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Optomechanical microdevice for use in optomechanical microdeflector applications

US5923480A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 1997
Grant dateJul 13, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/0875
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention concerns an optomechanical microdevice comprising: PA1 a stationary section (2) defining a plane (x, y) of the microdevice, PA1 at least one primary lens (4) capable of moving in the plane of the microdevice and of deflecting a beam of light in the same plane, PA1 at least one fastening arm (6) joining the primary lens to the stationary section, one part of the arm being capable of moving and of moving the movable lens in the plane of the microdevice.

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