Tape cast multilayer sonar transducer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10038958
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14746149

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A tape cast transducer element assembly comprises a tape cast transducer element including a multi-layer piezoelectric stack diced from a sintered piezoelectric body formed from a plurality of thin film tape layers, the film thin tape layers sintered to produce a final density. A conductive film coats select ones of the thin film tape layers such that conductive layers of different polarities are exposed on opposing sides of the multi-layer piezoelectric stack. Electrodes are coupled to the conductive layers. Electrical leads are coupled to each electrode. A head mass is configured to encapsulate a top portion of the stack. A tail mass is configured to encapsulate a bottom portion of the stack. At least one coupling arrangement extends from a top surface of the head mass through the cross-sectional area of the head mass into the tail mass such that the stack is contained in a rigid assembly under compression.

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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION6801 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE BETHESDA MD 20817

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gloo, Todd C Liverpool, US 4 5
Porzio, Raymond LaFayette, US 11 96
Weigner, James D Clay, US 3 0

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