Music – Instruments – Automatic
Patent
1997-12-24
2000-01-11
Nappi, Robert E.
Music
Instruments
Automatic
G10F 106
Patent
active
06013867&
ABSTRACT:
A disk music box comprises a center shaft, around which a disk is rotated by being engaged with the center shaft. The disk has a plurality of engagement portions which correspond to a music selection. A reed portion is included which comprises a comb having reeds arranged like a comb. Further, the disk music box comprises a pin shaft which is arranged opposite the disk and a plurality of pinwheels which plays a melody by playing the reeds. The pinwheels are rotated while being engaged with the engagement portions of the disk. The disk music box also comprises an arm having a tip and a base end. The arm is rotatably supported against a base so that the base end remains within a plane which is almost perpendicular to the disk. The tip is engaged with the center shaft to be arranged opposite the pin shaft. A contact member is included which is rotatably supported by the arm so that it can contact the disk. A transmission device transfers force from the arm to the pin shaft. The arm is formed to be movably in parallel with the center shaft.
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Ashton Wesley Scott
Nappi Robert E.
Sankyo Seiki Mfg. Co. Ltd.
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