Atomizing member and atomizer including the same
US8540169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An atomizing member that includes a piezoelectric vibrator and a vibrating membrane. The piezoelectric vibrator includes a cylindrical piezoelectric body, a first electrode disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the piezoelectric body, and a second electrode disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the piezoelectric body. The piezoelectric vibrator performs cylindrical breathing vibration. The vibrating membrane is disposed on an opening at a first side in an axial direction of the piezoelectric body so as to cover the opening. The vibrating membrane has a through hole in its central portion.
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