Integrated micromechanical piezoelectric motor

Details Integrated micromechanical piezoelectric motor Integrated micromechanical piezoelectric motor

1988-09-30

1991-09-17

Budd, Mark O.

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

310331, 310332, H01L 4108

Patent

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050497758

ABSTRACT:
Small piezoelectric machines comprised of pairs of cantilever beams covered with a piezoelectric material are driven to perform various mechanical tasks. A robot utilizes a plurality of pairs of these piezoelectrically driven beams to move itself and grab, carry or manipulate other objects.

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