Patent ID: 7371952
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A percussion system for a percussion instrument with a foot-actuated pedal mechanism, said system comprising: an upright elongated support; a base frame from which the support extends upwardly; a drive linking system movable lengthwise to actuate a sound generating mechanism; a pedal assembly designed to be actuated by a foot of a user, said pedal assembly actuating said sound generating mechanism through said drive linking system; said pedal assembly being selectively connected to a first portion of said base frame in a horizontal orientation along a ground surface when connected in a play mode in which said pedal is adapted to actuate said sound generating mechanism and connected to a second portion of said base frame in a vertical orientation along said base frame when connected in a docking mode in which said pedal assembly is connected to a docking station.