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    • 专利摘要:
    According to an embodiment, a device comprises: a piezoelectric element configured to convert an electrical voltage into a mechanical strain; and a conductive base plate onto which the piezoelectric element is fastened, wherein the conductive base plate comprises an integrated support positioned on an underside of the conductive base plate, wherein the conductive base plate is supported By the integrated support; wherein the device is configured to provide haptic feedback on a basis of the mechanical strain.
    公开号:FI20175872A1
    申请号:FI20175872
    申请日:2017-10-03
    公开日:2019-04-04
    发明作者:Vries Rene De；Jockum Lönnberg；Job Greefhorst
    申请人:Aito Bv；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates generally to touch user interfaces of electronic equipment and more specifically it relates to a piezoelectric device with haptic feedback.
    BACKGROUND [0002] One objective of haptics may be to provide tactile feedback to the user of a device.
    One of the most well-known examples of this is the vibrational feedback, for example, in modern cell phones. Traditionally, this functionality has been implemented using inertial haptic operation principle of which is movement of a application of feedback has actuators, based on the the mechanical mass.
    piezoelectricity
    Recently, the for haptic become more common through piezoelectric actuators. When a voltage is applied over a piezoelectric material, a strain is induced
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 into the material. The same versa: when an applied stress applies induces piezoelectric material, a voltage can over the material.
    also vice strain in a be detected [0003] A piezoelectric haptic feedback device is typically implemented by fastening a piezoelectric element onto a conductive base plate. When a 30 voltage is applied over the piezoelectric element, the induced strain bends both the element and the base plate. When this voltage is modulated in an appropriate fashion, haptic feedback is produced through motion of the piezoelectric element and 5 the base plate. Additionally, if any strain is induced into the piezoelectric element when, for example, a user presses onto the device, the resulting voltage can be detected.
    SUMMARY [0004]
    This summary is provided to introduce a selection of are further description .
    identify key claimed used to concepts in a simplified form that described below in the detailed
    This summary is not intended to features or essential subject matter, nor is it limit the scope of the features of the intended to be claimed subject matter .
    [0005]
    It is an object to provide piezoelectric haptic feedback device structure.
    The object is achieved by the features of the
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 independent claims. Some in the dependent claims.
    [0006]
    According to a comprises :
    convert an strain; and embodiments are described first aspect, a device a piezoelectric element configured to electrical voltage into a mechanical a conductive base plate onto which the piezoelectric element is fastened, wherein the conductive base plate comprises an integrated support positioned on an underside of the
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 conductive base plate, wherein the conductive base plate is supported by the integrated support; wherein the device is configured to provide haptic feedback on a basis of the mechanical strain. The 5 integrated support permits the piezoelectric element and the conductive base plate to bend enough for haptic feedback while simultaneously preventing over bending of the piezoelectric element.
    [0007] In an implementation of the first aspect, the integrated support is formed into the conductive base plate by punching or by bending edges of the conductive base plate. This allows precise manufacturing of the integrated support so that the integrated support prevents over bending of the piezoelectric element, while still permitting sufficient motion for haptic feedback.
    [0008] In another implementation of the first aspect, the integrated support is formed by 20 fastening an additional structure or structures on an underside of the conductive base plate, which allows the integrated support to be manufactured separately from the base plate.
    [0009] In another implementation of the first aspect, the mechanical strain caused by the voltage bends the piezoelectric element and the conductive base plate. When this bending is modulated, motion for the haptic feedback is generated.
    [0010] In another implementation of the first aspect, an electrode is fastened to a top surface of the piezoelectric element. This allows the same voltage to be applied over the whole cross section 5 of the piezoelectric element.
    [0011] In another implementation of the first aspect, the conductive base plate is configured as a lower electrode of the piezoelectric element, which allows a voltage to be applied over the whole cross section of the piezoelectric element.
    [0012]
    In another implementation of the first aspect, the piezoelectric element comprises multiple piezoelectric layers configured electrically either in series or in parallel, which allows lower voltages to be used to achieve the same amount of bending.
    [0013]
    In another implementation of the first aspect, the piezoelectric element or the conductive base plate is a circular or an oval disk, which allows the piezoelectric element and
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 the base plate to bend efficiently in the centre.
    [0014] In another implementation of the first aspect, the piezoelectric element or the conductive base plate is a polygon shaped disk, which may make manufacturing of the base plate easier .
