Micro-mechanical beam protective support structures wherein at least two adjacent support structures touch each other upon reaching a predetermined bending action
US7342703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB81B2203/058
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An arrangement for use with a micro-mechanical beam, in which a plurality of support structures are configured to directly attach to the micro-mechanical beam to increase bending stiffness of the micro-mechanical beam without significantly influencing torsional stiffness. At least two of the support structures are arranged to touch each upon reaching a predetermined bending action of the micro-mechanical beam and prevent a further bending action of the micro-mechanical beam, and at least two of the support structures are non-identical.
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