JP2795161B2 - Pedal timpani - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pedal timpani having a plurality of timpanis each having a pitch adjusting device for adjusting the pitch by varying the tension of a head by depressing a pedal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, this kind of pedal timpani 1
As shown in FIG. 3, as shown in FIG. 3, a main body case 3 having a cast-plate shape and a kettle 4 supported by the main body case 3.
A head 6 stretched to the opening end surface of the kettle 4 by a head tensioning mechanism 5, a pedal 7 provided on a pedal mounting portion 3A provided integrally with the main body base 3, and a main body case 3. A pitch adjusting device 8 and the like, which are provided and change the tension of the head 6 by operating in conjunction with the depression operation of the pedal 7, are provided. The pitch adjusting device 8 is
As disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-3027, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-52792, etc., the tension rod 10 attached to the sliding shaft 9 and the head tensioning mechanism 5,
The head tension mechanism 5 is operated by lowering the spider nut 13 connected via the link mechanism 11 and the tuning rod 12 by depressing the pedal 7, thereby changing the tension of the head 6 and the tension of the balance spring 12. The pedal 7 is set and held at its depressed angle position by moment balance between the torque and the restoring force of the head 6. The head tensioning mechanism 5 includes an annular body 14 that holds the outer circumference of the head 6 and fits on the outer peripheral surface of the kettle, a hoop 15 that fits on the outer circumference of the annular body 14, and an upper end connected to the hoop 15 via the tuning bolt 16. A plurality of tuning rods 12, which are vertically movable within a plurality of hollow pillars 17 erected on the outer periphery of the upper surface of the main body base 3, and the lower end of which is provided with a lower end. It is connected to the spider nut 13 via the link mechanism 11 and the tension rod 10.

[0003]

By the way, in such a conventional pedal timpani 1, a player usually takes charge of a plurality of timpanis having different sizes.
Because of the different setting angles, there was no idea or idea to connect a plurality of timpanis to each other, and all the timpanis were transported one by one. For this reason, there is a problem that one transporter is required for each timpani, and it takes time to transport. In addition, there is a possibility that the pedal timpani collides with each other during transport and is damaged. In addition, setting times, performance competitions, and exit times are all regulated by time, such as marching contests and festivals, and in the event of competing for a high degree of perfection of the contents, one transporter can transport one vehicle at a time. It was time-consuming to do so, and the final setting required multiple rearranging timpanis. In addition, there is also a problem that a player other than a percussion instrument often comes to help during transport, and a problem such as a setting mistake is likely to occur.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and has as its object to reduce the possibility of collision accidents and setting errors, to improve versatility, An object of the present invention is to provide a pedal timpani capable of shortening the setting time and reducing the number of personnel required for the setting. Also,
It is another object of the present invention to provide a pedal timpani with improved reliability of the setting angle.

[0005]

To achieve the above object, a pedal timpani according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a pedal
By means of the struts above the body base with a plurality of struts
In the pedal timpani supported and installed, the body bases of the plurality of pedal timpani are connected to each other by a connection member. A pedal timpani according to a second invention comprises a pedal and a plurality of columns.
It is installed above the main body base and supported by the support
In the pedal timpani, the pedal attachment portions and the caster attachment portions of the body bases of the plurality of pedal timpanis are connected to each other by connecting members. A pedal timpani according to a third aspect of the present invention includes a pedal timpani located above a body base having a pedal and a plurality of columns.
Pedal timpani supported and installed by the support post
In, it linked to each other by respective connecting members plurality of pedal timpani body base of the pedal attaching portions and the caster mounting portions to each other, each connecting member is more horizontal to being connected to the body base by a hinge The connecting member that is rotatable in the direction and that connects the pedal mounting portions is adjustable in length.

[0006]

In the present invention, the connecting member connects the body bases of a plurality of pedal timpani to enable the simultaneous transfer of a plurality of pedal timpani by a single transfer person, and prevents setting errors and collision accidents. To prevent. In addition, the connecting member that connects the pedal mounting portions of the main body base of the pedal timpani is adjusted in length, so that the timpani setting angle (direction),
The pedal position can be adjusted freely.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on embodiments shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is a bottom view showing an embodiment of a pedal timpani according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part showing a connecting structure. In these figures, A is a playing position of a timpani player, and four large and small pedals, for example, 32, 29, 26, and 23 inch pedal timpani 20 to 23 are provided in front of the playing position A in a range of approximately 180 degrees. The pedal mounting portions 24A to 27A provided integrally with the main body bases 24 to 27 of the pedal timpani 20 to 23 are set so as to be substantially equidistant from the playing position A and to be directed to the vicinity of the player's foot. ing. At the outer periphery of each body base 24 to 27, the pedal mounting portions 24A to 27
On the side opposite to A, a pair of caster mounting portions 24B to 27B are integrally provided so as to be substantially orthogonal to the pedal mounting portions 24A to 27A. A pedal 28 is disposed on the upper surface of the distal end portion of each of the pedal mounting portions 24A to 27A, and a caster 29 is disposed on the lower surface of the distal end portion of each of the pedal mounting portions 24A to 27A and the caster mounting portions 24B to 27B. I have. Note that these pedal timpanis 20 to 23 themselves are exactly the same as the conventional pedal timpani 1 shown in FIG.

In FIG. 1, two pedal timpanis 20 and 21 on the left side are connected to each other by two connecting members 30 and 31, and two pedal timpanis 22 and 23 on the right side are connected to each other by two connecting members 32 and 33. Are linked.

