Title: Methods and systems for micro machines

Abstract

A micro machine may be in or less than the micrometer domain. The micro machine may include a micro actuator and a micro shaft coupled to the micro actuator. The micro shaft is operable to be driven by the micro actuator. A tool is coupled to the micro shaft and is operable to perform work in response to at least motion of the micro shaft.

Inventors:

Stalford, Harold L.

Issue Date:

2018-03-06

Research Org.:

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE

OSTI Identifier:

1424393

Patent Number(s):

9912257

Application Number:

14/512,176

Assignee:

MicroZeus, LLC (Dallas, TX)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B81 - MICROSTRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY B81B - MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F03 - MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS F03G - SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS

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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B81 - MICROSTRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY B81B - MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES

B81B2201/035 - Microgears
B81B2201/037 - Microtransmissions
B81B3/0051 - {For defining the movement, i.e. structures that guide or limit the movement of an element
B81B7/02 - containing distinct electrical or optical devices of particular relevance for their function, e.g. microelectro-mechanical systems [MEMS]

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F03 - MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS F03G - SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS

F03G7/065 - {using a shape memory element}

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS F16C - SHAFTS

F16C2223/60 - by vapour deposition, e.g. PVD, CVD
F16C2223/70 - by electroplating or electrolytic coating, e.g. anodising, galvanising
F16C33/20 - Sliding surface consisting mainly of plastics
F16C33/201 - {Composition of the plastic}
F16C33/208 - {Methods of manufacture, e.g. shaping, applying coatings}

H - ELECTRICITY H02 - GENERATION H02N - ELECTRIC MACHINES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

H02N1/008 - {Laterally driven motors, e.g. of the comb-drive type}
H02N10/00 - Electric motors using thermal effects {
H02N11/006 - {Motors}

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DOE Contract Number:  

AC04-94AL85000

Resource Type:

Patent

Resource Relation:

Patent File Date: 2014 Oct 10

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English

Subject:

77 NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY