JP2016057596A - Electron drum having cobweb-shaped sensor, and cymbals - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic percussion instrument which has a wider signal detection range, with respect to dimension of a percussion range, and which can generate a signal, in which stability for generating an electron sound is improved.SOLUTION: An electronic percussion instrument comprises: a percussion member 110 for generating vibration during percussion time; a vibration resonance member 120; and a vibration attenuation member 130. The vibration resonance member 120 comprises: a hub part disposed on a center; plural radial parts extending from the hub part in a radial-state; and plural ring parts. Each of the radial parts traverses at least part of the plural ring parts, and connects it. The ring parts of the plural ring parts are arranged concentrically to the adjacent ring parts. The vibration attenuation member 130 is disposed to directly contact between the percussion member 110 and vibration resonance member 120, and transmits vibration generated by the percussion member 110 to the vibration resonance member 120.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

This application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) application of US patent application Ser. No. 13 / 612,508, filed Sep. 12, 2012, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Incorporated.

  The present disclosure relates to the field of electronic musical instruments, and more particularly to electronic percussion instruments.

  There are various types of electronic musical instruments, including electronic percussion instruments. Electronic drums, also known as digital drums, are a commonly found type of electronic percussion instrument and are generally classified as drum pads and cymbals. Generally, the drum pad is composed of either a rubber pad or a mesh type pad.

  In a conventional drum pad having a rubber pad, a thin metal plate is bonded to the rubber pad, and a piezoelectric sensor is disposed at or near the center of the metal plate. In conventional cymbals, the piezoelectric sensor is placed directly on the rubber pad. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of a conventional electronic drum pad, and FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a conventional electronic cymbal. As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the signal detection range of the piezoelectric sensor is small, particularly when compared with the dimensions of the drum pad and cymbal hitting areas. If the drum pad and cymbal strike area dimensions are also small, this may not be a significant problem. However, an electronic drum pad or cymbal that is 1/1 scale with respect to a non-electronic drum or cymbal has a relatively large striking area, which impairs the sensitivity of the piezoelectric sensor to striking on the peripheral area of the striking area. Can be. Furthermore, the vibration generated by the impact on the impact area sensed by the piezoelectric sensor, as well as the signal generated by the piezoelectric sensor to produce an electronic impact sound, can be unstable. The electronic sound generated in this way is not ideal.

  The present disclosure provides various embodiments of electronic percussion instruments such as electronic drums or electronic cymbals. Compared to existing electronic percussion instruments, the electronic percussion instrument of the present disclosure generates a signal with improved stability for generating electronic sounds. In addition, the electronic percussion instrument of the present disclosure provides a wider signal detection range with respect to the size of the hit area.

  In one aspect, the electronic percussion instrument may include a striking member that generates vibration at the time of striking, a vibration resonance member, and a vibration damping member. The vibration resonance member may include a hub portion disposed in the center of the vibration resonance member, a plurality of radial portions extending radially from the hub portion, and a plurality of spiral portions. Each of the radial portions may traverse and connect at least a portion of the plurality of ring portions. The ring portions of the plurality of ring portions may be arranged concentrically with each adjacent ring portion. The vibration damping member is disposed in direct contact between the striking member and the vibration resonance member, and can transmit the vibration generated by the striking member to the vibration resonance member.

  In at least some embodiments, the width of at least one of the radial portions of the vibration resonant member is spaced from the hub portion when measured at two or more points radially along the hub portion. It may gradually expand towards the tip of at least one of the radial portions.

  In at least some embodiments, the radius of the first ring portion of the plurality of ring portions may be less than the radius of the second ring portion of the plurality of ring portions, and the width of the first ring portion is: It may be less than the width of the second ring portion.

  In at least some embodiments, the shape of the vibration resonance member may be substantially circular.

  In at least some embodiments, the vibrational resonance member may have a diameter of about 8 inches to about 16 inches.

  In at least some embodiments, the thickness of the vibration resonant member may be between about 0.3 millimeters and about 5.0 millimeters.

  In at least some embodiments, the contour of the major surface of the vibration resonance member facing the striking member may be shaped to substantially match the contour of the portion of the major surface of the striking member facing the vibration resonance member.

  In at least some embodiments, the vibrational resonance member may include a plastic material.

  In at least some embodiments, the vibration resonance member may include a metallic material.

  In at least some embodiments, the vibration damping member may comprise a plurality of damping pads, wherein at least some of the damping pads include the striking member, at least a portion of the ring portion of the vibration resonant member, and the radial portion. It can be arranged between a part or part of the ring part and the radial part.

