Patent ID: 7538928

Claim:
A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) mirror device, comprising: a mirror; a plurality of spring elements coupled to one half of the mirror; a beam structure having (1) a proximal end coupled by the plurality of spring elements to said one half of the mirror and (2) a distal end extending away from said one half of the mirror; a spring coupled to the beam structure; a stationary pad coupled by the spring to the beam structure; wherein the plurality of spring elements and the spring have rotational axes aligned to a rotational axis of the mirror; wherein the plurality of spring elements comprises: a straight section, wherein a first end of the straight section is coupled to the beam structure; and a plurality of spring sections, wherein first ends of the spring sections are coupled to a second end of the straight section, and second ends of the spring sections are coupled to said one half of the mirror.