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Multi-dimensional precision micro-actuator

US5179499A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1992
Grant dateJan 12, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2001/0078
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Mechanically movable microstructure fabricated from a single crystal such as silicon and actuator structures for providing a high degree of controlled, precision motion of nanometer-scale.

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