NANOTWEEZERS AND NANOMANIPULATOR
    321.
    发明申请
    NANOTWEEZERS AND NANOMANIPULATOR 审中-公开
    NANOTWEEZERS和NANOMANIULATOR

    公开(公告)号:WO01066460A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-13

    申请号:PCT/JP2001/001803

    申请日:2001-03-08

    Abstract: A pair of electrostatic nanotweezers (2) is characterized by comprising a plurality of nanotubes extending from their proximal ends at which they are fixed to a holder (6), coating films with which the surfaces of these nanotubes are insulation coated, and two lead wires (10, 10) connected to two (8, 9) of these nanotubes, wherein a voltage is applied across the lead wires to produce an electrostatic attractive force by which the front ends of the two nanotubes are made openable and closable, thereby gripping a nanosubstance therebetween. Further, if a piezoelectric film (32) is formed on the surface of each nanotube (9) and caused to stretch and contract so as to make the front ends of the nanotubes openable and closable, then any nanosubstance, whether dielectric, semiconductor or conductor, can be handled. Further, if three nanotubes are made openable and closable by the electrostatic system, nanosubstances of any desired shape, such as spherical or linear, can be handled. Further, gripping, moving and discharging of nanosubstances are facilitated by constituting a nanomanipulator in combination with a three-dimensional driving mechanism.

    Abstract translation: 一对静电纳米管(2)的特征在于包括从其近端延伸的多个纳米管,它们固定在支架(6)上,涂覆有这些纳米管的表面的涂膜被绝缘涂覆,以及两根引线 (10,10),其连接到这些纳米管的两个(8,9),其中跨过引线施加电压以产生静电吸引力,通过该吸引力将两个纳米管的前端制成可打开和关闭,从而夹紧 纳米级之间。 此外,如果在每个纳米管(9)的表面上形成压电膜(32)并使其拉伸和收缩以使纳米管的前端能够打开和关闭,则任何纳米级(无论是电介质的,半导体的还是导体的) ,可以处理。 此外,如果使三个纳米管可由静电系统打开和关闭,则可以处理任何所需形状(例如球形或线性)的纳米级。 此外,通过与三维驱动机构结合构成纳米机械手,便于纳米级的夹持,移动和放电。

    MICROMACHINED ELECTROSTATIC ACTUATOR WITH AIR GAP
    322.
    发明申请
    MICROMACHINED ELECTROSTATIC ACTUATOR WITH AIR GAP 审中-公开
    带空气隙的MICROMACHINED静电执行器

    公开(公告)号:WO00073839A1

    公开(公告)日:2000-12-07

    申请号:PCT/US2000/013759

    申请日:2000-05-19

    Abstract: A MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) electrostatic device operated with lower and more predictable operating voltages is provided. An electrostatic actuator, an electrostatic attenuator of electromagnetic radiation, and a method for attenuating electromagnetic radiation are provided. Improved operating voltage characteristics are achieved by defining a non increasing air gap between the substrate electrode and flexible composite electrode within the electrostatic device. A medial portion of a multilayer flexible composite overlying the electromechanical substrate is held in position regardless of the application of electrostatic force, thereby sustaining the defined air gap. The air gap is relatively constant in separation from the underlying microelectronic surface when the medial portion is cantilevered in one embodiment. A further embodiment provides an air gap that decreases to zero when the medial portion approaches and contacts the underlying microelectronic surface. A moveable distal portion of the flexible composite is biased to curl naturally due to differences in thermal coefficients of expansion between the component layers. In response to electrostatic forces, the distal portion moves and thereby alters the distance separating the flexible composite from the underlaying microelectronic surface. Structures and techniques for controlling bias in the medial portion and the resulting air gap are provided. The electrostatic device may be disposed to selectively clear or intercept the path of electromagnetic radiation. Materials used in the attenuator can be selected to pass, reflect, or absorb various types of electromagnetic radiation. A plurality of electromagnetic attenuators may be disposed in an array and selectively activated in subsets.

    Abstract translation: 提供了具有更低和更可预测的工作电压的MEMS(微机电系统)静电装置。 提供静电致动器,电磁辐射的静电衰减器和用于衰减电磁辐射的方法。 通过在静电装置内限定衬底电极和柔性复合电极之间的不增加的空气间隙来实现改进的工作电压特性。 覆盖机电衬底的多层柔性复合体的中间部分保持在适当的位置,而不管施加静电力,从而维持限定的气隙。 在一个实施例中,当中间部分为悬臂时,气隙与下面的微电子表面分离时相对恒定。 另一实施例提供了当内侧部分靠近并接触下面的微电子表面时减小到零的气隙。 柔性复合材料的可移动远端部分被偏置以由于组件层之间的热膨胀系数的差异而自然地卷曲。 响应于静电力,远端部分移动,从而改变将柔性复合材料与垫层微电子表面分开的距离。 提供了用于控制中间部分中的偏压和产生的气隙的结构和技术。 静电装置可以设置成选择性地清除或拦截电磁辐射的路径。 衰减器中使用的材料可以选择通过,反射或吸收各种类型的电磁辐射。 多个电磁衰减器可以被布置成阵列并且选择性地在子集中激活。

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