Patent ID: 7498506
Filing Date: 2009-03-03
Classification: G10H

Abstract:
1. A pedal system for a musical instrument, the pedal system comprising: a supporting pedestal; a foot pedal operatively connected to the supporting pedestal such that the foot pedal is pivotal to allow a user to control a musical tone in conformance with the angle of the foot pedal relative to the supporting pedestal; a rotating section operatively connected to the foot pedal, the rotating section rotates about a central axis of rotation and relative to the supporting pedestal, and the rotating section has a contact surface substantially parallel to the central axis of rotation; a pressing member that presses upon the contact surface of the rotating section; a leaf spring that forces the pressing member to press upon the contact surface of the rotating section; and a pressing force adjusting structure to adjust an angle of the leaf spring; wherein adjustment of the angle of the leaf spring adjusts the force the leaf spring applies upon the pressing member to press upon the contact surface of the rotating section.