Patent ID: 6274797
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
A coupling device for clamping more cymbals, wherein extra cymbals can be added to a center rod of cymbal stand if desired, comprising a multi-directional adjuster having one end clamped at a first center rod and the other at a connection kit, wherein the multi-directional adjuster further comprises:a main body having a fixed clamping block disposed at its both ends individually; an annular tooth alignment and a through hole are arranged in an inner ring and in center of the fixed clamping block respectively;a pair of movable clamping blocks fixedly jointed with the fixed clamping blocks respectively; a through hole is centered in the movable clamping block; an annular tooth alignment is arranged peripherally around the through hole so as to engage with the tooth alignment of the fixed clamping block; and a cross-slot is formed at another end of each the movable clamping block opposite to the through hole; anda pair of clamping studs penetrating through the through hole of both the fixed clamping block and the moveable clamping block respectively; a wing nut is used to lock the fixed and the movable clamping block together, and each the clamping stud has a head ferrule;the connection kit further comprising:a coupling having a sleeve at one end; a pair of locking bolts are positioned oppositely in surface of the sleeve for locking a connecting sleeve; and the coupling is fixedly clamped at the multi-directional adjuster by taking advantage of the clamping stud; andthe connecting sleeve having a thread portion at one end and a pair of locking bolts positioned oppositely, and another end of the connecting sleeve is extended to form a connecting rod to be sleeve-jointed with a limitation piece as well as two cotton washers for locking a cymbal; and two parallel faces are formed on the connecting rod to facilitate propping the locking bolts of the sleeve tightly against the connecting rod.