公开(公告)号：JP2011104768A

公开(公告)日：2011-06-02

申请号：JP2010267138

申请日：2010-11-30

Applicant: Xros Inc ,  カイロス・インクXros,Inc.

Inventor： SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  NEUKERMANS ARMAND P

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G01P9/04 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/10 ,  H04Q11/00

CPC classification number: H04Q11/0005 ,  B81B3/0051 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/058 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  H04Q2011/003 ,  H04Q2011/0039 ,  H04Q2011/0043

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved structure of a micromachined member coupled for relative rotation by a torsional flexure hinge. SOLUTION: A reference frame is coupled to a dynamic plate 58, and the frame is coupled to the plate by not a torsion bar but a folded torsional flexure hinge 96. The folded torsional flexure hinge 96 for supporting the plate 58 from the frame side comprises three basic hinge segments 102a, 102b, and 102c. Each of basic hinge segments 102a, 102b, and 102c has a longitudinal axis 98 which is not oriented perpendicular to the rotation axis 62 of the plate 58. An intermediate region 104 of the folded torsional flexure hinge 96 couples together immediately adjacent ends 106 of the basic hinge segments 102a, 102b, and 102c. The basic hinge segment 102b includes a torsion sensor 108 for measuring angular rotation of the plate 58 about the axis 62 with respect to the frame. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供通过扭转挠性铰链相对旋转而联接的微机械构件的改进结构。 解决方案：参考框架联接到动态板58，并且框架通过不是扭杆而是折叠的扭转挠曲铰链96联接到板。折叠的扭转挠曲铰链96用于将板58从 框架侧包括三个基本铰链段102a，102b和102c。 每个基本铰链段102a，102b和102c具有纵向轴线98，其不垂直于板58的旋转轴线62定向。折叠的扭转挠曲铰链96的中间区域104将 基本铰链段102a，102b和102c。 基本铰链部分102b包括用于测量板58相对于框架围绕轴线62的角度旋转的扭转传感器108。 版权所有（C）2011，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：JP2014176964A

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：JP2014086619

申请日：2014-04-18

Applicant: Xros Inc ,  カイロス・インクXros,Inc.

Inventor： SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  NEUKERMANS ARMAND P

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G01P9/04 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/10 ,  H04Q11/00

CPC classification number: H04Q11/0005 ,  B81B3/0051 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/058 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  H04Q2011/003 ,  H04Q2011/0039 ,  H04Q2011/0043

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a structure that is improved in a microfabrication member connected by a torsion flexure hinge and relatively rotated.SOLUTION: A reference frame 56 is connected to a dynamic plate 58, and a frame 56 is connected to the plate 58 with a folding torsion flexure hinge 96 and not with a torsion bar. Then, the folding torsion flexure hinge 96 supports the plate 58 from the side of the frame 56 and comprises three basic hinge elements 102a, 102b, 102c. The direction of a longitudinal axis 98 of each of the basic hinge elements 102a, 102b, 102c is not perpendicular to a rotational axis 62 of the plate 58. An intermediate part 104 of the folding torsion flexure hinge 96 connects a direct adjacent end 106 of the basic hinge elements 102a, 102b, 102c with each other. The basic hinge element 102b includes a torsion sensor 108 for measuring an angular rotation of the plate 58 centering on the axis 62 to the frame 56.

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供一种通过扭转弯曲铰链连接并相对旋转的微细加工构件改进的结构。解决方案：参考框架56连接到动态板58，框架56连接到板58 具有折叠扭转挠曲铰链96并且不具有扭杆。 然后，折叠扭转挠曲铰链96从框架56的侧面支撑板58，并且包括三个基本的铰链元件102a，102b，102c。 每个基本铰链元件102a，102b，102c的纵向轴线98的方向不垂直于板58的旋转轴线62.折叠扭转挠曲铰链96的中间部分104将直接相邻端106 基本的铰链元件102a，102b，102c彼此。 基本铰链元件102b包括用于测量以轴线62为中心的板58与框架56的角度旋转的扭转传感器108。

公开(公告)号：JP2013099843A

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：JP2013008267

申请日：2013-01-21

Applicant: Xros Inc ,  カイロス・インクXros,Inc.

