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BEHNING

Behning system described

We haven't been able to find out much about this system. Below are some pictures provided by Kevin Hays who worked on the system in his Behning & Sons piano that was made in 1920. There are a few identifying features that stand out. One is the 6-bellows air motor which has three sliding valves, odd-shaped guide rails, and square vacuum ports. Another unique feature is the round flap valves on the exhauster assembly that are covered with a metal disk. Also, the metal support for the foot pedals is relatively unique. Clicking on any of the images below will reveal the full size image. NOTE: Behning is also known to have installed the ArtEcho reproducing player system in their player pianos.

Patent Numbers found on a nametag in a Behning player system.
Except for the first two, all of these patents belonged to G.P. Brand.

US261523-Upright-Soundboard.pdf

US262351-Music-Rack.pdf

US823842-Valve-and-Seat.pdf

US833995-Mechanical-Musical-Instrument.pdf

US835774-Air-Motor.pdf

US835775-Primary-Valve.pdf

US835776-Tracker-Bar.pdf

US835777-Controlling-a-Device.pdf

US835778-Valve-Seat.pdf

US847895-Musical-Apparatus.pdf

US852161-Pneumatic-Player.pdf

US869414-Pneumatic-Motor.pdf

US887376-Expression-Control.pdf

US895235-Pneumatic-Instrument.pdf

US896686-Expression-Bellows.pdf

US909362-Coin-Op-Control.pdf

US909532-65-88-Trackerbar.pdf

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There is no service manual or other technical literature available for this system.

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