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Integrating impact switch

  • US 8,809,706 B2
  • Filed: 07/03/2013
  • Issued: 08/19/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A micromechanical switch comprising:

  • a first electrical contact;

    a proof mass comprising a second electrical contact, the proof mass being dimensioned and arranged to move with a first motion relative to the first electrical contact;

    a first reservoir containing a first fluid, wherein the volume of the first reservoir is based on a position of the proof mass; and

    a second reservoir, the second reservoir and first reservoir being fluidically coupled via a first channel;

    wherein the first motion is based on (1) a first acceleration of the proof mass and (2) a first flow of the first fluid through the first channel.

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