Piezoelectric electro-acoustic transducer

Abstract

A piezoelectric electro-acoustic transducer is constructed such that adherence of a piezoelectric diaphragm to a casing is easily performed, a sufficient supporting strength is achieved, and the piezoelectric diaphragm is supported while hindrance of vibration thereof is minimized. This piezoelectric electro-acoustic transducer includes a piezoelectric diaphragm constructed by adhering a piezoelectric ceramic plate having front and back surfaces including electrodes, onto a metallic plate, and a case in which the piezoelectric diaphragm is accommodated by fixing the peripheral portion thereof with an elastic adhesive. Support portions for supporting the peripheral portion of the piezoelectric diaphragm are provided in the case, and a supporting surface having an arcuate cross-section is provided on the supporting portions so that a center of curvature of the supporting surface is positioned near a lower surface of the peripheral portion of the piezoelectric diaphragm.

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