Title :
A reversible micro mechanical-latch shock switch by external magnetic field
Author :
Yi-Chueh Shieh ; Ruei-Pin Ma ; Wensyang Hsu ; Yu-Hsin Lin ; Yu-Hsiang Tang
Abstract :
A reversible passive micro mechanical-latch shock switch made of nickel is designed, fabricated, and tested here. Unlike previous reversible mechanical-latch shock switches, which need built-in micro actuators to unlock the latch, the design proposed here utilizes external magnetic field to unlock the switch after experiencing impact over threshold level. Therefore, the switch is reusable and compact due to no built-in micro actuator.
Keywords :
microactuators; microswitches; built-in microactuators; external magnetic field; nickel; reversible passive micromechanical-latch shock switch; Acceleration; Actuators; Electric shock; Electrodes; Magnetic fields; Nickel; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Taipei
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1766-6
Electronic_ISBN :
1930-0395
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2012.6411159
