A high performance piezoelectric actuator. The actuator includes a piezoelectric material exhibiting a selectively tapered width sufficient to enhance actuator fracture load capabilities. A passive material is disposed on or integrated with the piezoelectric material. A drive system is connected to the...http://www.google.de/patents/US20060181179?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20060181179 - High performance piezoelectric actuator
