Abstract:
This invention discloses a switching power converter controlled by a winding voltage sampler, including an input circuit with an input end, an output circuit with an output end, one or more switches, a controller to regulate on/off of the switch, a winding voltage sampler, and a transformer including a primary-side coil assembly connecting the switch and the winding voltage sampler, and a secondary-side coil assembly. The output circuit connects the secondary-side coil assembly; the winding voltage sampler detects preset reference voltage of the primary-side coil assembly for the controller to regulate output voltage
Abstract:
A solar collector includes a radiant energy heat exchanging panel having two lateral tube, and a number of intermediate pipes disposed between the lateral tubes and each having a longitudinal bore communicating with the longitudinal bores of the lateral tubes for allowing the longitudinal bores of the lateral tube and the intermediate pipes to be coupled together to form a sealed working fluid flowing system, the lateral tubes and the intermediate pipes are made of synthetic materials and formed with a molding process for allowing the lateral tubes and the intermediate pipes to be easily and quickly made or manufactured. A number of fins may be coupled between the intermediate pipes.
Abstract:
A method of forming 3D micro structures with high aspect ratios includes the steps of: disposing a mask, which has a plurality of through holes having at least two different sizes, on a substrate to expose the substrate through the through holes; forming a negative photoresist layer on the mask and the substrate; providing a light source to illuminate the negative photoresist layer through the substrate and the through holes of the mask so as to form a plurality of exposed portions and an unexposed portion; and removing the unexposed portion and leaving the exposed portions to form a plurality of pillars each having a bottom portion contacting the substrate and a top portion opposite to the bottom portion. A top area of the top portion is slightly smaller than a bottom area of the bottom portion, and the pillars are allowed to have at least two different heights.
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the invention, a MEMS structure includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a mobile element. The first electrode is coupled to a first voltage source. The second electrode is coupled to a second voltage source. The mobile element includes a third electrode coupled to a third voltage source. A steady voltage difference between the first electrode and the third electrode is used to tune the natural frequency of the structure to a scanning frequency of an application. An oscillating voltage difference between the second electrode and the third electrode at the scanning frequency of the application is used to oscillate the mobile element. In one embodiment, the mobile unit is a mirror.
Abstract:
A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device includes a mirror having a top surface with trenches, a beam connected to the mirror, rotational comb teeth connected to the beam, and one or more springs connecting the beam to a bonding pad. The mirror can have a bottom surface for reflecting light. The mirror can include a top flange and a bottom flange joined by a web, wherein the top and the bottom flanges form the top and the bottom surfaces, respectively. The rotational comb teeth can have a tapered shape. Stationary comb teeth can be interdigitated with the rotational comb teeth either in-plane or out-of-plane. Steady or oscillating voltage difference between the rotational and the stationary comb teeth can be used to oscillate or tune the mirror.
Abstract:
A novel multifunctional nano-probe interface is proposed for applications in neural stimulation and detecting. The nano-probe interface structure consists of a carbon nanotube coated with a thin isolation layer, a micro-electrode substrate array, and a controller IC for neural cell recording and stimulation. The micro-electrode substrate array contains wires connecting the carbon nanotube with the controller IC, as well as microfluidic channels for supplying neural tissues with essential nutrition and medicine. The carbon nanotube is disposed on the micro-electrode substrate array made by silicon, coated with a thin isolation layer around thereof, and employed as a nano-probe for neural recording and stimulation.
Abstract:
A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) mirror device includes (1) a mirror, (2) a first group of spring elements coupled to one half of the mirror, (3) a first beam coupled to the first group of spring elements, (4) a first spring coupled to the first beam, and (5) a first stationary pad coupled to the first spring. The device further includes (6) a second group of spring elements coupled in parallel to another half of the mirror, (7) a second beam coupled to the second group of spring elements, (8) a second spring coupled to the second beam, (9) and a second stationary pad coupled to the second spring. The device further includes a third beam that rigidly interconnects the first and the second beams so they rotate the mirror in unison.
Abstract:
A novel blade assembly for windshield wipers is provided herein. The blade assembly mainly contains a number of tubular segments cascaded in series by a number of connectors. At least a flexible strip is threaded through the series-connected tubular segments to provide even distribution of pressure against the windshield. Each connector has a body for sticking into the two neighboring tubular segments so as to cascade the two tubular segments together. The body of the connectors has at least a through channel for the flexible strip's passing through. The aperture of the through channel decreases from the two ends towards the center of the body, making the blade assembly easier to bend and more conforming to the windshield's curvature.
Abstract:
A mirror device includes a mirror, an anchor, and a spring coupling the mirror to the anchor. The anchor and/or mirror can define one or more rows of holes adjacent to the coupling location of the spring. The natural frequency of the device can be adjusted by removing material between the perimeter of the mirror/anchor and the outermost holes, and between adjacent holes in the same row. Another mirror device includes a mirror, anchors, and springs coupling the mirror to the anchors. The natural frequency of the device can be adjusted by decoupling one or more springs coupling the mirror to the anchors. The mirror of both devices can includes one or more sacrificial portions. The natural frequencies of the both devices can also be adjusted by trimming the sacrificial portions.
Abstract:
A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device includes a mirror having a top surface with trenches, a beam connected to the mirror, rotational comb teeth connected to the beam, and one or more springs connecting the beam to a bonding pad. The mirror can have a bottom surface for reflecting light. The mirror can include a top flange and a bottom flange joined by a web, wherein the top and the bottom flanges form the top and the bottom surfaces, respectively. The rotational comb teeth can have a tapered shape. Stationary comb teeth can be interdigitated with the rotational comb teeth either in-plane or out-of-plane. Steady or oscillating voltage difference between the rotational and the stationary comb teeth can be used to oscillate or tune the mirror.