Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Patent
1998-07-21
2000-03-14
Dougherty, Thomas M.
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
310328, 310365, 310366, H02N 200
Patent
active
06037702&
ABSTRACT:
A vibrating actuator including a vibration member having an electro-mechanical energy conversion element and an electrode member for feeding an electrical signal to the electro-mechanical energy conversion element, a contact body, in press contact with the vibration member, for moving relative to the vibration member, and a case. The electrode member includes projecting portion in press contact with an electrically conductive member mounted on the case thereby to form an electrical connection therewith.
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Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Dougherty Thomas M.
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