Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Micromachined device with stretchable restoring force member
A micromachined device of micron dimensions comprising a base and a movable member spaced apart from the base. The movable member has first and second end portions and an axis extending between the first and second end portions. First and second torsional members extend along the axis and are 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. The first and second torsional members are secured to the base. At least a portion of the movable member is of a conductive material. First and second spaced-apart electrodes are carried by the base for driving the movable member between the first and second positions. A tether member extends transversely of the axis and is secured to the first torsional member and to the base whereby the tether member regulates the rocking of the movable member.
Seagate Technology LLC
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John D. Joseph D. John H.
Grade Drake Jerman