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Power generating element

US11329576B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2018
Grant dateMay 10, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02N2/188
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power generating element is provided that includes first and second plate-like structures, a pedestal that supports the first plate-like structure, and first and second piezoelectric elements that generate charges on the basis of the deflections of the two plate-like structures. A base end portion of the first plate-like structure is connected to the pedestal, and a direction from the base end portion toward the tip end portion of the first plate-like structure is a Y-axis positive direction. A base end portion of the second plate-like structure is connected to the tip end portion of the first plate-like structure via a connection body, and a direction from the base end portion toward the tip end portion of the second plate-like structure is a Y-axis negative direction. A frequency band of a half-value width of a resonance system formed on the basis of the flexibility of the second plate-like structure at least partially overlaps a frequency band of a half-value width of a resonance system formed on the basis of the flexibility of the first plate-like structure.

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