Patent ID: 6111967
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: G10K,H01L,H04R

Abstract:
A flextensional transducer comprising:a deformable member having first and second ends, said deformable member comprising:a first electroactive member;wherein said first electroactive member has opposing first and second major surfaces;and wherein said first electroactive member has opposing first and second minor surfaces;said first electroactive member comprising a first electrode disposed on said first major surface of said first electroactive member;and said first electroactive member comprising a second electrode disposed on said second major surface of said first electroactive member;a second electroactive member;wherein said second electroactive member has first and second opposing major surfaces;and wherein said second electroactive member has first and second opposing minor surfaces;said second electroactive member comprising a third electrode disposed on said first major surface of said second electroactive member;and said second electroactive member comprising a fourth electrode disposed on said second major surface of said second electroactive member;a connection member having first and second portions, said connection member disposed between said first electroactive member and said second electroactive member;wherein said first minor surface of said first electroactive member is engaged with said first end portion of said connection member;and wherein said second minor surface of said second electroactive member is engaged with said second end portion of said connection member.