Patent ID: 6307136
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
In a percussion instrument actuating assembly, the combination comprisinga) carrier structure,b) first and second pedals carried to extend in generally side-by-side relation and to independently pivot,c) first rotary axle structure operatively connected to the first pedal to be rotated thereby, and having at least one rotary motion output location via which rotary motion is transmissible to actuate at least one percussion instrument in response to selected pivoting of the first pedal, andd) a second axle structure operatively connected to the second pedal to transmit motion for actuating an additional percussion instrument, in response to selected pivoting of the second pedal,e) and including a mallet operatively connected to the first rotary axle structure at a motion output location located at an end of said first rotary axle structure.