a vibration actuator harmoniously generates both longitudinal and bending vibrations to thereby induce motion in a relative moving member . the vibration actuator improves drive efficiency and reduces soldering defects by providing an improved mounting between an electrical energy delivery member and electrodes . the elastic member is connected to an electro - mechanical converting element to convert electrical energy into mechanical displacement . the electrodes are disposed on the electro - mechanical converting element in a location approximately at a node of vibration on the elastic member . a plurality of electrically conductive sections are disposed between the plurality of thermal energy non - conducting sections and about the electrodes . the thermal energy non - conducting sections reduce damage to the electro - mechanical converting elements during the soldering process while the electrically conductive sections electrically connect each electrode to a respective electro - mechanical converting element .