2023-06-15

Constant force springs are an essential component in many mechanical devices. They provide a consistent force over a wide range of deflections and are commonly used in applications such as retractable seat belts, tape measures, and counterbalances. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the principles behind constant force springs, their types, materials, and applications. Principles behind Constant Force Springs A constant force spring is a type of extension spring that exerts a constant force against a load over a range of deflections. The force is achieved by the geometry of the spring, which is designed to maintain a constant...

2023-06-15

Springs have been used for centuries to store and release energy in various machines and devices. They come in different shapes and sizes, but most of them are made of steel or other metals. However, a new type of spring is gaining popularity in the industry – the carbon fiber spring. This revolutionary technology has the potential to transform how we design and use springs in the future. Carbon fiber is a material that consists of thin, strong fibers made of carbon atoms. It is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, which means it is much stronger and lighter than...

2023-06-14

The constant force spring, also known as a clock spring or flat spring, is a mechanical device that is widely used in many different applications. It is a type of spring that provides a constant force throughout its range of motion, as opposed to traditional springs that exhibit a varying force throughout their compression and expansion cycles. The constant force spring has numerous benefits and uses, making it a popular choice for many industries. One of the primary benefits of a constant force spring is its ability to provide a consistent force throughout its range of motion. This makes it...

2023-06-13

Sonar devices that transmit sound waves have previously been used to obtain information about underwater objects, including fish, structures and obstacles as well as the bottom, for locating fish and other underwater objects. New and improved sonar imaging systems which employ mechanical scanning capable of being attached to a surface vessel, such as a fishing boat. The boat does not need to move to generate high quality photo-like 360 degree sonar images.   The system provides a deployment mechanism mounted on a beam which lowers a sonar pod (i.e., a sonar transducer assembly) into the water. In particular embodiments, the...

2023-06-13

Commercially available roller blinds for high speed trains can be stopped in any position by the resistance of the side channels. The operation is light and the stopping position is at your disposal. Cordless roller blinds on the market will add some components (reduction devices, damping devices, gear devices, limit devices, etc.) to achieve perfect lifting, free positioning and free stopping.   In the case of cordless roller shutters, Thousand Industries has solved the problems and pain points of free positioning and free stopping in traditional lifting systems. It is because of the addition of variable force springs that the...

2023-06-13

The QY spring mechanism of manual cordless blinds is very different from ordinary wire springs, and its core component is the need for a spring with negative gradient. Cordless blinds are usually designed to encounter the problem that when the blinds is pulled to the top it will sag and when it is pulled to the bottom it will return to a certain height of the spring. The main purpose of Qianye Precision is to provide a control system for cordless curtains to hover freely, so that the lifting and lowering of the cordless curtains can stop at any position desired by...

2023-06-13

Does your nail gun have the problem of not hitting the nail? Because there is no tension in the constant force spring that pushes the nail, naturally, no nail can be driven. The pushing device of the nail gun uses the constant force spring, because the constant force spring has the characteristic of keeping the constant force in the long stroke, and it can achieve a very high elasticity output in a very small device space. The constant force spring in the nail gun cannot be pushed too small, otherwise it will be difficult to drive the nail inside into...

2023-06-13

In cold climates, fireplaces keep people warm through the long winter months. Constant force springs are used in fireplace doors because of their long constant force stroke. High temperatures are a technical bottleneck in the application of strip springs. It requires a very high level of technology and a different design and process technology than normal springs in order to maintain a constant force at high temperatures for a long time. When designing or specifying constant force springs, many basic engineering parameters need to be considered. Material, fatigue life, tensile load, torque and friction, speed and acceleration, mounting, safety considerations...

2023-06-13

Introduction A constant force linear spring is a mechanical device that is used to store and release energy in a controlled manner. It is a type of spring that exerts a constant force over a range of motion, providing a predictable and consistent resistance to movement. This article will explore the properties and applications of the constant force linear spring, including its design, materials, and benefits. Design The design of a constant force linear spring is based on a simple principle. The spring is made up of a thin strip of material, such as steel or titanium, that is wound...