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Quartz crystal vibrator
Assignee: Suwa Seikosha KK
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Filing: 1975-11-07
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1995-11-07
Abstract
Abstract Quartz crystal vibrators of small size which vibrate in the shear mode consist essentially of a vibrating portion and a support portion, both of which lie in the same plane. As a consequence, they are readily manufactured on a production basis and can be shaped so as to minimize the effect of variation in ambient temperature.
Inventors
- 👤 Kikuo Oguchi
- 👤 Ogata Toshiaki
- 👤 Eishi Momosaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:27
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03H; H03H9/00; H03H9/15; H03H9/17; H03H9/19; G; G04; G04F; G04F5/00; G04F5/04; G04F5/06; G04F5/063; H03H9/02; H03H9/05; H03H9/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
An essentially planar shear-mode quartz crystal vibrator, said vibrator being a Y-cut vibrator, the plane of said vibrator being rotated around the X-axis by 50°-60° from the XZ plane, said vibrator having a support portion and a vibrator portion having ends, said support portion and said vibrator portion being integral with each other and joined to each other at the ends of said vibrator portion, said vibrator portion having a central section which is substantially wider than the ends thereof and than said support portion, said vibrator having front and back surfaces and an integral film of inert metal on said front surfaces of said vibrator portion and said support portion and a second integral film of inert metal on said back surfaces of said vibrator portion and said support portion for external connection, said vibrator being essentially free of stresses which could cause distortion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
An essentially planar shear-mode quartz crystal vibrator, said vibrator being a Y-cut vibrator, the plane of said vibrator being rotated around the X-axis by 50°-60° from the XZ plane, said vibrator having a support portion and a vibrator portion having ends, said support portion and said vibrator portion being integral with each other and joined to each other at the ends of said vibrator portion, said vibrator portion having a central section which is substantially wider than the ends thereof and than said support portion, said vibrator having front and back surfaces and an integral film of inert metal on said front surfaces of said vibrator portion and said support portion and a second integral film of inert metal on said back surfaces of said vibrator portion and said support portion for external connection, said vibrator being essentially free of stresses which could cause distortion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said inert films consists of a layer of chromium and a layer of gold on said layer of chromium and further comprising an electrical lead attached to each of said inert films at said support portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as defined in claim 1, wherein said vibrator is encased in a housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as defined in claim 1, wherein said vibrator has opposed edges which are straight, said edges being those which can vibrate in shear mode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The device as defined in claim 1, wherein said vibrator has opposed edges which are curved, said edges being those which can vibrate in shear mode, the curvature of said edges being such as to minimize the effect of variation in the ambient temperature on the frequency of shear-mode vibration of said curved edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device as defined in claim 5, wherein said curved opposed edges have a metal deposit thereon of greater thickness than that over the remainder of said vibrator so that said vibrator vibrates in the trapped energy mode.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |