Patent ID: 6745567
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: B81B

Abstract:
A microcomponent translation system providing independently controllable movement in a plurality of directions, said system comprising:a first microdevice unit including at least a first actuator disposed to provide movement in a first direction of said plurality of directions, at least a second actuator disposed to provide movement in a second direction of said plurality of directions, wherein said at least a second actuator is independently controllable, and a first insulator disposed between said first actuator and said second actuator and providing mechanical communication therebetween, wherein said first insulator provides electrical isolation with respect to said first actuator and said second actuator, wherein movement of said at least a first actuator in the first direction results in corresponding movement in the first direction by said at least a second actuator while said at least a second actuator remains inactive, wherein after removing said first microdevice unit from a monolithic lay-up, providing a control signal to the first actuator to move said first microdevice unit in the first direction, and providing a control signal to the second actuator to move said first microdevice in the second direction, wherein control of said first actuator to move said first microdevice unit in said first direction and control of said second actuator to move said first microdevice unit in said second direction is independent.