Music – Instruments – Automatic
Patent
1978-07-17
1980-06-10
Franklin, Lawrence R.
Music
Instruments
Automatic
84 23, 84 34, 84108, 84231, 74562, G10F 300, G10F 500
Patent
active
042066778
ABSTRACT:
Pedal actuator and connection assemblies for electronic vorsetzer player piano units incorporating universal connection members between the electronic assemblies and foot pedals for converting a conventional piano to an electronic player piano are disclosed. The connection assemblies include a foot member, one for each foot pedal, which are adapted to transmit actuating forces transmitted from the player piano unit downwardly and on the rear portion of the pedal member pivoting the foot member in the second ball joint to cause an upward force on a lower pedal-engaging surface to thereby engage the lower side of the pedal therewith and thereby permit upward and downward movement of the foot without it slipping off the pedal. At the same time, since there is no positive securement of the connection assembly to the foot pedal, the vorsetzer may be easily and quickly positioned on the piano for converting a standard piano to an electronic player piano.
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Franklin Lawrence R.
Teledyne Industries Inc.
Zegeer Jim
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