公开(公告)号：US07126744B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-24

申请号：US11136348

申请日：2005-05-24

Applicant: Arthur Monroe Turner ,  Mark W. Heaton

Inventor： Arthur Monroe Turner ,  Mark W. Heaton

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/105 ,  G09G3/02 ,  H04N2201/0476

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for removing jitter and stabilizing the feed back system of a torsional hinged device with minimal changes to the system. The stabilization is accomplished by introducing a selected amount of lateral motion (in addition to the rotational motion) by creating asymmetry in the oscillating device or the drive torque applied to the device.

Abstract translation: 用于消除抖动并稳定扭转铰链装置的反馈系统的装置和方法，其具有对系统的最小变化。 通过在振荡装置中产生不对称性或施加到装置的驱动转矩引入选定量的横向运动（除了旋转运动之外）来实现稳定。

公开(公告)号：US07107848B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-19

申请号：US11004457

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: Arthur Monroe Turner

Inventor： Arthur Monroe Turner

IPC: G01N29/036

CPC classification number: G02B26/0833 ,  G02B7/181

Abstract: System and method for adjusting an operational parameter of a component that drifts with temperature changes. The system includes a torsional hinged device that oscillates at a resonant frequency, and the resonant frequency of the device drifts or varies with temperature. Differences of a selected parameter between a drive signal and the actual selected parameter are monitored to determine changes in the resonant frequency. An output signal representative of change in the resonant frequency is used to adjust another component that also has a parameter that varies with temperature changes. The adjustment compensates for the temperature drift.

Abstract translation: 用于调整随温度变化而漂移的部件的运行参数的系统和方法。 该系统包括以共振频率振荡的扭转铰链装置，并且装置的谐振频率漂移或随温度变化。 监视驱动信号与实际所选参数之间的选定参数的差异，以确定谐振频率的变化。 代表谐振频率变化的输出信号用于调整另一个也具有随温度变化而变化的参数的组件。 该调整补偿温度漂移。

公开(公告)号：US06965177B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-15

申请号：US10868334

申请日：2004-06-15

Applicant: Arthur Monroe Turner ,  Andrew Steven Dewa ,  Mark W. Heaton ,  Philip A. Roden ,  Carter Bruce Simpson

Inventor： Arthur Monroe Turner ,  Andrew Steven Dewa ,  Mark W. Heaton ,  Philip A. Roden ,  Carter Bruce Simpson

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  H02K33/16 ,  H02P25/02 ,  H02K33/00 ,  G02B26/00 ,  H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H02K33/16 ,  B81B3/007 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/101 ,  H02P25/032

Abstract: System and method for establishing and maintaining resonant oscillations of a torsional hinged device such as a pivotally hinged mirror. The system and methods comprise a permanent magnet mounted to the pivoting mirror that interacts with an electromagnetic coil. The magnetic coil is periodically connected and disconnected from a DC power supply in response to a series of drive pulses having a timing and duration such that the magnetic forces generated by the interaction of the permanent magnet and the electromagnetic coil maintains resonant oscillations of the device.

Abstract translation: 用于建立和维持扭转铰链装置如枢转铰链镜的共振振荡的系统和方法。 该系统和方法包括安装到与电磁线圈相互作用的枢转反射镜的永磁体。 响应于具有定时和持续时间的一系列驱动脉冲，电磁线圈与DC电源周期性地连接和断开，使得由永磁体和电磁线圈的相互作用产生的磁力保持器件的谐振振荡。

公开(公告)号：US06900918B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US10335623

申请日：2003-01-02

Applicant: John W. Orcutt ,  Arthur Monroe Turner

Inventor： John W. Orcutt ,  Arthur Monroe Turner

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/0858 ,  G02B26/101

Abstract: A functional surface, such as a reflective surface, is supported by a pair of torsional hinges for pivoting about a first axis which in turn is supported by a pair of anchors, according to one embodiment. The reflective surface may be driven into resonant oscillations about the first axis by inertially coupling energy to the device. According to a dual axis embodiment, the reflective surface is attached by torsional hinges to a gimbals portion which in turn is attached to the support members by a second pair of torsional hinges which are orthogonal with the first pair of hinges so as to provide for pivoting of the surface about both pairs of torsional hinges. Thus, a light source may be reflected from a reflective surface to produce a beam sweep and moved orthogonally by the gimbals portion. The devices may be etched from silicon.

