Thermal arched beam microelectromechanical actuators
    11.
    发明授权
    Thermal arched beam microelectromechanical actuators 失效
    热拱形梁微机电执行机构

    公开(公告)号:US5909078A

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-01

    申请号:US767192

    申请日:1996-12-16

    Abstract: Microelectromechanical actuators include at least one arched beam which extends between spaced apart supports on a microelectronic substrate. The arched beams are arched in a predetermined direction and expand upon application of heat thereto. A coupler mechanically couples the plurality of arched beams between the spaced apart supports. Heat is applied to at least one of the arched beams to cause further arching as a result of thermal expansion thereof, and thereby cause displacement of the coupler along the predetermined direction. Internal heating of the arched beams by passing current through the arched beams may be used. External heating sources may also be used. The coupler may be attached to a capacitor plate to provide capacitive sensors such as flow sensors. The coupler may also be attached to a valve plate to provide microvalves. Compensating arched beams may be used to provide ambient temperature insensitivity.

    Abstract translation: 微机电致动器包括至少一个拱形梁,其在微电子衬底上的间隔开的支撑件之间延伸。 拱形梁在预定方向上拱形并且在施加热量时膨胀。 耦合器在间隔开的支撑件之间机械耦合多个拱形梁。 对至少一个拱形梁施加热量,由于其热膨胀而导致进一步的拱起,从而引起联接器沿着预定方向的位移。 可以使用通过拱形梁使电流通过拱形梁的内部加热。 也可以使用外部加热源。 耦合器可以附接到电容器板以提供诸如流量传感器的电容式传感器。 联接器还可以附接到阀板以提供微型阀。 补偿拱形梁可用于提供环境温度不敏感性。

    In-plane MEMS thermal actuator and associated fabrication methods
    12.
    发明授权
    In-plane MEMS thermal actuator and associated fabrication methods 有权
    平面MEMS热致动器

    公开(公告)号:US06211598B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-04-03

    申请号:US09395068

    申请日:1999-09-13

    Abstract: A MEMS thermal actuator device is provided that is capable of providing linear displacement in a plane generally parallel to the surface of a substrate. Additionally, the MEMS thermal actuator may provide for a self-contained heating mechanism that allows for the thermal actuator to be actuated using lower power consumption and lower operating temperatures. The MEMS thermal actuator includes a microelectronic substrate having a first surface and at least one anchor structure affixed to the first surface. A composite beam extends from the anchor(s) and overlies the first surface of the substrate. The composite beam is adapted for thermal actuation, such that it will controllably deflect along a predetermined path that extends substantially parallel to the first surface of the microelectronic substrate.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种MEMS热致动器装置,其能够在大致平行于衬底的表面的平面中提供线性位移。 此外,MEMS热致动器可以提供独立的加热机构,其允许使用较低的功率消耗和较低的工作温度来致动热致动器。 MEMS热致动器包括具有固定到第一表面的第一表面和至少一个锚定结构的微电子衬底。 复合梁从锚固体延伸并且覆盖在基底的第一表面上。 组合梁适于热致动,使得其可沿着基本上平行于微电子衬底的第一表面延伸的预定路径可控地偏转。

    Microelectromechanical actuators including driven arched beams for mechanical advantage
    14.
    发明授权
    Microelectromechanical actuators including driven arched beams for mechanical advantage 失效
    微机电致动器包括驱动的拱形梁,用于机械优点

    公开(公告)号:US06360539B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-26

    申请号:US09542672

    申请日:2000-04-05

    CPC classification number: H01H1/0036 H01H61/02 H01H2061/006

    Abstract: Microelectromechanical actuators include a substrate, spaced apart supports on the substrate and a thermal arched beam that extends between the spaced apart supports and that further arches upon heating thereof, for movement along the substrate. One or more driven arched beams are coupled to the thermal arched beam. The end portions of the driven arched beams move relative to one another to change the arching of the driven arched beams in response to the further arching of the thermal arched beam, for movement of the driven arched beams. A driven arched beam also includes an actuated element at an intermediate portion thereof between the end portions, wherein a respective actuated element is mechanically coupled to the associated driven arched beam for movement therewith, and is mechanically decoupled from the remaining driven arched beams for movement independent thereof.

