Piezoelectric motors and motor driving configurations

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2005-12-27

2005-12-27

Dougherty, Thomas M. (Department: 2834)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

C323S323000, C323S323000, C323S367000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06979936

ABSTRACT:
A piezoelectric motor comprising: a layer of piezoelectric material having narrow edge surfaces and first and second large face surfaces, formed with at least three arms, each extending radially outward from a common central region and terminating in an end; and at least one electrode on the first face surface and at least one electrode on the second face surface.

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