GB2497369A

GB2497369A - Instrument mounting for minimising undesired movement of an instrument along on a surface

Info

Publication number: GB2497369A
Application number: GB1201646.5A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Peter Antoniou
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-12-09
Filing date: 2012-01-31
Publication date: 2013-06-12
Also published as: GB201201646D0; GB201121316D0

Abstract

An instrument mounting 100 for use on a surface is provided, having an anchoring arrangement such as two anchoring points (3) for engagement with respective structures 55, 56 present on the surface. In an embodiment a structural element 101 extends between the two anchoring points and a bearing member (27) is attached to, or formed as part of, the structural element 101, with the bearing member (27) presenting a plurality of spaced-apart bearing surfaces. Alternatively, the location of the bearing member (27) and therefore the location of bearing surface is adjustable with respect to the structural element 101. The instrument mounting 100 is suitable for use with an electronic drum kit and in use the bearing surface of the instrument mounting 100 may substantially prevent undesired movement or creep of the instrument, which may be a kick or bass drum along a surface such as the floor.

Description

Title: Drum Clamp System

Description of Invention

THE PRESENT INVENTION relates to a device for locating and securing the free-standing portions of a drum kit, and more specifically to locating and securing the free-standing portions of an electronic drum kit, particularly the bass drum and foot pedals.

In general, most pads of an electronic drum kit are secured to a main frame.

However, the bass drum and associated foot-pedal or pedals are free- standing, along with the pedal for the hi-hat cymbals and the like. These free-standing portions have a tendency to move whilst in use, with this movement known as "creeping".

This "creeping" may cause problems to the musician, because portions of the drum kit which are intended to be in one position move to an alternative, potentially unplayable position, harming the musician's confidence and capability to perform.

Various attempts have been made to solve the problem of "creeping", * . . RTM including the use of carpets, mats, weights, Velcro, string and/or heavy duty tapes. However, these techniques can be time consuming to put into effect, impractical, unsightly, heavy, cumbersome andlor unreliable to use.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to go at least some way to overcome the problem of "creeping" associated with an electric drum kit.

Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention provides an instrument mounting for use on a surface, the mounting having two anchoring points for engagement with respective structures present on the surface, a structural element extending between the two anchoring points, and a bearing member attached to, or formed as part of, the structural element, the bearing member presents a plurality of spaced-apart bearing surfaces, or the location of the bearing member and therefore the location of bearing surface is adjustable with respect to the structural element and, in use, the bearing surface of the instrument mounting may substantially prevent undesired movement of the instrument along the surface.

Preferably, the adjustment of the location of the bearing member may be effected by removing the bearing member and replacing with a bearing member of alternate dimensions.

Conveniently, the anchoring points are anchoring arms for securernent to a structure.

Advantageously, the mounting includes two anchoring arms, relatively movable with respect to one another and each securable to a respective structure.

Preferably, the instrument mounting comprises an adjustment mechanism between the anchoring arms to alter their respective spacing, operable to clamp the respective structures between the anchoring arms.

Conveniently, the anchoring arms are shaped to wrap around the respective structures.

Advantageously, the instrument mounting further comprises a bearing member adjuster to increase or decrease the distance between the bearing member and the anchoring arrangement.

Preferably, the bearing member includes an end portion which is rotatable with respect to the bearing member.

Conveniently, the position of the bearing member is adjustable such that the bearing portion may be substantially centrally aligned between the two structures.

Advantageously, the instrument mounting further comprises an extension arm which is attachable to the anchoring arrangement, the extension arm presenting at least one further bearing member against which an instrument may bear.

Preferably, the or each further bearing member may be located at a plurality of locations with respect to the extension arm.

Conveniently, the or each further bearing member includes an end portion which is rotatable with respect to the further bearing member.

Advantageously, the instrument is a kick or bass drum.

A second aspect of the present invention provides a ethod of securing an instrument on a surface, the method consisting of providing an anchoring arrangement for engagement with a structure present on the surface, the anchoring engagement providing anchoring points and a structural element, engaging the anchoring arrangement with a structure so that the structural element is locked in place with respect to the surface, providing a bearing member attached to, or formed as part of, the structural element, providing a plurality of spaced-apart bearing surfaces on the bearing member, or the location of the bearing member and therefore the location of bearing surface being adjustable with respect to the structural element, so that, in use, undesirable movement of the instrument along the surface is substantially prevented, and positioning an instrument against the bearing surface.

