Patent ID: 6013972
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: B24B,E04F,H01L

Abstract:
A vibrating apparatus comprising:a rigid mounting member;an actuator member having a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate third portion located between said first and second end portions;wherein said actuator member is attached to said rigid mounting member at said intermediate third portion of said actuator member;wherein said first end portion of said actuator member extends outboard of said rigid mounting member;wherein said second end portion of said actuator member extends outboard of said rigid mounting member;and wherein said actuator member comprises a piezoelectric member;a housing member connected to said rigid mounting member wherein mechanical vibrations of said actuator member are transmitted through said rigid mounting member to said housing member;and energizing means in communication with said actuator member for electrically energizing said actuator member.