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Method and structure for a solid slug caterpillar piezoelectric relay

  • US 20040201316A1
  • Filed: 04/14/2003
  • Published: 10/14/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A structure for an electrical switch, comprising:

  • a gas-filled chamber housed within a solid material;

    a plurality of contacts within the gas-filled chamber, wherein the plurality of contacts are coupled to the solid material;

    a plurality of piezoelectric elements within the gas-filled chamber, coupled to the solid material;

    a slug within the gas-filled chamber coupled to one or more of the plurality of contacts and further coupled to one or more of the plurality of piezoelectric elements; and

    a liquid metal coupled to the slug, and coupled to the plurality of contacts.

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