Recording sensor mounting bracket for acoustic pianos
US6712323B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10C9/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mounting bracket for supporting a key movement recording sensor assembly within a keyboard-operated musical instrument. The mounting bracket of the present invention incorporates a locking mechanism to prevent sensor assembly movement and it preferably conforms to a portion of the hammer flange assembly to reduce vertical space requirements. The locking mechanism, or alternatively the sensor board itself, provides a biasing force for engaging the sensor assembly. Applying a sufficient manual force to a release member on the locking mechanism overcomes the biasing force to unlock the sensor assembly to allow for the insertion, adjustment, or removal of the sensor assembly from the mounting bracket. A keyed retention mechanism augments the sensor assembly to simplify engagement and adjustment of the sensor assembly.
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