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Distance adjustment apparatus and control method of distance adjustment apparatus

US12152571B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2022
Grant dateNov 26, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0178
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A distance adjustment apparatus and a control method of the distance adjustment apparatus are provided. The distance adjustment apparatus includes a connection component, and the connection component includes a first component and a second component. The first component is connected to the second component, and a memory alloy component is disposed in a connection region between the first component and the second component. The memory alloy component is controlled by a current to drive the first component and the second component to move closer to and/or away from each other.

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