Canted-coil spring loaded while in a cavity
US5108078A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/344
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A canted coil spring assembly includes a plurality of coils having a major and a minor axis and canted along a centerline defined by an intersection of the major and minor axis. A trailing portion of each coil is defined by a back angle which determines the load deflection characteristics of the canted coil assembly. A leading portion of each coil is defined by a front angle and a plurality of coils are non-invasively supported in a preselected orientation for controlling the resilient characteristics of the coils.
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