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Parallel type piezoelectric bimorph vibrator
Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-08-24
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2003-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A parallel type piezoelectric bimorph vibrator is used for a piezoelectric buzzer or a piezoelectric loud-speaker, which is cemented at both ends of a conductive diaphragm together with piezoelectric elements, and is provided at part of the outer periphery of a diaphragm with a cutout, the outer peripheries of the piezoelectric elements facing the cutout. Electrodes outside both the piezoelectric elements are connected by a conductor at the position corresponding to the cutout, so that the existence of the cutout prevents the conductor from being brought into contact with the diaphragm.
Inventors
- 👤 Manabu Sumita
- 👤 Toshiaki Yamashita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:12
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03H; H03H9/00; H03H9/46; H03H9/54; H03H9/58; G; G10; G10K; G10K9/00; G10K9/12; G10K9/122; H04; H04R; H04R17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A parallel type piezoelectric bimorph vibrator comprising: a diaphragm, piezoelectric elements fixed to both surfaces of said diaphragm, outside electrodes mounted at said piezoelectric elements, and a conductor connected to outer peripheries of said outside electrodes, said diaphragm being provided at a part of its outer periphery with a cutout portion, said outside electrodes at said piezoelectric elements being connected by the conductor at said cutout portion, wherein said cutout portion provided at the outer periphery of said diaphragm is formed to a depth beyond the outer periphery of each of said piezoelectric elements radially inwardly thereof so that the cutout portion prevents the conductor from contacting the diaphragm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A parallel type piezoelectric bimorph vibrator comprising: a diaphragm, piezoelectric elements fixed to both surfaces of said diaphragm, outside electrodes mounted at said piezoelectric elements, and a conductor connected to outer peripheries of said outside electrodes, said diaphragm being provided at a part of its outer periphery with a cutout portion, said outside electrodes at said piezoelectric elements being connected by the conductor at said cutout portion, wherein said cutout portion provided at the outer periphery of said diaphragm is formed to a depth beyond the outer periphery of each of said piezoelectric elements radially inwardly thereof so that the cutout portion prevents the conductor from contacting the diaphragm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A parallel type piezoelectric bimorph vibrator according to claim 1, wherein said conductor also is connecting said outside electrodes at said piezoelectric elements, is formed with a lead wire, and is soldered to said outside electrodes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A parallel type piezoelectric bimorph vibrator according to claim 1, wherein said conductor is formed in the shape of a coiled spring terminal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A parallel type piezoelectric bimorph vibrator according to claim 1, wherein said conductor is formed in the shape of a clip-like-shaped spring terminal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A parallel type piezoelectric bimorph vibrator according to claim 1, wherein said diaphragm and said piezoelectric elements are fixed concentrically with each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A parallel type piezoelectric bimorph vibrator according to claim 1, wherein a projection means for connecting a lead wire is provided at the outer periphery of said diaphragm.
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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) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |