Bi-Stable Optical Actuator
Description:
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.
Date:
October 15, 1999
Creator:
Holdener, Fred R. & Boyd, Robert D.