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Multiposition micro electromechanical switch

US6489857B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2000
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2001/0084
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A micro electromechanical switch has a guidepost formed upon a substrate. A signal transmission line is formed on the substrate, with the signal transmission line having a gap and forming an open circuit. The switch further includes a switch body having a via opening formed therein, with the switch body being movably disposed along an length defined by the guide post. The guidepost is partially surrounded by the via opening.

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