Patent ID: 7265887
Filing Date: 2007-09-04
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A two axis pivoting torsional hinged device comprising: a support structure defining first and second torsional hinges aligned along a first axis; a gimbals member supported by and between said first and second torsional hinges, said gimbals member defining a pair of torsional hinges aligned along a second axis, said second axis lying in substantially the same plane and intersecting and substantially orthogonal to said first axis; an optical portion having a front side and a backside located between and supported by said pair of torsional hinges; first and second magnets mounted on said gimbals member along said first axis for pivoting said gimbals member about said first axis; a third magnet mounted on said backside of said optical portion and located at said intersection of said first and second axis for pivoting said optical portion about said second axis wherein each of said first, second, and third magnets are diametrally charged.