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#280 Spring Design -8: Various Spring Characteristics

Category : Automation elements technology
March24, 2017

Since the degree of deformation by load can be corrected sensitively or insensitively for non-linear springs, you can be creative with how they are utilized. This volume introduces representative examples of such springs with non-linear characteristics. For details on how to design various springs introduced here, refer to books, such as "Design, Manufacture & Testing Methods of Springs" edited by the Japan Society of Spring Engineers and published by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd.

Application examples
  • Suspension springs for jigs compatible with multiple models in varying load weight
  • Adjustment springs for inspection jigs involving manual labor
  • Auxiliary springs for weight reduction of parts such as covers
  • Compression springs designed to open/close a clamp quickly
(a) Combination springs

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Multiple helical compression springs connected in series and load-deflection characteristics

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Multiple helical compression springs stacked in combination and load-deflection characteristics

(b) Leaf springs

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Bonded leaf springs with sliding support unit on both ends and load-deflection characteristics

(c) Spiral springs

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Hair spring (used for measuring gauges) and load-deflection characteristics

(d) Disc springs

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Disc spring and load-deflection characteristics

(e) Diaphragm springs

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Diaphragm spring and load-deflection characteristics

(f) Constant force spiral springs

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Constant force spiral spring and load-deflection characteristics

(g) Constant force springs

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Constant force spring and load-deflection characteristics

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