| 摘要 |
<p>In accordance with the present invention, a counterhoop (10) is formed by bonding a conventional flat shaped hoop (14) with a resilient shell (12) component comprised of a convex outer wall and a generally flat inner wall. The resilient shell (12) preferably begins as a liquid resin, which is poured into an annular mold. The metal counterhoop (14) is inserted into the resin, and the cured resin is allowed to harden, forming a shell (12) which is bonded to the counterhoop (14) to create a unitary component. The inner and outer walls of the shell (12) join at the top edge of the counterhoop (14), where the hoop abuts the outer surface of the drumshell. The device (10) maintains and provides the requisite strength and shape of a conga drum counterhoop, which is necessary to sustain the proper tensioning of the drumhead while, concurrently providing the resilience to substantially eliminate the soreness and discomfort that usually results when the hands are constantly striking the drumhead in the act of playing the instrument. <IMAGE></p> |
