Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Patent
1998-01-26
2000-08-15
LaBalle, Clayton
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
H01L 4108
Patent
active
061041254
ABSTRACT:
A linear actuator includes two spaced seats connecting by a center piezoelectric member. The seats are mounted in a rail frame. Each seat has a piezoelectric member and an elastic zone for engaging or disengaging with the rail frame. Through energizing and disenergizing the center piezoelectric member alternately, the center piezoelectric member may be extended or contracted alternately, and thus moves the seats, consequently the actuator, longitudinally along the rail frame. A linear and accurate movement of the actuator thus may be achieved at micro meter level.
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Cheng Shih-Tong
Chiu Neng-Hsin
Pan Jia-Tian
Wang Horng-Ru
Wu Tung-Chuan
Industrial Technology Research Institute
LaBalle Clayton
Liauh W. Wayne
Medley Peter
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