Physics variable force spring

Traditional power springs and preloaded springs

Time:2022-9-3

Traditional power springs and preloaded power springs are fabricated from spring steel bars to provide torque. Spring steel is a low alloy, medium carbon steel or high carbon steel with a very high yield strength. Objects made of spring steel can return to their original shape despite significant bending or twisting. Power springs use flat (unstressed) steel windings, while pre-stressed power springs use pre-stressed steel to produce a larger range of usable torque than conventional power springs.          During the manufacturing process, the spring is wound into the retaining ring or the customer's housing (the retaining ring is pictured below). When ready for final installation, carefully install the spring into its housing with the outer end attached to the outer edge and the inner end attached to the mandrel (see photo below). During operation, the housing or mandrel will be fixed while the other component is free to rotate. Depending on the requirements of your specific design, it may be beneficial to use a fixed mandrel/free box or free box/fixed mandrel arrangement.        These springs are typically used to retract the cord or cable of the spool. You might see it in lawn mowers, retractable lanyards, or dog leashes. This is also the type of spring used to drive many mechanical clocks and timers, which is why they are sometimes called "clock springs". The load provided by the spring increases with the cross-sectional area of ​​the material. The number of turns the spring can provide depends on the space available between the mandrel and the...

Constant force spring in vehicle ashtray

Hora:2022-9-14

If the plush toys in the car are the favorite of female car owners, it is believed that the favorite of male car owners is the vehicle ashtray. Car ashtrays are indispensable car supplies for smokers. Although the vehicle ashtray is specially designed for smokers' car owners, it can also be used to place sundries for non-smoking car owners, which is very practical. When it comes to car ashtrays, I have to mention the problem of smoking in the car. In fact, smoking in the car is more dangerous than smoking outside. After all, the space in the car is limited, and the air circulation range is small. In this case, smoking will certainly cause air pollution in the car.      However, at present, the utilization rate of ashtrays on many models is not very high. Most smokers' car owners pop ashtrays out of the window directly. The function of on-board pop-up ashtrays can greatly improve this situation. Now many cars have ashtrays designed under the central control and in the rear row to facilitate smokers in the car. In addition, some luxury cars also have ashtrays designed under the door handle. Most of the vehicle ashtray structures are in the shape of cylindrical cups, and the sealing performance is also relatively good. Generally, cigarette butts are thrown in. Basically, there is no smoke smell floating out, and the sealing is more humanized. Pop up ashtray riders may worry about whether the car will be a little bumpy, and the ashtray will pop up automatically. The ashtray will fly everywhere,...

Design technology of high precision spring

Hora:2022-9-14

 Spring to ensure good elastic performance, that is, absorb a lot of elastic energy without plastic deformation; Sufficient plasticity and toughness to prevent impact fracture. According to the stress nature, the spring can be divided into tension spring, compression spring, torsion spring and bending spring. According to the shape, it can be divided into dish spring, ring spring, plate spring, spiral spring and truncated cone scroll spring.       The design process of spring has the following points:      1. Device space: design a compression spring, clearly understand the space required to install the spring, and then you can master the basic manufacturing conditions, outer diameter, inner diameter and free length of a compression spring.      2. Movable stroke load: the design of compression spring to clearly understand the position to be actuated and the elastic force to be carried. Determine the position and know the required elasticity, then you can determine the material, wire diameter and number of turns.    3. Environmental factors: when the spring is actuated in different environments, it will be affected by environmental factors and affect the service life. Therefore, the designer takes into account the changes of ambient temperature and humidity. The temperature has a great impact on the service life of the spring, and the humidity is easy to oxidize the spring without surface treatment. Therefore, environmental factors can determine whether the spring needs surface treatment and material selection.      4. Distance space between two ends: stretching the points at both ends of the spring will affect the form of the hook and...

Physical principle behind constant force spring

Hora:2022-9-14

When you walk into your office building on your way to work every day, or into your local bank, or any commercial facility, you may open a heavy glass door. When you cross the threshold, the door closes behind you, and you don't think about it. However, the heavy glass door was probably closed by a constant force spring. Constant force springs are widely used in daily applications. From door closers to rope and hose retractors, to sports equipment, toys, motors, etc., constant force springs exert force at an amazing high frequency and consistency. Let's take a closer look at the basic physics behind the constant force spring. In the 17th century, the British physicist Robert Hooke proposed a formula for force and elasticity, which is now called Hooke's law. Hooke's law states that the force (f) required to stretch or compress a spring for a distance (x) varies linearly in proportion to that distance. The formula is f=kx, where k is a constant and represents the stiffness of the spring.   Constant force springs in terms of actual spring performance, Hooke's law is nominal. In the equation, the distance X that the spring moves is a relatively small number. Finally, any elastomer that is stretched or compressed beyond the stress limit of its material composition will show signs of deformation. Therefore, the force properties that depend on the consistent shape and tension state will change in the deformation state. Ideally,constant force springs will exert a consistent force over a given range of motion, repeating without changing. In fact, constant force springs, like all elastomers, are limited...