Abstract translation: 功能表面，例如反射表面，被一对扭转铰链支撑，用于围绕第一轴线枢转，第一轴线又由一对锚固件支撑，根据一个实施例。 反射表面可以通过将能量惯性地耦合到器件而被驱动成关于第一轴的共振振荡。 根据双轴实施例，反射表面通过扭转铰链附接到万向节部分，万向节部分又通过与第一对铰链正交的第二对扭转铰链附接到支撑构件，以便提供枢转 的两个扭转铰链的表面。 因此，光源可以从反射表面反射以产生光束扫描并且通过万向节部分正交地移动。 器件可以从硅上蚀刻。

公开(公告)号：US06803938B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-12

申请号：US10335780

申请日：2003-01-02

Applicant: Arthur Monroe Turner

Inventor： Arthur Monroe Turner

IPC: B41J2475

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  B41J2/471 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/101

Abstract: In a laser printer which uses a scanning mirror 12 with torsional hinges 36A, 36B driven by electrical coils 30A, 30B to provide resonant pivoting, at least one sensor 84, 88 is located proximate each end of a resonant sweep or scan. Pulses or signals from the sensor indicating the passing of a sweeping or scanning light beam are connected to computational circuitry 92 in a feedback loop. This information is used to determine the center of the beam sweep. The center of the beam sweep is then aligned with the center of the photosensitive medium, such as a rotating drum 44, by adjusting the DC current provided to the drive coils.

Abstract translation: 在使用具有由电线圈30A，30B驱动的扭转铰链36A，36B以提供谐振枢转的扫描镜12的激光打印机中，至少一个传感器84,88位于谐振扫描或扫描的每一端附近。 来自传感器的指示扫描光束或扫描光束通过的脉冲或信号在反馈回路中连接到计算电路92。 该信息用于确定光束扫描的中心。 然后通过调节提供给驱动线圈的直流电流，将光束扫描的中心与感光介质的中心（例如旋转鼓44）对准。

公开(公告)号：US06736521B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-18

申请号：US10335750

申请日：2003-01-02

Applicant: Arthur Monroe Turner

Inventor： Arthur Monroe Turner

IPC: G02B7182

CPC classification number: B81B3/0051 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/101

Abstract: A device 21 comprises a movable structure 44 having a first movable portion 70 hinged to frame portion 60 by a first pair of hinges 81, 82 spaced apart along a first axis 91. The first movable portion 70 has an edge 140 that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis and substantially parallel with and immediately adjacent to an edge 132 of the frame portion 60, such that a tolerance space 120 defined therebetween. At least one projection 122 extends from one or both of the edges 132 and/or 140. The projection 122 is adapted to limit translational motion of the first movable portion 70 relative to the frame portion 60 within the plane. The device 21 motion between the first movable portion 80 and a second pivot axis 112 with translational motion between the first movable portion 70 and the second movable portion 80 limited by a similar projection.

Abstract translation: 装置21包括可移动结构44，其具有通过沿着第一轴线91间隔开的第一对铰链81,82铰接到框架部分60的第一可移动部分70.第一可移动部分70具有基本垂直于 第一轴线并且基本平行于并且紧邻框架部分60的边缘132，使得在它们之间限定公差空间120。 至少一个突起122从边缘132和/或140中的一个或两个延伸。突起122适于限制第一可移动部分70相对于框架部分60在平面内的平移运动。 第一可动部分80和第二枢转轴线112之间的装置21在第一可动部分70和第二可动部分80之间的平移运动受到类似的突起的限制。