公开(公告)号：US09016665B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US13611830

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alan Leingang ,  Dave Lopes ,  Dennis Robertson ,  Christopher M Sanden ,  Odd Harald Steep Eriksen ,  Brian Snyder

Inventor： Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alan Leingang ,  Dave Lopes ,  Dennis Robertson ,  Christopher M Sanden ,  Odd Harald Steep Eriksen ,  Brian Snyder

IPC: B64D9/00 ,  B66D1/54 ,  G06F11/30 ,  H05K13/00 ,  B66C1/40 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L5/10 ,  B66D1/58

CPC classification number: B64D9/00 ,  B66C1/40 ,  B66D1/54 ,  B66D1/58 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L5/103 ,  G06F11/30 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Health and usage monitoring systems for aircraft hoist systems are described herein. In some embodiments, a health and usage monitoring system comprises a capacitive load cell and a processing unit for communication with the capacitive load cell, the capacitive load cell comprising a load receiving surface and a capacitive assembly coupled to the load receiving surface, the capacitive assembly comprising parallel electrically conductive plates separated by a reversibly deformable spacer construction wherein the parallel plates comprise aligned apertures providing a passageway through the capacitive assembly for the hoist system cable.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于飞机起重机系统的健康和使用监测系统。 在一些实施例中，健康和使用监测系统包括电容式测力传感器和用于与电容式测力传感器通信的处理单元，电容性测力传感器包括负载接收表面和耦合到负载接收表面的电容性组件，电容组件 包括由可逆变形的间隔件结构分开的平行导电板，其中平行板包括对准的孔，提供通过用于提升系统电缆的电容组件的通道。

公开(公告)号：US20100026482A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US11827591

申请日：2007-07-12

Applicant: Alexander Grichener ,  Chuang-Chia Lin

Inventor： Alexander Grichener ,  Chuang-Chia Lin

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  E05C19/10

CPC classification number: E05B39/04 ,  B64D29/06 ,  E05C19/145 ,  Y10T292/0948

Abstract: The invention provides a sensor for determining when a latch for securing an engine cowl on an aircraft is secured by detecting the proximity of a latch hook and a latch pin. The sensor includes a resonant circuit configured and adapted to transmit a status signal when the latch is in a secured state. The sensor also includes a means for conveying status information of the latch to a location remote from the latch based on the status signal, the conveying means being operably connected to the resonant circuit. The invention also provides a method of determining when a latch is open or secured by detecting the proximity of a latch hook and a latch pin.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种传感器，用于通过检测闩锁钩和闩锁销的接近来确定何时用于固定飞机上的发动机罩的闩锁。 所述传感器包括谐振电路，所述谐振电路经配置并适于在所述闩锁处于安全状态时发送状态信号。 传感器还包括用于基于状态信号将闩锁的状态信息传送到远离闩锁的位置的装置，该传送装置可操作地连接到谐振电路。 本发明还提供了一种通过检测闩锁钩和闩锁销的接近来确定闩锁何时打开或固定的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080033607A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11756891

申请日：2007-06-01

Applicant: Bob Zeliff ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Andy Walsh ,  Neil Harris ,  Adnan Cepic

Inventor： Bob Zeliff ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Andy Walsh ,  Neil Harris ,  Adnan Cepic

IPC: G01M17/007 ,  G01M17/013 ,  G01M17/02 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B64D45/0005 ,  B64D2045/008

Abstract: A monitoring system for a landing gear system comprising a plurality of sensors for monitoring respective parameters of the aircraft landing system, and a monitor which receives the outputs of the sensors.

Abstract translation: 一种用于起落架系统的监控系统，包括用于监测飞行器着陆系统的相应参数的多个传感器，以及接收传感器的输出的监视器。

公开(公告)号：US20060049826A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US10469516

申请日：2002-03-01

Applicant: Michael Daneman ,  Franklin Wall ,  Behrang Behin ,  Murali Chaparala ,  Mark Chang ,  Scott Dalton ,  Timothy Beerling ,  Stephen Panyko ,  Meng-Hsiung Kiang ,  Boris Kobrin ,  Chuang-Chia Lin

Inventor： Michael Daneman ,  Franklin Wall ,  Behrang Behin ,  Murali Chaparala ,  Mark Chang ,  Scott Dalton ,  Timothy Beerling ,  Stephen Panyko ,  Meng-Hsiung Kiang ,  Boris Kobrin ,  Chuang-Chia Lin

IPC: G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/3572 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: An optical cross-connect switch comprises a base (216), a flap (211) and one or more electrically conductive landing pads (222) connected to the flap (211). The flap (211) has a bottom portion that is movably coupled to the base (216) such that the flap (211) is movable with respect to a plane of the base (216) from a first orientation to a second orientation. The one or more landing pads (222) are electrically isolated from the flap (211) and electrically coupled to be equipotential with a landing surface.

