Piezoelectric actuator

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1994-06-24

1999-08-17

Budd, Mark O.

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

310366, 310333, H01L 4108

Patent

active

059398167

ABSTRACT:
A piezoelectric device or actuator (30) includes dimorph stack (32) attached to a support (34). Affixed to the apex of stack (32) is friction surface (36) which is held in contact with the external friction surface of a positionable object (38).

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