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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 11, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 05, 2006
Xu Zhu, Allen, TX (US);
Michael L. Brobston, Allen, TX (US);
Xu Zhu, Allen, TX (US);
Michael L. Brobston, Allen, TX (US);
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Abstract
A lockable MEMS switching architecture provided having a clutch assembly, a switching member, and an actuator. The clutch assembly has one or more engagement features located in proximity to the switching member—particularly one or more receiving features located upon the switching member. The clutch assembly is actuated to disengage the engagement features from the receiving features. The switching member is actuated to move in relation to the clutch assembly. Once the switching member is in a desired position, the clutch assembly is de-actuated, causing the engagement features to re-engage with the switching member, thereby restricting its further movement.