18607872. VIBRATION DEVICE simplified abstract (Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)
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VIBRATION DEVICE
Organization Name
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Tatsuya Namatsu of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)
Junichi Hashimoto of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)
Takao Mouri of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)
VIBRATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18607872 titled 'VIBRATION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a vibration device with a fixing member, a vibration member, and a film member that expands and contracts when voltage is applied.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Vibration device with fixing member, vibration member, and film member
- Film member expands and contracts in left-right direction when voltage is applied
- Support member on film member with boundary intersecting a straight line in front-back direction
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in:
- Consumer electronics for haptic feedback
- Medical devices for therapeutic vibrations
- Automotive industry for tactile feedback systems
Problems Solved:
- Providing precise and controlled vibrations
- Creating a compact and efficient vibration device
- Allowing for customizable vibration patterns
Benefits:
- Enhanced user experience with tactile feedback
- Improved accuracy in medical devices
- Space-saving design for various applications
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial uses include:
- Gaming controllers
- Wearable devices
- Automotive touchscreens
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on haptic feedback devices, vibration control systems, and flexible film materials.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in flexible film technology, vibration control algorithms, and user experience studies with haptic feedback devices.
Questions about Vibration Devices: 1. How does the film member in this vibration device differ from traditional vibration components? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this technology into different industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vibration device including: a fixing member; a vibration member elastically coupled to the fixing member so as to vibrate in a left-right direction with respect to the fixing member; a film member having an upper main surface and a lower main surface arranged in an up-down direction and having a shape extending in the left-right direction, the film member constructed to expand and contract in the left-right direction when voltage is applied thereto, a left end portion of the film member being supported by the vibration member, and a right end portion of the film member being supported by the fixing member; a support member on the upper main surface or the lower main surface of the film member, wherein a boundary between the support member and the film member when viewed in the up-down direction includes an intersection portion intersecting a straight line extending in a front-back direction.