Distance adjustment apparatus and control method of distance adjustment apparatus
US12152571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2042 |
Classification
- 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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