Connecting scheme for the orthogonal assembly of microstructures

In the present invention a device for sensing and/or actuation purposes is presented in which microstructures (20) comprising shafts (2) with different functionality and dimensions can be inserted in a modular way. That way out-of-plane connectivity, mechanical clamping between the microstructures (20) and a substrate (1) of the device, and electrical connection between electrodes (5) on the microstructures (20) and the substrate (1) can be realized. Also connections to external circuitry can be realised. Also microfluidic channels (10) in the microstructures (20) can be connected to external equipment. Also a method to fabricate and assemble the device is provided.

Octrooi-publicatienummer: EP1985579

Jaar aanvraag: 2018

Jaar toekenning: 2018

Jaar van publicatie: 2018

Status: Toegewezen

Technologiedomeinen: Medische technologie, Microstructuur en nanotechnologie

Gevalideerd voor IOF-sleutel: Ja

Toegewezen aan: Associatie KULeuven