Suspension Member for a Vibration Actuator
AssigneeKnowles Electronics Asia PTE. Ltd.
InventorsMaria Papakyriacou, Florian Lang, Josef Lutz
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Abstract
A resilient suspension member for suspending a mass element of a vibration actuator. The suspension member is configured to extend elastically, providing a tensional restoring force, when the mass is displaced. The suspension member is formed of a silicone rubber.
Claims16
A resilient suspension member for suspending a mass element of a vibration actuator from a frame, the suspension member comprising a plurality of support arms for connecting the mass element and the frame, wherein the suspension member is formed of a silicone rubber.
A vibration actuator comprising:
- a frame;
- a mass element,
- a resilient suspension member connecting the mass element to the frame and configured to allow movement of the mass element relative to the frame;
- and
- actuation mean for exciting movement of the mass relative to the frame, wherein the suspension member is formed of a silicone rubber and comprises a plurality of support arms for connecting the mass element and the frame.
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A resilient suspension member for suspending a mass element of a vibration actuator from a frame, wherein the suspension member is formed of a silicone rubber and defines a continuous loop having an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter, the suspension further comprising a plurality of holes between the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter.
A vibration actuator comprising:
- a frame;
- a mass element;
- a resilient suspension member configured to connect the mass element to the frame;
- and
- actuation means for exciting movement of the mass relative to the frame;
- wherein the suspension member is comprised of a silicone rubber and defines a continuous loop having an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter, further comprising a plurality of holes between the inner perimeter and outer perimeter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.