17858644. VIBRATION WAVE DRIVING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VIBRATION WAVE DRIVING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
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VIBRATION WAVE DRIVING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17858644 titled 'VIBRATION WAVE DRIVING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vibration wave driving apparatus that includes a vibration actuator and a driven member. The vibration actuator consists of a vibrator with an electric-mechanical energy conversion element and an elastic member, a pressurizing member to apply pressure to the vibrator, a contacting member that pressurizes and moves relative to the vibrator, and an outputting member that generates a driving force to the driven member through the relative movement of the contacting member.
- The vibration actuator includes a vibrator with an electric-mechanical energy conversion element and an elastic member.
- A pressurizing member is used to apply pressure to the vibrator.
- A contacting member pressurizes the vibrator and moves relative to it.
- An outputting member generates a driving force to the driven member through the relative movement of the contacting member.
- The driven member includes an output transmission member that holds the outputting member with a predetermined spring force.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Haptic feedback devices in virtual reality or gaming systems.
- Vibration motors in mobile devices for notifications and alerts.
- Vibration-based actuators in robotics for tactile sensing or movement.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a simplified and efficient vibration wave driving apparatus.
- Allows for precise control and generation of vibration forces.
- Enables the transmission of vibration forces to a driven member with a predetermined spring force.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved user experience through enhanced haptic feedback.
- Increased accuracy and precision in vibration-based applications.
- Cost-effective and reliable vibration wave driving apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a vibration wave driving apparatus comprising: a vibration actuator; and a driven member configured to be driven by the vibration actuator, wherein the vibration actuator includes: a vibrator having an electric-mechanical energy conversion element and an elastic member to which the electric-mechanical energy conversion element is fixed; a pressurizing member configured to pressurize the vibrator; a contacting member configured to pressurizing-contact with the vibrator by pressurizing the vibrator by the pressurizing member and move relative to the vibrator; an outputting member configured to output a driving force to the driven member, the driving force generated by the relative-moving of the contacting member to the vibrator, and wherein the driven member includes an output transmission member configured to hold the outputting member in a direction of the relative-moving with a predetermined spring force.
