Haptic actuator including a field member having an opening receiving a stator therein and related methods

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PATENT NO 12212208
APP PUB NO 20210408885A1
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16915504

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A haptic actuator may include a housing, and a stator fixed to a medial interior portion of the housing. The haptic actuator may also include a field member having an opening receiving the stator therein. The field member may include a frame and at least one permanent magnet carried by the frame. The haptic actuator may also include at least one flexure coupled between an end of the frame and adjacent interior portions of the housing to permit reciprocal movement of the field member within the housing responsive to the stator.

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APPLE INCONE APPLE PARK WAY CUPERTINO CA 95014

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Amin-Shahidi, Darya San Jose, US 44 220
Chen, Denis G Cupertino, US 27 172
Lee, Alex M Sunnyvale, US 23 379
Ridel, Scott D Redwood City, US 6 8

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