Patent ID: 7975477

Claim:
A driving device, comprising: a base member; a string-like shape memory alloy; and a rod-like member which is made of metal and is secured through the base member; the rod-like member including: a crimp portion which is provided on one end of the rod-like member and protrudes on one side of the base member; a rod-like member main body formed integrally with the crimp portion, wherein the crimp portion has a first pinch surface facing the rod-like member main body, the rod-like member main body has a second pinch surface facing the first pinch surface, and the shape memory alloy is pinch-held between the first pinch surface and the second pinch surface; and an electrical connection portion which is provided in connection with the rod-like member main body and is to be coupled, on the other side of the base member from the crimp portion, to an external power supply to supply electricity to the shape memory alloy.