18523977. FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC COMPOSITE FILMS, FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC IMPACT SENSORS, PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS simplified abstract (PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION)
Contents
- 1 FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC COMPOSITE FILMS, FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC IMPACT SENSORS, PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC COMPOSITE FILMS, FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC IMPACT SENSORS, PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC COMPOSITE FILMS, FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC IMPACT SENSORS, PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mukerrem Cakmak of Lafayette IN (US)
Armen Yildirim of Newark DE (US)
Jesse Grant of West Valley City UT (US)
Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam of Canton MI (US)
Nagarpita Vidyanag of West Lafayette IN (US)
FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC COMPOSITE FILMS, FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC IMPACT SENSORS, PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18523977 titled 'FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC COMPOSITE FILMS, FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC IMPACT SENSORS, PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a flexible piezoelectric composite film that includes a flexible matrix with piezoelectric particles dispersed within it, aligned in columns along the thickness of the matrix.
- The flexible piezoelectric composite film consists of a flexible matrix and piezoelectric particles.
- The piezoelectric particles are arranged in columns along the thickness of the flexible matrix.
- The composite film can be used in flexible piezoelectric impact sensors and pedestrian protection systems.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in:
- Flexible piezoelectric impact sensors
- Pedestrian protection systems
Problems Solved
- Providing flexibility in piezoelectric sensors
- Enhancing impact detection capabilities
Benefits
- Improved impact sensing accuracy
- Increased flexibility for various applications
Potential Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for pedestrian protection systems
- Sports equipment for impact detection sensors
Possible Prior Art
There are existing piezoelectric composite films, but the specific arrangement of piezoelectric particles in columns along the thickness of the flexible matrix may be a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the alignment of piezoelectric particles in columns affect the sensitivity of the sensor?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the alignment of piezoelectric particles in columns impacts the sensitivity of the sensor. Further research or experimentation may be needed to understand this aspect better.
Are there any limitations to the flexibility of the composite film due to the arrangement of piezoelectric particles?
The patent application does not address any potential limitations to the flexibility of the composite film that may arise from the specific arrangement of piezoelectric particles. Investigating this aspect further could provide valuable insights into the practical applications of the technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
Flexible piezoelectric composite films, flexible piezoelectric impact sensors, pedestrian protection systems, and related methods. Such a flexible piezoelectric composite film includes a flexible matrix and a plurality of piezoelectric particles dispersed and embedded within the flexible matrix. The piezoelectric particles are arranged in columns aligned in a Z-direction along a thickness of the flexible matrix.
