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Electrostatic transducer backplate having open ended grooves

US4311881A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 5, 1979
Grant dateJan 19, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 5, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D39/12
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The desired groove shape in a backplate of a combination transmitting and receiving, capacitance type, electrostatic transducer are more consistently reproduceable in a die forming operation by utilizing an open ended grooved configuration so that groove shape deforming lubricating fluid, necessary in said die forming operation, and air, can escape from between the die tool and the transducer backplate through said open ended grooves as said grooves are die formed on said backplate.

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