FR2839237B1 - Structures et proprietes d'elements transducteurs d'harmoniques - Google Patents

Structures et proprietes d'elements transducteurs d'harmoniques

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FR2839237B1
FR2839237B1 FR0303432A FR0303432A FR2839237B1 FR 2839237 B1 FR2839237 B1 FR 2839237B1 FR 0303432 A FR0303432 A FR 0303432A FR 0303432 A FR0303432 A FR 0303432A FR 2839237 B1 FR2839237 B1 FR 2839237B1
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transducer elements
harmonic transducer
harmonic
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Kjell Arne Ingebrigtsen
Arne Ronnekleiv
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GE Medical Systems Global Technology Co LLC
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    • B06—GENERATING OR TRANSMITTING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS IN GENERAL
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    • B06B1/0688—Methods or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction with foil-type piezoelectric elements, e.g. PVDF
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    • G01N29/34—Generating the ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves, e.g. electronic circuits specially adapted therefor
    • G01N29/341—Generating the ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves, e.g. electronic circuits specially adapted therefor with time characteristics
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