Patent ID: 7288708
Filing Date: 2007-10-30
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A swiveling cymbals stand, comprising a) a stand lower portion, and leg means supporting said lower portion to extend upright, b) a stand upper portion to carry cymbals including discs one of which is movable relative to the other, c) a swivel joint interconnecting said upper and lower portions, allowing the upper portion to be displaced to a selected angle from vertical and to a selected azimuth angle, and to remain at said angles, d) and means for operating said cymbals including an actuator extending through said swivel joint, e) said swivel joint including ball and socket elements, having variable relative positions corresponding to stand upper portion selected angularity, the ball element connected to said stand upper portion to swivel therewith, the socket element connected to said stand lower portion to support the ball element, said elements having through openings to pass an elongated member defined by said actuator, f) there being upper and lower tubular guides extending with said openings to guide and protect said actuator as it moves endwise within said elements and guides.