Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Patent
1991-03-14
1992-04-07
Budd, Mark O.
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
310328, H01L 4108
Patent
active
051031280
ABSTRACT:
An ultrasonic motor is disclosed. A rotor is pressed into contact with a stator disposed within a housing for rotation in accordance with the electrostrictive deformation of the stator. A screw shaft integrally rotates with the rotor, to convert the rotation of the rotor into the linear movement of an external body. A radial bearing holds the screw shaft to the case in a rotatable manner about its axis. The radial bearing including an inner ring secured to the screw shaft and an outer ring secured to the case for transferring a thrust load from the screw shaft to the case.
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Asmo Co. Ltd.
Budd Mark O.
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