Abstract: A modular mounting system may include multiple parts couplable together to form a customizable assembly of parts. The parts may have a variety of lengths, depths, and heights and a rectangular prism shape or a rectangular wedge shape. A first part may have a first set of coupling holes on a first side surface for aligning with a second set of coupling holes on a second side surface of a second part. The first part may have a first cable routing opening for aligning with a second cable routing opening of the second part. The second part may couple to the first part at a front position and a third part may couple to the first part in a rear position and adjacent to the second part. Additional parts (e.g., a fourth part, a fifth part, etc.) may couple to the first part, the second part, and/or the third part.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring non-use of personal electronic devices are disclosed. Connection of a personal electronic device to a charging circuit is detected and identified to a particular personal electronic device. Connections of each personal electronic device are aggregated and rendered to a display to provide feedback and gamification of periods of non-use of the personal electronic devices. Gamification is employed to promote non-use of the personal electronic devices.

Abstract: A percussion instrument pedal apparatus includes a footboard and a transmission mechanism connectable to the footboard. A beater, which is mountable to a pivot shaft, strikes a bass drum in response to pivoting of the pivot shaft. The transmission mechanism includes two adjusting mechanisms for adjusting the motion characteristics of the footboard and for adjusting the footboard angle. The transmission mechanism can be interchanged with different types, such as a chain-drive transmission mechanism and a direct-drive transmission mechanism.

Abstract: A device may include a drum pedal board with a first end, a second end, a left side, and a right side. Further the device may include an incline section coupled to either the left side or the right side of the drum pedal board, a heel base with variable height, a hinge coupling the first end of the drum pedal board to the heel base, and a drum pedal base coupled to the heel base. The drum pedal board may be substantially parallel to the drum pedal base. The incline section may have a variable incline via a hinge. The heel base may have a variable height via a plurality of heel inserts. An adjustable strap may be operable to secure a user's foot to the drum pedal board. A raised toe section may be operable to raise an end of the drum pedal board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foot pedal control unit for an ophthalmic surgery system. The unit has a base and a treadle that is configured for pivotal pitch movement and for pivotal yaw movement relative to the base for generating control signals to an ophthalmic surgery system. The unit further comprises an inlay cover that is removably placed on the treadle. Optionally, the unit comprises a locking element that is movable between a lock position wherein the treadle is locked against pivotal yaw movement and a release position wherein the treadle is enabled to perform pivotal yaw movement.

Abstract: A pedal assembly for a percussion instrument is provided, including: a base, a shaft, a pedal and a returning mechanism. The base includes a bottom plate and a first rod member disposed on the bottom plate. The shaft is rotatably disposed on the first rod member about an axial direction. The pedal is swingably connected between the bottom plate and the shaft. The returning mechanism includes an axial rod being co-movable with the shaft, a housing sleeved to the axial rod, an elastic member received in the housing and an adjusting assembly connected with the housing. The elastic member is located between the axial rod and the housing, and a relative position of the housing and the axial rod is adjustable by the adjusting assembly.

Abstract: A drum pedal is characterized by including: a base part; a pair of support parts provided at the front side of the base part; a cam part that is axially coupled to the pair of support parts via a main shaft; a hitting part that is axially coupled to the pair of support parts via the main shaft and disposed to be adjacent to the cam part; a pedal part of which one end is coupled to the rear side of the base part and which is formed to extend in the direction of the front side of the base part; and a power transmission part that connects the cam part and the pedal part and rotates the main shaft and the cam part according to a load applied to the pedal part, wherein at least two different power transmission parts can be selectively coupled to the cam part.

Abstract: Drum pedal for striking a drum, the pedal comprising: a support having at least one leg; a rotary shaft borne by said support; a beater mounted on said rotary shaft and configured to rotate upon rotation of said rotary shaft, wherein the beater is configured to strike the drum; an actuation mechanism for rotating the beater in a first direction towards the drum; a return mechanism for rotating the beater in a second direction opposite the first direction away from the drum.

