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Laminated piezoelectric element

US7339310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2006
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N30/872
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A laminated piezoelectric element (1) comprises a laminated piezoelectric element (1) piezoelectric layers (11) composed of a ceramic capable of expanding and contracting upon application of a voltage, and internal electrode layers (21a and 21b) that supply voltage to the piezoelectric layers, the internal electrode layers and piezoelectric layers being alternately provided, a first external electrode layer (31) provided on a side of the laminated piezoelectric element (1) and electrically connected with the internal electrode layers (21a and 21b), and a second external electrode layer (32) provided on a side of the laminated piezoelectric element (1) and electrically connected with the internal electrode layers (21a and 21b) via the first ecternal electrode layer wherein there are specific external electrode width relationships.

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