公开(公告)号：US07825312B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US12360279

申请日：2009-01-27

申请人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy

发明人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy

IPC分类号： G10D3/18

CPC分类号： G10C5/005

摘要： A piano, playable in an acoustic mode and a silent mode, includes a series of keys, a series of key actions, and a series of rotatable hammers. Each key action is actuated by depression of a corresponding key. Each hammer defines a forward throw direction and has a corresponding string. The hammers are driven by corresponding key actions transferring forces from corresponding keys. The piano includes a hammer stopper system that has a blocking rail slidably disposed forward of the hammers. A linear actuator moves the blocking rail along a substantially linear path between a first position, allowing unobstructed movement of the hammers, and a second position blocking at least one hammer from striking its corresponding string. The linear actuator moves the blocking rail to the first position for acoustic play and to the second position for silent play.

摘要翻译： 一种可在声学模式和无声模式下播放的钢琴包括一系列键，一系列关键动作和一系列可旋转锤。 每个按键动作通过按下相应的键来启动。 每个锤子定义一个前进方向并具有相应的字符串。 锤子由相应的关键动作驱动，从相应的键传递力。 该钢琴包括一个槌子止动器系统，其具有可滑动地设置在锤子前方的阻挡轨道。 线性致动器沿着基本上线性的路径移动阻挡轨道，该第一位置在第一位置之间允许锤的无障碍运动，以及阻止至少一个锤击打其对应的弦的第二位置。 线性致动器将阻挡轨移动到第一位置进行声音播放，并将第二位置移动到静音播放的第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US20090211425A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12360279

申请日：2009-01-27

申请人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy

发明人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy

IPC分类号： G10C3/18

CPC分类号： G10C5/005

摘要： A piano, playable in an acoustic mode and a silent mode, includes a series of keys, a series of key actions, and a series of rotatable hammers. Each key action is actuated by depression of a corresponding key. Each hammer defines a forward throw direction and has a corresponding string. The hammers are driven by corresponding key actions transferring forces from corresponding keys. The piano includes a hammer stopper system that has a blocking rail slidably disposed forward of the hammers. A linear actuator moves the blocking rail along a substantially linear path between a first position, allowing unobstructed movement of the hammers, and a second position blocking at least one hammer from striking its corresponding string. The linear actuator moves the blocking rail to the first position for acoustic play and to the second position for silent play.

摘要翻译： 一种可在声学模式和无声模式下播放的钢琴包括一系列键，一系列关键动作和一系列可旋转锤。 每个按键动作通过按下相应的键来启动。 每个锤子定义一个前进方向并具有相应的字符串。 锤子由相应的关键动作驱动，从相应的键传递力。 该钢琴包括一个槌子止动器系统，其具有可滑动地设置在锤子前方的阻挡轨道。 线性致动器沿着基本上线性的路径移动阻挡轨道，该第一位置在第一位置之间允许锤的无障碍运动，以及阻止至少一个锤击打其对应的弦的第二位置。 线性致动器将阻挡轨移动到第一位置进行声音播放，并将第二位置移动到静音播放的第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US08541673B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13437419

申请日：2012-04-02

申请人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Sue Guan Lim

发明人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Sue Guan Lim

IPC分类号： G10C3/18

CPC分类号： G10C5/005

摘要： A piano hammer stopper system includes a stopper rail set comprising at least first and second stopper rail members, each movable between respective first positions allowing unobstructed movement of associated piano hammers and respective second positions stopping at least one associated piano hammer from striking any corresponding string. At least one drive shaft is rotatably coupled to one or both of the stopper rail members. A drive arm is attached to the drive shaft and engages a drive fulcrum. A travel guide directs movement of the first and second stopper rail members between respective first and second positions. Rotation of the drive shaft rotates the drive arm to engage the drive fulcrum for moving one or both of the first and second stopper rail members between respective first and second positions.

摘要翻译： 钢琴锤止动器系统包括止动轨道组，其包括至少第一和第二止动轨构件，每个挡块轨道构件可在相应的第一位置之间移动，允许相关联的钢琴锤的无阻碍运动和相应的第二位置，从而阻止至少一个相关联的钢琴锤撞击任何相应的琴弦。 至少一个驱动轴可旋转地联接到止动轨构件中的一个或两个。 驱动臂连接到驱动轴并与驱动支点接合。 行进导向器引导第一和第二止动轨构件在相应的第一和第二位置之间的运动。 驱动轴的旋转使驱动臂旋转以接合驱动支点，用于在相应的第一和第二位置之间移动第一和第二止动轨构件中的一个或两个。