    [0015] In another implementation of the first aspect, the integrated support is positioned on an outer circumference of the conductive base plate to allow the piezoelectric element and the conductive base plate to bend considerably in the centre .
    [0016] In another implementation of the first aspect, the piezoelectric element is configured to convert mechanical strain into electrical voltage to detect touch. This allows the same structure to also be used for both haptic feedback and touch sensing .
    [0017] In another implementation of the first aspect, the piezoelectric element and the conductive base plate are electrically connected to a conductive film, which allows the voltage to be controlled using the conductive film.
    [0018] In another implementation of the first aspect, the device is positioned in a hermetically sealed cavity, which reduces amount of noise produced by the device and prevents any liquids from corroding the internals of the device or causing a short circuit.
    [0019]
    In another implementation of the first
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 aspect, height of the integrated support is configured to allow 10
    200 micrometre, pm, prebending of the piezoelectric element, 10 - 200 pm haptic movement of the piezoelectric element, and
    - 200 pm movement of the piezoelectric element due to touch. These measurements are sufficient to ensure that both haptic feedback and touch sensing function properly.
    [0020] In another implementation of the first aspect, height of the integrated support is configured so that maximum total bending of the piezoelectric element is limited to a chosen value
    5 in a range 2C)0 - 500pm. Thisensuresthatthepiezoelectricelementdoes not breakduetobending . [0021] Manyof theattendantfeatureswillbe
    more readily appreciated as they become better understood by reference to the following detailed description considered in connection with the accompanying drawings .
    DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0022]
    The present description will be better understood from the following detailed description read in light of the accompanying drawings, wherein :
    [0023]
    FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic representation of a cross section side view of a
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 device when no external strain or voltage is applied according to an embodiment;
    [0024] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic representation of a cross section side view of a device when either external strain is applied or when voltage over the piezoelectric element causes strain according to an embodiment;
    [0025] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic representation of a cross section side view of a device, when the conductive base plate is under maximum strain and further bending is prevented by the supporting layer according to an embodiment; [0026] FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic representation of a cross section side view of a conductive base plate with feet produced using punching;
    [0027] FIGs. 5 and 6 illustrate top and side views, respectively, of a schematic representation 10 of a circular conductive base plate comprising three feet produced using punching according to an embodiment;
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 [0028] FIGs. 7 and 8 illustrate top and side views, respectively, of a schematic representation 15 of an oval conductive base plate comprising three feet produced using punching according to an embodiment;
    [0029] FIGs. 9 and 10 illustrate top and side views, respectively, of a schematic representation 20 of a square conductive base plate comprising four feet produced using punching according to an embodiment;
    [0030] FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of a schematic representation of a circular 25 conductive base plate comprising three feet produced using punching according to an embodiment;
    [0031] FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of a schematic representation of a circular
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 conductive base plate comprising four feet produced using punching according to an embodiment;
    [0032] FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of a schematic representation of a square conductive base plate comprising four feet produced using punching according to an embodiment.
    [0033] FIGs. 14 and 15 illustrate top and side views, respectively, of a schematic representation of a circular conductive base plate comprising three feet produced by bending edges of the conductive base plate according to an embodiment;
    [0034] FIGs. 16 and 17 illustrate top and side views, respectively, of a schematic representation of a circular conductive base plate comprising four feet produced by bending edges of the conductive base plate according to an embodiment;
    [0035] FIGs. 18 and 19 illustrate top and side views, respectively, of a schematic representation of a square conductive base plate comprisinq four feet produced by bendinq edqes of the conductive base plate accordinq to an embodiment;
    [0036] FIG. 20 illustrates a perspective view of a schematic representation of a circular conductive base plate comprisinq a circular integrated support according to an embodiment; and [0037] FIG. 21 illustrates a perspective view of a schematic representation of a circular conductive base plate comprising an integrated support comprising two semi-circular support structures according to an embodiment.
    [0038] Like references are used to designate like parts in the accompanying drawings.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0039] The detailed description provided below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of is not intended to represent which the embodiment may utilized.
    functions different [0040] the the be
    However, the same and structures embodiments .
    According to may be an embodiments only forms constructed and in or or equivalent accomplished embodiment, by piezoelectric touch device comprises piezoelectric element, a conductive base plate, carrier layer, a spacer, a conductive foil, an overlay layer, and a top electrode. The conductive base plate further comprises an integrated support. The top electrode is fastened onto the
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 piezoelectric element, the piezoelectric element is fastened onto the conductive base plate, and the base plate lays on the carrier layer supported 25 by the integrated support positioned on the underside of the conductive base plate.