  In at least some embodiments, the vibration damping member may comprise a plurality of damping pads, wherein at least some of the damping pads are between the striking member and at least a portion of the radial portion of the vibration resonant member. Can be placed.

  In at least some embodiments, the vibration damping member may comprise a foam material.

  In at least some embodiments, the vibration damping member may include a silicon-based material.

  In some embodiments, the electronic percussion instrument may further comprise an electronic sound generating unit. The electronic sound generating unit is connected to the vibration resonance member, and can sense a vibration of the striking member via the vibration damping member and the vibration resonance member and output a signal used to generate an electronic striking sound.

  In at least some embodiments, the electronic sound generating unit may comprise a sensor and a circuit coupled to the sensor. The sensor can sense vibration and generate an electronic signal based on the vibration. The circuit may receive an electronic signal and generate an electronic percussion sound.

  In at least some embodiments, the sensor may include a piezoelectric sensor.

  In at least some embodiments, the sensor may be at least partially disposed on the hub portion of the vibration resonance member and on the surface of the hub portion facing the striking member.

  In at least some embodiments, the sensor may be at least partially disposed on the hub portion of the vibration resonance member and on the surface of the hub portion facing away from the striking member.

  In at least some embodiments, the striking member may comprise a metal plate.

  In at least some embodiments, the striking member may further comprise a rubber pad, and a metal plate may be disposed between the rubber pad and the vibration resonance member.

  In at least some embodiments, the electronic percussion instrument may further comprise a hoop and a holder. At least a portion of the striking member, vibration resonance member, vibration damping member, and electronic sound generation unit may be disposed between the hoop and the holder.

  This summary is provided to illustrate concepts related to electronic percussion instruments having spider web sensors. Some embodiments of electronic percussion instruments are further described in the detailed description below. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. Not.

  The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure. As will be apparent, the drawings are not necessarily to scale, since some components may be shown not to scale in actual implementations in order to clearly illustrate the concepts of the present disclosure.

1 is an exploded view showing an assembly of an electronic percussion instrument according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a bottom view which shows the vibration resonance member of the electronic percussion instrument of FIG. It is a side view which shows the vibration resonance member of the electronic percussion instrument of FIG. It is a bottom view which shows the assembly of the electronic percussion instrument of FIG. It is a top view which shows the vibration resonance member of the electronic percussion instrument by another embodiment of this indication. It is a top view which shows the vibration resonance member of the electronic percussion instrument by another embodiment of this indication. It is a top view which shows the vibration resonance member of the electronic percussion instrument by another embodiment of this indication. FIG. 6 is an exploded view showing an electronic percussion instrument assembly according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a bottom view which shows the assembly of the electronic percussion instrument of FIG. It is a graph which shows the signal sensitivity with respect to the radius of the hit | damage area | region in the conventional electronic percussion instrument. It is a graph which shows the signal sensitivity with respect to the radius of the hit | damage area | region in the electronic percussion instrument by embodiment of this indication. It is a top view which shows the conventional electronic drum. It is a top view which shows the conventional electronic cymbal. It is a top view showing a vibration resonance member of an electronic percussion instrument by one embodiment of this indication. It is a top view which shows the vibration resonance member of the electronic percussion instrument by another embodiment of this indication. It is a top view which shows the vibration resonance member of the electronic percussion instrument by another embodiment of this indication. It is a top view which shows the vibration resonance member of the electronic percussion instrument by another embodiment of this indication. FIG. 6 is a top view illustrating a vibration resonance member of an electronic percussion instrument according to a further embodiment of the present disclosure.

Overview The electronic percussion instrument according to the present disclosure uses a new vibration resonance member. When the hitting member is hit, hit or otherwise hit by the user, the vibration resonance member senses vibration generated by the hitting member of the electronic percussion instrument via the resonance damping member and responds to the detection. Resonate. The vibration resonance member includes a hub portion, a plurality of radial portions extending radially from the hub portion, and a plurality of spiral portions. Each of the helical portions is disposed between two separate ones of the radial portions and connects each other. Each of the radial portions is connected to one of the respective adjacent radial portions by one or more of the helical portions. As a result, the vibration resonance member generally has a web-like configuration, and acts as a virtual vibration sensor due to the web-like configuration. The general shape of the vibration resonance member can be adapted to suit the particular shape and size of the percussion member of an electronic percussion instrument, for example, a metal plate, a combination of a metal plate and a rubber pad. Thus, the resulting signal detection range in the piezoelectric sensor of the electronic percussion instrument of the present disclosure is relatively wide, i.e., covers most of the area of the striking member, and also includes a signal for generating an electronic percussion sound. stable.

Exemplary Embodiments FIGS. 1-4 show various views of an electronic percussion instrument 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure. 5-7 illustrate top views of various embodiments of a vibration resonance member of an electronic percussion instrument according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the electronic percussion instrument 100 includes a percussion member 110, a vibration resonance member 120, a vibration damping member 130, and an electronic sound generation unit 140.

  The striking member 110 is configured to generate vibration when struck. For example, the striking member 110 may be a metal plate such as a steel plate (for example, when the electronic percussion instrument 100 is an electronic drum). In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, when the electronic percussion instrument 100 is an electronic drum, the hitting member 110 may be a metal plate such as a steel plate, and further includes a rubber pad 115. In such a case, the metal plate can be disposed between the rubber pad 115 and the vibration resonance member 120.

  The vibration resonance member 120 is configured to sense and resonate with vibration generated by the striking member 110. As shown in FIG. 1, vibration resonant member 120 has a spider web-like configuration or shape, and includes a hub portion (ie, a central portion) and a plurality of radial portions extending radially from the hub portion; A plurality of spiral portions. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, each of the spiral portions of the vibration resonance member 120 is disposed between two separate ones of the radial portions, and connects the respective portions. In addition, each of the radial portions of vibration resonant member 120 is coupled to one of its respective adjacent radial portions by one or more of the helical portions.

  The general shape of the vibration resonance member 120 can take various shapes. 5-7 illustrate some of the examples, and thus it is understood that the scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. FIG. 5 shows an electronic percussion instrument 500 that includes a percussion member 510, a vibration resonance member 520, a vibration damping member 530, and an electronic sound generation unit 540. As shown in FIG. 5, the general shape of the main surface of the vibration resonance member 520 facing the striking member 510 is a substantially polygonal shape. FIG. 6 shows an electronic percussion instrument 600 that includes a percussion member 610, a vibration resonance member 620, a vibration damping member 630, and an electronic sound generation unit 640. As shown in FIG. 6, the general shape of the main surface of the vibration resonance member 620 facing the striking member 610 is substantially fan-shaped. FIG. 7 shows an electronic percussion instrument 700, which comprises a percussion member 710, a vibration resonance member 720, a vibration damping member 730, and an electronic sound generation unit 740. As shown in FIG. 7, the general shape of the main surface of the vibration resonance member 720 facing the striking member 710 is substantially circular.

  In some embodiments, in order to maximize the detection range, the contour of the main surface of the vibration resonance member 110 facing the striking member 120 is the contour of the portion of the main surface of the striking member 110 facing the vibration resonance member 120. Is formed so as to substantially match.

  In some embodiments, vibration resonant member 120 includes a plastic material. Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the vibration resonance member 120 includes a metallic material.

  The vibration damping member 130 is disposed in direct contact between the striking member 110 and the vibration resonance member 120, and is configured to propagate vibration generated by the striking member 110 to the vibration resonance member 120. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the vibration damping member 130 includes a plurality of damping pads made from a soft material, which includes the striking member 110 and the helical portion of the vibration resonant member 120. It is arranged between. In some other embodiments, the vibration damping member 130 comprises a plurality of damping pads made from a soft material, which can be disposed between the striking member 110 and the radial portion of the vibration resonant member 120. Alternatively, the vibration dampening member 130 comprises a plurality of dampening pads made from a soft material that includes some or all of the radial portions of the striking member 110 and vibration resonant member 120 as well as some or all of the helical portions. Between the two.

  In some embodiments, the vibration damping member 130 includes a foam material. Alternatively, in some other embodiments, vibration damping member 130 comprises a silicon-based metallic material. In some embodiments, the thickness of the vibration resonance member 120 is about 0.3 mm to 5.0 mm.

  The electronic sound generating unit 140 is connected to the vibration resonance member 120 and detects the vibration of the striking member 110 via the vibration damping member 130 and the vibration resonance member 120, and is used to generate an electronic striking sound. It is configured to output a signal. In some embodiments, the electronic sound generation unit 140 includes a sensor such as, for example, a piezoelectric sensor. In some embodiments, the electronic sound generation unit 140 includes a sensor and a circuit 145 that is coupled to the sensor and generates a signal that causes one or more speakers to output an electronic percussion sound.

  In some embodiments, the sensor of the electronic sound generation unit 140 is at least partially disposed on the hub portion of the vibration resonance member 120 and on the surface of the hub portion facing the striking member 110. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the sensor may be disposed on the vibration resonance member 120 and between the striking member 110 and the vibration resonance member 120. In some other embodiments, the sensor of the electronic sound generating unit 140 is at least partially disposed on the hub portion of the vibration resonance member 120 and on the surface of the hub portion facing away from the striking member 110. The For example, the sensor may be disposed on the vibration resonance member 120 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 but not between the striking member 110 and the vibration resonance member 120.

  In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the electronic percussion instrument 100 further includes a hoop 150 and a holder 160, and includes a percussion member 110, a vibration resonance member 120, a vibration damping member 130, and an electronic sound generation unit. At least a portion of 140 is disposed between hoop 150 and holder 160. The hoop 150 may be a rubber hoop made from rubber, for example. The holder 160 may be a plastic holder made from plastic, for example.

  8-9 illustrate various views of an electronic percussion instrument 800 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIGS. 8 to 9, the electronic percussion instrument 800 includes a percussion member 810, a vibration resonance member 820, a vibration damping member 830, and an electronic sound generation unit 840.

  The striking member 810 is configured to generate vibration when struck. For example, the striking member 810 may be a metal plate such as a steel plate (for example, when the electronic percussion instrument 800 is an electronic cymbal).

  The vibration resonance member 820 is configured to sense and resonate with vibration generated by the striking member 810. As shown in FIG. 8, the vibration resonance member 820 has a web-like configuration or shape, and includes a hub portion (ie, a central portion) and a plurality of radial portions extending radially from the hub portion; A plurality of spiral portions. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, each of the helical portions of the vibration resonance member 820 is disposed between two separate portions of the radial portions and connects the two. In addition, each of the radial portions of the vibrational resonance member 820 is coupled to one of the respective adjacent radial portions by one or more of the helical portions.

  The general shape of the vibration resonance member 820 can take various shapes such as those shown in FIGS. For simplicity, the detailed description of FIGS. 5-7 is not repeated.

  In some embodiments, in order to maximize the detection range, the contour of the main surface of the vibration resonance member 810 facing the striking member 820 is the contour of the portion of the main surface of the striking member 810 facing the vibration resonance member 820. Is formed so as to substantially match.

  In some embodiments, vibration resonant member 820 includes a plastic material. Alternatively, in some other embodiments, vibration resonant member 820 includes a metallic material.

  The vibration damping member 830 is disposed in direct contact between the striking member 810 and the vibration resonance member 820 and is configured to propagate vibration generated by the striking member 810 to the vibration resonance member 820. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the vibration damping member 830 comprises a plurality of damping pads made from a soft material that includes the striking member 810 and the helical portion of the vibration resonance member 820. It is arranged between. In some other embodiments, the vibration damping member 830 comprises a plurality of damping pads made from a soft material, which can be disposed between the striking member 810 and the radial portion of the vibration resonance member 820. Alternatively, the vibration dampening member 830 comprises a plurality of dampening pads made from a soft material that includes some or all of the radial portions of the striking member 810 and vibration resonant member 820 as well as some or all of the helical portions. Between the two.

  In some embodiments, vibration damping member 830 includes a foam material. Alternatively, in some other embodiments, vibration damping member 830 includes a silicon-based metallic material. In some embodiments, the thickness of vibration resonant member 820 is between about 0.3 mm and 5.0 mm.

  The electronic sound generation unit 840 is connected to the vibration resonance member 820, senses the vibration of the striking member 810 through the vibration damping member 830 and the vibration resonance member 820, and generates an electronic signal used to generate an electronic striking sound. Configured to output. In some embodiments, the electronic sound generation unit 840 includes a sensor such as, for example, a piezoelectric sensor. In some embodiments, the electronic sound generation unit 840 includes a sensor and a circuit 845 that is coupled to the sensor and generates a signal that causes one or more speakers to output an electronic percussion sound.

  In some embodiments, the sensor of the electronic sound generation unit 840 is at least partially disposed on the hub portion of the vibration resonance member 820 and on the surface of the hub portion facing the striking member 810. For example, the sensor may be disposed on the vibration resonance member 820 and between the striking member 810 and the vibration resonance member 8208. In some other embodiments, the sensor of the electronic sound generating unit 840 is at least partially disposed on the hub portion of the vibration resonance member 820 and on the surface of the hub portion facing away from the striking member 810. The For example, the sensor may be located on the vibration resonance member 820, but not between the striking member 810 and the vibration resonance member 820, as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a graph of signal sensitivity with respect to the radius of the hit area in a conventional electronic percussion instrument. FIG. 11 is a graph of signal sensitivity with respect to the radius of the hit area in the electronic percussion instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. The horizontal axis of each of the graphs of FIGS. 10 and 11 shows the radius of the striking member 110 or 810 measured from the center of the striking member 110 or 810 (ie, 0 cm) to the rim. The vertical axis of each of the graphs of FIGS. 10 and 11 indicates the signal intensity of the signal sensed by the sensor of the electronic sound generation unit 140 or 840. As shown in FIG. 10, the signal strength in the conventional electronic percussion instrument that does not use the web-like vibration resonance member of the present disclosure is strong at the center of the hitting member and in the vicinity of the rim. It appears to be weak everywhere between the center and the rim, and is relatively unstable. In contrast, the signal intensity in the electronic percussion instrument of the present disclosure is relatively stable and more linear (stronger toward the center of the percussion member 110 or 810 and weaker toward the rim).

  Each of FIGS. 14-18 shows a top view of an individual vibration resonance member of an electronic percussion instrument according to an individual embodiment of the present disclosure. 14 shows a vibration resonance member 1400, FIG. 15 shows a vibration resonance member 1500, FIG. 16 shows a vibration resonance member 1600, FIG. 17 shows a vibration resonance member 1700, and FIG. 18 shows a vibration resonance member 1800. Respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 18, each of the vibration resonance members 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 extends radially from the hub portion disposed in the center of the vibration resonance member. A plurality of radial portions and a plurality of ring portions are included. Each of the radial portions traverses and connects at least a portion of the plurality of ring portions. The ring portions of the plurality of ring portions are arranged concentrically with the ring portions adjacent to each other.

  In at least some embodiments, the width of at least one of the radial portions of vibration resonant member 1400/1500/1600/1700/1800 is measured at two or more points along the radial direction relative to the hub portion, The hub portion may gradually expand from the hub portion toward the tip of at least one of the radial portions remote from the hub portion.

  In at least some embodiments, the radius of the first ring portion of the plurality of ring portions may be less than the radius of the second ring portion of the plurality of ring portions, and the width of the first ring portion is: It may be less than the width of the second ring portion.

  In at least some embodiments, the shape of the vibration resonance member may be substantially circular.

  In at least some embodiments, the vibrational resonance member may have a diameter of about 8 inches to about 16 inches. For example, the vibration resonance member 1400 can have a diameter of about 8 or 10 inches, the vibration resonance member 1500 can have a diameter of about 12 inches, and the vibration resonance member 1600 can have a diameter of about 13 inches. The diameter of the resonant member 1700 can be about 14 inches, and the diameter of the vibrating resonant member 1800 can be about 16 inches.

  In at least some embodiments, the thickness of the vibration resonant member may be between about 0.3 millimeters and about 5.0 millimeters.

  Each of the vibration resonance members 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 has more radial portions, ie stems, than the vibration resonance members 120, 620, 720, 820. Advantageously, increasing the number of radial parts, i.e. stems, allows higher density sound waves and more samples to be acquired by the electronic sound generating unit within a given time, thus hitting the striking member Minimize the possibility of force misjudgment.

  Furthermore, when the width of the ring part increases from the ring part near the hub part to the ring part far away from the hub part, a curve that slopes downward with respect to the sound wave caused by the strike of the rim of the striking member is obtained, which is triggered twice. Can be minimized.

Additional and Alternative Implementation Notes The techniques, devices and apparatus described above relate to electronic percussion instruments such as electronic drums and electronic cymbals with spider web-like sensors. Although this approach has been described in terms specific to a particular application, it is to be understood that the appended claims are not necessarily limited to the particular features or applications described herein. Rather, the specific features and uses are disclosed as exemplary forms for implementing such techniques.

  In the above description of exemplary embodiments, for purposes of explanation, specific numbers, material configurations, and other details are set forth in order to better explain the invention as set forth in the claims. Explained. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the claimed invention may be practiced using details that are different from the exemplary details set forth herein. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order to clarify the description of the exemplary embodiments.

  The inventors intend that the described exemplary embodiment is a primary example. The inventors do not intend these exemplary embodiments to limit the scope of the appended claims. Rather, the inventors contemplate that the claimed invention may also be implemented and implemented in other ways, along with other current technologies or technologies developed in the future.

