18475730. METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING VIBRATOR simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING VIBRATOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kosuke Ariizumi of Minowa-machi (JP)
Keiichi Yamaguchi of Ina-shi (JP)
Shigeru Shiraishi of Ina-shi (JP)
Ryuta Nishizawa of Nagano-shi (JP)
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING VIBRATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18475730 titled 'METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING VIBRATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for manufacturing a vibrator using a quartz crystal substrate with protective films and dry etching steps.
- Preparation step: Prepare a quartz crystal substrate with front and back surfaces.
- Protective film formation step: Form a protective film on the front surface where the vibrator will be formed.
- Dry etching step: Dry etch the substrate from the front surface through the protective film.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in the manufacturing of vibrators for various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable technology.
Problems Solved
This method provides a way to efficiently manufacture vibrators with precise dimensions and properties, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Benefits
- Improved manufacturing process for vibrators - Enhanced performance and reliability of electronic devices - Cost-effective production method
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be applied in the consumer electronics industry for the production of smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other devices requiring vibrators.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of protective films and dry etching techniques in the manufacturing of electronic components to achieve specific properties and dimensions.
Unanswered Questions
How does this method compare to traditional vibrator manufacturing processes?
This article does not provide a direct comparison to traditional manufacturing processes for vibrators. It would be interesting to know the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and performance differences between this method and conventional techniques.
What are the potential challenges or limitations of this manufacturing method?
The article does not address any potential challenges or limitations that may arise when implementing this manufacturing method. It would be important to understand any drawbacks or constraints that could affect the scalability or practicality of this technique.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for manufacturing a vibrator includes a preparation step of preparing a quartz crystal substrate having a first surface and a second surface which are in a front and back relationship, a first protective film formation step of forming a first protective film in an element formation region of the quartz crystal substrate at the first surface where the vibrator is formed; and a first dry etching step of dry etching the quartz crystal substrate from the first surface through the first protective film. R1>R2, in which R1 is a thickness of the first protective film in a first groove formation region of the quartz crystal substrate where the first groove is formed and R2 is a thickness of the first protective film in the second groove formation region where the second groove is formed.
