WELCOME TO THE SPRING DESIGN
INFORMATION PAGE
INTRODUCTION:
Like much of the rest of Virtual Design and Magick's website
we are still in phase I: we are still under construction.
In phase I of our project we will construct a source of references
for design information on springs. In phase II we will construct
a website that will be a source of design information in its own
right.
SPRINGS, LIKE PALM SPRINGS, RIGHT?
A spring is basically an elastic body whose purpose is to deflect
or distort under loading conditions and consequently absorb energy.
Springs that are designed for more than a single use also must
regain their original shape after being deformed.
FUNCTIONS OF SPRINGS
A few of the most important uses of springs are:
To absorb energy and mitigate shock. Exapmles of this application include
shock absorbers for automobiles and Wile E. Coyote's famous sneakers.
To apply a definite force or torque. Automotive valve springs that must hold
a follower against a cam are a good example. Spring washers (Belleville springs)
are sometimes used under bolt heads to maintain a constant bolt load.
To support moving masses or isolate vibration. Frequently electric motors are
mounted on springs to prevent vibration from translating to the foundation. Any
kind of vehicle suspension applies here, as well as some earthquake damping
devices used in buildings in Japan.
To indicate or control load or torque. Springs are at the heart of scales of
all kinds -- bathroom scales, grocer's scales, and many other measurement
devices.
TYPES OF SPRINGS
Power Transmission Brakes, Clutches, and U-Joints
CREDITS:
At this point nobody is willing to take credit for this mess, but the three
guys responsible are Virak, Elias and John.