Spring classification and function analysis

Spring classification analysis

There are many types of springs. According to the nature of the load it bears, springs are mainly divided into four types: extension springs, compression springs, torsion springs and bending springs. According to the spring shape, it can be divided into coil springs, disc springs, ring springs, leaf springs, coil springs and so on. Listed in the table are the basic types of gas springs for various springs.

Helical torsion spring is the most commonly used kind of torsion spring. Coil springs have the characteristics of more turns, greater deformation, and greater energy storage. They are mostly used for compression and power devices of meters and clocks. Leaf springs can withstand greater bending, and are often used in situations where the size of the load direction is limited and the amount of deformation is large. Because the leaf spring has good vibration absorbing ability, it is commonly used in suspension devices of automobiles, tractors and railway vehicles.

Analysis of spring function

Spring is a kind of elastic element that works through its own large elastic deformation. It is widely used in all kinds of machines. Its main functions are:

1. Control the movement of machinery, such as the spring that controls the opening and closing of cylinder valves in internal combustion engines, and the control spring in clutches;

2. Absorb vibration and impact energy, such as damping springs in various vehicles and springs of various buffers, etc.;

3. Store and release energy, such as clock springs, bolt springs, etc.;

4. Measure the size of the force, such as spring scales and springs in force measuring devices, etc.