Preferably, the instrument is a kick or bass drum.

Conveniently, the structure present on the surface is a portion of a drum kit.

An alternative embodiment of the present invention provides an instrument mounting for use on a surface, the mounting having two curved anchoring arms, each arm shaped at one end to wrap around a structure provided on the surface, the opposing ends of the arms adjustably attached together to enable the distance between the arms to be increased or decreased, and the mounting further includes a bearing portion attached to the mounting between the curved anchoring arms, the position of the bearing portion being movable with respect to the anchoring arms and the bearing portion providing a bearing surface against which an instrument may bear, wherein in use, undesired movement of the instrument is prevented.

Preferably, the instrument mounting further includes an elongate extension arm having at least one further bearing portion attached thereto, wherein the or each further bearing portion is adjustably mounted with respect to the elongate extension arm, and the or each further bearing portion provides a further bearing surface against which an instrument may bear.

Conveniently, the instrument is a kick or bass drum.

A further embodiment of the present invention provides an instrument mounting for use on a surface, the mounting having an anchoring arrangement for engagement with a structure present on the surface, and a bearing portion against which the instrument may bear, in use, to substantially prevent undesired movement of the instrument along the surface.

A yet further embodiment of the present invention provides an instrument mounting for use on a surface, the mounting having an anchoring point for engagement with a structure present on the surface, a structural element extending away from the anchoring point, and a bearing member attached to, or formed as part of, the structural element, the bearing member presenting at least one bearing surface, or the location of the bearing member and therefore the location of bearing surface is adjustable with respect to the structural element and, in use, the bearing surface of the instrument mounting substantially prevents undesired movement of the instrument along the surface.

The embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the figures, in which: FIGURE 1 shows a drum clamping system main body, configured to clamp to a vertical leg supporting drum frame; FIGURE 2 shows a drum clamping system main body, configured to claim to a horizontal leg supporting drum frame; FIGURE 3 shows a "C"-clamp which is adaptable to clamp either a vertical or horizontal supporting leg drum frame system, illustrating how the "C-clamps can be configured for a wide range of applications; FIGURE 4 shows a foot pedal clamping system; FIGURE 5 shows a drum clamping system main body in combination with the foot pedal clamping system; FIGURE 6 shows the combination of drum and foot pedal clamping systems as shown in figure 5 attached to the supporting legs of a drum kit, in a right-handed orientation; FIGURE 7 shows the combination of drum and foot pedal clamping systems as shown in figure 5 attached to the supporting legs of a drum kit, in a left-handed orientation; FIGURE 8 shows a drum clamping system attached to the horizontal supporting legs of a drum frame; FIGURES 9, 10 and 11 show alternative methods of affixing the drum clamping system to an electronic drum frame; and FIGURE 12 shows a method for mounting the foot pedal clamping system to an electronic drum frame.

Turning firstly to figure 1, a drum clamping system 100 is shown. The clamping system 100 is made up of two substantially similar sections 1, 2, which may be in the form of "S"-shaped sections 1, 2. These S"-shaped sections 1, 2 at one end have elongated arms 3, which have an internal cut out slot along their length 4. At the opposite ends of the "S-shaped sections, clamps 5, 6 are affixed.

These clamps 5, 6 each have an aperture 7 formed therethrough. The clamps 5, 6 join the two "S-shaped sections together to form the main body 101 by means of a horizontal metal connecting rod 8. The connecting rod 8 is passed through the clamps 5, 6 and also through a cross-clamp 13, and may be secured into position using thumb bolts 9, 10.

The metal connecting rod 8 has two purposes. Firstly, the connecting rod 8 gives the "S-shaped sections 1,2 of the main body 101 adjustment in a lateral fashion, which may be achieved be sliding the clamps 5, 6 and therefore the "S"-shaped sections 1, 2 with respect to the connecting rod 8. Secondly, the connecting rod 8 enables the enable the cross-clamp 13 to be secured at any position between clamps 5, 6 using a thumb bolt 22.

