Piezoelectric element, actuator device, liquid ejecting head, and liquid ejecting apparatus
US8366248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/14491
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A piezoelectric element includes a lower electrode film disposed on a substrate, a piezoelectric layer 70 disposed on the lower electrode film, a upper electrode film 80 disposed on the piezoelectric layer 70, wherein the piezoelectric layer 70 is formed of a plurality of columnar grains 70a, and the upper electrode film 80 conforms to the surface shape of each of the grains 70a of the piezoelectric layer 70.
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