公开(公告)号：US06397656B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09489853

申请日：2000-01-24

Applicant: Hirotaro Yamaguchi ,  Osamu Suzuki ,  Yukio Katagishi ,  Huaigang Zang ,  Tetsuo Takahashi ,  Hidetaka Kizaki ,  Masao Iwamoto

Inventor： Hirotaro Yamaguchi ,  Osamu Suzuki ,  Yukio Katagishi ,  Huaigang Zang ,  Tetsuo Takahashi ,  Hidetaka Kizaki ,  Masao Iwamoto

IPC: G01N2900

CPC classification number: G01N29/343 ,  B06B1/0246 ,  B06B1/0284 ,  B06B2201/70 ,  G01F23/2962 ,  G01F23/2968 ,  G01N29/036 ,  G01N29/223 ,  G01N2291/022 ,  G01N2291/02836 ,  G01N2291/102

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 translation: 工作频率设定单元以工作频率设定模式向可变振荡电路输出超声波发射指令，使得检测器在改变其频率的同时多次发射超声波。 此时，发射或反射的波形数据经由带通滤波器输入，以根据波形的衰减特性之差来检测包括检测器的压电元件和LPG槽的系统的谐振频率。 检测到的共振频率作为工作频率登记在存储器部分。 因此，当检测器安装在容器的外表面上时，可以提供可用于在检测到物体时具有任何壁厚和材料的多个容器中的任何一个的通用超声波传感器。

公开(公告)号：US5962951A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-05

申请号：US9026

申请日：1998-01-20

Applicant: Richard P Bishop

Inventor： Richard P Bishop

IPC: B06B1/02 ,  E01C19/38 ,  H02P25/02 ,  H01L41/08

CPC classification number: B06B1/0207 ,  E01C19/38 ,  H02P25/032 ,  B06B2201/55 ,  B06B2201/70

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 translation: 一种振动机构，包括当施加电压时以高频振动的压电元件。 压电元件安装在肋上，使得它们的自由端从肋延伸。 当压电元件通电时，自由端以“翼状振动”运动振动。 重量可以附接到压电元件的自由端以增加振动的惯性分量。 在本发明的优选实施例中，压电元件是预应力的。 本发明将是其它振动装置的廉价替代品。

公开(公告)号：US5656779A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-12

申请号：US378437

申请日：1995-01-26

Applicant: Allen J. Bronowicki

Inventor： Allen J. Bronowicki

IPC: G01M7/02 ,  B06B1/02 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60R21/268 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01L11/04 ,  G01M3/24 ,  G01M3/32 ,  G01M17/007 ,  G01M99/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G10K9/122 ,  H03H21/00 ,  H04R1/00 ,  G01N29/00 ,  B06B3/00 ,  H04R9/04

CPC classification number: G01L9/0008 ,  B06B1/0261 ,  G01L11/04 ,  G01M17/0078 ,  G01M3/24 ,  G01M3/3272 ,  G01M99/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G10K9/122 ,  H03H21/00 ,  B06B2201/40 ,  B06B2201/70 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60R21/268 ,  G01N2291/02872

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 translation: 用于在壳体中产生振动信号的自激振动装置包括附接到壳体（16）的致动器装置（12），附接到壳体（16）的传感器装置（14）和连接致动器装置（12）和 传感器装置（14）。 致动器装置（12）在壳体（16）内产生振动信号。 传感器装置（14）感测由致动器装置（12）产生的振动信号。 电子模块（18）放大并相移由传感器装置（14）感测的振动信号并包含壳体（16）振动的共振模式。 电子模块（18）然后将这些放大的相移信号提供到致动器装置（12），以在壳体（16）的主要振动模式下增强壳体（16）的振动。

公开(公告)号：US5037189A

公开(公告)日：1991-08-06

申请号：US315741

申请日：1989-02-27

Applicant: Naofumi Fujie ,  Yasuo Kuwabara ,  Shoji Okada

Inventor： Naofumi Fujie ,  Yasuo Kuwabara ,  Shoji Okada

IPC: B06B1/02 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60S1/08 ,  B60S1/60 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/0006 ,  B06B1/023 ,  B60R1/0602 ,  B06B2201/20 ,  B06B2201/70

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 translation: 附着在镜子背面的超音波振动器根据从各种交直流信号图案中选择的交流信号图案振动，用于从反射镜的表面去除水，霜和/或冰。 还包括一个温度检测装置，当反射镜的温度超过预定温度时，附着到反射镜的背面以防止超声波振动器的操作，从而避免对镜子的热致损坏。

公开(公告)号：US3100886A

公开(公告)日：1963-08-13

申请号：US80905259

申请日：1959-04-27

Applicant: ADMIRAL CORP

Inventor： MEYER MARKS

IPC: B06B1/02

CPC classification number: B06B1/0269 ,  B06B2201/20 ,  B06B2201/55 ,  B06B2201/70

