Double hidden flexure microactuator for phase mirror array
US7075699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03F7/70291
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an actuator for a phase mirror array including a) a first support member extending perpendicularly from a surface of a mirror, b) a plurality of flexures engaging the first support member with the flexures being generally parallel to the surface of the mirror, c) second and third support members engaging opposing ends of the flexures, at least one of the second and third support members functioning as a first electrode, and d) a second electrode positioned in spaced parallel relationship with the flexures, whereby a voltage impressed across the first electrode and the second electrode causes displacement of the supported mirror on the support structure. The second electrode and one of the flexures can have undulating surfaces which mate in a comb relationship.
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