Bi-stable optical actuator

Patent · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2000

OSTI ID:873366

Holdener, Fred R ^[1]; Boyd, Robert D ^[2]

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1. Tracy, CA
2. Livermore, CA

The present invention is a bi-stable optical actuator device that is depowered in both stable positions. A bearing is used to transfer motion and smoothly transition from one state to another. The optical actuator device may be maintained in a stable position either by gravity or a restraining device.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 6144506
• OSTI ID: 873366
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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