The connecting member 30 comprises a first pipe 30A and a second pipe 30B into which one end of the first pipe 30A is slidably fitted as shown in FIG. The end of the first pipe 30A on the side opposite to the second pipe 30B is located near the tip of the pedal mounting portion 25A of the main body base 25 of the pedal timpani 21 via the hinge 35 on the side surface of the pedal timpani 20 adjacent thereto. They are connected so as to be freely rotatable in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, the end of the second pipe 30B on the side opposite to the first pipe 30A is located near the tip of the pedal mounting portion 24A of the main body base 24 of the pedal timpani 20, and is also horizontally connected to the side surface of the pedal timpani 21 via the hinge 36. It is connected rotatably in the direction. And the first pipe 3 of the second pipe 30B
A wing screw 37 for fixing the first pipe 30A to be freely adjustable in length is screwed into the upper surface of the 0A side end.

In FIG. 1, a connecting member 31 is formed of a single pipe, and one end thereof is connected to the pedal timpani 20.
One of the caster mounting portions of the main body base 25 of the pedal timpani 21 is connected to one side of the caster mounting portion 24B of the main body base 24 near the tip via a hinge 40 so as to be freely rotatable in the horizontal direction, and has the other end adjacent thereto. 25B is also connected to one side near the front end via a hinge 41 so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction.

Right two pedal timpani 22, 23
Is connected to the connecting member 3 described above.
0, one end of one of the pipes 32A is hinged to one side near the tip of the pedal mounting portion 26A of the main body base 26 of the pedal timpani 22 via a hinge 43. The other pipe 32B is connected rotatably in the horizontal direction to the one side near the tip of the pedal mounting portion 27A of the main body base 27 of the pedal timpani 23 via the hinge 44 similarly. .

The connecting member 33 is, like the connecting member 31, formed of a single pipe, and one end of the connecting member 33 is provided on one side near the tip of one caster mounting portion 26 B of the main body base 26 of the pedal timpani 22 via a hinge 46. One caster mounting portion 27 of the main body base 27 of the pedal timpani 23, which is rotatably connected in the horizontal direction and has the other end adjacent thereto.
B is also connected to one side near the front end via a hinge 47 so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction.

Here, in the above embodiment, the connecting member 3
Although an example in which a pipe is used as 0 to 33 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is needless to say that a solid rod-shaped body having an appropriate cross-sectional shape may be used.

Thus, in the pedal timpani having such a configuration, the connecting members 30 and 31, 32 and 3
3 two pedal timpani 20 and 2 respectively
Since 1, 22, and 23 are connected to each other, one transporter can transport two pedal timpanis simultaneously at the time of transport, so that the transport time and personnel required for transport can be reduced by half. Further, since the relative positions and directions of the two pedal timpanis connected by the connecting member are determined, it is not necessary to reset the timpani one by one, so that the setting time can be shortened, and the setting is reliable, and the setting mistake Can be prevented. Furthermore, if the pedal timpanis are connected to each other, the pedal timpanis will not accidentally collide with other pedal timpanis during transportation, and the possibility of breakage and the like can be significantly reduced. Further, by adjusting the lengths of the connecting members 30 and 32, it is possible to freely adjust the intervals and positions of the pedal mounting portions connected by these, in other words, the setting angles (directions) of the pedal timpani 20 to 23. .

Although the above embodiment has been described in connection with the case where two pedal timpanis are connected by two connecting members, it is possible to connect two pedal timpanis by one connecting member or two or more pedal timpanis. Of course.

[0016]

As described above, in the pedal timpani according to the present invention, a plurality of pedal timpani are connected to each other by the connecting member, so that one carrier can simultaneously carry and set a plurality of pedal timpani. As a result, the transfer time and the setting time can be significantly reduced, and the number of personnel required for the transfer and the setting can be reduced. Further, the pedal timpani does not collide with each other during transportation, and accidents such as breakage and setting errors can be prevented. Further, in the present invention, since the pedal mounting portions and the caster mounting portions of the main body base of the pedal timpani are respectively connected by the connecting members, the direction of the pedal timpani does not change, and the transport is stably and reliably performed. Can be set. Further, in the present invention, each connecting member is connected to the main body base via a hinge so as to be freely rotatable in the horizontal direction, and the connecting member connecting the pedal mounting portions of the main body base is configured to be adjustable in length. Can be adjusted freely.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a bottom view showing an embodiment of a pedal timpani according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part of the connection structure.

FIG. 3 is a partially broken side view showing a conventional example of a pedal timpani.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 pedal timpani 2 caster 3 main body base 4 kettle 5 head tension mechanism 6 head 7 pedal 20-23 pedal timpani 24-27 main body base 24A-27B pedal mounting part 24B-27B caster mounting part 29 caster 28 pedal 30-33 connecting member

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] A body base having a pedal and a plurality of columns.
Pedals supported by the above-mentioned columns and installed above
A pedal timpani, wherein a plurality of pedal timpani body bases are connected to each other by a connection member. 2. A body base having a pedal and a plurality of columns.
Pedals supported by the above-mentioned columns and installed above
A pedal timpani, wherein the pedal attachment portions and the caster attachment portions of the plurality of pedal timpani body bases are connected to each other by a connection member. 3. A body base having a pedal and a plurality of columns.
Pedals supported by the above-mentioned columns and installed above
In Inpani become linked to each other by respective connecting members plurality of pedal timpani body base of the pedal attaching portions and the caster mounting portions to each other, each connecting member is more to be connected to the body base by a hinge A pedal timpani, which is rotatable in a horizontal direction and a length of a connecting member for connecting the pedal mounting portions is adjustable.