Abstract: This improvement to a pneumatic return mechanism for percussion foot pedals incorporates a flat or bowl-shaped diaphragm rather than a rolling diaphragm, and a piston which is spherical rather than cylindrical, producing a bouncy feel for the player. A further improvement to the track hub of a percussion foot pedal enables bump fasteners to be removably inserted, to add lift and alter beater acceleration. A further improvement is a removable stiffener which prevents slack in the connector between the footboard and track hub of the percussion foot pedal, which may occur during fast drumming.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relates to the field of musical instrumentation and associated equipment. More specifically, the embodiments pertain to a pedal board and system that manages equipment associated with electric guitars as well as other musical instruments, namely foot-controlled and floor-located devices, such as special effect devices and foot pedals. The pedal board of the embodiments provides external viewability of the equipment and can include an illuminated display assembly.

Abstract: A kick drum pedal assembly includes a footboard, a beater, and a travel limiter. The beater is connected to the footboard and is configured to rotate in response to depressing the footboard. The travel limiter is configured to limit rotation of the beater. The travel limiter has an arm connected to the drum beater and a stop connected to the footboard. The arm and drum beater are confined to rotate in unison. The arm is configured to engage the stop to limit rotation of the beater to a desired forward position in response depressing the footboard.

Abstract: An illuminated replacement heel pedestal system comprising: a top plate, which comprises one or more lights, a top portion, a bottom portion, and a screw receiving plate that is substantially contained between the bottom portion and the top portion. The top plate is configured to replace an original equipment heel plate. The lights may be connected to a power source, which when turned on, powers the lights and illuminates the top plate.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a pedalboard configured to house a musical effect component. A musical effect component housing may be configured to house a musical effect component and be disposed in a cavity of the pedalboard without the use of an adhesive fastener. The musical effect component housing may include a first plate, a second plate, and standoffs connecting the first plate and the second plate. A musical effect component may be disposed between the first plate and second plate to secure the musical effect component. The first plate may include an aperture formed within the first plate configured to dispose a portion of a musical effect component and a rail formed on both a first end and a second end of the first plate configured to engage the musical effect component housing with the pedalboard.

Abstract: Drum pedal systems are disclosed which can include separate pedal and beater portions connected by a connecting portion. The connecting portion can be flexible such that the location of the beater portion can be adjusted relative to the location of the pedal portion. The pedal and beater portions can be disconnected from one another for improved transportability. Direct drive pedal systems are also disclosed, which can include separate pedal and beater portions connected by a direct drive connecting portion having rigid connections.

Abstract: A pedal device of electronic keyboard instrument is provided. The pedal device of an electronic keyboard instrument includes a damper which applies resistance forces against rotation of pedals to the pedals during rotation of the pedals toward at least one of a first direction and a second direction.

Abstract: Provided is an instrument pedal device that can be quieter when operated. According to the present invention, a pedal is rotatably supported on a base part by a first shaft. A rotation part is rotatably supported on the base part by a second shaft. A connection part is rotatably supported on the pedal by a third shaft. The connection part is rotatably supported on the rotation part by a fourth shaft. Urging force that is for making the pedal, as rotated from an initial position, return to the initial position is applied by a spring. The pedal can rotate from the initial position to a lowermost position in which the second shaft, the third shaft, and the fourth shaft are in the same plane. The urging force of the spring increases the closer the pedal gets to the lowermost position.

Abstract: A guitar effects pedalboard comprises a first attachment region and a second attachment region, the first attachment region comprising a plurality of holes having a first diameter, and the second attachment region comprising a plurality of holes having a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is smaller than the second diameter.

Abstract: Drum pedal systems are disclosed which can include separate pedal and beater portions connected by a connecting portion. The connecting portion can be flexible such that the location of the beater portion can be adjusted relative to the location of the pedal portion. The pedal and beater portions can be disconnected from one another for improved transportability. The pedal portion may include a roller beneath the pedal so as to increase the smoothness of play. The angle of the beater can be laterally adjusted, thus causing the contact point on a drum to be lower or higher as desired. The beater portion can include a beater axis that is relatively low to the ground, which can aid in preventing a user's hands and the beater striking a percussion instrument at the same height.

