18443624. PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
YUYA Sakurai of Nisshin-shi (JP)
HIDEO Yamada of Nisshin-shi (JP)
HIROSHI Takahashi of Tokyo (JP)
TAKASHI Kakefuda of Tokyo (JP)
PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18443624 titled 'PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT
The abstract describes a piezoelectric element with a substrate, lower electrode, piezoelectric film, and upper electrode. Membrane portions are supported in a cantilever manner on the substrate due to a recess and a through hole. At least two membrane portions have different resonance frequencies.
- Piezoelectric element with substrate, lower electrode, piezoelectric film, and upper electrode
- Membrane portions supported in a cantilever manner on the substrate
- Resonance frequencies of membrane portions differ from each other
- Recess and through hole in the substrate support the membrane portions
- Utilizes piezoelectric properties for various applications
Potential Applications: - Sensors - Actuators - Energy harvesting devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient energy conversion - Precise sensing capabilities
Benefits: - High sensitivity - Compact design - Versatile applications
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Piezoelectric Element for Advanced Sensor Technologies" This technology can be used in various industries such as: - Aerospace - Automotive - Healthcare
Questions about Piezoelectric Element: 1. How does the cantilever support system improve the performance of the piezoelectric element?
The cantilever support system allows for better sensitivity and precision in sensing applications.
2. What are the advantages of having membrane portions with different resonance frequencies?
Having different resonance frequencies enables the piezoelectric element to detect a wider range of vibrations and frequencies.
Original Abstract Submitted
A piezoelectric element includes a substrate, a lower electrode arranged on the substrate, a piezoelectric film arranged on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode arranged on the piezoelectric film. Membrane portions are configured by the lower electrode, the piezoelectric film, and the upper electrode, and supported in a cantilever manner on the substrate, due to a recess formed in the substrate and a through hole penetrating the lower electrode, the piezoelectric film, and the upper electrode. At least two of the membrane portions have resonance frequencies different from each other.