公开(公告)号：WO2008101347A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：PCT/CA2008/000341

申请日：2008-02-21

Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC. ,  MÉNARD, Stéphane ,  LU, Jun ,  GONON, Nicolas ,  LASSONDE, Normand

Inventor： MÉNARD, Stéphane ,  LU, Jun ,  GONON, Nicolas ,  LASSONDE, Normand

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  B81B7/02 ,  H01H3/00

CPC classification number: H01H1/0036 ,  H01H61/04 ,  H01H2001/0047 ,  H01H2001/0078 ,  H01H2061/006 ,  H01H2061/008

Abstract: The MEMS actuator comprises a hot beam and a cold beam connected to a substrate. Portions of the hot beam are connected together at a common end. A dielectric tether is attached over the common end of the hot beam portions and a free end of the cold beam. The hot beam is configured to exhibit an asymmetric lengthening. This actuator has a better stress distribution compared to an actuator in which both hot beam portions do not have an asymmetric configuration. It also provides a more efficient actuation mechanism that can reduce stress along the structure and reduce the temperature of the hot beam portions during an actuation.

Abstract translation: MEMS致动器包括连接到基板的热束和冷光束。 热梁的一部分在公共端连接在一起。 介电系绳安装在热梁部分的公共端部和冷梁的自由端上。 热束被配置为展现不对称延长。 与其中两个热束部分不​​具有不对称构造的致动器相比，该致动器具有更好的应力分布。 它还提供了更有效的致动机构，其可以在致动期间减小沿着结构的应力并降低热束部分的温度。

公开(公告)号：CA2523446C

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：CA2523446

申请日：2004-04-15

Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC

Inventor： MENARD STEPHANE ,  LASSONDE NORMAND ,  VILLENEUVE JEAN-CLAUDE

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  F03G7/06 ,  H01H61/04

Abstract: The MEMS cantilever actuator (10) is designed to be mounted on a substrate (12). The actuator (10) comprises an elongated hot arm member (20) having two spaced-apart portions (22), each provided at one end with a corresponding anchor pad (24) connected to the substrate (12). The portions (22) are connected together at a common end (26) that is opposite the anchor pads (24). It further comprises an elongated cold arm member (30) adjacent to and substantially parallel of the hot arm member (20), the cold arm member (30) having at one end an anchor pad (32) connected to the substrate (12), and a free end (34) that is opposite the anchor pad (32) thereof. A dielectric tether (40) is attached over the common end (26) of the portions (22) of the hot arm member (20) and the free end (34) of the cold arm member (30). This actuator (10) allows improving the performance, reliability and manufacturability of MEMS switches (100).

公开(公告)号：CA2663392C

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：CA2663392

申请日：2007-09-18

Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC

Inventor： LU JUN ,  MENARD STEPHANE

IPC: B81B7/02 ,  B81C99/00

Abstract: The microelectromechanical system (MEMS) package includes a substrate onto which is disposed or otherwise formed an active MEMS device, a cap for hermetically sealing the MEMS package and a pair of barrier walls for preventing bonding material for the cap from contaminating unintended areas of the substrate.

公开(公告)号：CA2678680A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：CA2678680

申请日：2008-02-21

Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC

Inventor： MENARD STEPHANE ,  GONON NICOLAS ,  LASSONDE NORMAND ,  LU JUN

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  B81B7/02 ,  H01H3/00

Abstract: The MEMS actuator comprises a hot beam and a cold beam connected to a sub strate. Portions of the hot beam are connected together at a common end. A d ielectric tether is attached over the common end of the hot beam portions an d a free end of the cold beam. The hot beam is configured to exhibit an asym metric lengthening. This actuator has a better stress distribution compared to an actuator in which both hot beam portions do not have an asymmetric con figuration. It also provides a more efficient actuation mechanism that can r educe stress along the structure and reduce the temperature of the hot beam portions during an actuation.

公开(公告)号：CA2600081A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：CA2600081

申请日：2006-03-18

Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC

Inventor： LU JUN ,  MENARD STEPHANE

IPC: B81B7/02 ,  B81B3/00 ,  H01H9/20 ,  H01H37/32 ,  H01H37/46

Abstract: MEMS structures employing movable conductive member and a number of current-carrying stationary contact terminals which advantageously permit higher current carrying capability that prior art devices in which currents flowed through movable conductive members. Current carrying capability in excess of 1.0 amp without the need for additional current limiting devices is realized thereby lowering overall system manufacturing costs for systems employing our structures.

公开(公告)号：CA2523446A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-04

申请号：CA2523446

申请日：2004-04-15

Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC

Inventor： MENARD STEPHANE ,  VILLENEUVE JEAN-CLAUDE ,  LASSONDE NORMAND

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  F03G7/06 ,  H01H61/04

Abstract: The MEMS cantilever actuator (10) is designed to be mounted on a substrate (12). The actuator (10) comprises an elongated hot arm member (20) having tw o spaced-apart portions (22), each provided at one end with a corresponding anchor pad (24) connected to the substrate (12). The portions (22) are connected together at a common end (26) that is opposite the anchor pads (24 ). It further comprises an elongated cold arm member (30) adjacent to and substantially parallel of the hot arm member (20), the cold arm member (30) having at one end an anchor pad (32) connected to the substrate (12), and a free end (34) that is opposite the anchor pad (32) thereof. A dielectric tether (40) is attached over the common end (26) of the portions (22) of the hot arm member (20) and the free end (34) of the cold arm member (30). This actuator (10) allows improving the performance, reliability and manufacturability of MEMS switches (100).

