Patent ID: 7262522
Filing Date: 2007-08-28
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
1. An electrically isolated power transfer MEMS device for delivering electric power to a load, the device comprising: a source generator including a movable member, wherein the source generator converts an electrical input signal to a displacement of the movable member; a beam having an input end in communication with the movable member that receives the displacement, and an output end opposite the input end that communicates the displacement, wherein at least a portion of the beam between the input and output ends is insulating to prevent electrical conduction between the input end and the output end; an electrical generator disposed at the output end of the beam receiving the displacement from the output end of the beam and, in response to the displacement, generating electrical power that is delivered to the load; wherein the electrical generator comprises an electrical loop formed of at least one of: a plurality of movable arms connected to the beam and electrically connected in series and; a plurality of movable arms connected to the beam and electrically connected in parallel; wherein movement of the beam deflects the plurality of arms in the presence of a magnetic field to generate power for the load.