Inventor： SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  NEUKERMANS ARMAND P

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G01P9/04 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/10 ,  H04Q11/00

CPC classification number: H04Q11/0005 ,  B81B3/0051 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/058 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  H04Q2011/003 ,  H04Q2011/0039 ,  H04Q2011/0043

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved structure of a micromachined member coupled with a torsional flexure hinge and relatively rotating.SOLUTION: A reference frame is coupled to a dynamic plate 58, and the frame is coupled to the plate 58 by not a torsion bar but a folded torsional flexure hinge 96. The folded torsional flexure hinge 96 for supporting the plate 58 from the frame side includes three basic hinge segments 102a, 102b, and 102c. Each of basic hinge segments 102a, 102b, and 102c has a longitudinal axis 98 which is not oriented perpendicular to the rotation axis 62 of the plate 58. An intermediate region 104 of the folded torsional flexure hinge 96 together immediately adjacent ends 106 of the basic hinge segments 102a, 102b, and 102c to one another. The basic hinge segment 102b includes a torsion sensor 108 for measuring the angular rotation of the plate 58 about the axis 62 with respect to the frame.

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供与扭转弯曲铰链和相对旋转耦合的微机械构件的改进的结构。 解决方案：参考框架联接到动态板58，并且框架通过不是扭杆而是折叠的扭转挠曲铰链96联接到板58.折叠的扭转挠曲铰链96用于将板58从 框架侧包括三个基本铰链段102a，102b和102c。 基本铰链段102a，102b和102c中的每一个具有纵向轴线98，该纵向轴线98不垂直于板58的旋转轴线62定向。折叠的扭转弯曲铰链96的中间区域104一起紧邻基本铰链段 铰链段102a，102b和102c彼此。 基本铰链部分102b包括用于相对于框架测量板58围绕轴线62的角度旋转的扭转传感器108。 版权所有（C）2013，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：WO0161400A9

公开(公告)日：2002-10-10

申请号：PCT/US0105309

申请日：2001-02-16

Applicant: XROS INC NORTEL NETWORKS ,  SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  NEUKERMANS ARMAND P ,  BAJIKAR SATEESH S ,  DOWNING JAMES P ,  SCHUMAN MARC R ,  CALMES SAM ,  ROMANSOVSKY ALEXANDER B ,  GREEN JOHN

Inventor： SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  NEUKERMANS ARMAND P ,  BAJIKAR SATEESH S ,  DOWNING JAMES P ,  SCHUMAN MARC R ,  CALMES SAM ,  ROMANSOVSKY ALEXANDER B ,  GREEN JOHN

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: A micro-mirror strip assembly having a plurality of two-dimensional micro-mirror structures with improved deflection and other characteristics is presented. In the micro-mirror structures, electrodes for electrostatic deflection are disposed on conical or quasi-conical entities that are machined, attached or molded into a substrate. The electrodes are quartered approximately parallel to or offset by 45 degrees from rotational axes to form quadrants. Torsion sensors are provided along the axes of rotation to control deflection of the quadrant deflection electrodes.

Abstract translation: 提出了具有多个具有改进的偏转和其它特性的二维微镜结构的微镜条组件。 在微镜结构中，用于静电偏转的电极设置在被加工，附接或模制成基底的锥形或准圆锥形实体上。 这些电极与旋转轴大致平行或偏移45度，形成象限。 扭转传感器沿旋转轴提供，以控制象限偏转电极的偏转。

公开(公告)号：CA2344487A1

公开(公告)日：2000-04-13

申请号：CA2344487

申请日：1999-09-15

Applicant: XROS INC

Inventor： RAMASWAMI RAJIV ,  SCHUMAN MARC R ,  NEUKERMANS ARMAND P ,  CLARK STEVEN M ,  BAUGHMAN TYLER L ,  SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  REZNICK GREGORY A ,  CALMES SAM ,  FOSTER JACK D ,  FORKER JOHN S ,  DOWNING JAMES P

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B26/08 ,  H04B10/02 ,  H04Q11/00

Abstract: A fiber optic switch (400) includes a fiber optic switching module (100) tha t receives and fixes ends (104) of optical fibers (106). The module (100) includes numerous reflective light beam deflectors (172) which may be select ed as pairs for coupling a beam of light (108) between a pair of optical fibers (106). The module (100) also produces orientation signals from each deflecto r (172) which indicate its orientation. A portcard (406) included in the switc h (400) supplies drive signals to the module (100) for orienting at least one deflector (172). The portcard (406) also receives the orientation signals produced by that deflector (172) together with coordinates that specify an orientation for the deflector (172). The portcard (406) compares the receive d coordinates with the orientation signals received from the deflector (172) a nd adjusts the drive signals supplied to the module (100) to reduce any difference between the received coordinates and the orientation signals. The switch (400) also employs optical alignment to precisely orient pairs of deflectors (172) coupling a beam of light (108) between optical fibers (106) .

