Patent ID: 7449626
Filing Date: 2008-11-11
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A modular drum pedal system comprising: at least one horizontal base, in the form of a plate, comprising a drum facing end—a rear, and a drummer facing end—a front, and means for mounting on the rear end of the plate on one of the rear side areas of the plate; at least one vertical single tower assembly extending from a mounting area on the plate-like horizontal base to a tower top end, having a horizontal beam section spaced downward from the top end of the tower, but distal from the base, that extends laterally from the tower above the base toward the other side, wherein the beam has a connection section for receiving a connection rod and attaching an extension beam at the overhanging end; a secondary vertical support in the tower assembly, further comprising a second horizontal beam section for connecting and extending from the overhanging end of the first horizontal beam section by the stabilizer rod, the assembly extending laterally from the tower, to the other side of the base from the tower; bearing supports and bearings, facing inwardly, in the top ends of the tower and the secondary vertical support, respectively; a drive transmission unit comprising a horizontal drive shaft and a pedal, the drive shaft rotatably connected to the vertical bearing supports which make up the vertical single tower assembly, the pedal pivotally connected to the base and driving the drive shaft to, rotate, said horizontal drive shaft being insertable within a bearing contained within said vertical bearing support for rotation of said drive shaft with respect to said vertical tower, and a beater assembly driven by the drive transmission unit and being co-rotated with the drive transmission unit.