Patent ID: 8536435

Claim:
A support structure for a percussion instrument, the support structure comprising: a percussion instrument member having a pad device with a striking surface configured to be performed by a performer making a stepping motion on a pedal device to pivotally move a beating member to strike the striking surface in association with the stepping motion; a support member that supports the percussion instrument member in a state in which the entire percussion instrument member is lifted above a floor surface, and supports the pedal device in a state in which at least a portion of the pedal device is lifted above the floor surface; and at least one first vibration isolating member provided between the percussion instrument member and the support member, the at least one first vibration isolating member being composed of an elastic material; wherein the percussion instrument member has a coupling member coupled to the pad device and having a pedal fixing section spaced a predetermined distance from the pad device, the pedal fixing section for holding the pedal device; and wherein the percussion instrument member is elastically supported on the support member through the at least one first vibration isolating member.