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Quartz vibrator having a dome-shaped cap

US9627603B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2014
Grant dateApr 18, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03H9/105
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A quartz vibrator that includes a substrate, a quartz vibrating element, and a dome-shaped cap. The quartz vibrating element is mounted on the substrate. The cap is bonded to the substrate. The cap defines and forms a sealed space that seals the quartz vibrating element along with the substrate. The cap has a side wall portion, a ceiling portion, and a connecting portion. The side wall portion encloses the quartz vibrating element. The ceiling portion is positioned above the quartz vibrating element. The connecting portion connects the side wall portion and the ceiling portion. The connecting portion is thinner than the side wall portion and the ceiling portion.

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