Driving mechanism

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2008-03-19

2010-11-16

Koval, Melissa J (Department: 2862)

Photography

Camera support

Adjustable support

C359S824000, C310S311000, C396S055000, C396S325000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07832947

ABSTRACT:
A driving mechanism includes a driven member partially having a spherical surface, piezoelectric units that support the driven member between them and drive the driven member, and a base that holds the piezoelectric units. Each of the piezoelectric units includes a driving portion having a flat surface in contact with the spherical surface of the driven member, a first piezoelectric element that moves the driving portion along a first axis parallel to the flat surface, a second piezoelectric element that moves the driving portion along a second axis that is parallel to the flat surface and intersects the first axis, and a support member that supports the driving portion through the first and second piezoelectric elements.

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