公开(公告)号：WO0013210A9

公开(公告)日：2000-08-31

申请号：PCT/US9920218

申请日：1999-09-02

Applicant: XROS INC

Inventor： SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  NEUKERMANS ARMAND P

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G01P9/04 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/10 ,  H04Q11/00 ,  G01C19/00 ,  G01P15/08

CPC classification number: H04Q11/0005 ,  B81B3/0051 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/058 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  H04Q2011/003 ,  H04Q2011/0039 ,  H04Q2011/0043

Abstract: A monolithically fabricated micromachined structure couples a reference frame (56) to a dynamic plate (58). Performance of torsional oscillators or scanners benefits greatly by coupling the frame (56) to the plate (58) with folded torsional flexure hinges (96) rather than torsion bars. A folded torsion flexure hinge (96) for supporting the plate (58) from the frame (56) is made up of three basic hinge segments (102a, 102b, 102c). Each basic hinge segment (102a, 102b, 102c) has a longitudinal axis (98) which is not oriented perpendicular to the rotation axis (62) of the plate (58). An intermediaire region (104) of the folded torsional flexure hinge (96) couples together immediately adjacent ends (106) of the basic hinge segments (102a, 102b, 102c). A basic hinge segment (102b) may include a torsion sensor (108) for measuring angular rotation of the plate (58) about axis (62) with respect to the frame (56).

Abstract translation: 单片制造的微机械结构将参考框架（56）耦合到动态板（58）。 扭转振荡器或扫描仪的性能通过将框架（56）与折叠式扭转挠曲铰链（96）而不是扭转杆耦合到板（58）大大有益。 用于从框架（56）支撑板（58）的折叠式扭转挠曲铰链（96）由三个基本铰链部分（102a，102b，102c）组成。 每个基本铰链段（102a，102b，102c）具有纵向轴线（98），该纵向轴线不垂直于板（58）的旋转轴线（62）定向。 折叠的扭转挠曲铰链（96）的中间区域（104）将基本铰链节段（102a，102b，102c）的直接相邻的端部（106）连接在一起。 基本铰链部分（102b）可以包括用于测量板（58）相对于框架（56）围绕轴线（62）的角度旋转的扭转传感器（108）。

公开(公告)号：WO0013210A3

公开(公告)日：2000-06-15

申请号：PCT/US9920218

申请日：1999-09-02

Applicant: XROS INC

Inventor： SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  NEUKERMANS ARMAND P

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G01P9/04 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/10 ,  H04Q11/00 ,  G01C19/00 ,  G01P15/08

CPC classification number: H04Q11/0005 ,  B81B3/0051 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/058 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  H04Q2011/003 ,  H04Q2011/0039 ,  H04Q2011/0043

Abstract: A monolithically fabricated micromachined structure couples a reference frame (56) to a dynamic plate (58). Performance of torsional oscillators or scanners benefits greatly by coupling the frame (56) to the plate (58) with folded torsional flexure hinges (96) rather than torsion bars. A folded torsion flexure hinge (96) for supporting the plate (58) from the frame (56) is made up of three basic hinge segments (102a, 102b, 102c). Each basic hinge segment (102a, 102b, 102c) has a longitudinal axis (98) which is not oriented perpendicular to the rotation axis (62) of the plate (58). An intermediaire region (104) of the folded torsional flexure hinge (96) couples together immediately adjacent ends (106) of the basic hinge segments (102a, 102b, 102c). A basic hinge segment (102b) may include a torsion sensor (108) for measuring angular rotation of the plate (58) about axis (62) with respect to the frame (56).

Abstract translation: 单片制造的微加工结构将参考框架（56）耦合到动态板（58）。 通过用折叠的扭转挠性铰链（96）而不是扭杆将框架（56）联接到板（58）上，扭转振荡器或扫描器的性能受益匪浅。 用于从框架（56）支撑板（58）的折叠扭转挠曲铰链（96）由三个基本铰链段（102a，102b，102c）组成。 每个基本铰链段（102a，102b，102c）具有不垂直于板（58）的旋转轴线（62）定向的纵向轴线（98）。 折叠的扭转挠性铰链（96）的中间区域（104）将基本铰链段（102a，102b，102c）的紧邻的端部（106）联接在一起。 基本铰链段（102b）可以包括用于相对于框架（56）测量围绕轴线（62）的板（58）的角度旋转的扭转传感器（108）。

