Self-sensing tweezer devices and associated methods for micro and nano-scale manipulation and assembly
US7735358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/88
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a self-sensing tweezer device for micro and nano-scale manipulation, assembly, and surface modification, including: one or more elongated beams disposed in a first configuration; one or more oscillators coupled to the one or more elongated beams, wherein the one or more oscillators are operable for selectively oscillating the one or more elongated beams to form one or more “virtual” probe tips; and an actuator coupled to the one or more elongated beams, wherein the actuator is operable for selectively actuating the one or more elongated beams from the first configuration to a second configuration.
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