Abstract
An actuating mechanism for rotating a micro-mirror is disclosed. The actuating mechanism includes a first linking rod consisting of a first and a second portions, a second linking rod consisting of a third and a fourth portions, a first fulcrum positioned between the first and second portions, and a second fulcrum positioned at one side of the fourth portion opposite to the third portion. The first and third portions are flexibly connected to a shaft that the micro-mirror rotates with, and the second and fourth portions are coupled to respective actuators. When actuating forces are applied to move the second and fourth portions, the first and third portions are levered to rotate the shaft and thus the micro-mirror due to the effect of the fulcrums.