Robert bosch gmbh (20240343554). MICROELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENT simplified abstract
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MICROELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jochen Reinmuth of Reutlingen (DE)
Christoph Schelling of Stuttgart (DE)
MICROELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240343554 titled 'MICROELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENT
The microelectromechanical component described in the patent application is designed to interact with a pressure gradient of a fluid. It consists of a substrate with a through-cavity and a membrane structure that spans the through-cavity, featuring a central support structure and two membranes.
- The membrane structure includes a second membrane with a second electrically conductive membrane electrode layer.
- The central support structure contains a center electrode and a contacting element.
- The membranes are connected by spacer elements.
- The membrane structure is divided into an inner region, an outer region, and a fastening region.
- The center electrode is located entirely within the inner region, while the contacting element extends from the center electrode through the outer region into the fastening region.
Potential Applications: - Pressure sensors - Flow control devices - Microfluidic systems
Problems Solved: - Accurate measurement of pressure differentials in fluids - Enhanced control of fluid flow - Miniaturization of pressure sensing technology
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in pressure measurement - Increased efficiency in fluid flow control - Compact and versatile design for various applications
Commercial Applications: Title: Microfluidic Pressure Sensor for Industrial Applications This technology could be used in industries such as: - Biomedical devices - Aerospace engineering - Environmental monitoring
Prior Art: Readers interested in exploring prior art related to this technology can start by researching microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) pressure sensors and fluid flow control devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in MEMS technology and microfluidic systems to understand how this innovation fits into the current research landscape.
Questions about Microelectromechanical Component for Interacting with a Pressure Gradient of a Fluid: 1. How does this technology improve upon existing pressure sensing methods? 2. What are the key factors influencing the accuracy of pressure measurements in fluid systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
a microelectromechanical component for interacting with a pressure gradient of a fluid. the microelectromechanical component has a substrate with a through-cavity, and a membrane structure which at least partially spans the through-cavity and has a central support structure and two membranes. a second membrane of the membrane structure has a second electrically conductive membrane electrode layer. the central support structure has a center electrode and a contacting element. the membranes are mechanically connected by spacer elements. the membrane structure has an inner region, an outer region, and a fastening region. the inner region is arranged centrally above the through-cavity. the outer region is arranged between the inner region and the fastening region. the fastening region is fastened to the substrate. the center electrode is arranged entirely within the inner region. the contacting element extends from the center electrode via the outer region into the fastening region.