公开(公告)号：US08148620B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12429485

申请日：2009-04-24

申请人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Sue Guan Lim

发明人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Sue Guan Lim

IPC分类号： G10D13/02

CPC分类号： G10C5/005

摘要： A piano hammer stopper system includes a blocking rail movable between a first position, allowing unobstructed movement of piano hammers, and a second position, blocking at least one piano hammer from striking any corresponding strings. The piano hammer stopper system includes a drive shaft rotatably coupled to the blocking rail, a drive arm attached to the drive shaft and engaging a drive fulcrum, and a travel guide directing movement of the blocking rail between its first and second positions. Rotation of the drive shaft rotates the drive arm to engage the drive fulcrum for moving the blocking rail between its first and second positions.

摘要翻译： 一种钢琴锤子止动器系统，包括可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的阻挡轨道，该第二位置阻止至少一个钢琴锤撞击任何相应的琴弦。 钢琴锤止动器系统包括可旋转地联接到阻挡轨道的驱动轴，附接到驱动轴并与驱动支点接合的驱动臂，以及引导阻挡轨道在其第一和第二位置之间移动的行进导向器。 驱动轴的旋转使驱动臂旋转以接合驱动支点，以使阻挡轨道在其第一和第二位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US20100269665A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-28

申请号：US12429485

申请日：2009-04-24

申请人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Sue Guan Lim

发明人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Sue Guan Lim

IPC分类号： G10C3/18

CPC分类号： G10C5/005

摘要： A piano hammer stopper system includes a blocking rail movable between a first position, allowing unobstructed movement of piano hammers, and a second position, blocking at least one piano hammer from striking any corresponding strings. The piano hammer stopper system includes a drive shaft rotatably coupled to the blocking rail, a drive arm attached to the drive shaft and engaging a drive fulcrum, and a travel guide directing movement of the blocking rail between its first and second positions. Rotation of the drive shaft rotates the drive arm to engage the drive fulcrum for moving the blocking rail between its first and second positions.

摘要翻译： 一种钢琴锤子止动器系统，包括可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的阻挡轨道，该第二位置阻止至少一个钢琴锤撞击任何相应的琴弦。 钢琴锤止动器系统包括可旋转地联接到阻挡轨道的驱动轴，附接到驱动轴并与驱动支点接合的驱动臂，以及引导阻挡轨道在其第一和第二位置之间移动的行进导向器。 驱动轴的旋转使驱动臂旋转以接合驱动支点，以使阻挡轨道在其第一和第二位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US20120240743A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13437419

申请日：2012-04-02

申请人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Sue Guan Lim

发明人： Scott Jones ,  James M. Lombino ,  Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Sue Guan Lim

IPC分类号： G10C3/18

CPC分类号： G10C5/005

摘要： A piano hammer stopper system includes a stopper rail set comprising at least first and second stopper rail members, each movable between respective first positions allowing unobstructed movement of associated piano hammers and respective second positions stopping at least one associated piano hammer from striking any corresponding string. At least one drive shaft is rotatably coupled to one or both of the stopper rail members. A drive arm is attached to the drive shaft and engages a drive fulcrum. A travel guide directs movement of the first and second stopper rail members between respective first and second positions. Rotation of the drive shaft rotates the drive arm to engage the drive fulcrum for moving one or both of the first and second stopper rail members between respective first and second positions.

摘要翻译： 钢琴锤止动器系统包括止动轨道组，其包括至少第一和第二止动轨构件，每个挡块轨道构件可在相应的第一位置之间移动，允许相关联的钢琴锤的无阻碍运动和相应的第二位置，从而阻止至少一个相关联的钢琴锤撞击任何相应的琴弦。 至少一个驱动轴可旋转地联接到止动轨构件中的一个或两个。 驱动臂连接到驱动轴并与驱动支点接合。 行进导向器引导第一和第二止动轨构件在相应的第一和第二位置之间的运动。 驱动轴的旋转使驱动臂旋转以接合驱动支点，用于在相应的第一和第二位置之间移动第一和第二止动轨构件中的一个或两个。

公开(公告)号：US20080190261A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US12025106

申请日：2008-02-04

申请人： Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Robert F. Dove ,  James M. Lombino

发明人： Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Robert F. Dove ,  James M. Lombino

IPC分类号： G10C3/02 ,  G03G15/16

CPC分类号： G10C3/02 ,  B41M5/5272 ,  B41M5/5281 ,  B43L1/00 ,  B43L1/002

摘要： A piano (upright or horizontal) including a piano case having a case surface temporarily adhering markings. An upright piano including a piano case having a reversible display panel selectively positionable among a display position and a marking position. The panel has a decorative display side and a markable side, which temporarily adheres markings. The decorative display side faces outward while in the display position and the markable side faces outward while in the marking position.