    Furthermore, the piezoelectric element can comprise one or more piezoelectric layers electrically configured either in series or in parallel.
    [0041] When a voltage is applied between the top electrode and the conductive base plate, a strain is induced into the piezoelectric element, the piezoelectric element, the top electrode, and the conductive base plate bend due to the being supported by the integrated required voltage can be reduced piezoelectric the voltage piezoelectric strain while support. The by using a element with multiple is modulated, element and the converted into, for example, layers. When bendinq of the base plate can be vibrational motion .
    Amplitude, frequency, and duration of the motion can be precisely controlled with the voltage.
    Thus, haptic feedback is generated.
    [0042] Due to the lack of an inertial mass, the device can be significantly smaller and the haptic feedback can be engineered with higher precision than with inertial haptic actuators. This precision allows haptic feedback of the device to, for example, emulate the sensation of a click of a button without a mechanical moving button.
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 [0043] Alternatively or in addition to haptic feedback, the piezoelectric element and the conductive support plate can be bent by a force 25 applied onto the device, which can be detected as a voltage between the support plate and the top electrode due to strain induced into the piezoelectric element by the force. Thus, the device can be configured to only provide haptic feedback, to only sense touch, or to do both.
    [0044] Since piezoelectric materials usually have a brittle crystalline structure, maximum bending of the piezoelectric element should be limited in order to prevent the element from 5 breaking. Height of the integrated support is such that bottom surface of the conductive base plate hits the carrier layer before over bending of the piezoelectric element can occur. The height of the integrated support can be manufactured with such 10 precise tolerances that sufficient movement for haptic feedback and touch sensing is possible at the same time with the limited bending. The integrated support can be precisely manufactured cost-effectively by, for example, punching of the 15 base plate, or by bending edges of the base plate.
    Additionally, the carrier layer can be flat, which further simplifies manufacturing.
    [0045]Movingpartsof the deviceare positionedin acavity,whichsignificantlyreduces the20 amountof noiseproduced bythe device.
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    Furthermore, by controllingandminimizingthecontactpoint betweenthe baseplateandthecarrierlayer, producednoisecanbe reducedevenfurther .Additionally,thecavitycanbe
    hermetically sealed, which prevents liquids from getting into the device and causing corrosion or short circuits.
    [0046] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic representation of a cross section side view of a 30 piezoelectric device when no voltage or strain is
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 applied to the device according to an embodiment.
    The device can be configured to provide haptic feedback, touch sensing, or both. The figure shows an overlay layer 1, a top adhesive 2, a conductive 5 foil 3, a spacer layer 4, a carrier layer 5, a conductive base plate 6, silver glue 7, a piezoelectric element 8, an integrated support 9, and a top electrode 10.
    [0047] Since there is no voltage or strain applied to the device, the piezoelectric layer 8 and the conductive base plate 6 are not bent.
    Layers on top of the top electrode 10, for example the overlay layer 1, the top adhesive 2, and the conductive foil 3, do not induce strain onto the 15 piezoelectric element 8, because they are supported by the spacer layer 4. Both the top electrode 10 and the base plate 6 are electrically connected to the conductive foil 3 through the silver glue 7. Thus, the conductive base plate 6 20 is configured as a lower electrode for the piezoelectric element 8. Therefore, a voltage can be applied over the piezoelectric element using the conductive foil 3, or a voltage can be measured from the conductive foil 3 if a strain is 25 induced into the piezoelectric element 8.
    [0048] When a voltage is applied to the device, some parts, for example the top electrode 10, the piezoelectric element 8, the conducive base plate 6, and the integrated support 9, move. Since these 30 parts are positioned in a cavity formed by the
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 carrier layer 5, the overlay layer 1, and the spacer layer 4, they can be efficiently isolated from the surroundings of the device. Thus, noise produced by the moving parts inside the device can 5 be significantly reduced. Furthermore, if the cavity is hermetically sealed, the moving parts are also effectively isolated from possible liquids outside the device that could cause corrosion or a short circuit.
    [0049] It should be appreciated that the conductive base plate 6 can be of many different shapes, such as, circular, oval, triangular, square, or any other polygon. The same applies for the piezoelectric element 8 and the top electrode
    10. Furthermore, neither the piezoelectric element nor the top electrode 10 needs to have the same shape as the conductive base plate 6. Similarly, the integrated support 9 can be implemented in various different ways, such as, by punching or by 20 bending edges of the base plate 6, or by fastening additional material to the base plate 6.
