Share arrangement in a percussion instrument attached to drum head

#The present invention relates to a snare arrangement in a percussion instrument, such as a drum, in which a metallic snare or chime mat is fixed and protected under the leather or plastic head of the instrument, thus eliminating the problems of wear to the components of the instrument which maintain a direct contact with the frame and providing improved performance.

#It is known in percussion instruments, for a chime mat or snare to be placed over the head and be fixed by means of screws to the frame at the side of the instrument.

#With constant use of the instrument, the head becomes jeopardized, and the structure of the instrument also becomes damaged by the continuous use of the clamp screws.

#FIG. 1 is a plan view of an instrument according to the invention;

#FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the instrument.

#The drawings show a drum whose leather or plastic head (1) has a metallic snare or chime mat (2) fixed thereto, for example, by means of rivets (3). The snare is stretched and internally positioned. The head of the drum is secured to a surrounding frame.

#The present invention is characterized by being of an easy execution and low cost in terms of its industrial viability, but together with the requirements of robustness, safety and practicality, providing to the consumers an additional option in similar markets.

#The present invention deals, therefore, with a new conception in the attachment of chime mats in percussion instruments, whose technical, constructive and functional characteristics are entirely different to those in the prior art.