    Abstract translation: 微机电致动器包括衬底,衬底上的间隔开的支撑件和在间隔开的支撑件之间延伸的热拱形梁,并且在其加热时进一步拱形地沿着衬底运动。 一个或多个被驱动的弓形梁联接到热拱形梁。 被驱动的拱形梁的端部相对于彼此移动,以响应于热拱形梁的进一步拱形来改变被驱动的弓形梁的拱形,以便驱动的拱形梁的运动。 被驱动的弓形梁还包括在其端部之间的中间部分处的致动元件,其中相应的致动元件机械地联接到相关联的被驱动的弓形梁以与其一起运动,并且与剩余的被驱动的弓形梁机械地分离以便独立运动 其中。

    Reflective mems actuator with a laser
    16.
    发明授权
    Reflective mems actuator with a laser 有权
    带激光的反射式MEMs执行器

    公开(公告)号:US6134042A

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-17

    申请号:US283030

    申请日:1999-04-01

    Abstract: An electromechanical device includes a first frame having a first aperture therein, a second frame suspended in the first frame wherein the second frame has a second aperture therein, and a plate suspended in the second aperture. A first pair of beams support the second frame along a first axis relative to the first frame so that the second frame rotates about the first axis. A second pair of beams supports the plate along a second axis relative to the second frame so that the plate rotates about the second axis relative to the frame. The first and second axes preferably intersect at a 90.degree. angle. A first actuator provides mechanical force for rotating the second frame relative to the first frame about the first axis. A second actuator provides mechanical force for rotating the plate relative to the second frame about the second axis. Accordingly, the plate can be independently rotated relative to the first axis and the second axis. Related methods are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 机电装置包括其中具有第一孔的第一框架,悬挂在第一框架中的第二框架,其中第二框架在其中具有第二孔,以及悬挂在第二孔中的板。 第一对梁相对于第一框架沿着第一轴线支撑第二框架,使得第二框架围绕第一轴线旋转。 第二对梁相对于第二框架沿着第二轴支撑板,使得板相对于框架围绕第二轴线旋转。 第一和第二轴优选地以90°角相交。 第一致动器提供用于使第二框架围绕第一轴线相对于第一框架旋转的机械力。 第二致动器提供用于相对于第二框架围绕第二轴线旋转板的机械力。 因此,板可以相对于第一轴线和第二轴线独立地旋转。 还公开了相关方法。

    Microelectromechanical devices including rotating plates and related
methods
    19.
    发明授权
    Microelectromechanical devices including rotating plates and related methods 失效
    微机电装置包括旋转板及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US5914801A

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-22

    申请号:US719711

    申请日:1996-09-27

    Abstract: An electromechanical device includes a first frame having a first aperture therein, a second frame suspended in the first frame wherein the second frame has a second aperture therein, and a plate suspended in the second aperture. A first pair of beams support the second frame along a first axis relative to the first frame so that the second frame rotates about the first axis. A second pair of beams supports the plate along a second axis relative to the second frame so that the plate rotates about the second axis relative to the frame. The first and second axes preferably intersect at a 90.degree. angle. A first actuator provides mechanical force for rotating the second frame relative to the first frame about the first axis. A second actuator provides mechanical force for rotating the plate relative to the second frame about the second axis. Accordingly, the plate can be independently rotated relative to the first axis and the second axis. Related methods are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 机电装置包括其中具有第一孔的第一框架,悬挂在第一框架中的第二框架,其中第二框架在其中具有第二孔,以及悬挂在第二孔中的板。 第一对梁相对于第一框架沿着第一轴线支撑第二框架,使得第二框架围绕第一轴线旋转。 第二对梁相对于第二框架沿着第二轴支撑板,使得板相对于框架围绕第二轴线旋转。 第一和第二轴优选地以90°角相交。 第一致动器提供用于使第二框架围绕第一轴线相对于第一框架旋转的机械力。 第二致动器提供用于相对于第二框架围绕第二轴线旋转板的机械力。 因此,板可以相对于第一轴线和第二轴线独立地旋转。 还公开了相关方法。

    Microelectromechanical device having single crystalline components and metallic components
    20.
    发明授权
    Microelectromechanical device having single crystalline components and metallic components 有权
    具有单晶组分和金属组分的微机电装置

    公开(公告)号:US06628039B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-30

    申请号:US09891700

    申请日:2001-06-26

    Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEMS) device is provided that includes a microelectronic substrate, a microactuator disposed on the substrate and formed of a single crystalline material, and at least one metallic structure disposed on the substrate adjacent the microactuator While the MEMS device can include various microactuators, one embodiment of the microactuator is a thermally actuated microactuator that may include a pair of spaced apart supports disposed on the substrate and at least one arched beam extending therebetween. Thus, on actuation, the microactuator moves between a first position in which the microactuator is spaced apart from the at least one metallic structure to a second position in which the microactuator operably engages the at least one metallic structure.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种微机电(MEMS)器件,其包括微电子衬底,设置在衬底上并由单晶材料形成的微致动器,以及设置在与微致动器相邻的衬底上的至少一个金属结构。虽然MEMS器件可以包括各种微致动器, 微致动器的一个实施例是热致动微致动器,其可以包括设置在基板上的一对间隔开的支撑件和在其间延伸的至少一个拱形梁。 因此,在致动时,微致动器在其中微致动器与至少一个金属结构间隔开的第一位置移动到第二位置,在第二位置,微致动器可操作地接合至少一个金属结构。

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