    Furthermore, the integrated support 9 can comprise multiple feet, formed by for example the aforementioned punching method, or it can be a 25 single unitary support structure.
    [0050] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic representation of a cross section side view of a piezoelectric device when a voltage is applied to the device according to an embodiment. Due to the 30 voltage applied over the piezoelectric element 8,
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 a strain is induced into the element 8, which causes the piezoelectric element 8, the top electrode 10, and the conductive base plate 6 to bend. Even while bent, the base plate 6 and the top electrode 10 are still in electrical contact with the conductive foil 3 through the silver glue 7. Thus, the applied voltage can be maintained under bending. Since the base plate 6 is supported by the integrated support 9, the piezoelectric 10 element 8 and the base plate 6 can bend without bottom of the base plate 6 touching the carrier layer 5.
    [0051] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic representation of a cross section side view of a 15 piezoelectric device when a voltage is applied to the device according to an embodiment. Now the applied voltage is high enough that the bending of the piezoelectric element 8, the top electrode 10, and the conductive base plate 6 causes bottom of 20 the base plate 6 to touch the carrier layer 5. Due to this, the piezoelectric element 8 or the base plate 6 cannot bend any further.
    [0052] Height of the integrated support 9 is configured in such a way that this limited maximum 25 bending prevents over bending of the piezoelectric
    element 8.The maximumallowedbend ofthepiezoelectricelement canbe, forexample,somechosen valuein the range200 - 500 micrometres(pm) , or it may be in somesubrangeof this,such30 as, 250 - 400 pm or 300- 470 pmAt thesame
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 time, the height must also be such that sufficient bending for haptic feedback and touch sensing is allowed.
    [0053] In addition to bending due to touch and haptic feedback, the device can be bent even when no external force or voltage is applied. This is referred to as pre-bending. Bending due to touch can be in the range 1 - 200 pm, or it may be in some subrange of this, such as 5 - 120 pm or 30 10 180 pm. Bending due to haptic movement may be in the range 10 - 200 pm, or it may be in some subrange of this, such as 30 - 170 pm or 50 - 190 pm. Bending due to pre-bending can be in the range 10 - 200 pm, or it may be in some subrange 15 of this, such as 20 - 190 pm or 60 - 100 pm.
    Furthermore, the carrier layer can be flat, because the amount of bending is defined by the integrated support, which simplifies manufacturing. Also the contact point between the 20 base plate and the carrier layer can be minimized and controlled, which further reduces the amount of noise produced by the device. Additionally, the base plate 6 and the top electrode 10 are still in electrical contact with the conductive foil 3 25 through the silver glue 7 even under maximum bending .
    [0054] When the device is used for haptic feedback, an alternating voltage is applied between the top electrode 10 and the conductive 30 base plate 6. Due to the changing voltage, the
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 piezoelectric element 8, the top electrode 10, and the conductive base plate 6 continuously bend and relax. Thus, the device rapidly changes state between those depicted in FIGs. 1, 2, and 3 as the 5 bending follows the voltage. As a result, a motion for haptics is induced. During this motion, the precise manufacturing of the integrated support 9 protects the piezoelectric element from over bending in the same fashion as with the static 10 case described above. Alternatively or in addition to an alternating voltage, haptic feedback can also be generated with a single voltage pulse, where the feedback is controlled with shape of the pulse. In this case, the device cycles through the 15 states depicted in FIGs. 1-3 once. This type of feedback can be used to, for example, emulate click of a physical button. Also in this case, the piezoelectric element 8 is protected from over bending by the precise manufacturing of the 20 integrated support 9.
    [0055] FIG. 4 illustrates cross section side view of a schematic representation of a conductive base plate 6 showing the base plate 6 and an integrated support. The integrated support has 25 been produced by punching, which results in feet on the underside of the base plate 6 as some of the base plate material bens downwards.
