This is the inside of one of the old model pianos. As you see, the quill  is connected to the string which pulls down the jack that activates the pivot , that strikes the key.
   
   
This is a another inside of a modern piano. this time every thing is backwards. From the string you can see that it pulls then hammer down. the hammer rest holds the hammer. the damper and check are there to hold everything together.
   
   
 

This is the complete  inside of the piano looking at the side. As you see, there are a lot of strings, wires and ather things that make up the piano.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
   

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