Abstract: An illuminated replacement heel pedestal system comprising: a top plate, which comprises one or more lights, a wiring harness, a top portion, a bottom portion, and a screw receiving plate that is substantially contained between the bottom portion and the top portion. The top plate is configured to replace an original equipment heel plate. The lights may be connected to a power source, which when turned on, powers the lights and illuminates the top plate.

Abstract: A noise maker stop assembly for use with a percussion foot pedal is described. The noise maker stop assembly typically comprises a noise maker attached to an extended elongated shaft, mounting brackets, and a bumper or tension strap for rapidly stopping the extended elongated shaft. Typically, the mounting brackets may be coupled to an existing standard percussion or similar foot pedal. The mounting brackets may also be configured so as to be coupled to a particular percussion foot pedal. A percussion foot pedal having an integrated noise maker stop assembly is also contemplated.

Abstract: A telescopically adjustable board for mounting musical instrument pedals includes a first inner rail-outer rail pair. The outer rail has a tubular shape defining a hollow track and the inner rail is slidably received within the hollow track with the outer rail circumscribing the inner rail. Each of the inner rail and outer rail is configured to fixably attach to a musical effects pedal. The board may include a second inner rail-outer rail pair substantially parallel to and spaced from the first inner rail-outer rail pair. The inner rails are slidable relative to the outer rails between a fully extended position and a fully retracted position to adjust the longitudinal length of the board.

Abstract: A fast folding structure of pedal percussion device includes a pedal base, a rotating device, at least one locking rod, at least one elastic element, and a pressing rod, wherein the pedal base comprises at least one upright column comprises an installation hole; the rotating device is pivotally connected to the upright column and is rotatable to be in an upright state or a bent state; the locking rod is disposed in the installation hole; the elastic element is disposed in the installation hole, and the elastic element pushes the locking rod to lock into a first hole or a second hole to fix the rotating device; the pressing rod is fixed to the locking rod, and the pressing rod presses the locking rod to compress the elastic element so that the locking rod is disengaged from the first hole or the second hole without fixing the rotating device.

Abstract: A pedal assembly for a drum or other foot-actuated device may comprise a curved pedal and an adjustable pedal return spring tensioner mechanism. An actuatable region disposed at a top surface of the pedal preferably comprises a first concavity disposed more or less centrally in a pedal length direction between a first convexity and a second convexity. The tensioner mechanism preferably comprises a vertical lead screw parallel to the pedal return spring and coupled by way of a nut to a lower end of the pedal return spring. The lead screw may be slidingly coupled to a vertical post. By causing the lead screw to be adjustable from above and have an efficiency low enough to prevent backdriving, a drummer or other such operator can conveniently adjust tension without the need for disassembly and without the need to loosen a locknut or other such locking means.

Abstract: Provided is an instrument pedal device that can be quieter when operated. According to the present invention, a pedal is rotatably supported on a base part by a first shaft. A rotation part is rotatably supported on the base part by a second shaft. A connection part is rotatably supported on the pedal by a third shaft. The connection part is rotatably supported on the rotation part by a fourth shaft. Urging force that is for making the pedal, as rotated from an initial position, return to the initial position is applied by a spring. The pedal can rotate from the initial position to a lowermost position in which the second shaft, the third shaft, and the fourth shaft are in the same plane. The urging force of the spring increases the closer the pedal gets to the lowermost position.

Abstract: A drum pedal where the heel of the drum pedal is higher than the entire drum pedal board. The drum pedal is adjustable and ergonomic giving the user better control and leverage through modifications made to the drum pedal board and heel of the pedal.

Abstract: A user-customizable modular music effects pedal is described. The music effects pedal includes a base having an input, an output and a connector. The input receives a music signal. The connector is coupled with the input and has an electrical form factor and a physical form factor. The electrical form factor is configured to fit a corresponding electrical form factor of an effects cartridge. The physical form factor is configured to fit a corresponding physical form factor of the effects cartridge. The connector provides the music signal to the effects cartridge and receiving a processed signal from the effects cartridge. The effects cartridge includes effects electronics to provide the processed signal. The output is coupled with the connector and provides an output signal based on the processed signal from the effects cartridge.

