Patent ID: 6594057
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: G02B,G11B,H02N

Abstract:
A micromachined device of micron dimensions comprising a base, a movable member spaced apart from the base, the movable member having first and second end portions and an axis extending between the first and second end portions, first and second torsional members extending along the axis and connected to the respective first and second end portions for permitting the movable member to rock between first and second positions about the axis relative to the base, means for securing the first and second torsional members to the base, at least a portion of the movable member being of a conductive material, first and second spaced-apart electrodes carried by the base for driving the movable member between the first and second positions, a tether member extending transversely of the axis and being secured to the first torsional member and means for securing the tether member to the base whereby the tether member regulates the rocking of the movable member.