US5883321A
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Driving device for cymbals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-01-28
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Granted: 1999-03-16
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Expires: 2017-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A cymbal device comprises a base mounted with a pedal, a tubular stanchion, a tripod for supporting the stanchion, a drive rod extending through the stanchion and a driving element for driving the drive rod to operate the cymbals. The driving element includes a pair of opposed plates vertically mounted on a side pillar of the base. A block is pivotedly mounted between the pair of plates. A periphery of the block arcuate. A chain is mounted to the periphery of the block and a top end of the chain is connected with the drive rod. An adjusting block has a lower end connected with the pedal and an upper end connected between the pair of plates.
Inventors
- 👤 Wu-Hong Hsieh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:40
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063; G10D13/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In a cymbal device comprising a base mounted with a pedal, a tubular stanchion, a tripod for supporting the tubular stanchion, a drive rod extending through the tubular stanchion and a driving device for driving the drive rod to operate the cymbals, said driving device comprising: a pair of opposed plates vertically mounted on a side pillar of the base; a block pivotedly mounted between the pair of plates, a periphery of the block arcuately shaped; a chain mounted to the periphery of the block, a top end of the chain being connected to the drive rod and a bottom end of the chain being connected with the block via a connecting bracket; and an adjusting block having a lower end connected with the pedal and an upper end connected between the pair of plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a cymbal device comprising a base mounted with a pedal, a tubular stanchion, a tripod for supporting the tubular stanchion, a drive rod extending through the tubular stanchion and a driving device for driving the drive rod to operate the cymbals, said driving device comprising: a pair of opposed plates vertically mounted on a side pillar of the base; a block pivotedly mounted between the pair of plates, a periphery of the block arcuately shaped; a chain mounted to the periphery of the block, a top end of the chain being connected to the drive rod and a bottom end of the chain being connected with the block via a connecting bracket; and an adjusting block having a lower end connected with the pedal and an upper end connected between the pair of plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A driving device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said pair of plates defines a plurality of first holes at an appropriate position thereon and said block defines a plurality of second holes corresponding to the plurality of first holes of the plates such that a corresponding plurality of bolts can extend through each of the first holes and the second holes to engage the block with the plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A driving device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said pair of plates further defines a large hole at a near end and said block defines a through-hole aligned with the large hole of the plates such that a pivot can extend through the large hole and the through-hole to pivotably engage the block with the near end of the plates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A driving device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said the periphery of the block defines a blind hole therein such that a bolt can extend through the bottom end of the chain and is threadedly received in the blind hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A driving device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said periphery of the block is partly covered with a cushion such that the chain can smoothly and closely abutting the periphery of the block during movement.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-03-15 | 2002-09-14 | 2003-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-03-15 | 2006-09-14 | 2007-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-03-15 | 2010-09-14 | 2011-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |