Systems and methods for overcoming stiction
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1. An electro-mechanical system, the system comprising:
- a base layer;
a structural plate in contact with a stop, wherein the structural plate is supported above the base layer by a pivot and the stop is disposed over the base layer; and
an actuator activated by a force for creating a movement of the stop relative to the structural plate, wherein the movement is sufficient to overcome stiction forces between the structural plate and the stop.
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Abstract
An electromechanical system includes a structural plate in contact with a stop and an actuator activated by a force for creating a movement of the stop relative to the structural plate, wherein the movement is sufficient to overcome stiction forces between the structural plate and the stop.
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1. An electro-mechanical system, the system comprising:
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a base layer; a structural plate in contact with a stop, wherein the structural plate is supported above the base layer by a pivot and the stop is disposed over the base layer; and an actuator activated by a force for creating a movement of the stop relative to the structural plate, wherein the movement is sufficient to overcome stiction forces between the structural plate and the stop. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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