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Method and structure for a slug pusher-mode piezoelectrically actuated liquid metal switch

  • US 6,768,068 B1
  • Filed: 04/14/2003
  • Issued: 07/27/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A structure for an electrical switch, comprising:

  • a chamber housed within a solid material, said chamber filled with an actuator liquid;

    a plurality of switch contacts within the chamber, wherein the plurality of switch contacts are coupled to the solid material;

    a plurality of liquid metal globules, coupled to the plurality of switch contacts and coupled to the chamber;

    a slug, coupled to one or more of the plurality of liquid metal globules and coupled to one or more of the plurality of switch contacts; and

    a plurality of piezoelectric elements coupled to a plurality of membranes, said plurality of membranes coupled to the chamber.

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