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Monolithic energy harvesting system, apparatus, and method

  • US 9,106,160 B2
  • Filed: 12/31/2012
  • Issued: 08/11/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for harvesting energy from vibratory motion of a host structure, the apparatus comprising:

  • a vibration resonator, the resonator having a monolithic construction includinga rigid structure;

    at least one spring member connected with the rigid structure, the spring member including a beam member having a first portion connected with the rigid structure; and

    a proof mass, the proof mass being connected with the beam member such that the proof mass is coupled with the rigid structure,wherein a portion of the proof mass, the at least one spring member, and the rigid structure are fabricated from a single piece of material.

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