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Action for piano

US7279627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2006
Grant dateOct 9, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10C9/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An action for a piano is provided for clarifying a timing of let-off, improving the sequential touching capabilities, and consequently realizing high playing performance excellent in expressive power in a simple structure without adversely affecting the key touch feeling. The action for a piano swings a hammer in response to a touch on a key, and comprises a wippen pushed up by the key to pivotally move, a regulating button having a flat jack contact surface on the lower end, and a jack having a flat regulating button contact surface which comes into contact with the jack contact surface as the key is depressed. The jack comprises a molding made of a thermoplastic resin containing long fibers for reinforcement.

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