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US08540224B2 Variable amplitude sine wave spring 有权
可变振幅正弦波弹簧

  • Patent Title: Variable amplitude sine wave spring
  • Patent Title (中): 可变振幅正弦波弹簧
  • Application No.: US13297504
    Application Date: 2011-11-16
  • Publication No.: US08540224B2
    Publication Date: 2013-09-24
  • Inventor: Walker Lee Guthrie
  • Applicant: Walker Lee Guthrie
  • Agent Robert Platt Bell
  • Main IPC: F16F1/20
  • IPC: F16F1/20
Variable amplitude sine wave spring
Abstract:
A spring is formed of a relatively thin sheet of spring material, which is constricted and held in place at each end forming a bell curve being located between two substantially planar members. As additional compressive force is applied in the vertical direction, the curve then compresses and starts to form sine waves. In an improved embodiment of the present invention, the sine wave spring is formed in a wedge shape, so that it is gradually taller and more progressive. This embodiment has been tested for use as a trailer spring with positive results. This wedge-shaped sine wave spring provides even more advantages over the Prior Art. The wedge-shaped prototype illustrates also how the present invention may be expanded to other shapes, in order to alter the spring characteristics, and also for packaging and other concerns.
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