摘要:
A method for electrically setting a gap (106) for a piezoelectric pressure sensor (101). The method includes positioning a piezoelectric flex element (102) on a tray (105); attaching a voltage source (601) to the piezoelectric flex element (102) of a piezoelectric pressure sensor (101); applying a voltage from the voltage source (601) to the piezoelectric flex element (102); curing an adhesive between the piezoelectric flex element (102) and the tray (105) while the piezoelectric flex element (102) is deflected by the voltage; and stopping the voltage from the voltage source (601) to the piezoelectric flex element (102) when the adhesive has been cured.
摘要:
This invention pertains to piezoelectric actuators made of single crystal active elements which not only exhibit uniform and superior displacement in the axial direction but also of lower cost to produce than full single crystal ring or tube actuators. Said multi-stake actuator is made up of multiple longitudinal (d33) or transverse (d3i or d32) mode piezoelectric single crystal active elements, bonded together by epoxy with the aid of shaped edge- and top and bottom washer-stiffeners which are configured to suit various application needs.
摘要:
A compliant suspension element is disclosed for use in mounting an electronic touch screen or touch surface. At least one compliant suspension element couples a touch screen and a housing component together such that the touch screen component is movable relative to the housing component. A segment of piezo material is coupled to opposing surfaces of the at least one suspension element for producing a force that moves the touch screen component relative to the housing component and thereby provide a haptic effect to a user of the touch screen component. In reaction to the force produced by the segments of piezo material, the at least one suspension element is configured to allow movement of the touch screen component relative to the housing component in a first direction and to limit movement between the touch screen component and the housing component in at least a second direction.
摘要:
Various embodiments include apparatus and methods of providing a piezoelectric element having a surface front surface to operate as an active surface of a transducer on which a number of separate electrodes are disposed such that the electrodes on the front surface provide an effectively flat surface to the transducer. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
摘要:
An ultrasonic transducer element package (17) includes a first substrate (32), a second substrate (32), a support body (18), a first ultrasonic transducer and a second ultrasonic transducer. The first substrate (32) has a first opening (43) and a second opening (43) that are aligned in a first direction. The second substrate (32) has a third opening (43) and a fourth opening (43) that are aligned in the first direction. The support body (18) supports the first substrate (32) and the second substrate (32). The first substrate (32) and the second substrate (32) are aligned in a second direction that intersects with the first direction, with a space there between. The first ultrasonic transducer element (28) and the second ultrasonic transducer element (28) are configured at the first opening (43) and the second opening (43) respectively.
摘要:
A process for producing a patterned deformable polymer film for use in a deformable polymer device is disclosed. The process includes positioning an intermediary layer between a deformable film and a process tooling and printing at least one electrode on the deformable film by depositing an. ink to form the at least one electrode on a first surface of the deformable film, wherein the intermediary layer permits release of the deformable film from the process tooling subsequent to the printing process. Films produced by the inventive processes may find use in electroactive polymer devices.
摘要:
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for making and using accelerometers. Some such accelerometers include a substrate, a first plurality of electrodes, a second plurality of electrodes, a first anchor attached to the substrate, a frame and a proof mass. The substrate may extend substantially in a first plane. The proof mass may be attached to the frame, may extend substantially in a second plane and may be substantially constrained for motion along first and second axes. The frame may be attached to the first anchor, may extend substantially in a second plane and may be substantially constrained for motion along the second axis. A lateral movement of the proof mass in response to an applied lateral acceleration along the first or second axes may result in a change in capacitance at the first or second plurality of electrodes.
摘要:
An ultrasound transducer that includes a backing layer 11, an insulating layer 15a disposed on top of the backing layer, and a plurality of conductive traces 15b disposed on top of the insulating layer are disclosed. Each of the conductive traces has an upper face. A plurality of transducer elements 20, each having (a) a core of piezoelectric material and (b) a conductive coating disposed beneath the core, are bonded directly to the upper face of a respective one of the plurality of conductive traces. Methods for fabricating ultrasound transducers are also disclosed.
摘要:
The present subject matter discloses apparatus and methodologies for fabricating apparatus for harvesting power from environmentally induced vibrations. Piezoelectric devices and structures (1600) are disclosed that employ constant force spring or flexure arrangements (1512) in balanced opposition configurations (1510, 1534) to enhance the power harvesting capabilities of the piezoelectric devices (1600). Power harvesting devices and systems in accordance with the subject technology may concurrently operate as sensors in motion sensitive applications thus providing self-powered monitoring capabilities.