How Does A Spiral Spring Work?

The flat spiral springs are a mechanical spring that consists of coils of flat wire wound helically, similar to a spring coil. This kind of spring is usually used for shock absorption and cushioning of mechanical parts, such as car seats, machinery equipment, furniture, etc.

The working principle of the flat spiral spring is to absorb and dampen vibration energy through the deformation of the spring. When the vibration is transmitted to the spring, the spring will deform and convert the vibration energy into the potential energy of the spring, thus playing the role of shock absorption and buffering. However, the load-bearing capacity and service life of the flat coil spring are relatively short, and it is suitable for a small load-bearing capacity and a short service life.

The advantages of flat spiral springs include:

1. Simple structure, which is easy to manufacture and install.

2. The stiffness is adjustable, and the stiffness of the spring can be adjusted by adjusting parameters such as the diameter, number of turns and spacing of the spring wire.

3. Low cost, compared with other types of springs, the cost of flat coil springs is low.

4. It has a wide range of applications and can be used for shock absorption and buffering of various mechanical equipment.

When designing and using flat spiral springs, the following factors need to be considered:

1. The material and diameter of the spring are usually selected from materials with high elastic modulus and fatigue resistance, such as stainless steel.

2. The number of coils and spacing of the spring, these parameters will affect the stiffness and working stroke of the spring.

3. The working environment of the spring, such as temperature, humidity, vibration, etc., these factors will affect the performance and service life of the spring.

4. The amount of pre-compression of the spring, the amount of pre-compression will affect the stiffness and working stroke of the spring.