Olympus had four patents in advanced materials during Q2 2024. The patent filed by Olympus Corp in Q2 2024 describes an ultrasonic motor design that includes a transducer with piezoelectric elements, an elastic body, a rotator, a biasing spring, and an output shaft. The rotator rotates by receiving vibration from the transducer, which is pressed against the rotator by the biasing spring. The elastic body has a hollow portion where the rotator and biasing spring are housed, allowing the rotator to rotate while being pressed against the inner wall surface of the elastic body. GlobalData’s report on Olympus gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Olympus had no grants in advanced materials as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Ultrasonic motor, ultrasonic probe, and ultrasonic endoscope system (Patent ID: US20240206847A1)
The patent filed by Olympus Corp describes an ultrasonic motor that includes a transducer with piezoelectric elements, an elastic body, a rotator, a biasing spring, and an output shaft. The elastic body has a hollow portion where the rotator and spring are housed, allowing the rotator to rotate while being pressed against the inner wall of the elastic body by the spring. The motor is designed to vibrate when an alternating voltage is applied to the piezoelectric elements, causing the rotator to rotate and output shaft to transmit the rotation.
Additionally, the patent includes claims detailing the specific configurations and components of the ultrasonic motor, such as the arrangement of the output shaft, support board member, and biasing spring within the elastic body. The claims also describe the interaction between the rotator and the tapered surface of the elastic body, emphasizing the importance of surface roughness at the contact point. Furthermore, the patent extends to applications of the ultrasonic motor in an ultrasonic probe and an ultrasonic endoscope system, highlighting its use in transmitting and receiving ultrasound for imaging purposes.
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