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Electromagnetic optical shutter with movable permanent magnet and integrated aperture

US12244199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 9, 2022
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 19, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K1/165
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This patent document provides optical shutter devices based on electromagnetically activated shutters using a printed circuit board (“PCB”) structure to provide a coil that generates a magnetic field to move a permanent magnet in and out of an optical aperture integrated as part of the PCB structure to open and close the passage of light through the optical aperture.

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