公开(公告)号：WO0020899A2

公开(公告)日：2000-04-13

申请号：PCT/US9921139

申请日：1999-09-15

Applicant: XROS INC

Inventor： NEUKERMANS ARMAND P ,  SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  BAUGHMAN TYLER L ,  DOWNING JAMES P ,  FORKER JOHN S ,  REZNICK GREGORY A ,  CALMES SAM ,  CLARK STEVEN M ,  FOSTER JACK D ,  SCHUMAN MARC R ,  RAMASWAMI RAJIV

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B26/08 ,  H04B10/02 ,  H04Q11/00 ,  G02B

CPC classification number: G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/352 ,  G02B6/3556 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3656 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  H04Q11/0005 ,  H04Q2011/003 ,  H04Q2011/0039 ,  H04Q2011/0043

Abstract: A fiber optic switch (400) includes a fiber optic switching module (100) that receives and fixes ends (104) of optical fibers (106). The module (100) includes numerous reflective light beam deflectors (172) which may be selected as pairs for coupling a beam of light (108) between a pair of optical fibers (106). The module (100) also produces orientation signals from each deflector (172) which indicate its orientation. A portcard (406) included in the switch (400) supplies drive signals to the module (100) for orienting at least one deflector (172). The portcard (406) also receives the orientation signals produced by that deflector (172) together with coordinates that specify an orientation for the deflector (172). The portcard (406) compares the received coordinates with the orientation signals received from the deflector (172) and adjusts the drive signals supplied to the module (100) to reduce any difference between the received coordinates and the orientation signals. The switch (400) also employs optical alignment to precisely orient pairs of deflectors (172) coupling a beam of light (108) between optical fibers (106).

Abstract translation: 光纤开关（400）包括接收并固定光纤（106）的端部（104）的光纤切换模块（100）。 模块（100）包括多个反射光束偏转器（172），所述反射光束偏转器可被选择为用于在一对光纤（106）之间耦合光束（108）的对。 模块（100）还从每个偏转器（172）产生指示其方向的方位信号。 包括在开关（400）中的端口卡（406）将驱动信号提供给模块（100）以定向至少一个偏转器（172）。 门卡（406）还接收由该偏转器（172）产生的定向信号以及指定偏转器（172）的定向的坐标。 portcard（406）将接收的坐标与从偏转器（172）接收的方位信号进行比较，并调整提供给模块（100）的驱动信号以减小接收的坐标和方位信号之间的差异。 开关（400）还采用光学对准以精确地定向耦合光纤（106）之间的光束（108）的成对偏转器（172）。

公开(公告)号：CA2400294A1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-23

申请号：CA2400294

申请日：2001-02-16

Applicant: XROS INC

Inventor： GREEN JOHN ,  DOWNING JAMES P ,  ROMANSOVSKY ALEXANDER B ,  SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  NEUKERMANS ARMAND P ,  BAJIKAR SATEESH S ,  SCHUMAN MARC R ,  CALMES SAM

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/00

Abstract: A micro-mirror strip assembly having a plurality of two-dimensional micro- mirror structures with improved deflection and other characteristics is presented. In the micro-mirror structures, electrodes for electrostatic deflection are disposed on conical or quasi-conical entities that are machined, attached or molded into a substrate. The electrodes are quartered approximately parallel to or offset by 45 degrees from rotational axes to fo rm quadrants. Torsion sensors are provided along the axes of rotation to contro l deflection of the quadrant deflection electrodes.

公开(公告)号：CA2379822A1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-01

申请号：CA2379822

申请日：2000-07-21

Applicant: XROS INC

Inventor： NEUKERMANS ARMAND P ,  CLARK STEVEN M ,  SLATER TIMOTHY G ,  SCHUMAN MARC R ,  FOSTER JACK D ,  CALMES SAM

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  B81B3/00 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B26/08 ,  H04B10/02 ,  H04Q11/00

Abstract: A fiber optic switch (400) includes a fiber optic switching module (100) tha t receives and fixes ends (104) of optical fibers (106). The module (100) includes numerous reflective light beam deflectors (172) arranged in a V-sha pe which may be selected as pairs for coupling a beam of light (108) between a pair of optical fibers (106). The module (100) also produces orientation signals from each deflector (172) which indicate its orientation. A portcard (406) supplies drive signals to the module (100) for orienting at least one deflector (172). The portcard (406) also receives the orientation signals produced by that deflector (172) together with coordinates that specify an orientation for the deflector (172). The portcard (406) compares the receive d coordinates with the orientation signals and adjusts the drive signals supplied to the module (100) to reduce any difference between the received coordinates and the orientation signals. The switch (400) also employs optic al alignment to precisely orient pairs deflectors (172) coupling a beam of ligh t (108) between optical fibers (106).