Patent ID: 8927835
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: G10C

Abstract:
1. A piano selectably playable in a normal mode and in a soft mode comprises: a set of multiple piano keys; a set of multiple piano actions associated with said multiple piano keys, each said piano action comprising a piano hammer assembly and a piano wippen assembly actuated by depression of a corresponding said piano key; a set of multiple piano hammers, each said piano hammer mounted for rotating movement and defining a forward throw direction toward at least one corresponding piano string, each said piano hammer being driven by a corresponding said piano wippen assembly to transmit force applied to an associated said piano key; a set of multiple bridle straps, each said bridle strap connecting a said piano hammer to a corresponding said piano wippen assembly; and a key lifting assembly in engagement with said piano keys, wherein said key lifting assembly and an associated said bridle strap under tension cooperatively bring corresponding said piano keys and said piano wippen assemblies together in gap-closing movement.