Patent ID: 8115576
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) switch structure, said switch structure comprising: a first pair of spaced-apart, stationary electrical contacts each of said first pair of spaced-apart, stationary electrical contacts providing a first switch input; a first MEMS actuator; a first support arm operatively connected to the first MEMS actuator; a first moveable conductive member operatively mounted to the first support arm such that the first moveable conductive member is selectively deflected by activation of said first MEMS actuator with respect to said first pair of spaced-apart, stationary electrical contacts to thereby selectively switch between a first switch open position and a first switch closed position; a second pair of spaced-apart, stationary electrical contacts, each of said electrical contacts providing a second switch input; a second MEMS actuator; a second support arm operatively connected to the second MEMS actuator; a second moveable conductive member operatively mounted to the second support arm such that the second moveable conductive member is selectively deflected by activation of said second MEMS actuator with respect to said second pair of spaced-apart, stationary electrical contacts to selectively switch between a second switch open position and a second switch closed position.