Abstract: A cordless magnetic board apparatus for use to transmit power and sound signals between musical effects pedals is provided. The apparatus is connected to a power supply and an input sound source. Each effects pedal includes an input sound connector, an output sound connector and an input power connector. The board apparatus includes a base having a plurality of sets of magnetic members where each set of the magnetic members corresponds to one of the plurality of effects pedals, each set of magnetic members having a first magnetic member corresponding to negative power, a second magnetic member corresponding to positive power, a third magnetic member corresponding to input sound and a fourth magnetic member corresponding to output sound. Musical effects pedals are coupled to the plurality of sets of magnetic members to transmit power and sound between the pedals.

Abstract: A replacement heel pedestal system comprising: a top plate, which comprises a top portion, a bottom portion, and a screw receiving plate that is substantially contained between the bottom portion and the top portion. The top plate is configured to replace an original equipment heel plate. The top plate may be wider and more comfortable than the original heel plate. The system may further comprise one or more elevation plates that are configured to allow the system to matingly engage with the drum foot pedals of numerous types of drum and percussion kits.

Abstract: A cajón percussion instrument includes a mallet mechanism and a pedal mechanism. The mallet mechanism has a first upright frame disposed on a first bottom plate. A first rotating member is insertedly connected to the first upright frame. The first rotating member is provided with a mallet. The pedal mechanism has a second upright frame disposed on a second bottom plate. A second rotating shaft is insertedly connected to the second upright frame. Two ends of a pedal are pivotally connected to the second bottom plate and the second rotating member, respectively. A fixing seat is provided on each of the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate. A sleeve is connected to the second fixing seat. The sleeve is configured to receive a cable therein. Two ends of the cable are connected to the first rotating member and the second rotating member, respectively.

Abstract: A cymbal dampening system is configured to alter sound vibration of a cymbal. The cymbal dampening system has a first dampening bracket joined to a first wrap having a first pad that is adjacent to the cymbal. A second dampening bracket is joined to the first dampening bracket and a third dampening bracket with a cord. The second dampening bracket is joined to a second wrap having a second pad that is adjacent to the cymbal. The third dampening bracket is joined to a third wrap having a third pad that is adjacent to the cymbal. The first pad, the second pad and the third pad operate to alter sound vibration of the cymbal when struck.

Abstract: Pivot shaft support members, formed as component parts separate from support posts of a frame of a pedal apparatus, are mounted on respective upper ends of the support posts, and the pivot shaft support members pivotably support the opposite ends of a pivot shaft for a beater rod. A heel section is provided on a rear end portion of an under plate of the pedal apparatus, and a pair of left and right hinge support members, formed as component parts separate from the heel section, are mounted to the heel section. The hinge support members pivotably support the opposite ends of a pivot shaft of a hinge section of a foot board. Because the pivot shaft support members and the hinge support members are separate component parts from the frame, mounted positions of these support members can be adjusted finely during mounting, to the frame, of the support members.

Abstract: The invention comprises a striking rod, a rotating shaft, a stand and an elastic element, wherein the rotating shaft comprises a shaft body where the striking rod is disposed, two side ends on two sides of the shaft body, and a protrusion arranged on the shaft body and opposite to the striking rod. The stand comprises a base and two columns arranged on two sides of the base. The two columns are respectively provided with a socket tube pivotally connected to the side end, and a locking hole. The locking hole is located below the socket tube and is offset towards a musical instrument. Two ends of the elastic element are respectively fixed to the locking hole and an engaging element. Since the socket tube is not on the same vertical line as the locking hole, an initial position of the striking rod is offset away from the musical instrument.

Abstract: A device for controlling electronic musical instruments includes a casing having a base. The casing and the base define the body of the control device. The device also includes a slotted hole for connecting to an instrument pedalboard. The slotted hole is located in a cavity in the body of the control device such that the slotted hole is integrated in the body of the device.

