Patent ID: 8596122

Claim:
A micromechanical component comprising: a substrate having a main extension plane, a seismic mass, spring elements connecting the substrate to the seismic mass, and first, second, and third detection means, wherein: the first detection means are provided for detection of a substantially translational first deflection of the seismic mass along a first direction substantially parallel to the main extension plane, the second detection means are provided for detection of a substantially rotational second deflection of the seismic mass about a first rotation axis parallel to a second direction substantially perpendicular to the main extension plane, the third detection means are provided for detection of a substantially rotational third deflection of the seismic mass about a second rotation axis parallel to a third direction substantially parallel to the main extension plane, and each spring element in the micromechanical component that connects the substrate to the seismic mass is arranged to rotate about the second rotation axis during the third deflection.