Patent ID: 6399866
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
A percussion pedal system for actuating a percussion instrument with a foot-actuated pedal mechanism, said system comprising:a pedal member designed to be actuated by a foot of a user; at least one sprocket member mounted to pivot about an axis of rotation, said sprocket member comprising a sprocket hub mounted on an axle and a first cam profile member detachably connected to said sprocket hub; a flexible drive linking member drivingly connecting said pedal member with said sprocket member; sound generating means for generating a percussion sound, said sound generation means driven by said pedal member through said flexible drive linking member; at least one additional cam profile member that is interchangeable with said first cam profile member to thereby provide a plurality of cam profiles designed to interchangeably fit onto said sprocket hub; wherein said first cam profile member is removable from said sprocket hub while said sprocket hub remains affixed to said axle to thereby provide an interchangeable cam profile arrangement.