Abstract: A drum pedal apparatus includes a base or base plate, a footboard pivotably coupled to the base plate, the footboard operable to drive a mallet to strike a drum, and a clamping mechanism attached to the base plate adjacent the footboard. The clamping mechanism includes a first lever arm adapted to couple the drum pedal apparatus to a drum hoop of a drum, a pivot assembly coupled to the first lever arm, and a second lever arm coupled to the first lever arm via the pivot assembly. The second lever arm can be adapted to operate the clamping mechanism, where the clamping mechanism applies a selected clamping force to the drum hoop responsive to the second lever arm pivoting relative to the first lever arm at the pivot assembly.

Abstract: A pedal angle adjusting device is coupled to a coupling arm such as to be pivotable about an axis. Also, the pedal angle adjusting device is coupled to a free end of a pedal such as to be pivotable about an axis and arranged to be fixable to the free end of the pedal.

Abstract: A percussion-instrument playing apparatus for playing a percussion instrument having a striking surface. The apparatus includes: a main body to be mounted on the percussion instrument 100 to face the striking surface of the percussion instrument with a predetermined space from the striking surface; an arm supporter attached to the main body; an arm that has, at a distal end, an arm head, and is rotatably supported by the arm supporter; a drive device that allows the arm to be rotationally displaced between a state where the arm head pushes the striking surface of the percussion instrument and a state where the arm head is separated from the striking surface; a control device that controls the drive device in accordance with a control program; and an operation device that outputs a drive instruction signal to the control device in response to an operation by a user.

Abstract: A drum foot pedal apparatus includes: a coil spring imparting resilient self-returning force to a foot board; a rod member (or an adjusting bolt) supported by a support section provided on a support post member; and a tension adjustment mechanism provided between the coil spring and the rod member. The tension adjustment mechanism includes a connection position adjustment section that interconnects the lower end of the coil spring and the rod member above the support post member, and that is constructed to permit adjustment of a connection position between the lower end of the coil spring and the rod member or the adjusting bolt at a position above the support section. Thus, it is possible to effectively prevent frictional wear of component parts and generation of noise and achieve an enhanced operability in the tension adjustment, with a simple construction having a minimized number of component parts.

Abstract: A lightweight drum shell having two heads for a double-headed drum with a beater connected to an interior wall of the drum shell via a spring, and thus functions to provide a hand held shaker drum capable of producing complicated rhythms, such as varying frequency of beats, speed of beats, or meter especially when two bounce back drums are played together.

Abstract: An expandable collapsible pedalboard for supporting effects pedals or other audio processing units features a first section having a first platform, and a second section having a second platform of lesser elevation and width than said first platform. The second section is telescopically mated with the first section for sliding movement in a longitudinal direction between a retracted position placing at least a majority of the second platform beneath said first platform, and an extended position reaching outwardly beyond an end of said first section to reveal more of the second platform from beneath said first platform. Multiple pedalboards can be laid out side-by-side and fastened together to collectively form a larger modular pedalboard. A hollow space delimited between side walls of the second section can accommodate one or more power supply components for the effects pedals or other audio processing units.

Abstract: A pedal device includes a switching device, which is capable of selectively switching the position of a spring between a use position, at which the spring is disposed during the use of the pedal device, and a non-use position, at which the spring is disposed during the non-use of the pedal device. The switching device is configured such that the length between a first end and a second end of the spring when the spring is disposed at the non-use position is less than the spring length when the spring is disposed at the use position.

Abstract: A system and method for interfacing and controlling multiple musical instrument effects modules and pedals on a common platform.

