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Conveying means and method

US6617759B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 19, 2001
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N30/2023
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for providing linear motion to a generally flat flexible material, comprising: (a) at least one piezoelectric ceramic motor situated on a first side of the flat flexible material and having a contact surface which contacts the flat flexible material and which imparts said linear motion; and (b) a bearing surface situated on a second side of the flat flexible material opposite said contact surface.

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