Long travel, high force combination spring
US7690630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F3/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A long travel, varying spring rate combination spring includes two differing rate springs connected end-to-end in such a way that the lower rate spring is compressed until positive engagement of a plunger with an intermediate flange member occurs with the higher rate spring thereafter compressed. Each spring may be assembled separately and connected together with a coupling to create a combination spring, allowing various springs to be combined to meet the requirements of a particular application.
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