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Oriented piezo electric ceramics and ceramic/polymer composites

US5796207A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1997
Grant dateAug 18, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to novel oriented piezoelectric ceramic and ceramic/polymer composites. More particularly, it provides a novel piezoelectric composite design wherein the ceramic piezoelectric phase is oriented at an angle with respect to the direction of applied stress, thus giving improved electromechanical properties.

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