Mechanism comprised of ultrasonic lead screw motor
US7170214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/0294
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical assembly that contains an optical device movably attached to a apparatus for driving a threaded shaft assembly. The apparatus contains of a threaded shaft with an axis of rotation and, engaged therewith, a threaded nut. The assembly contains a device for subjecting the threaded nut to ultrasonic vibrations and thereby causing said the shaft to simultaneously rotate and translate in the axial direction.
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