A metal "T"-shaped holding rod 14 is passed through the cross clamp 13 to form a cruciform shape. This "T"-shaped metal holding rod 14 may be slid with respect to the cross-clamp 13 and the holding rod 14 can be secured at any position along its length 15, by using a thumb bolt 24. The holding rod 14 has a cross-member 23 attached at one end, which may be immovably affixed to the holding rod 14, or may be adjustably attached to the holding rod 14 by way of a joint 16. If the cross-member 23 is attached by way of a joint 16, it may pivot 260° horizontally, giving an offset angle option. The cross-member 23 may also be covered in a padded or soft material 17 to cushion a free-standing bass drum affixed thereto.

It is to be understood that alternative systems may be employed to present a bearing surface against which a bass drum may rest, and this surface may be incorporated into the main portion of the drum clamping system 100, or may comprise a bearing portion which is removable and alternative bearing portions may be used, dependent upon the application sought.

"C-shaped clamps 18 are provided at the elongated arms 3 at the free ends of the "S"-shaped sections 1, 2 and are slidably mounted in cut-out slots 4 using thumb bolts 19. The thumb bolts 19 are passed through the cut-out slots 4 and screw into a threaded aperture formed in the "C"-shaped clamps 18. In the configuration shown in figure 1, the vertical plate 20 of the "C"-clamp 18 holds the horizontal "C"-clamp 18 in position, with the outer waIl 21 of the elongated arms 3 bearing against the inner face 25 of the "C"-shaped clamps 18. The "C"-shaped clamps may be appropriately dimensioned to pass around and retain the leg of an electronic drum kit.

Turning now to figure 2, the drum clamping system 100 of figure 1 is shown, but in an alternate configuration. In this configuration, the "C"-shaped clamps 18 provided at the elongated arms 3 at the free ends of the "S"-shaped sections 1, 2 and mounted in a horizontal configuration, and are rotated such that the inner face 25 of the "C"-shaped clamps 18 are slidably mounted in the cut-out slots 4 using the thumb bolts 19. The thumb bolts 19 are passed through the cut-out slots 4 and screw into a threaded aperture formed in the inner face 25 of the "C"-shaped clamps 18. In the configuration shown in figure 2, the vertical plate 20 of the "C"-clamp 18 does not bear against the outer wall 21 of the elongated arms 3.

In both the vertical and horizontal cases, the elongated cut-out slot 4 allows for adjustment of the position of the "C"-shaped clamps 18 to suit a wide range of electronic drum frame sizes and either a vertical or horizontal drum frame leg support system.

As can be seen in figure 3, the "C"-shaped clamps 18 may be rotated about the axis of the thumb bolt 19. This enables the "C-shaped clamps 18 to be positioned at any suitable angle, to accommodate a wide variety of electric drum kits. As can also be seen in figure 3, more than one "C-shaped clamp 18 may be affixed in each cut-out slot 4, to enable the drum clamping system 100 to be used in a number of situations.

The drum clamping system 100 may include a foot pedal clamping system 102, which is shown in Figure 4. The foot pedal clamping system 102 may be mounted to either one of the "S-shaped sections 1, 2 which form part of the main body 101. A mounting plate 30 is provided which has two apertures 31 formed therethrough, with thumb bolts passing through these apertures 31 and engaging with a fixing plate 33, by way of threaded apertures 44.

Alternatively, the foot pedal clamping system 102 may be mounted directly to the drum kit 150, by way of an appropriate fixing method. The foot pedal clamping system 102 need not be provided with the main body 101 of a drum clamping system 100. In fact, the foot pedal clamping system 102 may be used independently of the main body 101, and multiple foot pedal clamping systems 102 may be used if desired.

It is to be understood that the drum clamping system 100 may be used in a modular configuration, to suit the needs of a drummer.

If the foot pedal clamping system 102 is to be used with the main body 101 of the drum clamping system 100, the foot pedal clamping system 102 may be attached to the mounting plate 30 using further thumb bolts, by way of a pivoting arm 32. The pivoting arm 32 is pivotable with respect to the mounting plate 30 by way of a centre pivot 35. To lock both parts securely into position, knurled washers 36 are used, the knurled washers 36 having interlocking teeth, which lock together when the knurled washers 36 are compressed by thumb bolt 48, securing the pivoting arm 32 in a fixed position.

If the foot pedal clamping system 102 is to be used independently of the main body 101 of the drum clamping system 100, the foot pedal clamping system 102 may be clamped directly to the frame of an electronic drum kit 150, or to any suitable structure that forms part of the electronic drum kit 150 or otherwise.

