ELECTROSTATIC VALVES FOR MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES
    41.
    发明申请
    ELECTROSTATIC VALVES FOR MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES 审中-公开
    微流体装置用静电阀

    公开(公告)号:WO02065005A9

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-18

    申请号:PCT/US0150490

    申请日:2001-10-23

    Abstract: Valve structures (100) formed in elastomer material (108) are electrostatically actuated by applying voltage to a flexible, electrically conductive wire pattern. An actuation force generated between the patterned wire structure and an electrode (112) result in closure of a flow channel (102) formed in elastomer material (108) underlying the wire. In one embodiment of a valve structure (100) in accordance with the present invention, the wire structure is patterned by lithography and etching of a copper/polyimide laminate, with an underlying gold plate (114) positioned on the opposite side of the flow channel (102) serving as an electrode (112). In an alternative embodiment (400), application of an actuation force between the first (418) and second (428) patterned strips closes the control channel (422) and an associated flow channel (406) underlying the control channel (422).

    Abstract translation: 由弹性体材料(108)形成的阀结构(100)通过将电压施加到柔性导电的导线图案而静电地致动。 在图案化的线结构和电极(112)之间产生的致动力导致形成在电线下方的弹性体材料(108)中的流动通道(102)的封闭。 在根据本发明的阀结构(100)的一个实施例中,通过光刻和铜/聚酰亚胺层压体的蚀刻来对线结构图案化,其中底层金板(114)位于流动通道的相对侧 (102)用作电极(112)。 在替代实施例(400)中,在第一(418)和第二(428)图案化条带之间的致动力的施加封闭控制通道(422)和控制通道(422)下方的相关联的流动通道(406)。

    回路切換えスイッチ
    42.
    发明申请
    回路切換えスイッチ 审中-公开
    电路开关开关

    公开(公告)号:WO2003044817A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-30

    申请号:PCT/JP2002/012043

    申请日:2002-11-19

    Abstract: A circuit switching switch (60) having a drive device (10), comprising ceramic pumps (18a) and (18b), wherein a conductive movable body (110) is moved in a flow passage (13a) by alternately pressurizing and depressurizing, by the pumps, working fluid (100) in the flow passage (13a) on the right and left sides of the movable body (110) to electrically conduct either of switching electrodes (62a) and (62b) to a common electrode (61), the movable body is surely moved since fine flow passages (16a) and (16b) provides a large flow passage resistance when the pressure of the working fluid is rapidly raised and lowered by the pumps to prevent the pressure inside the passages from reliving into an inner pressure damping chamber (15a), whereas, since the fine passages provide a small flow passage resistance against a gentle pressure rise due to the thermal expansion of the working fluid, the fine flow passages lead the expanded amount of the working fluid into the inner pressure damping chamber to suppress the rise of pressure of the working fluid, whereby a drive device capable of preventing a pump chamber or seals from being damaged even if the working fluid is thermally expanded can be provided.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有驱动装置(10)的电路切换开关(60),包括陶瓷泵(18a)和(18b),其中导电可移动体(110)通过交替地加压和减压而在流动通道(13a)中移动, 所述泵,所述可动体(110)的左右两侧的流路(13a)中的工作流体(100)将导通电极(62a)和(62b)中的任一个导通至公共电极(61) 当工作流体的压力被泵迅速地升高和降低时,由于细流动通道(16a)和(16b)提供大的流通阻力,所以可移动体可靠地移动,以防止通道内的压力再次进入内部 压力阻尼室(15a),而由于微通道为工作流体的热膨胀而产生的轻微的压力上升提供了小的通道阻力,所以细流动通道将工作流体的膨胀量引导到内部压力 阻尼室 以抑制工作流体的压力上升,由此能够提供能够防止泵室或密封件即使工作流体热膨胀而损坏的驱动装置。

    THERMALLY ACTUATED MICROVALVE ASSEMBLY
    43.
    发明申请
    THERMALLY ACTUATED MICROVALVE ASSEMBLY 审中-公开
    热致动微型组件

    公开(公告)号:WO0171226A3

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-27

    申请号:PCT/US0108403

    申请日:2001-03-16

    Abstract: A microvalve device for controlling fluid flow in a fluid circuit (10). The microvalve device comprises a body (12) having a cavity formed therein. The body further has first (20) and second (22) pilot ports placed in fluid communication with the cavity. The body also has first (28) and second (30) primary ports placed in fluid communication with the cavity. Each port is adapted for connection with a designated fluid source. A pilot valve (36) supported by the body is movably disposed in the cavity for opening and closing the first and second pilot ports. An actuator (38) is operably coupled to the pilot valve for moving the pilot valve. A microvalve (40) is positioned by the fluid controlled by the pilot valve. The microvalve is a slider valve having a first end (40a) and a second end (40b). The slider valve is movably disposed in the cavity for movement between a first position and a second position. The first end of the slider valve is in fluid communication with the first and second pilot ports when the first and second pilot ports are open. The second end of the slider valve is in constant fluid communication with the first primary port. When moving between the first and second positions, the slider valve at least partially blocks and unblocks the second primary port for the purpose of variably restricting fluid flow between the primary ports.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于控制流体回路(10)中的流体流动的微型阀装置。 微型阀装置包括其中形成有腔的主体(12)。 主体还具有与空腔流体连通的第一(20)和第二(22)导向口。 主体还具有与腔体流体连通的第一(28)和第二(30)主端口。 每个端口适于与指定的流体源连接。 由主体支撑的先导阀(36)可移动地设置在空腔中,用于打开和关闭第一和第二先导端口。 致动器(38)可操作地联接到先导阀以用于移动先导阀。 微阀(40)由通过先导阀控制的流体定位。 微型阀是具有第一端(40a)和第二端(40b)的滑阀。 滑动阀可移动地设置在空腔中,用于在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 当第一和第二导向口打开时,滑阀的第一端与第一和第二导向口流体连通。 滑阀的第二端与第一主端口恒定流体连通。 当在第一位置和第二位置之间移动时,为了可变地限制主端口之间的流体流动,滑块阀至少部分地阻塞和解锁第二主端口。

    PROPORTIONAL MICROMECHANICAL DEVICE
    46.
    发明申请
    PROPORTIONAL MICROMECHANICAL DEVICE 审中-公开
    比例微生物装置

    公开(公告)号:WO00014415A2

    公开(公告)日:2000-03-16

    申请号:PCT/US1999/019971

    申请日:1999-08-31

    Abstract: The present invention provides a proportional microvalve (10) having a first (12), second (14) and third layer (16), and having high aspect ratio geometries. The first layer (12) defines a cavity (24) with inlet (20) and outlet (22) ports. The second layer (14), doped to have a low resistivity and bonded between the first (12) and third (16) layers, defines a cavity (24) having a flow area to permit fluid flow between the inlet (20) and outlet (22) ports. The second layer (14) further defines an actuatable displaceable member (26), and one or more thermal actuators (28, 30) for actuating the displaceable member (26) to a position between and including an open and a closed position to permit or occlude fluid flow. The third layer (16) provides one wall of the cavity (24) and provides electrical contacts (32a, 32b, 34a, 34b) for electrically heating the thermally expandable actuators (28, 30). The thermal actuators (28, 30) and the displaceable member (26) have high aspect ratios and are formed by deep reactive ion etching such that they are displaceable in the plane of the second layer (14) while being very stiff out of the plane. Thus, both actuation and displacement of the displaceable member (26) are in the plane of the layer.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了具有第一(12),第二(14)和第三层(16)并具有高纵横比几何形状的比例微型阀(10)。 第一层(12)限定具有入口(20)和出口(22)端口的空腔(24)。 被掺杂以具有低电阻并且结合在第一层(12)和第三层(16)之间的第二层(14)限定了一个空腔(24),该空腔具有允许流体在入口(20)和出口 (22)端口。 第二层(14)还限定可致动的可移动构件(26)以及一个或多个热致动器(28,30),用于将可移动构件(26)致动到打开位置和关闭位置之间的位置,以允许或 堵塞流体流动。 第三层(16)提供空腔(24)的一个壁,并且提供用于电热加热可热膨胀致动器(28,30)的电触点(32a,32b,34a,34b)。 热致动器(28,30)和可移动构件(26)具有高纵横比并且通过深反应离子蚀刻形成,使得它们可在第二层(14)的平面内移位,同时非常刚性地离开平面 。 因此,可位移构件(26)的致动和位移都在层的平面内。

    ASSAY APPARATUS
    49.
    发明申请
    ASSAY APPARATUS 审中-公开
    测定装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2015087092A2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-18

    申请号:PCT/GB2014/053703

    申请日:2014-12-15

    Abstract: An assay apparatus for determining properties of a sample. The apparatus has first and second chambers for receiving a sample. The first and second chambers are linked by a conduit along which at least part of the sample may travel so that the sample can move from the first chamber to the second chamber in series. The apparatus also has a slot extending from the conduit and a valve body comprising magnetic or magnetically susceptible material which is housed at least substantially within the slot. The valve body is movable between a first position in which the valve body is arranged at least substantially outside the conduit and a second position in which the valve body extends across the conduit thereby restricting a sample from travelling along the conduit from the first chamber to the second chamber. The valve body is slidably movable between the two positions by an external magnetic field.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于确定样品特性的测定装置。 该装置具有用于接收样品的第一和第二室。 第一和第二腔室通过导管连接,导管至少部分样品可以沿其移动,使得样品可以从第一腔室串联移动到第二腔室。 该设备还具有从导管延伸的槽和包括至少基本上容纳在槽内的磁性或磁性敏感材料的阀体。 阀体可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动,其中阀体至少基本上布置在导管的外侧,阀体延伸穿过管道的第二位置,从而限制样品沿导管从第一室向第 第二室。 阀体通过外部磁场在两个位置之间可滑动地移动。

    MICROMACHINED DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD
    50.
    发明申请
    MICROMACHINED DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD 审中-公开
    微型设备和控制方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2011022267A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-24

    申请号:PCT/US2010045156

    申请日:2010-08-11

    Inventor: HUNNICUTT HARRY

    Abstract: A microvalve device is disclosed for controlling fluid flow in a fluid circuit. The microvalve device comprises a body having a bore formed therein. A pilot- operated main valve spool supported by the body is movably disposed in the bore for opening and closing ports formed in the body. A pilot microvalve is operable for controlling movement of the pilot-operated main valve. The pilot microvalve may include a movable valve element that controls the cross-sectional area of two variable orifices in series. When the pilot microvalve is at rest, one orifice is closed and the other is open. Upon actuating the pilot microvalve, the closed orifice may begin to open and the open orifice may begin to close. Pressure between the orifices is used as a command pressure, which is utilized to position the pressure control valve to control load pressure. A method of operating a microvalve device is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制流体回路中的流体流动的微型阀装置。 微型阀装置包括其中形成有孔的主体。 由主体支撑的先导操作的主阀芯可移动地设置在孔中,用于打开和关闭形成在主体中的端口。 先导微型阀可操作用于控制先导式主阀的运动。 导向微型阀可以包括可控制的阀元件,其可串联地控制两个可变孔的横截面积。 当飞行员微型阀静止时,一个孔关闭,另一个打开。 在致动导向微型阀时,封闭的孔口可能开始打开,并且打开的孔口可能开始关闭。 孔之间的压力用作指令压力,用于定位压力控制阀以控制负载压力。 还公开了一种操作微型阀装置的方法。

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