公开(公告)号：WO2005011891A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：PCT/CA2004/001411

申请日：2004-07-28

Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC. ,  VILLENEUVE, Jean-Claude ,  DÉCARIE, Michel ,  LASSONDE, Normand ,  KAKOS, Pierre ,  MESSIER, Paul-André

Inventor： VILLENEUVE, Jean-Claude ,  DÉCARIE, Michel ,  LASSONDE, Normand ,  KAKOS, Pierre ,  MESSIER, Paul-André

IPC: B21F15/00

CPC classification number: H01R43/052 ,  H01H61/0107 ,  Y10T29/49181 ,  Y10T29/49185 ,  Y10T29/49922 ,  Y10T29/5148 ,  Y10T29/53235 ,  Y10T29/53261 ,  Y10T29/53265

Abstract: The apparatus (10) is used for installing a wire (W) in a crimp (40), in particular a wire (W) being provided on a wire spool (22) mounted on a spool holder (24) . The wire (W) outputs the apparatus (10) at a wire output guide (60). The apparatus (10) comprises a crimp punch tool (130) located in front of the wire output guide (60). A first actuator (140) allows operating the crimp punch tool (130). The wire (W) is cut using a wire cutter (110) adjacent to the crimp punch tool (130). The cutter tool (110) is operated by a second actuator (142). In use, the wire (W) is installed by feeding the wire (W) from the wire spool (22) thought the wire output guide (60) and then into the crimp (40). The crimp (40) is closed by punching it using the crimp punch tool (130). The wire (W) is cut after the last crimp (40) using the wire cutter tool (110). The apparatus (10) and method can be used for installing very fragile and small wires (W).

Abstract translation: 设备（10）用于将线（W）安装在卷曲（40）中，特别是设置在安装在卷轴保持器（24）上的线卷轴上的线（W）。 线（W）在线输出引导件（60）处输出设备（10）。 设备（10）包括位于线输出引导件（60）前面的压接冲压工具（130）。 第一致动器（140）允许操作压接冲压工具（130）。 使用与压接冲压工具（130）相邻的线切割器（110）切割线（W）。 刀具（110）由第二致动器（142）操作。 在使用中，通过将线（W）从电线线轴（22）馈送到认为电线输出引导件（60）然后进入压接（40）而安装电线（W）。 使用压接冲压工具（130）冲压压接（40）。 使用切线工具（110）在最后的压接（40）之后切割线（W）。 装置（10）和方法可用于安装非常脆弱的小线（W）。

公开(公告)号：WO2004094300A3

公开(公告)日：2004-11-04

申请号：PCT/CA2004/000569

申请日：2004-04-15

Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC. ,  MÉNARD, Stéphane ,  LASSONDE, Normand ,  VILLENEUVE, Jean-Claude

Inventor： MÉNARD, Stéphane ,  LASSONDE, Normand ,  VILLENEUVE, Jean-Claude

IPC: B81B3/00

Abstract: The MEMS cantilever actuator (10) is designed to be mounted on a substrate (12). The actuator (10) comprises an elongated hot arm member (20) having two spaced-apart portions (22), each provided at one end with a corresponding anchor pad (24) connected to the substrate (12). The portions (22) are connected together at a common end (26) that is opposite the anchor pads (24). It further comprises an elongated cold arm member (30) adjacent to and substantially parallel of the hot arm member (20), the cold arm member (30) having at one end an anchor pad (32) connected to the substrate (12), and a free end (34) that is opposite the anchor pad (32) thereof. A dielectric tether (40) is attached over the common end (26) of the portions (22) of the hot arm member (20) and the free end (34) of the cold arm member (30). This actuator (10) allows improving the performance, reliability and manufacturability of MEMS switches (100).

公开(公告)号：CA2679219C

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：CA2679219

申请日：2008-03-17

Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC

Inventor： MENARD STEPHANE ,  LU JUN ,  GONON NICOLAS

IPC: H01H3/00 ,  B81B3/00 ,  B81B5/00 ,  B81B7/02 ,  H01H3/02

Abstract: The microelectromechanical (MEMS) switches employ movable actuators wherein one can move perpendicular to an underlying substrate and one or more others can move in a direction substantially parallel to the underlying substrate. Methods of operating MEMS switches are also disclosed. The improvements can enhance the performance of MEMS switches and/or reduce their manufacturing costs.

公开(公告)号：CA2663392A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：CA2663392

申请日：2007-09-18

Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC

Inventor： MENARD STEPHANE ,  LU JUN

IPC: B81B7/02 ,  B81C99/00

Abstract: The microelectromechanical system (MEMS) package includes a substrate ont o which is disposed or otherwise formed an active MEMS device, a cap for her metically sealing the MEMS package and a pair of barrier walls for preventin g bonding material for the cap from contaminating unintended areas of the su bstrate.