Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Patent
1990-04-16
1994-05-24
Dougherty, Thomas M.
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
200181, H01H 1326, H01L 41113
Patent
active
053152042
ABSTRACT:
A piezoelectric snap action switch for connecting at least two conductive elements via first and second upwardly convex snap action plates disposed in an overlapping manner with respect to each other and respectively connected to the respective conductors. A piezoelectric polymer film with electrodes on respective surfaces thereof is disposed between the snap action plates so that upon depression of the snap action plates the piezoelectric polymer film is caused to extend or contract along a surface thereof so as to conduct an electrical signal between the electrodes on its respective surfaces. The electrical signal is then conducted between the conductors via the electrodes by electrically coupling the electrodes to the snap action plates. The resulting structure is quite rigid so that the switch is virtually insensitive to vibration, and because of the plural snap action plates, metal lead attachment is greatly facilitated.
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Dougherty Thomas M.
Noll William B.
The Whitaker Corporation
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