    [0056] FIGs. 5 and 6 illustrate top and side views, respectively, of a schematic representation 30 of a circular conductive base plate according to an embodiment showing a circular conductive base plate 61 and three feet 91 produced using punching. The feet 91 are configured to function as the integrated support 9. The piezoelectric 5 element 8, which is not depicted in the figures,
    would befastened totop side of the baseplate61, thatis,on theopposite side from thefeet91.[0057]Thefeet 91are positioned on anouter10 circumferenceof theconductive base plate61 as
    illustrated by the dashed line on the conductive base plate 61, and the feet 91 form an integrated support for the base plate. Due to this positioning of the feet 91, the conductive base 15 plate 61 and the attached piezoelectric element 8 can freely bend in the centre area of the base plate 91. The punching process allows the feet 91 to be easily manufactured with precise tolerances, which ensures that height of the feet 91 is such 20 that sufficient movement of the conductive base
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    plate91 and thepiezoelectricelement 8 ispermitted for hapticfeedback andtouchsensing,whileover bendingispreventedinorder toprotectthe piezoelectricelement 8frombreaking .25 [0058]FIGs. 7 and 8illustratetopand sideviews,respectively,of aschematicrepresentation
    of an oval conductive base plate according to an embodiment showing an oval conductive base plate and three feet 91 produced using punching. The 30 piezoelectric element 8, which is not depicted in
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 the figures, would be fastened to top side of the base plate 62.
    [0059] FIGs. 9 and 10 illustrate top and side views, respectively, of a schematic representation 5 of a square conductive base plate according to an embodiment showing a square conductive base plate 63 and four feet 91 produced usinq punchinq. The piezoelectric element 8, which is not depicted in the fiqures, would be fastened to top side of the 10 base plate 63.
    [0060] FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of a schematic representation of a circular conductive base plate 61 comprisinq three feet 91 produced usinq punchinq accordinq to an 15 embodiment. The feet 91 are positioned symmetrically on an outer circumference of the base plate 61 as indicated by a dashed line on top of the base plate 61.
    [0061] FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of a schematic representation of a circular conductive base plate 61 comprisinq four feet 91 produced usinq punchinq accordinq to an embodiment. The feet 91 are positioned symmetrically on an outer circumference of the 25 base plate 61 as indicated by a dashed line on top of the base plate 61.
    [0062] FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of a schematic representation of a square conductive base plate 63 comprisinq four feet 91 produced 30 using punching according to an embodiment. The
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 feet 91 are positioned symmetrically close to corners of the base plate 63 as indicated by a dashed line in the figure.
    [0063] Although, according to the description above, the integrated supports presented in FIGs.
    4-12 were manufactured by forming feet using punching, similar support structures can also be achieved using other methods. For example, the feet can be manufactured separately from the 10 conductive base plate and then attached to the base plate using, for example, an adhesive or by welding. Furthermore, in the aforementioned figures, the feet were depicted to resemble those produced with punching. If the feet are 15 manufactured with some other method, their shape does not need to follow depictions presented in the figures, but can be of various different shapes .
    [0064] FIGs. 14 and 15 illustrate top and side 20 views, respectively, of a schematic representation of a circular conductive base plate 61 comprising three symmetrically positioned feet 92 produced by bending edges of the base plate 61 according to an embodiment. The feet 92 are configured to function 25 as the integrated support 9. The piezoelectric element 8, which is not depicted in the figures, would be fastened to top side of the base plate 61. Height of the bent edges 92 is configured to be such that over bending of the piezoelectric 30 element 8 is prevented while still permitting
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 sufficient movement for haptic feedback and touch sensing .
    [0065] FIGs. 16 and 17 illustrate top and side views, respectively, of a schematic representation 5 of a circular conductive base plate 61 comprising four symmetrically positioned feet 92 produced by bending edges of the base plate 61 according to an embodiment.
    [0066] FIGs. 18 and 19 illustrate top and side views, respectively, of a schematic representation of a square conductive base plate 63 comprising four symmetrically positioned feet 92 produced by bending corners of the base plate 63 according to an embodiment.
    [0067] FIG. 20 illustrates a perspective view of a schematic representation of a circular conductive base plate 61 comprising a unitary circular integrate support 93 according to an embodiment. For ease of illustration, the structure is depicted upside down. Thus, the integrated support is 93 above the base plate 61 in the figure, while in an operating device the integrated support 93 is below the base plate 61. The integrated support 93 can be manufactured separately from the conductive base plate 61 and the fastened to an underside of the conductive support plate 61. The fastening can be done using, for example, an adhesive or welding. Height of the integrated support 93 is configured to be such that over bending of the piezoelectric element 8 is prevented while still permitting sufficient movement for haptic feedback and touch sensing.