Abstract: Described is a trigger module that can be used with percussive instruments to generate an electric signal. The trigger module includes an enclosure with a strike plate. A piezoelectric transducer is affixed with the bottom of the strike plate. A striker having a protrusion is attached with the enclosure such that the protrusion rests proximate the strike plate. Thus, forcing the striker towards the strike plate causes the protrusion to impact the strike plate, thereby causing the piezoelectric transducer to generate an electric signal.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus installed in a cellular phone (700) to control a guitar effector loop. The apparatus includes a patch screen display unit for displaying a patch, which is constituted by combinations of the plurality of foot switches (600) and the compactors (500) set to the respective foot switches (600), on a patch screen (710) of the cellular phone (700), a bank screen display unit for display a bank constituted by the plurality of patches on a bank screen (720) of the cellular phone (700), and a control unit performing a control so that the patch screen (710) corresponding to a selected patch is displayed by the patch screen display unit when one patch is selected from the plurality of patches displayed on the back screen (720).

Abstract: A drum beater shaft with a flexible coupling means disposed between the base portion of the shaft and the head portion of the shaft is disclosed. The base portion of the shaft is fixed and hingedly attached, typically, to a pedal operated actuator. The head portion of the shaft contains a striking device used to contact the drum when actuated by the pedal. In one preferred embodiment, the flexible coupling means disposed between the base portion and head portion of the drum beater shaft takes the form of a spring surrounded by an elastic sheath. In another preferred embodiment, the flexible coupling means takes the form of a universal joint surrounded by an elastic sheath, In yet another preferred embodiment, the flexible coupling means takes the form of a ball an socket joint surrounded by and elastic sheath.

Abstract: Provided is a guitar effector loop in which a plurality of foot switches (600) are installed in a body so that the plurality of foot switches (600) are connected to a guitar (a), an amplifier (b), and a plurality of compactors (500), and various combinations of the compactors (500) are obtained. In a state in which the No. 1 alternative switch (611) and the No. 2 alternative switch (612) are turned off, or the No. 2 alternative switch (612) is turned on, when the No. 1 alternative switch (611) is turned on, the compactor (500) set by the No. 1 alternative switch (611) is turned on, and the compactor (504) set by only the No. 2 alternative switch (612) is turned off. Thus, the number of combinations of the guitar effectors may increase without increasing the number of switches.

Abstract: A drum beater shaft with a flexible coupling means disposed between the base portion of the shaft and the head portion of the shaft is disclosed. The base portion of the shaft is fixed and hingedly attached, typically, to a pedal operated actuator. The head portion of the shaft contains a striking device used to contact the drum when actuated by the pedal. In one preferred embodiment, the flexible coupling means disposed between the base portion and head portion of the drum beater shaft takes the form of a spring surrounded by an elastic sheath. In another preferred embodiment, the flexible coupling means takes the form of a universal joint surrounded by an elastic sheath, In yet another preferred embodiment, the flexible coupling means takes the form of a ball an socket joint surrounded by and elastic sheath.

Abstract: A dual action pedal device utilizing the forward section of a musical bass drum pedal foot board to strike a musical bass drum and an attached heel controlled piston to open/close musical hi-hat cymbals. By pressing in a downward motion the heel of a human foot closes musical hi-hat cymbals under spring pressure. Upon raising a human foots heel from the aforementioned piston the hi-hat cymbals open under spring pressure thus making this device a dual action pedal.

Abstract: This disclosure includes a first magnet and a second magnet spaced from the first magnet in a repulsive relationship. A rod is configured to be secured to a musical instrument and is in a corresponding relationship with the first and second magnets. The corresponding relationship is defined as the movement of the rod corresponds to movement between the first and second magnets.

Abstract: A system and method for interfacing and controlling multiple musical instrument effects modules on a common platform. The system includes: a system processor; a backplane coupled with the system processor; a plurality of musical instrument effects modules removably inserted into the backplane, each of the plurality of musical instrument effects modules including an audio input signal interface and an audio output signal interface, at least one of the musical instrument effects modules including a programmable potentiometer and/or programmable switch to modify an audio output signal; and a user interface configured to enable a user to apply a desired setting on the programmable potentiometer of the musical instrument effects modules via the system processor and the backplane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bass drum beater apparatus. Specifically, the bass drum beater apparatus comprises a beater head interconnected with a spring element that is, in turn, interconnected to a base element that is connected to a beater rod. A bass drum pedal system is further provided. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.