Patent ID: 7161274
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: H02N

Abstract:
1. A micro-oscillation element, comprising: a movable main section; a first frame and a second frame; a first connecting section that connects the movable main section and the first frame and defines a first axis of rotation for a first rotational operation of the movable main section with respect to the first frame; a second connecting section that connects the first frame and the second frame and defines a second axis of rotation for a second rotational operation of the first frame and the movable main section with respect to the second frame; a first drive mechanism for generating a driving force for the first rotational operation; and a second drive mechanism for generating a driving force for the second rotational operation; wherein the first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation are not orthogonal; and wherein the first frame has four sides including an electrode supporting side, apart of the first drive mechanism extending from said electrode supporting side of the first frame toward the movable main section, a part of the second drive mechanism extending from said electrode supporting side of the first frame toward the second frame.