Abstract translation: 光学交叉连接开关包括底座（216），翼片（211）和连接到翼片（211）的一个或多个导电着陆垫（222）。 翼片（211）具有可移动地联接到基部（216）的底部部分，使得翼片（211）能够相对于基部（216）的平面从第一方向移动到第二方向。 一个或多个着陆垫（222）与翼片（211）电隔离并且电耦合以与着陆表面等电位。

公开(公告)号：US06859577B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-22

申请号：US09891760

申请日：2001-06-25

Applicant: Chuang-Chia Lin

Inventor： Chuang-Chia Lin

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: B81B3/0008 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/058 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for reducing stiction in a MEMS device having a movable element and a substrate. The method generally comprises providing the substrate with an anti-stiction member and interposing the anti-stiction member between the moveable element and the substrate. The apparatus generally comprises an anti-stiction member that is interposable between the moveable element and the substrate. Another embodiment of the invention of the invention is directed to a MEMS device, comprising: a substrate, a moveable element moveably coupled to the substrate, and an anti-stiction member that is interposable between the moveable element and the substrate. A further embodiment of the invention is directed to an optical switch having one or more moveable elements moveably coupled to a substrate, and an anti-stiction member that is interposable between at least one of the moveable elements and the substrate. The anti-stiction member may be in the form of a flexible cantilevered structure that overhangs the moveable element. Actuating the moveable element causes the anti-stiction member to flex and snap into place between the moveable element and the substrate. An additional embodiment of the invention is directed to a method of fabricating a MEMS device. The method proceeds by providing a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate; defining a moveable element from a device layer of the SOI substrate; and depositing a flexible material over the device layer and the moveable element. One or more portions of the flexible material overhang the moveable element, whereby the flexible material forms one or more anti-stiction members.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于减小具有可移动元件和基板的MEMS器件中的静摩擦的方法和装置。 该方法通常包括向基板提供抗静电部件并将抗静电部件插入在可移动元件和基板之间。 该装置通常包括可移动元件和基板之间的抗静电构件。 本发明的另一个实施例涉及一种MEMS装置，其包括：基板，可移动地联接到基板的可移动元件以及可移动元件和基板之间的抗静电元件。 本发明的另一实施例涉及一种光开关，其具有可移动地耦合到基板的一个或多个可移动元件，以及可移动到至少一个可移动元件和基板之间的抗静电元件。 防静电构件可以是悬垂于可移动元件的柔性悬臂结构的形式。 激活可移动元件使得抗静电元件弯曲并卡入到​​可移动元件和基板之间的位置。 本发明的另一实施例涉及制造MEMS器件的方法。 该方法通过提供绝缘体上硅（SOI）衬底; 从SOI衬底的器件层限定可移动元件; 以及将柔性材料沉积在所述器件层和所述可移动元件上。 柔性材料的一个或多个部分伸出可移动元件，由此柔性材料形成一个或多个防静电构件。

公开(公告)号：US06583031B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US09915217

申请日：2001-07-25

Applicant: Chuang-Chia Lin

Inventor： Chuang-Chia Lin

IPC: H01L2130

CPC classification number: G02B6/3518 ,  B81B3/004 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/058 ,  B81C2201/053 ,  G02B6/3514 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/3566 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/3572 ,  G02B6/358

