H02N2/123

Micro Electrostatic Motor and Micro Mechanical Force Transfer Devices
20190379303 · 2019-12-12 · ·

Disclosed is a force transfer device that includes a first body that has a first body frame that defines a first chamber and at least one gear element. The gear element has a central gear element region. A first membrane is affixed to a surface of the first body frame, the membrane covering the chamber and having an annular aperture enclosing a central region of the membrane that is affixed to the central gear element region of the gear element. The disclosed force transfer device can be axle or shaft based. Also disclosed in a micro electrostatic motor that includes a motor body having a first and a second face, the motor body defining a chamber and a rotor having a central region. A membrane is disposed over the first face of the motor body, the membrane supporting a pair of spaced electrodes that are electrically isolated by a gap, the membrane having an annular aperture that defines a central region of the membrane that is coupled to the central region of the rotor. The force transfer device can be driven by the electrostatic motor.

Micro Electrostatic Motor and Micro Mechanical Force Transfer Devices
20190379304 · 2019-12-12 · ·

Disclosed is a micro electrostatic motor that includes a body having a first and a second face and having a chamber. A first membrane is disposed over the first face of the body and a rotatable disk is disposed in the circular chamber about a member. The disk is disposed in the circular chamber and is free to rotate about the member. The disk has on a first surface thereof a set of three mutually electrically isolated electrodes, with each of the electrodes having a tab portion and being electrically isolated from the member. A second membrane is disposed over the second face of the body and a pair of spaced electrodes are provided on portions of the second membrane, with the pair of spaced electrodes being isolated by a gap between the pair of electrodes. A cylindrical shaped member is disposed in the chamber electrically isolated from the three mutually electrically isolated electrodes on the disc.

Environmentally-Friendly Street Light with Multi-stage Gear Drive Using Public Seat Gravity Energy to Generate Electricity
20190368674 · 2019-12-05 ·

The invention relates to an environmentally-friendly street light with a multi-stage gear drive to generate electricity by using the public seat gravity potential energy which includes a base plate, a plurality of lifting seats surrounding the circumference of the base plate, a light pole and a light disposed on the base plate, power generating devices respectively corresponding to the lifting seats, and a storage battery. The bottom of the lifting seat is provided with a rebound device for raising the lift seat, and a one-way driving strip is disposed on the rear side of the lift seat. The power generating device includes a first power generating device and a second power generating device. The first power generating device includes a first shifting gear set that transmits to connect to the one-way driving strip, and a first power generator. The street light has a reasonable structure, and can utilize and store the electric energy converted by the gravity potential energy generated when the human body sits down. It saves energy and reduces pollution, and is beneficial to environmental protection.

ROTATIONAL FORCE TRANSMITTING APPARATUS, LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME
20190285831 · 2019-09-19 ·

A rotational force transmitting apparatus includes a cylindrical fixed member, a rotating member configured to rotate around the cylindrical fixed member, a first bearing member held by the cylindrical fixed member and configured to rotate around an axis parallel to a rotation axis of the rotating member, and a second bearing member held by the cylindrical fixed member and configured to rotate around a radial direction of the rotating member.

SHOCK-RESISTANT PIEZOELECTRIC ROTARY MOTOR, IN PARTICULAR FOR WATCHMAKING

A rotary piezoelectric motor, in particular for a timepiece, the motor including: a rotor configured to rotate and actuate a mechanical device, a stator configured to rotate the rotor, the stator including a piezoelectric actuator, the piezoelectric actuator including a moving element whose movement causes the rotor to rotate in a first direction, the piezoelectric actuator including only two electrically actuatable resonators, the two resonators being connected to the moving element to move it against the rotor to cause it to rotate, the two resonators being arranged relative to the moving element so as to cause the moving element to oscillate in first and second directions different from each other, each resonator including a centre of rotation, the two resonators being disposed relative to the moving element so that, around each centre of rotation, the torque resulting from all the acceleration forces being applied in the plane of each resonator is zero.

PIEZOELECTRIC DOUBLE RCC PIVOT RESONATOR, IN PARTICULAR FOR HOROLOGICAL ROTARY MOTORS

A piezoelectric resonator for a rotary motor, the resonator including a stationary base and an oscillating mass extending around a longitudinal axis, the oscillating mass having an inertia-block. The resonator includes a flexible blade guide connecting the oscillating mass to the base, so as to be able to cause the oscillating mass to oscillate about a centre of rotation in a balance movement, the flexible guide including a first RCC-type pivot provided with an intermediate moving element, a first pair of flexible blades connecting the base to the intermediate moving element, and a second pair of flexible blades forming a second RCC-type pivot connecting the intermediate moving element to the oscillating mass, the piezoelectric resonator including a first flexible blade connecting the intermediate moving element to the base, the first flexible blade including at least in part a piezoelectric material that can deform the first flexible blade and cause the oscillating mass to oscillate.

PIEZOELECTRIC RESONATOR WITH FLEXIBLE GUIDE, ESPECIALLY FOR CLOCK ROTARY MOTORS

A piezoelectric resonator, in particular for a rotary piezoelectric motor, the resonator including a stationary base and an oscillating mass extending around a longitudinal axis, the oscillating mass being provided with at least one flyweight, preferably two opposing flyweights, wherein the resonator includes a flexible guide connecting the oscillating mass to the base, so as to be able to cause the oscillating mass to oscillate about a centre of rotation in a pendulum movement, the flexible guide comprising at least a first flexible blade connecting the base to the oscillating mass, the first flexible blade comprising at least in part an electrically actuatable piezoelectric material for deforming the first flexible blade and causing the oscillating mass to oscillate.

VIBRATION ACTUATOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
20190123664 · 2019-04-25 ·

A vibration actuator includes a vibrator including a shaft, an output transmission member penetrated by the shaft, and configured to rotate about the axis of the shall, and a fixed member configured not to move relative to the shaft and configured to move relative to the output transmission member. The fixed member includes a base portion and a projection portion protruding from the base portion to the output transmission member side, the vibration actuator includes a pressure reception member between the base portion and the output transmission member in an axial direction of the shaft, and wherein the projection portion and the output transmission member are in contact with each other in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the shaft, and the projection portion and the output transmission member are not in contact with each other in the axial direction of the shaft.

Piezoelectric motor assembly

A piezoelectric motor assembly for producing rotary motion, according to the present invention, has a motor frame and a circular body rotatably mounted on the motor frame having a diameter, a thickness, and a circumferential outer surface. At least two piezoelectric motors are mounted on the motor frame in tangential engagement with the outer surface of the circular body. The at least two piezoelectric motors are biased against the outer surface, resulting in an unbalanced net force on the circular body.

Regenerative Drive System
20180244156 · 2018-08-30 ·

A regenerative drive system for generating a rotary movement, which is in the form of a direct hub drive and includes an electric machine that works on the piezoelectric principle, more particularly in the form of a swash plate motor is provided. The drive system can be fitted in vehicles such as box trucks, truck tractors and trailer vehicles.