Spring unit and sliding mechanism
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Aug 25, 2015
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Oct 9, 2014
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Jul 11, 2012
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a spring unit whose spring constant can be easily changed. The spring unit includes a plurality of wire springs each including a bent part formed in the middle of wire by bending, extending parts extending from the bent part, and end parts formed at ends of the extending parts. The wire springs are arranged side by side, and a deformed part protruding in a direction of arrangement of the wire springs is formed in one or more of the extending parts.
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MITSUBISHI STEEL MFG CO LTD | TOKYO 104-8550 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Katsuta, Tetsuya | Chiba, JP | 4 | 10 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 10 | |||
Mitsui, Yasuhiro | Chiba, JP | 66 | 1142 |
# of filed Patents : 66 Total Citations : 1142 |
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