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Power generating device

  • US 9,806,592 B2
  • Filed: 06/19/2014
  • Issued: 10/31/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A power generating device, comprising:

  • an oscillating member, the oscillating member comprising;

    a tough layer, anda magnetostrictive layer that is stacked above the tough layer and is formed of a magnetostrictive material, the tough layer formed of a tough material having a tensile strength higher than that of the magnetostrictive material;

    a supporting member to which the oscillating member is attached to be able to oscillate in the thickness direction;

    a magnetic field applying member that applies a magnetic field to the magnetostrictive layer; and

    a coil that is disposed around the magnetostrictive layer,wherein a recessed portion is formed in a surface of the supporting member and the oscillating member projects above the recessed portion at the tip side of the oscillating member.

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