Attached at the opposite end of the pivoting arm 32 is a second arm 133. The second arm 133 and the pivoting arm 32 are connected using a pivot 34, with the two arms 32, 33 securely locked into position using knurled washers 37 in a similar fashion to that described above. The knurled washers 37 are located between the second arm 133 and the pivoting arm 32. These knurled washers have interlocking teeth, which, when compressed by thumb bolt 49 will lock together to secure the second arm 133 with respect to the pivoting arm 32. A clamp 38 is located at the opposite end of the second arm 133, the clamp 38 having an aperture 39 formed through its length. A horizontal rod 40 is passed through this horizontal aperture 39 at substantially a right-angle to the second arm 133. The rod 40 has a length, and along the length of the rod 40 there are at least two cross clamps 41, 42 provided.

These clamps 41, 42 may slide along the rod 40 and may be secured at any point along the length of the rod 40, secured in position by thumb bolts 143, 144, to give adjustment of the location of cross members 48, 49, giving the desired left and right foot pedal adjustments.

Further, two "T"-shaped rods 36, 37 are passed through the clamps 41, 42 to form a double cross shape. The two "T"-shaped rods 36, 37 are free-sliding with respect to the clamps 45, 46 and may be secured at any position along the length of the rod 40 length using clamps 45, 46 to enable forward and backward adjustment of cross members 48, 49 and therefore foot pedal adjustment. Each "T"-shaped rod has a cross member 48, 49, with these cross members shaped to cradle and retain an array of various foot pedals designs.

To retain foot pedals more securely, side arms 40 may be provided to keep the main axis of a foot pedal central to the cross member 48, 49 by means of spring pressure. These spring clamps expand outwards horizontally to secure a wide range of foot pedals widths and designs, to eliminate horizontal movement of a foot pedal.

Figure 5 shows a complete drum clamping system 100 supporting, in a secured position, a bass drum 50 with a bass drum foot pedal 51, by way of a "T"-bar 14. The foot pedal clamping system 102 is shown retaining, in a secure position, two foot pedals 52, 53, by way of spring clamps 40, one present on each side ofT-shaped portions 36, 37. The combination of the spring clamps and the "T"-shaped portions 36, 37 are operable to prevent the pedals 52, 53 from moving laterally.

Turning now to figures 6 and 7, the drum clamping system 100 is shown fitted to an electronic drum kit frame 155. Figure 6 shows the system 100 set up for a right-handed drummer, and figure 7 shows the system 100 set up for a left-handed drummer. In both figures, the drum kit frame 155 includes vertical supporting legs 55, 56, 57, 58, and the drum clamping system 100 is attached to the rearmost two vertical supporting legs of the drum kit 55, 56 by way of the "C"-shaped clamps 18, the clamps 18 set in a horizontal position.

In figure 8, the drum clamping system 100 is shown fitted to an electronic drum kit frame 150. In a different fashion to that shown in figures 6 and 7, this drum frame 150 employs horizontal supporting legs 59, 60. In this situation, the "C"-shaped clamps 18 are rotated about the axis of the elongated arms 3, plate by way of the inner face 25 of the C-shaped clamps 3 to enable securement of the "C-shaped clamp 3 in a vertical position. This makes it possible to secure the drum clamping system 100 to a horizontal drum kit frame 150. The foot pedal clamping system 102 may be attached to the main body 101 of the drum clamping system 100 in this orientation.

Figures 9-1 1 show a selection of alternative clamping methods which may be used to secure the drum clamping system 100 to the frame 150, 155 of a drum kit.

Figure 9 shows a screw-type clamp having a mounting plate 60, which provides apertures for fixing by way of bolts 61. At a central region of the mounting plate 60 there is provided a rotatable wheel 62, the wheel 62 having an outer grip 63 and an inner thread 64, and rotation of the wheel 62 causes a threaded rod 64 to advance into or retract from the wheel 62. Further, the threaded rod 64 may have a bracket 66 at its distal end.

Figure 10 shows a spring-type clamp device having a cylindrical body 70 which includes a mounting portion 71 which includes fixing apertures 72. A rod 73 is held in position within the cylindrical body by way of a compression spring 74, with one end of the body 70 narrowing to form a retaining end 75. A plunger 76 may be affixed at the spring end of the rod 73, and a bracket 77 may be provided at the distal end of the rod 73.