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) element, MEMS optical switch and MEMS fabrication method are described. The MEMS element comprises a crystalline and moveable element is moveably attached to the substrate. The moveable element includes a perpendicular portion oriented substantially perpendicular to a plane of the substrate. The crystal structure of the perpendicular portion and substrate are substantially similar. The moveable element moveable is moveably attached to the substrate for motion substantially constrained to a plane oriented substantially perpendicular to a plane of the substrate. In at least one position, a part of a perpendicular portion of the moveable element projects beyond a surface of the substrate. The moveable element may be retained in place by a latch. The perpendicular portion may be formed substantially perpendicular portion to the substrate. An array of such structures can be implemented to work as an optical switch. The optical switch may comprise a crystalline substrate and one or more moveable elements moveably attached to the substrate. The MEMS elements may be fabricated by providing a substrate; forming one or more trenches in the substrate to define a perpendicular portion of a element; and moveably attaching the moveable element to a first surface of the substrate; removing a portion of the substrate such that at least a part of the perpendicular portion projects beyond a second surface of the substrate. The various embodiments provide for a robust and reliable MEMS elements that may be simply fabricated and densely packed.

Abstract translation: 描述了微机电系统（MEMS）元件，MEMS光开关和MEMS制造方法。 MEMS元件包括可移动地附接到基底的结晶和可移动元件。 可移动元件包括垂直于基本垂直于基底平面的垂直部分。 垂直部分和基底的晶体结构基本相似。 可移动的可移动元件可移动地附接到基板，用于基本上约束到基本上垂直于基板的平面定向的平面的运动。 在至少一个位置中，可移动元件的垂直部分的一部分突出超过衬底的表面。 可移动元件可以通过闩锁保持在适当的位置。 垂直部分可以形成为基本上垂直于基底的部分。 可以实现这种结构的阵列以用作光学开关。 光学开关可以包括结晶衬底和可移动地附接到衬底的一个或多个可移动元件。 可以通过提供衬底来制造MEMS元件; 在所述衬底中形成一个或多个沟槽以限定元件的垂直部分; 以及将所述可移动元件可移动地附接到所述基板的第一表面; 去除所述基底的一部分，使得所述垂直部分的至少一部分突出超过所述基底的第二表面。 各种实施例提供了可以简单地制造和密集包装的鲁棒且可靠的MEMS元件。

公开(公告)号：US06506620B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09724515

申请日：2000-11-27

Applicant: Bruce R. Scharf ,  Joel A. Kubby ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alex T. Tran ,  Andrew J. Zosel ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Jingkuang Chen

Inventor： Bruce R. Scharf ,  Joel A. Kubby ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alex T. Tran ,  Andrew J. Zosel ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Jingkuang Chen

IPC: H01L2100

CPC classification number: B81C1/00484 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81C1/00666 ,  B81C2201/0142

Abstract: The present invention provides a micromechanical or microoptomechanical structure produced by a process comprising defining the structure in a single-crystal silicon layer separated by an insulator layer from a substrate layer; selectively etching the single crystal silicon layer; depositing and etching a polysilicon layer on the insulator layer, with remaining polysilicon forming mechanical elements of the structure; metalizing a backside of the structure; and releasing the formed structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种微机械或微机电结构，其通过包括限定由绝缘体层与衬底层分隔的单晶硅层中的结构的方法而产生; 选择性地蚀刻单晶硅层; 沉积和蚀刻绝缘体层上的多晶硅层，剩余的多晶硅形成结构的机械元件; 金属化结构的背面; 并释放形成的结构。

公开(公告)号：US06479311B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-12

申请号：US09724506

申请日：2000-11-27

Applicant: Bruce R. Scharf ,  Joel A. Kubby ,  Jingkuang Chen ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alex T. Tran

Inventor： Bruce R. Scharf ,  Joel A. Kubby ,  Jingkuang Chen ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alex T. Tran

IPC: H01L2100

CPC classification number: B81C1/00666 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81B2203/0118

Abstract: The present invention provides a micromechanical or microoptomechanical structure. The structure is produced by a process comprising defining a pattern on a single crystal silicon layer separated by an insulator layer from a substrate layer; defining a structure in the single-crystal silicon layer; depositing and etching a polysilicon layer on the single crystal silicon layer, with remaining polysilcon forming mechanical or optical elements of the structure; and releasing the formed structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种微机械或微机电结构。 该结构通过一种工艺制造，该方法包括在由绝缘体层与衬底层隔开的单晶硅层上限定图案; 限定单晶硅层中的结构; 沉积和蚀刻单晶硅层上的多晶硅层，其余的聚硅氧烷形成该结构的机械或光学元件; 并释放形成的结构。