Variable canted coil spring cross section
US8590867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49609
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A canted coil spring includes a plurality of canted coils generally canted relative to a centerline extending through the coils. At least one coil when viewed in the direction of the centerline appears to have a non-elliptical shape and a non-circular shape when the at least one coil is in the unbiased state. The plurality of coils is generally canted at a first coil angle relative to the center line. The at least one coil includes at least one section canted at a second coil angle relative to the centerline. The second coil angle is different from the first coil angle when the at least one coil is in an unbiased state.
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