Figure 11 shows a lever clamp, which includes a mounting plate 80. This mounting plate 80 has apertures 81 formed therethrough to enable fixing of the lever clamp. A lever device 82 may be used to clamp a rod 83 by way of a lever-and-ratchet system 84. A secondary plate 85 may have a fine adjustment bolt, to enable greater or lesser pressure to be applied to the rod 83. A bracket 86 may be provided at the distal end of the rod 83.

Finally, figure 12 shows an alternative method to attach the foot pedal clamping system 102, of particular use if the foot pedal clamping system 102 is to be used independently of the remainder of the main body 101 of the drum clamping system 100, as it enables the foot pedal clamping system 102 to be attached directly to the frame of an electronic drum kit 150. The alternative mounting clamp 90 has two halves 91, 92, which may be hingedly attached together by way of a hinge 93, and prevented from moving apart from one another by a clamp section 94, 95. This clamp section 94, 95 accommodates a bolt 96, perpendicular to the axis of the mounting clamp 90. As the bolt 96 is tightened, the two clamp sections 94, 95 are brought together to reduce the internal diameter 97 of the mounting clamp 90.

The mounting clamp 90 may be used to attach the foot pedal clamping system 102 to a vertical or horizontal supporting leg of a drum kit. A plate 98 may be included as part of the outer casing of the clamp 90, the plate having apertures 99, 105 formed therethrough, to attach the clamp 90 to the foot pedal clamping system 102.

In use, a user would assemble the drum clamping system 100, ensuring that the distance between the "S"-shaped sections 1,2 are spaced apart suitably to accommodate the legs of a drum kit 150, 155. Dependent upon the shape and orientation of the legs of the drum kit 150, 155, be they horizontal or vertical, the "C"-shaped clamps 18 would need to be correctly orientated.

Once the main body 101 has been assembled and affixed to a drum kit 150, the bass drum 50 and pedal 51 may be abutted against the cross-member 23, to prevent the bass drum 50 and pedal 51 from "creeping" in use.

If the user wishes to use the foot pedal clamping system 102, it would be necessary to affix this to the main body 101 of the drum clamping system 100.

Dependent upon the pedals and the like required, and whether the user is left-or right-handed, the user may attach the foot pedal clamping system 102 to either side of the main body 101.

Once the main body 101 and the foot pedal clamping system 102 have been correctly positioned, all of the thumb bolts may be tightened to retain the drum clamping system 100 in the desired position.

Alternatively, if the user wishes to use the foot pedal clamping system 102 independently of the main body 101 of the drum clamping system 100, the foot pedal clamping system would be affixed to a portion of the drum kit 150 by way of a mounting clamp such as the mounting clamp 90. As with the configuration discussed above, the user may attach the foot pedal clamping system 102 to either side of the drum kit 150. Alternatively, if there are fixed structures present upon the surface on which the drum kit 150 is placed, the foot pedal clamping system 150 may be affixed, again by way of a mounting clamp 90, to such a fixed structure.

Once the drum clamping system 100 has been configured in the correct orientation and set to the desired position, a user will have the flexibility required to drum without fear of portions of the kit "creeping" across the surface on which the drum kit 150, 155 is placed.

When used in this specification and claims, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" and variations thereof mean that the specified features, steps or integers are included. The terms are not to be interpreted to exclude the presence of other features, steps or components.

The features disclosed in the foregoing description, or the following claims, or the accompanying drawings, expressed in their specific forms or in terms of a means for performing the disclosed function, or a method or process for attaining the disclosed result, as appropriate, may, separately, or in any combination of such features, be utilised for realising the invention in diverse forms thereof.

