ULTRASONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

seiko epson corporation

Inventor(s)

Chikara Kojima of Matsumoto-shi (JP)

Keita Kubo of Matsumoto-shi (JP)

Katsuhiro Imai of MINOWA-MACHI (JP)

Hironori Suzuki of CHINO-SHI (JP)

ULTRASONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240278286 titled 'ULTRASONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes an ultrasonic device that includes a vibration plate with an acoustic matching layer and a piezoelectric element. The device also features a prevention portion to control vibration.

The ultrasonic device has a vibration plate with an acoustic matching layer and a piezoelectric element.
A prevention portion surrounds the piezoelectric element to prevent vibration of the vibration plate.
The device is designed to transmit ultrasonic waves efficiently and effectively.

Key Features and Innovation:

Vibration plate with acoustic matching layer for improved transmission of ultrasonic waves.
Piezoelectric element for generating ultrasonic waves.
Prevention portion to control vibration and enhance performance.

Potential Applications:

Medical imaging
Non-destructive testing
Industrial cleaning processes

Problems Solved:

Inefficient transmission of ultrasonic waves
Lack of control over vibration in ultrasonic devices

Benefits:

Improved efficiency in ultrasonic wave transmission
Enhanced performance and control over vibration

Commercial Applications:

Ultrasonic cleaning devices for industrial use, medical ultrasound machines, non-destructive testing equipment for various industries.

Questions about Ultrasonic Devices:

1. How does the prevention portion in the ultrasonic device help control vibration? 2. What are the potential applications of ultrasonic devices in the medical field?

Frequently Updated Research:

Stay updated on advancements in piezoelectric materials for ultrasonic devices to improve performance and efficiency.

Original Abstract Submitted

an ultrasonic device includes a vibration plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, an acoustic matching layer that is provided on the first surface and is brought into contact with an object, a piezoelectric element provided on the second surface, and a prevention portion that is disposed in a manner of surrounding the piezoelectric element, and prevents vibration of the vibration plate. when a thickness of the acoustic matching layer is defined as t, a sound velocity of ultrasonic waves is defined as v, and a center frequency of ultrasonic waves transmitted from the first surface is defined as f, t≤v/f is satisfied.