Micromanipulator TRIZ Cases

A two-member manipulator grips and releases lamellae inside a charged particle microscope, avoiding welding damage and cutting transfer time.

A pressing and guide mechanism lets a precision linear actuator release on collision and automatically return, avoiding break-element replacement.

Selective shuttered vacuum nozzles transfer functional micrometric devices while blocking defective units that cause black spots.

Individually shuttered suction nozzles transfer functional micrometric devices while leaving defective ones behind, improving yield and throughput.

Charged particle beams create gradient forces to capture, position, rotate, heat, and join nanoscale objects without physical contact.

A deformable pick-up head uses optical or capacitive force sensing to control µLED transfer force and improve placement accuracy.

Linear spring oscillation is converted into wheel-platform rotation, helping sub-millimetric micromotors overcome drag in viscous media.

Integrated probe control and measurement electronics enable fast nanometer-scale positioning while reducing vibration, drift, and signal noise.

Elongation and contraction move asymmetric cilia non-reciprocally, generating propulsion while reducing damage in viscous brain tissue.

A microrobot separates propulsion and drilling speeds through magnetic-field control to stabilize position and protect vessel walls.

In low-Reynolds viscous environments, a shared vibration actuator activates weight-resonators for steering without extra energy sources.

Torsional energy release enables sub-millimeter object encapsulation without high temperatures or non-aqueous media.

Elastic ring member deforms via feed screw to produce linear motion, eliminating complex reduction gearing while maintaining structural strength.

A compact micromanipulator uses magnetic locking and a hinged base to enable precise tool positioning.

Active curvature control counters thermal expansion distortion in micro pickup arrays, maintaining stable contact pressure for reliable device placement.

Parallel drive stems with constant-force springs counteract gravity and friction to maintain stable tool positioning accuracy.

Arrayed gripping members use electrostatic forces to transfer semiconductor elements with minimal damage.

Positioning shape memory alloy inside a soft matrix resolves the contradiction between compact volume and large deformation capability in smart actuators.

Integrally formed helical segments with rolling joints distribute stress uniformly and reduce friction, resolving fatigue and backlash in surgical instruments.

Segmented sample holders and a cooled microprobe maintain thermal stability during transfer, preventing frost adherence on heat-sensitive materials.

Controllable dry adhesive micro-wedges resolve the contradiction between high interaction force generation and rapid adhesion release time.

Angled probe rotates planar TEM samples vertically, eliminating vacuum chamber removal and flip stage complexity.

A micropositioning apparatus uses two rotary motors and a linear motor to position a probe tip within a conical workspace.

An electrostatic actuator drives needle-like members to handle samples while monitoring capacitance changes to detect contact without high voltage damage.

Aligned mesa structures on deflectable spring electrodes increase contact area and electrostatic force, solving unreliable wafer-to-substrate transfers.

Recessed body regions in a transfer head array accommodate varying device heights, eliminating mechanical interference during precise placement.

Dual stop devices and magnetic fixing forces reproduce target positions for micromanipulators, eliminating manual adjustment time.

A positioning gauge aligns a visible mark with the microscope optical axis, reducing needle tip damage risk during micro-manipulator setup.

Thin-walled flexure elements accommodate thermal expansion stress during bakeout while maintaining structural integrity against vacuum forces.

Segmented calibration of offset, linear, and quadratic coefficients improves imaging accuracy while minimizing operational slowdown from frequent recalibration.

A vibration actuator switches between translational and piercing modes using two-phase AC voltages.

Spent coffee ground microbots remove oil droplets and microplastics from water sources using magnetic manipulation.

A hollow frame gripper uses a micrometer to deflect resilient arms for grasping micro-sized objects.