Claims

<claim-text>CLAIMS1. An instrument mounting for use on a surface, the mounting having: two anchoring points for engagement with respective structures present on the surface; a structural element extending between the two anchoring points; and a bearing member attached to, or formed as part of, the structural element, the bearing member presents a plurality of spaced-apart bearing surfaces, or the location of the bearing member and therefore the location of bearing surface is adjustable with respect to the structural element and, in use, the bearing surface of the instrument mounting may substantially prevent undesired movement of the instrument along the surface.</claim-text> <claim-text>2. An instrument mounting according to claim 1, wherein the adjustment of the location of the bearing member may be effected by removing the bearing member and replacing with a bearing member of alternate dimensions.</claim-text> <claim-text>3. An instrument mounting according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the anchoring points are anchoring arms for securement to a structure.</claim-text> <claim-text>4. An instrument mounting according to claim 3, wherein the mounting includes two anchoring arms, relatively movable with respect to one another and each securable to a respective structure.</claim-text> <claim-text>5. An instrument mounting according to claim 4, comprising an adjustment mechanism between the anchoring arms to alter their respective spacing, operable to clamp the respective structures between the anchoring arms.</claim-text> <claim-text>6. An instrument arrangement according to any one of claims 3-5, wherein the anchoring arms are shaped to wrap around the respective structures.</claim-text> <claim-text>7. An instrument mounting according to any preceding claim, further comprising a bearing member adjuster to increase or decrease the distance between the bearing member and the anchoring arrangement.</claim-text> <claim-text>8. An instrument mounting according to any preceding claim, wherein the bearing member includes an end portion which is rotatable with respect to the bearing member.</claim-text> <claim-text>9. An instrument mounting according to any preceding claim, wherein the position of the bearing member is adjustable such that the bearing portion may be substantially centrally aligned between the two structures.</claim-text> <claim-text>10. An instrument mounting according to any preceding claim, further comprising an extension arm which is attachable to the anchoring arrangement, the extension arm presenting at least one further bearing member against which an instrument may bear.</claim-text> <claim-text>11. An instrument mounting according to claim 10, wherein the or each further bearing member may be located at a plurality of locations with respect to the extension arm.</claim-text> <claim-text>12. An instrument mounting according to any one of claims 10 or 11, wherein the or each further bearing member includes an end portion which is rotatable with respect to the further bearing member.</claim-text> <claim-text>13. An instrument mounting according to any preceding claim, wherein the instrument is a kick or bass drum.14. A method of securing an instrument on a surface, the method consisting of: providing an anchoring arrangement for engagement with a structure present on the surface, the anchoring engagement providing anchoring points and a structural element; engaging the anchoring arrangement with a structure so that the structural element is locked in place with respect to the surface; providing a bearing member attached to, or formed as part of, the structural element; providing a plurality of spaced-apart bearing surfaces on the bearing member, or the location of the bearing member and therefore the location of bearing surface being adjustable with respect to the structural element, so that, in use, undesirable movement of the instrument along the surface is substantially prevented; and positioning an instrument against the bearing surface.13. The method of claim 12, wherein the instrument is a kick or bass drum.</claim-text> <claim-text>14. The method of claims 12 or 13, wherein the structure present on the surface is a portion of a drum kit.</claim-text> <claim-text>15. An instrument mounting for use on a surface, the mounting having: two curved anchoring arms, each arm shaped at one end to wrap around a structure provided on the surface, the opposing ends of the arms adjustably attached together to enable the distance between the arms to be increased or decreased, and the mounting further includes a bearing portion attached to the mounting between the curved anchoring arms, the position of the bearing portion being movable with respect to the anchoring arms and the bearing portion providing a bearing surface against which an instrument may bear, wherein in use, undesired movement of the instrument is prevented.</claim-text> <claim-text>16. An instrument mounting according to claim 15, further including an elongate extension arm having at least one further bearing portion attached thereto, wherein the or each further bearing portion is adjustably mounted with respect to the elongate extension arm, and the or each further bearing portion provides a further bearing surface against which an instrument may bear.</claim-text> <claim-text>17. An instrument mounting according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the instrument is a kick or bass drum.</claim-text> <claim-text>18. An instrument mounting for use on a surface, the mounting having: an anchoring arrangement for engagement with a structure present on the surface; and a bearing portion against which the instrument may bear, in use, to substantially prevent undesired movement of the instrument along the surface.</claim-text> <claim-text>19. An instrument mounting for use on a surface, the mounting having: an anchoring point for engagement with a structure present on the surface; a structural element extending away from the anchoring point; and a bearing member attached to, or formed as part of, the structural element, the bearing member presenting at least one bearing surface, or the location of the bearing member and therefore the location of bearing surface is adjustable with respect to the structural element and, in use, the bearing surface of the instrument mounting substantially prevents undesired movement of the instrument along the surface.</claim-text> <claim-text>20. An instrument mounting as substantially hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.</claim-text> <claim-text>21. Any novel combination of features as described herein.</claim-text>