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Actuator

US7518289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2005
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N30/88

Abstract

An actuator, comprising at least one beam capable of generating flexural oscillations, at least one pair of electric supply terminals (23, 24) which supply oscillation-inducing electric power to the beam(s), and a holding mechanism which holds the beam(s), the holding mechanism including at least one holding member (12) to hold one portion of the beam(s) and a case (13) jointed to the holding member and configured to contain the beam(s) therein.

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