Patent ID: 7283023
Filing Date: 2007-10-16
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. Electrostatic micro-switch intended to electrically connect at least two electrically conductive paths placed on a support, the electric connection between the two conductor paths being created by means of a contact stud fitted to the distortion means made in insulating material and capable of distorting in relation to the support, under the influence of an electrostatic force generated by control electrodes, the contact stud electrically connecting the ends of the two conductor paths when the distortion means are sufficiently distorted, wherein the control electrodes are laid out on the distortion means and the support in two sets of electrodes, a first set of electrodes intended to generate a first electrostatic force to initiate the distorting of the distortion means until it creates a mechanical contact with the distortion means, the ends of the conductor paths being sufficiently distanced from each other so that the contact stud does not electrically connect the ends of the conductor paths, a second set of electrodes intended to generate a second electrostatic force to continue the distorting of the distortion means so that the contact stud electrically connects the ends of the two conductor paths.