Seiko epson corporation (20240113689). Vibrator Element simplified abstract

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Vibrator Element

Organization Name

seiko epson corporation

Inventor(s)

Osamu Kawauchi of Shiojiri (JP)

Vibrator Element - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240113689 titled 'Vibrator Element

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a vibrator element with a plate-shaped vibrating substrate, electrodes, metal films, and support portions.

  • Plate-shaped vibrating substrate with front and back surfaces, vibrating portion, and support portion.
  • Electrode system including first and second excitation electrodes, first and second pad electrodes.
  • First metal film on the first pad electrode and second metal film on the second pad electrode.

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in various vibrating devices such as sex toys, medical devices, or electronic gadgets.

Problems Solved

The vibrator element provides a reliable and efficient way to generate vibrations in devices that require such functionality.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include precise control over vibrations, durability, and potentially lower production costs.

Potential Commercial Applications

  • "Innovative Vibrator Element Technology for Vibrating Devices"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to vibrating elements in various devices, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does the thickness of the metal films impact the performance of the vibrator element?

The abstract mentions that the metal films have different thicknesses compared to the pad electrodes, but it does not elaborate on the significance of this difference in thickness.

Are there any specific industries or markets where this technology is expected to have the most impact?

While the abstract mentions potential applications in various devices, it does not specify any particular industries or markets where the vibrator element technology is expected to be most beneficial.


Original Abstract Submitted

a vibrator element includes: a plate-shaped vibrating substrate including a first surface and a second surface, which are in a front and back relationship, and including a vibrating portion and a support portion that supports the vibrating portion and has a thickness smaller than that of the vibrating portion; an electrode including a first excitation electrode disposed at the first surface at the vibrating portion, a second excitation electrode disposed at the second surface at the vibrating portion, a first pad electrode disposed at the support portion and electrically coupled to the first excitation electrode, and a second pad electrode disposed at the support portion and electrically coupled to the second excitation electrode; a first metal film disposed at an upper layer on the first pad electrode and having a thickness larger than that of the first pad electrode; and a second metal film disposed at an upper layer on the second pad electrode and having a thickness larger than that of the second pad electrode.