  Furthermore, the word “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs. Rather, use of the word exemplary is intended to represent concepts and techniques specifically. For example, the term “technique” can refer to one or more devices, apparatuses, systems, methods, products, and / or computer-readable instructions, as indicated in the context described herein.

  As used in this application, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or”. That is, unless otherwise specified or apparent from the context, “X uses A or B” is intended to mean either a natural or comprehensive permutation. That is, if "X uses A", "X uses B", or "X uses both A and B", then "X uses A or B" is one of the previous examples Charged below. In addition, the articles “a” and “an”, as used in this application and the appended claims, generally, unless otherwise specified, or unless otherwise clear from the context, Interpreted to mean “one or more”.

  For purposes of this disclosure and the following claims, the terms “coupled” and “connected” are used to describe how the various elements meet. May be. The manner in which the various elements so described touch the boundary may be direct or indirect.

Claims (20)

An electronic percussion instrument,
A striking member that generates vibration when struck,
A vibration resonance member that resonates with respect to the vibration, wherein the vibration resonance member includes a hub portion disposed at a center of the vibration resonance member, a plurality of radial portions extending radially from the hub portion, and a plurality of With ring part,
Each of the radial portions traverses and connects at least a portion of the plurality of ring portions;
A vibration resonance member in which ring portions of the plurality of ring portions are arranged concentrically with each adjacent ring portion;
A vibration damping member, comprising: a vibration damping member that is disposed in direct contact between the striking member and the vibration resonance member, and that propagates the vibration generated by the striking member to the vibration resonance member. Percussion instrument.   When the width of at least one of the radial portions of the vibration resonance member is measured at two or more points along the radial direction with respect to the hub portion, the hub portion is separated from the hub portion. The electronic percussion instrument of claim 1, wherein the electronic percussion instrument gradually expands toward the tip of the at least one of the radial portions.   The radius of the first ring portion of the plurality of ring portions is less than the radius of the second ring portion of the plurality of ring portions, and the width of the first ring portion is the width of the second ring portion. The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 1, wherein   The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 1, wherein the vibration resonance member has a substantially circular shape.   The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 4, wherein the vibration resonance member has a diameter of about 8 inches to about 16 inches.   The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 1, wherein the vibration resonance member has a thickness of about 0.3 millimeters to about 5.0 millimeters.   The contour of the main surface of the vibration resonance member facing the striking member is shaped to substantially match the contour of a portion of the main surface of the striking member facing the vibration resonance member. Electronic percussion instrument.   The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 1, wherein the vibration resonance member includes a plastic material.   The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 1, wherein the vibration resonance member includes a metal material.   The vibration damping member includes a plurality of damping pads, and at least a part of the damping pads includes the striking member, at least a part of the ring part of the vibration resonance member, a part of the radial part, or the The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 1, wherein the electronic percussion instrument is disposed between the ring portion and a part of the radial portion.   The vibration damping member comprises a plurality of damping pads, and at least a portion of the damping pad is disposed between the striking member and at least a portion of the radial portion of the vibration resonant member. The electronic percussion instrument according to 1.   The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 1, wherein the vibration damping member includes a foam material.   The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 1, wherein the vibration damping member includes a silicon-based material.   The electronic sound generation unit according to claim 1, further comprising an electronic sound generation unit connected to the vibration resonance member, sensing the vibration through the vibration resonance member, and outputting a signal used to generate an electronic percussion sound. Electronic percussion instrument.   The electronic sound generating unit includes a sensor that detects the vibration and generates an electronic signal based on the vibration, and a circuit that is connected to the sensor and receives the electronic signal and generates the electronic hitting sound. The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 14.   The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 15, wherein the sensor includes a piezoelectric sensor.   The electronic percussion instrument of claim 15, wherein the sensor is at least partially disposed on the hub portion of the vibration resonant member and on a surface of the hub portion facing the striking member.   The electronic percussion instrument of claim 15, wherein the sensor is at least partially disposed on the hub portion of the vibration resonance member and on a surface of the hub portion facing away from the striking member.   The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 1, wherein the hitting member includes a metal plate and a rubber pad, and the metal plate is disposed between the rubber pad and the vibration resonance member. With a hoop,
A holder,
2. The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the hitting member, the vibration resonance member, the vibration damping member, and the electronic sound generating unit is disposed between the hoop and the holder.

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