metallic bodies convexes that are joined together by welding (9) perimeter by their open edges (10).