Piezoelectric detection coupling of a bark collar
US11470814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K27/001
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collar unit device is described comprising a receiving cavity for receiving a metal electrode probe, wherein at least one elastomeric ring encircles the metal electrode probe, wherein the at least one elastomeric ring mechanically isolates the metal electrode probe from the receiving cavity. The device includes a piezoelectric element. The device includes a retainer component for maintaining the piezoelectric element in a secured position, wherein the secured position comprises the piezoelectric element maintaining contact with the metal electrode probe. The device includes the metal electrode probe for detecting vibrations of one or more acoustic events and transferring the vibrations to the piezoelectric element through the contact, the piezoelectric element for receiving the vibrations of one or more acoustic events, the receiving the vibrations including generating an electrical signal proportional to the frequency and magnitude of the vibrations, and at least one processor for receiving and processing the electrical signal.
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