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Micro oscillating comb tooth element with two interesecting oscillation axes

US8049394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2010
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/0841
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A micro oscillating element includes a frame and an oscillation section connected to the frame via a torsional joining section. The oscillation section includes a movable functional section, an arm section and a first comb-tooth electrode. The arm section extends from the functional section. The first comb-tooth electrode includes first electrode teeth extending from the arm section in a direction intersecting the arm section. The micro oscillating element further includes a second comb-tooth electrode to cooperate with the first comb-tooth electrode for causing the oscillation section to oscillate about an oscillation axis defined by the torsional joining section. The second comb-tooth, electrode includes second electrode teeth extending from the frame in a direction intersecting the arm section.

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