Patent ID: 8288898

Claim:
A linear vibrator, comprising: a base; a coil unit coupled to the base; a magnet having two ends and coupled to the coil unit such that the magnet is movable relatively with respect to the coil unit; and a leaf spring interposed between the base and one of the two ends of the magnet, the leaf spring comprising a plurality of plate-shaped members having respective center portions and respective first and second ends, the respective center portions being separated from one another, the respective first ends of the plate-shaped members being coupled to one another, the respective second ends of the plate-shaped members being coupled to one another, wherein the leaf spring includes: a first plate-shaped member having a center portion contactably coupled to the magnet; and a second plate-shaped member having a center portion contactably coupled to the base, and the first plate-shaped member and the second plate-shaped member are parallel to each other.