Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Patent
1995-04-25
1996-11-26
Budd, Mark O.
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
H01L 4108
Patent
active
055788874
ABSTRACT:
A vibration actuator including a ring-like vibration member for generating a vibration and a ring-like contact member having a contact portion which is in contact with the vibration member. The contact member and the vibration member are moved relative to each other rotated by the vibration of the vibration member. The contact member has a first portion between the contact portion and an inner portion. The thickness of the first portion is gradually reduced with respect to the contact portion and the inner portion.
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Budd Mark O.
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
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