Patent ID: 7863698
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: B81B,B81C

Abstract:
1. An assembly for anchoring a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device, the MEMS device comprising a top substrate; and a bottom substrate substantially parallel to the top substrate; the assembly comprising: a first portion of the anchoring assembly between the top substrate and the bottom substrate; the first portion of the anchoring assembly rigidly connected to the top substrate; and the first portion of the anchoring assembly rigidly connected to the bottom substrate; a second portion of the anchoring assembly between the top substrate and the bottom substrate; the second portion of the anchoring assembly rigidly connected to the top substrate; the second portion of the anchoring assembly being an anchoring point for the MEMS device; and a flexible element to couple the first portion and the second portion; the flexible element providing the electrical connection between the first portion and the second portion.