Patent ID: 6225543
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
A Device having a pedal, for at least two percussion instruments such as bass drum and cymbal, comprising a support pedestal formed from at least two moving pieces, respectively for striking each of said instruments, a single pedal for actuating said moving pieces, said pedal having a first end for supporting the heel of the user on the ground, said first end being mounted in a doubly pivoting manner about a horizontal axis and vertical axis, and a second end provided with first means suitable for interacting alternatively with second separate means respectively connected to said moving pieces, said second means comprising, for each moving piece, a system capable of displacing said piece between a position of rest, entirely away from the instrument, and an instrument contact or percussion position, said system having means for automatically restoring the piece to the position of rest, wherein each system possesses guiding means for guiding the first means in the vertical plane, comprising a stirrup solidly fixed to the moving piece, each stirrup being symmetrical with the other relative to a vertical plane, and being provided on one side with a socket for receiving the first means situated between the two stirrups, and on the other side with at least one groove for guiding said stirrup on a rail arranged to guide said stirrup in the vertical plane between said position of rest of the moving piece, completely away from the instrument, and said position of contact or percussion with the instrument.