摘要翻译： 钢琴（直立或水平）包括钢琴盒，表壳有表面临时粘贴标记。 一种直立钢琴，包括一个可以在显示位置和标记位置之间选择定位的可逆显示面板的钢琴盒。 该面板具有装饰显示侧和可标记侧，其临时粘附标记。 装饰显示侧在显示位置处面向外，并且在标记位置处可标识侧面向外。

公开(公告)号：US20090282962A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US12119601

申请日：2008-05-13

申请人： Scott Jones ,  Steven G. Christensen ,  Susan Yake Kenagy

发明人： Scott Jones ,  Steven G. Christensen ,  Susan Yake Kenagy

IPC分类号： G10F1/02

CPC分类号： G10H1/344 ,  G10H2220/305

摘要： A piano includes a plurality of keys having forward and rearward ends and an emitter and a detector both disposed adjacent the rearward end of each key. The emitter emits a signal directed toward a surface of the rearward end of the key. The detector receives a signal reflected from the surface of the rearward end of the key. A controller is in communication with the emitter and the detector and processes detection signals received from the detector to determine key movement.

摘要翻译： 钢琴包括具有前端和后端的多个键和发射器和检测器，两者都邻近每个键的后端设置。 发射器发射指向键的后端的表面的信号。 检测器接收从键的后端的表面反射的信号。 控制器与发射器和检测器通信，并且处理从检测器接收的检测信号以确定键移动。

公开(公告)号：US07589265B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11968473

申请日：2008-01-02

申请人： Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Sue Guan Lim

发明人： Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Sue Guan Lim

IPC分类号： G10C3/02

CPC分类号： G10C3/02

摘要： An upright piano includes a piano case having an upper front panel, a left side panel, a right side panel, and a top lid. The upper front panel is pivotally mounted below and generally abutting the top lid. A keyboard is supported by the piano case and has a plurality of keys. A keyboard lid has a width substantially equal to a width of the upper front panel. The piano includes left and right upper front panel strips disposed on the corresponding left and right side panels. The upper front panel is pivotally attached to the left and right upper front panel strips to rotate between a closed position and an open position. The upper front panel is substantially parallel to and substantially in between the left and right upper front panel strips while in the closed position.

摘要翻译： 立式钢琴包括具有上前面板，左侧面板，右侧面板和顶盖的钢琴盒。 上部前面板可枢转地安装在下面并且大体上与顶盖相接。 键盘由钢琴盒支撑，并具有多个键。 键盘盖的宽度基本上等于上前面板的宽度。 该钢琴包括设置在相应的左右侧面板上的左右上部前面板条。 上部前面板可枢转地附接到左侧和右侧上部前面板条，以在关闭位置和打开位置之间旋转。 在处于关闭位置时，上前面板基本上平行于并且基本上位于左右上部前面板条带之间。

公开(公告)号：US07759565B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US12397387

申请日：2009-03-04

申请人： Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Warren Daniel Albrecht ,  John A. Patton

发明人： Susan Yake Kenagy ,  Warren Daniel Albrecht ,  John A. Patton

IPC分类号： G10C3/04

CPC分类号： G10C3/04

摘要： A wrestplank for use in a stringed instrument including first and second median working plies stacked in between first and second outer working plies. Each working ply defines a direction of grain. The working plies collectively define a tuning pin hole configured to securely receive a tuning pin, whereby the tuning pin is substantially surrounded by and in engagement with end wood of the working plies. The directions of grain of the outer working plies are oriented substantially parallel with respect to a longitudinal axis defined by the wrestplank. The grain direction of the first median working ply is oriented at an angle of between about 60° and about 75° with respect to the longitudinal axis, and the grain direction of the second median working ply is oriented at an angle of between about 105° and about 120° with respect to the longitudinal axis.

摘要翻译： 一种用于弦乐器的摔跤板，包括堆叠在第一和第二外部工作层之间的第一和第二中间工作层。 每个工作层定义了粮食的方向。 工作层集中地限定了一个调谐销孔，该调谐销孔构造成牢固地接收调谐销，由此调谐销基本上被工作层的端部木材包围并与其接合。 外加工层的颗粒方向相对于由摔跤平板限定的纵向轴线基本平行。 第一中间工作层的晶粒方向相对于纵向轴线以约60°至约75°的角度定向，并且第二中间工作层的晶粒方向定向为约105° 并且相对于纵向轴线约120°。