Modified piano striking mechanism

Details Modified piano striking mechanism Modified piano striking mechanism

1975-05-27

1977-12-06

Tomsky, Stephen J.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

84237, 84240, 84243, 84221, G10C 318

Patent

active

040610675

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a modified striking mechanism for use in pianos and related instruments having strings or their equivalent to produce musical notes and keys to select the notes. The mechanism includes a hammer assembly, a lever driving the hammer, coacting gear means for imparting motion to the hammer and features a novel escapement action for use therewith. Additionally disclosed are improvements including an escapement action adapted for use with conventional piano striking mechanisms, a novel damper assembly, a mechanism for activation by the soft pedal of the piano, a tension adjustment mechanism for varying the amount of force necessary to strike a key, and novel balance rail and capstan lever assemblies.

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