    [0068] FIG. 21 illustrates a perspective view of a schematic representation of a circular 5 conductive base plate 61 comprising an integrated support comprising two semi-circular structures 94 according to an embodiment. Like in the previous figure, the structure is depicted upside down. The semi-circular structures 94 are fastened 10 symmetrically to an underside of the conductive support plate 61.
    [0069] Any range or device value given herein may be extended or altered without losing the effect sought. Also any embodiment may be combined 15 with another embodiment unless explicitly disallowed.
    [0070]
    Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 features specific disclosed or acts described above. Rather, the features and as examples and other equivalent intended to [0071]
    It acts described of implementing features and be within the scope will be understood and advantages described embodiment or may relate
    The embodiments are not above of the above are the claims acts are claims .
    that the benefits may relate to one to several embodiments.
    limited to those that
    20175872 prh 03 -10- 2017 solve any or all of the stated problems or those that have any or all of the stated benefits and advantages. It will further be understood that reference to 'an' item refers to one or more of 5 those items.
    [0072] The steps of the methods described herein may be carried out in any suitable order, or simultaneously where appropriate. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from any of the 10 methods without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein.
    Aspects of any of the examples described above may be combined with aspects of any of the other examples described to form further examples 15 without losing the effect sought.
    [0073] When describing structure of the embodiments of the device, directional terms, such as above, below, on, underside, top, and bottom, are used only to easily refer to the relative 20 placement of different components of the device in the orientation the device is depicted in the corresponding drawings. This should not be interpreted as limiting in which orientations the device can operate. If the device is oriented 25 differently from what is presented in the drawings, the relative directional terms change also .
    [0074] The term 'comprising' is used herein to mean including the method, blocks or elements 30 identified, but that such blocks or elements do
    not comprise anexclusive listand amethodorapparatus maycontain additionalblocksorelements .[0075] It willbe understoodthatthe above
    description is given by way of example only and that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art. The above specification, examples and data provide a complete description of the structure and use of exemplary embodiments.
    Although various embodiments have been described above with a certain degree of particularity, or with reference to one or more individual embodiments, those skilled in the art could make numerous alterations to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this specification .
    权利要求:
    Claims (15)
    [1] 1. A device, comprising:
    a piezoelectric element configured to convert an electrical voltage into a mechanical strain; and
    5 a conductive base plate onto which the piezoelectric element is fastened, wherein the conductive base plate comprises an integrated support positioned on an underside of the conductive base plate, wherein the conductive base
    10 plate is supported by the integrated support; wherein the device is configured to provide haptic feedback on a basis of the mechanical strain.
    [2] 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the integrated
    15 support is formed into the conductive base plate by punching or by bending edges of the conductive base plate.
    [3] 3. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the
    20 integrated support is formed by fastening an additional structure or structures on an underside of the conductive base plate.
    [4] 4. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the
    25 mechanical strain caused by the voltage bends the piezoelectric element and the conductive base plate .
    [5] 5. The device electrode is of any preceding claim, wherein an fastened to a top surface of the piezoelectric
    [6] 6. The device element.
    of conductive base electrode of the
    [7] 7. The device piezoelectric piezoelectric of any preceding claim, plate is configured piezoelectric element.
    any preceding claim, element layers wherein the as a lower wherein the comprises multiple configured electrically either in series or in parallel.
    piezoelectric is a circular of any preceding claim, wherein the element or the conductive base plate or an oval disk.
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    [8] 9. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the piezoelectric element or the conductive base plate
    20 is a polygon shaped disk.
    [9] 10. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the integrated support is positioned on an outer circumference of the conductive base plate.
    [10] 11. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the piezoelectric element is configured to convert mechanical strain into electrical voltage to detect touch.
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    [11] 12. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the piezoelectric element and the conductive base plate are electrically connected to a conductive film.
    [12] 13. The device of any preceding claim, wherein the device is positioned in a hermetically sealed cavity.
    10
    [13] 14. The device of any preceding claim, wherein height of the integrated support is configured to allow 10 - 200 micrometre, pm, pre-bending of the piezoelectric element, 10 - 200 pm haptic movement of the piezoelectric element, and 1 - 200 pm
    [14] 15 movement of the piezoelectric element due to touch .
    15. The device of any preceding claim, wherein height of the integrated support is configured so
    [15] 20 that maximum total bending of the piezoelectric element is limited to a chosen value in a range 200 - 500 pm.
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