Pedal assist units

[Graeme Harvey]

Hi Carl,

I would love to see the plans for this device.
You must have some fascinating files Carl.

Many thanks,
Graeme.

 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of Carl Meyer
> Sent: Saturday, 17 November 2001 2:49
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: 
> 
> 
> I've done it.  In my files is a schematic of one I did for 
> another tech.  It
> was not easily transferable, but could be made to be.  Give me a few days
> and I'll come up with a design.  The real problem is that there will be a
> small market,  and the liability to market something to handicapped
> individuals is awesome.  I'll get back to you.  I did this in 
> 1987.  I have
> a file about handicapped devices.  I had considered marketing 
> such a device,
> but the liability was the main impediment.  If I could sell a hundred of
> these things in the next couple of years, I might consider 
> resurrecting the
> project.  If it weren't for the liability, I would consider doing it for
> altruistic reasons.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Graeme Harvey" <gharvey@netsource.co.nz>
> To: "Pianotech@Ptg.Org" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 3:15 AM
> 
> 
> > Hello All,
> >
> > This request came to me from another tuner in NZ not on this list.
> >
> > "I have a client who plays and teaches a lot of piano,
> > who has developed an affliction in her feet/ankles
> > which means she can't use the pedals on her piano.
> > Does anyone know of a system which would allow a
> > pianist to operate the pedals by moving a leg from
> > side to side. (She has bad knees as well.)  Is there
> > something commercially available, or failing that, has
> > anyone ever constructed such a device, and have a
> > design for one?  Ideally she would like something that
> > can be transferred from piano to piano - I don't know
> > how feasible that would be.
> >
> > Any thoughts or ideas would be very, very welcome."
> >
> > Post any ideas either to the list or to me privately.
> > Many thanks.
> >
> > Regards
> > Graeme Harvey
> > New Plymouth
> > New Zealand
> 
>