Spring applied to the skin stapler

Hora:2022-9-14

In the process of skin incision suture in surgery, chest surgery, abdominal surgery and skin grafting in the burn department, manual suture was generally used in the past, but now skin stapler is generally used. The appearance of skin stapler can be regarded as a reform of traditional suture methods and an important reform of modern suture technology, which has given surgeons a good help. In clinical medicine, skin stapler is also listed as one of the medical products worth promoting. Compared with traditional suture surgery, the stapler can be used at a very fast speed, which can greatly reduce the operation time, easy operation and reduce the labor intensity of the medical staff, because the medical staff themselves are a busy group. The stapling eye of the skin stapler is close and orderly, painless nail removal and beautiful appearance. There are few side effects and surgical complications, so the skin stapler is very popular in the market and medical staff. The principle of skin suture device is actually very simple, it is a baffle plate and a push nail plate, nail box inside a spring. In fact, similar to stapler, each press is a suture, the molding nail out of the front gap, the rest of the nail box is pushed forward by the spring behind, you can continue the next suture, until the completion of the suture, completely loosen the handle, and then the stapler out of the skin. The spring inside the stapler is used with a constant force spring, so the constant force spring in line...

The Key Role Of Motor Brush Spring In Wind-Turbine Design

Hora:2022-9-14

Wind-turbines are proven to create reliable and pollution-free energy, and as technology innovates, the cost to develop and manufacturer them is only becoming more affordable. Research demonstrates that to get the most return on turbines, whether onshore or offshore: the bigger the turbine, the better. There are two reasons for this: larger rotors and blades increase the total potential production capacity of the turbine, while higher fixtures and blades are higher in the atmosphere, increasing the power it can actually produce. These two factors are the driving forces behind the efficiency of wind turbines and their ability to create renewable energy. However, in order to achieve this goal, the manufacture of wind turbines requires the use of dozens of parts, components and materials. Motor brush or carbon brush is a small and important part of wind turbine design.  An important part of wind turbine motor brush is motor brush spring. These springs play a key role in the efficient operation of wind turbine generators and are used to push the brush towards the commutator in the motor to generate friction and transfer current between the rotating part of the machine and its power supply.     For high-performance wind turbines, the brush materials (or brush grades) and components used in the manufacturing process must be of high quality. In addition to the final details required for your application, some specifications to consider when selecting motor brush springs include:     Material: stainless steel is used in most applications. Life cycle and force: the force of the spring should be equal to...

Application of constant force spring in medical equipment

Time:2022-9-3

 A support device for assisting a patient is used to assist the movement of a patient at the patient support device. In the prior art, a caregiver would operate a patient lift or motor by guiding the lift to raise or lower the patient at the patient support. Such manipulations often require the precise manipulation of heavy forceps and motors by a paramedic to help the patient move around the patient support.        The support means may incorporate a constant force spring design, the support structure comprising a base and an upper portion extending upwardly from the base. The constant force spring assembly may include a carrier slidably coupled to the base secured to a first end of the carrier. The base may include channels that guide sliding movement of the carrier relative to the base of the support structure. The constant force spring assembly may also include a spool and a motor configured to drive the spool. The auxiliary belt may be secured to the spool so that the auxiliary belt is wound and unwound from the spool in response to a motor driving the spool. And the motor can be fixed to the carrier to move with the carrier.        Constant force springs get their name because their motion force is constantly applied. The load is determined by the width and thickness of the material and the diameter of the coil. The tightly wound rollers work in a linear motion, not obeying Hooke's law (F=kX), but constantly generating forces as they deflect.These springs provide...

Custom springs for medical devices

Hora:2022-9-14

For most of the past two decades, the medical device industry has been booming. Healthcare research has led to the rapid expansion of specific devices used to treat medical needs, from rare to common. These devices range from simple to surprisingly complex, often including automatic sensors, computer monitoring, and even remote monitoring by healthcare providers. When you are designing for a new medical device, it is essential to consider the components you must put together and the system they will create. This means breaking down your design to a level where you can visualize the components that need to go into the project. This means designing each spring assembly individually after evaluating the available options. To help you solve this problem, here are the four most commonly used springs for medical devices and their current common applications.    Constant force springs Constant force springs provide a smooth range of motion and a constant load in either extending or retracting direction. This spring design has no inertia to overcome when considering the initial position forces. Constant force springs are compact and mount easily to existing hardware. These types of springs can eliminate the need for costly and complicated motors, thus decreasing device size and cost.   Spiral torsion springs Spiral torsion springs are normally used in applications requiring less than 360 degrees of rotation. They are generally used to obtain a large amount of torque through a small amount of rotation. Spiral torsion springs allow for rotation in two directions and a “return to center” capability, like a dental X-ray head unit.   Spring reels Spring powered...