Vibrator manufacturing method

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a vibration type actuator providing a satisfactory actuator performance even when an increase in speed is achieved and having a contact spring. The actuator includes an elastic member and a hollow protrusion having a side wall portion protruding with respect to a surface of the elastic member, a contact portion configured to come into contact with a body, and a first connection portion connecting the side wall portion and the contact portion, the method includes, forming the hollow protrusion including the side wall portion and a distal end portion by performing drawing on an elastic plate and forming the contact portion and the first connection portion by performing drawing or squeezing on the distal end portion, wherein the contact portion is surrounded by the first connection portion.

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