Patent ID: 6538184
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
A self-alignment retaining device for a bass drum, the self-alignment retaining device comprising:a position plate having an arcuate top face; a first clamping plate pivotally engaged with the position plate, with the first clamping plate having an arcuate recess defined to correspond to and to receive the arcuate top face, with the arcuate top face engaging with the arcuate recess during pivoting of the first clamping plate relative to the position plate; a second clamping plate selectively engaged with the first clamping plate; and a torque device engaged with the second clamping plate to provide a force on the second clamping plate, whereby the pivotal engagement between the arcuate recess of the first clamping plate and the arcuate top face of the position plate automatically offset the peripheral characteristics of the bass drum.