Driving apparatus

Details Driving apparatus Driving apparatus

2007-03-29

2010-06-08

Benson, Walter (Department: 2837)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

C310S329000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07732986

ABSTRACT:
A driving apparatus comprises: an electro-mechanical conversion element; a driving member that reciprocates in response to an extension and contraction of the electro-mechanical conversion element; and a driven member, frictionally engaged with the driving member, that moves by reciprocating the driving member, wherein the driving member comprises a shaft portion which extends in a direction of extension and contraction of the electro-mechanical conversion element in a position which lies on a side of the electro-mechanical conversion element, and the driven member is frictionally engaged with the shaft portion.

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