Conveying means and method
US6617759B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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