Multiple variable turn wave springs, methods of pre-loading components with said springs, and methods of manufacturing said springs
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Jan 9, 2024
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Mar 16, 2023
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Sep 6, 2022
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Sep 13, 2021
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Abstract
Wave springs having multiple variable turns, methods of pre-loading components with said wave springs, and methods of manufacturing said wave springs are provided. The wave spring has a total height defined by a first end portion and a second opposite end portion and an intermediate portion disposed between the first and second end portions. The intermediate portion has active turns with waved or non-planar turns and non-active turns with planar or non-waved turns. The wave spring also has a first alignment disposed between the first and second end portions, wherein first alignment comprises at least two waved or non-planar turns being aligned with each other.
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| Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date |
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| EP | A1 | EP4155573 | Sep 12, 2022 |
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- 2022 Application Filing Year
- F16F Class
- 505 Applications Filed
- 180 Patents Issued To-Date
- 35.65 % Issued To-Date
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- F16F Class
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