Patent ID: 9646593
Date: 2017-05-09
CPC Classifications: G10D,G10H

Claim:
1. An up/down motion detecting apparatus for a hi-hat, comprising: an interlocked portion configured to move in response to up/down motions of the hi-hat mounted on an extension rod that constitutes a hi-hat stand; a seat unit configured to not move in response to up/down motions of the hi-hat; a sensor provided on the seat unit; and a connecting portion connecting the interlocked portion and the sensor together and configured to convert up/down motions of the interlocked portion into motions detectable by the sensor; wherein the sensor is a rotary sensor having a knob that is rotatable, and the sensor detects an amount of rotation of the knob that corresponds to a height of up/down motions, wherein the connecting portion is directly connected to the sensor.