公开(公告)号：US07464459B1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11807161

申请日：2007-05-25

Applicant: Trevor Niblock ,  Peter Johnson

Inventor： Trevor Niblock ,  Peter Johnson

IPC: H01H11/00 ,  H01H11/02 ,  H01H11/04 ,  H01H65/00

CPC classification number: H01H50/005 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  Y10T29/49073 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/49149 ,  Y10T29/49155

Abstract: A method of forming an actuator and a relay using a micro-electromechanical (MEMS)-based process is disclosed. The method first forms the lower sections of a square copper coil, and then forms a magnetic core member. The magnetic core member, which lies directly over the lower coil sections, is electrically isolated from the lower coil sections. The method next forms the side and upper sections of the coil, followed by the formation of an overlying cantilevered magnetic flexible member. Switch electrodes, which are separated by a switch gap, can be formed on the magnetic core member and the magnetic flexible member, and closed and opened in response to the electromagnetic field that arises in response to a current in the coil.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用基于微机电（MEMS）的方法形成致动器和继电器的方法。 该方法首先形成方形铜线圈的下部，然后形成磁芯构件。 位于下部线圈部分正下方的磁芯部件与下部线圈部分电气隔离。 接下来的方法形成线圈的侧面和上部，然后形成上覆的悬臂磁性柔性构件。 由开关间隙分开的开关电极可以形成在磁芯构件和磁性柔性构件上，并且响应于线圈中的电流而产生的电磁场而闭合和打开。

公开(公告)号：US07754986B1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US11711523

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: Trevor Niblock ,  Roozbeh Parsa ,  Peter J. Hopper

Inventor： Trevor Niblock ,  Roozbeh Parsa ,  Peter J. Hopper

IPC: H01H57/00

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H9/40 ,  H01H9/42

Abstract: A switch structure substantially reduces the effect of contact resistance by placing two mechanical switches in parallel between a source and a load, and sequentially closing and opening the mechanical switches so that one switch closes before the other switch, and opens after the other switch. The switch structure with the two mechanical switches can be realized with standard micro machined switches or as a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) cantilever switch.

Abstract translation: 开关结构通过在源极和负载之间并联放置两个机械开关，并且顺序地关闭和打开机械开关，使得一个开关在另一个开关之前闭合，并且在另一个开关之后打开，从而大大降低了接触电阻的影响。 具有两个机械开关的开关结构可以用标准微加工开关或微机电系统（MEMS）悬臂开关实现。

公开(公告)号：US07701754B1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11516326

申请日：2006-09-05

Applicant: Roozbeh Parsa ,  Trevor Niblock ,  Mark W. Poulter ,  Peter J. Hopper

Inventor： Roozbeh Parsa ,  Trevor Niblock ,  Mark W. Poulter ,  Peter J. Hopper

IPC: G11C11/00

CPC classification number: G11C23/00

Abstract: An electromechanical memory cell utilizes a cantilever and a laterally positioned electrode. The cantilever is spaced apart from the electrode by a distance that is greater than the elastic limit of the cantilever. The memory cell is programmed by applying voltages to the cantilever and the electrode which causes the cantilever to move into a region of plastic deformation without ever touching the electrode.

Abstract translation: 机电存储单元利用悬臂和横向定位的电极。 悬臂与电极隔开距离大于悬臂的弹性极限。 通过向悬臂和电极施加电压来对存储单元进行编程，这导致悬臂移动到塑性变形区域，而不用接触电极。

公开(公告)号：US07444042B1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US11805955

申请日：2007-05-25

Applicant: Trevor Niblock ,  Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Trevor Niblock ,  Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/35

CPC classification number: G02B6/3502 ,  G02B6/354 ,  G02B6/3566

Abstract: An optical switch is implemented with one or more cantilevered optical channels, which are formed in a flexible waveguide structure, and an actuator which is connected to the cantilevered optical channels, to position the cantilevered optical channels to direct an optical signal along one of a number of optical pathways.

Abstract translation: 光开关由一个或多个形成在柔性波导结构中的悬臂光通道和连接到悬臂光通道的致动器来实现，以将悬臂光通道定位成沿着数字中的一个引导光信号 的光学途径。

公开(公告)号：US20050229713A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11048462

申请日：2005-01-31

Applicant: Trevor Niblock

Inventor： Trevor Niblock

IPC: G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L11/00 ,  G01M5/00

CPC classification number: G01M5/0041 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/2206 ,  G01L1/2231 ,  G01L1/2262 ,  G01M5/0083

Abstract: A strain sensing apparatus including a deformable substrate is presented. The deformable substrate is configured to detect a strain of the body that can be coupled to the deformable substrate. Sometimes, the deformable substrate is a flexible substrate having an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The lower can be coupled to the body. There are sensing elements fabricated within the flexible substrate and proximate to the upper surface to detect properties of the body. The strain sensing apparatus is able to detect different strain modes, such as whether the strain is the result of bending of a body or a uniaxial elongation. Furthermore, the apparatus is small and less fragile than most conventional sensors, making it easy to use.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种包括可变形基板的应变感测装置。 可变形基板被配置为检测可耦合到可变形基板的主体的应变。 有时，可变形基底是具有上表面和相对的下表面的柔性基底。 下部可以联接到身体。 在柔性基底内部附近有感应元件，靠近上表面以检测身体的特性。 应变检测装置能够检测不同的应变模式，例如应变是否是身体弯曲或单轴伸长的结果。 此外，该装置比大多数常规传感器小且不易脆，使其易于使用。