Patent ID: 6102358
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
A mounting apparatus for supporting a musical drum, comprising:a flexible, elastic suspension belt having the form of a cylindrical wall when in a relaxed state, the belt further comprising a plurality of identical segments, the segments being characterized by centralized openings which divide the belt into sets of bands, comprising:upper and lower outer sets of bands, each band carrying a central opening for engaging hardware fixtures on the outer body of a drum when the belt is in a tensioned position; andan inner set of bands which are centered in the belt's width, each adjacent segment sharing a common inner band, each inner band comprising a central attachment point;a rigid annular mounting frame having the form of a cylindrical wall, comprising a plurality of openings therethrough for attaching to the suspension belt at said attachment points when the belt is in said tensioned position; anda mounting clamp comprising a flat, rigid main plate, with an opening centered therein in which a tensioning screw is implemented in perpendicular relation with said plate, the clamp further comprising two identical arms which extend away from the main plate and extend parallel to each other, each arm having a slot therethrough and an upper protrusion extending into said slot toward the main plate, said slot being for the purpose of receiving said annular frame and said protrusion acting as a brace for the annular frame, the annular frame being placed into or out of rigid relation with said arms by the tensioning screw.