US5142187A
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Piezoelectric composite transducer for use in ultrasonic probe
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1989-08-16
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Granted: 1992-08-25
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Expires: 2009-08-16
Abstract
Abstract There is herein disclosed a piezoelectric composite transducer comprising a plurality of piezoelectric ceramic poles. The plurality of piezoelectric ceramic poles are arranged two-dimensionally so as to form spaces therebetween. Organic films are disposed on both end surfaces of the plurality of piezoelectric ceramic poles so that the spaces forms hollow portions. The hollow portions causes making small its acoustic impedance up to a value close to the acoustic impedance of water or a human body.
Inventors
- 👤 Koetsu Saito
- 👤 Masami Kawabuchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:45
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N29/00; G01N29/22; G01N29/24; G01N29/2437; G01N29/245; B; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/02; B06B1/06; B06B1/0607; B06B1/0622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer comprising a plurality of pole-shaped porous piezoelectric ceramic members arranged two-dimensionally so as to form gaps therebetween, a first organic film provided on one end of the two-dimensionally arranged ceramic members, and a second organic film provided on the other end of the two-dimensionally arranged ceramic members, whereby said gaps between the two-dimensionally arranged ceramic members are sealed with said first and second organic films so that said piezoelectric composite transducer has a plurality of hollow portions therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer comprising a plurality of pole-shaped porous piezoelectric ceramic members arranged two-dimensionally so as to form gaps therebetween, a first organic film provided on one end of the two-dimensionally arranged ceramic members, and a second organic film provided on the other end of the two-dimensionally arranged ceramic members, whereby said gaps between the two-dimensionally arranged ceramic members are sealed with said first and second organic films so that said piezoelectric composite transducer has a plurality of hollow portions therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer comprising a plurality of pole-shaped porous piezoelectric ceramic members arranged two-dimensionally so as to form gaps therebetween, an organic film provided on at least one end of the two-dimensionally arranged ceramic members, and an organic material with which said gaps are partially filled so as to be sealed with said organic film and said organic material so that said piezoelectric composite transducer has a plurality of hollow portions therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer comprising a plurality of pole-shaped porous piezoelectric ceramic members arranged two-dimensionally so as to form gaps therebetween, an organic film provided on at least one end of the two-dimensionally arranged ceramic members, and an organic material with which said gaps are partially filled so as to be sealed with said organic film and said organic material so that said piezoelectric composite transducer has a plurality of hollow portions therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first and second organic films are made of a member selected from the group consisting of synthetic rubber, epoxy resin and polyurethane resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer as claimed in claim 2, wherein said organic film and said organic material is made of a member selected from the group consisting of synthetic rubber, epoxy resin and polyurethane resin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer comprising a plurality of pole-shaped piezoelectric ceramic members arranged two-dimensionally so as to form gaps therebetween, said gaps being filled with an organic material which includes microballoons.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer comprising a plurality of pole-shaped piezoelectric ceramic members arranged two-dimensionally so as to form gaps therebetween, said gaps being filled with an organic material which includes microballoons.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer as claimed in claim 5, wherein said organic material is made of a member selected from the group consisting of synthetic rubber, epoxy resin and polyurethane resin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer as claimed in claim 6, wherein said pole-shaped piezoelectric ceramic members are pole-shaped porous piezoelectric ceramic members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A piezoelectric composite transducer as claimed in claim 5, wherein said microballoons are made of a member selected from the group consisting of plastic, glass, carbon and silas.
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