2024-08-21
Coil Springs
A coil spring is a mechanical component with a helical shape made from wound metal. It functions by storing potential mechanical energy and using that energy to absorb shock. Coil springs are created by winding a wire into a continuous helical coil, allowing the wire to transform into a spring capable of energy storage.Coil springs come in various sizes and are designed to absorb shock and reduce stress on surfaces by providing flexibility. When subjected to an external force, they deform but revert to their original shape once the force is removed. The spring stores energy while compressed and releases it as it returns to its initial shape, with the amount of energy related to the applied force.Under weight, coil springs compress, decreasing in size and storing mechanical energy in the process. Once the weight is removed, the spring expands and releases the stored energy as it returns to its original form.