公开(公告)号：US2842959A

公开(公告)日：1958-07-15

申请号：US46579154

申请日：1954-11-01

Applicant: SPERRY PROD INC

Inventor： HENRY ELLIOTT A

IPC: B06B1/02

CPC classification number: B06B1/0215 ,  B06B2201/55 ,  B06B2201/70

公开(公告)号：US12039800B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-16

申请号：US17709235

申请日：2022-03-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Gordon S. Franza ,  Mohammad Yeke Yazdandoost ,  Dale Setlak ,  Marcus C. Yip ,  Ehsan Khajeh ,  Aaron S. Tucker ,  Andrew W. Joyce ,  Brian M. King ,  Giovanni Gozzini ,  Jason S. Griesbach ,  Henry H. Yang

IPC: G06V40/13 ,  B06B1/02 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G06F3/043

CPC classification number: G06V40/1306 ,  B06B1/0215 ,  B06B1/0692 ,  G06F3/0433 ,  G06F3/0436 ,  B06B2201/70

Abstract: An acoustic imaging system coupled to an acoustic medium to define an imaging surface. The acoustic imaging system includes an array of piezoelectric acoustic transducers formed at least in part from a thin-film piezoelectric material, such as PVDF. The array is coupled to the acoustic medium opposite the imaging surface and formed using a thin-film manufacturing process over an application-specific integrated circuit that, in turn, is configured to leverage the array of piezoelectric actuators to generate an image of an object at least partially wetting to the imaging surface.

公开(公告)号：US20180304308A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：US15768774

申请日：2016-10-14

Applicant: UWAVE CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kazumasa OHNISHI

IPC: B06B1/06 ,  B06B3/00 ,  B23C5/06 ,  B26D7/00 ,  B24B47/00

CPC classification number: B06B1/0618 ,  B06B1/06 ,  B06B3/00 ,  B06B2201/70 ,  B06B2201/72 ,  B06B2201/73 ,  B08B7/028 ,  B23C5/06 ,  B24B47/00 ,  B26D7/00

Abstract: A novel mode of ultrasonic oscillation is generated in a Langevin ultrasonic transducer comprising a metal block, a metal block provided with a supporting means protruding in a ring shape on its side surface, and polarized piezoelectric elements fixed between these metal blocks, by connecting the ultrasonic transducer to a base via the supporting means, whereby supporting the ultrasonic transducer on the base in a restrained state, and applying to the piezoelectric elements a voltage having such frequency that the ultrasonic transducer generates an ultrasonic oscillation with back-and-forth motion in a direction perpendicular to plane surfaces of the piezoelectric elements which has no oscillation node within the ultrasonic transducer; this novel ultrasonic oscillation mode is utilized for performing ultrasonic machining methods as well as for ultrasonic transmission method.

公开(公告)号：US20180287585A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-04

申请号：US15475993

申请日：2017-03-31

Applicant: Sembcorp Marine Repairs & Upgrades Pte. Ltd.

Inventor： Hafiiz Bin OSMAN ,  Margaret LUCAS ,  Fannon Chwee Ning LIM ,  Prakash BALASUBRAMANIAM

IPC: H03H9/17 ,  G10K11/02 ,  H03H9/22

CPC classification number: B06B1/0611 ,  B06B2201/70 ,  G10K11/04 ,  G10K11/22 ,  G10K11/24

Abstract: The present invention relates a power ultrasound device for fluids processing. An ultrasonic resonator comprises: an exciter section having a longitudinal axis and dimensioned to be resonant in a direction along the longitudinal axis when the exciter section is energized with high frequency vibrations; and a radiator section having a connection stub and coupled to the exciter section through the connection stub, wherein the radiator section is configured to receive the vibrations from the exciter section and transmit the vibrations as acoustic waves, wherein an axial length of the exciter section is less than a half-wavelength, wherein the connection stub completes the half-wavelength when coupled to the excited section to allow the ultrasonic resonator operate in resonance at design frequency. The radiator section includes a radiator body having at least three sides to provide a plurality of external radiating surfaces, and two opposite faces having a plurality of orifices formed therein, wherein walls of the orifices are configured to provide a plurality of internal radiating surfaces, and wherein the internal and the external surfaces are configured to transmit the vibrations as acoustic waves.

公开(公告)号：US20170205318A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15326892

申请日：2015-07-14

Applicant: University of Washington

Inventor： Thomas J. Matula ,  Karol Bomsztyk ,  Brian MacConaghy ,  Justin Reed ,  Adam D. Maxwell

IPC: G01N1/28 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B06B1/02 ,  G10K11/30 ,  B06B1/06

CPC classification number: G01N1/286 ,  B01L3/5085 ,  B06B1/0215 ,  B06B1/0629 ,  B06B2201/55 ,  B06B2201/70 ,  C12M47/06 ,  G10K11/30

Abstract: A system for processing biological or other samples includes an array of transducer elements that are positioned to align with sample wells in a microplate. Each transducer element produces ultrasound energy that is focused towards a well of the microplate with sufficient acoustic pressure to cause inertial cavitation. In one embodiment, the transducers are configured to direct ultrasound energy into cylindrical wells. In other embodiments, the transducer elements are configured to direct ultrasound energy into non-cylindrical wells of a microplate.