Abstract:
In a portable device for driving a vibration actuator by means of a battery, a power supply circuit equipped with a boosting circuit for converting a voltage of a built-in battery 1 into a high voltage and a pulse generating circuit for intermittently supplying power to the vibration actuator is provided, and a boosted DC or AC voltage is impressed on the vibration actuator continuously intermittently or discontinuously.
Abstract:
An operating frequency setting unit outputs an ultrasonic emitting command to a variable oscillator circuit in an operating frequency setting mode to cause a detector to emit an ultrasonic wave a plurality of times while varying the frequency thereof. At this time, emission or reflected waveform data are inputted via a band pass filter to detect a resonance frequency of a system including the piezoelectric element of the detector and an LPG tank on the basis of the difference between attenuation characteristics of waveforms. The detected resonance frequency is registered in a memory part as an operating frequency. Thus, it is possible to provide a general purpose ultrasonic sensor usable for any one of a plurality of vessels having any wall thickness and material when an object is detected while the detector is mounted on the outside face of a vessel.
Abstract:
A vibrating mechanism comprised of piezoelectric elements which vibrate at a high frequency when a voltage is applied to them. The piezoelectric elements are mounted on a rib so that their free ends extend from the rib. When the piezoelectric elements are energized the free ends vibrate with a "wing-flapping" motion. Weights may be attached to the free ends of the piezoelectric element to increase the inertial component of vibration. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the piezoelectric elements are prestressed. The invention will be an inexpensive substitute for other vibratory devices.
Abstract:
A self-exciting vibratory device for producing vibration signals in a housing includes actuator means (12) attached to housing (16), sensor means (14) attached to housing (16) and electronics module (18) connecting actuator means (12) and sensor means (14). Actuator means (12) creates vibration signals within housing (16). Sensor means (14) senses the vibration signals created by actuator means (12). Electronics module (18) amplifies and phase shifts the vibration signals sensed by sensor means (14) and containing resonant modes of vibration of housing (16). Electronics module (18) then supplies these amplified, phase shifted signals to actuator means (12) to enhance the vibration of housing (16) at the dominant mode of vibration of housing (16).
Abstract:
Ultrasonic vibrators, attached to the back of a mirror, are vibrated according to an A.C. signal pattern which is selected from various A.C. signal patterns for the removal of water, frost and/or ice from the surface of the mirror. Further included is a temperature detecting device attached to the back of the mirror for inhibiting operation of the ultrasonic vibrators when the temperature of the mirror exceeds a predetermined temperature, to thus avoid thermally-induced damage to the mirror.
Abstract:
A miniature rangefinder includes a housing, a micromachined ultrasonic transducer, and signal processing circuitry. The housing includes a substrate and a lid. The housing has one or more apertures and the micromachined ultrasonic transducer is mounted over an aperture. The micromachined ultrasonic transducer may function as both a transmitter and a receiver. An integrated circuit is configured to drive the transducer to transmit an acoustic signal, detect a return signal, and determine a time of flight between emitting the acoustic signal and detecting the return signal.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for cell lysis are disclosed. Particular embodiments relate to applying acoustic energy to a biological sample located in a sample chamber.
Abstract:
A particle matter agglomeration system (100) enables cost effective and efficient filtration of aerosols. The system (100) includes an acoustic chamber (110) for receiving an aerosol, and an ultrasonic transducer head assembly (300) for supporting an ultrasonic transducer (400). A transducer plate (410) faces into the acoustic chamber (110) for applying ultrasonic energy to the aerosol inside the acoustic chamber (110). A shaft (405) extends through the head assembly (300) and connects the transducer plate (410) to the ultrasonic transducer (400). A cooling jacket (315) is positioned around the shaft (405) and between the transducer plate (410) and the ultrasonic transducer (400), wherein the cooling jacket (315) receives cooling fluid for cooling the ultrasonic transducer (400).