Coil spring modeling apparatus and method utilizing a torsion detection to control an actuator unit

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14620916

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A coil spring modeling apparatus includes a first attachment member disposed on a lower spring seat, a second attachment member disposed on an upper spring seat, an actuator unit formed of a Stewart-platform-type parallel mechanism, a hydraulic pressure supply device, a torsion detection mechanism, and a controller. The torsion detection mechanism is constituted of displacement gauges such as a linear variable differential transformer. The displacement gauges are provided on hydraulic cylinders, and detect amounts of displacement relative to the reference lengths of the hydraulic cylinders, respectively. The controller calculates a relative torsional angle between the first attachment member and the second attachment member based on the detected displacement.

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NHK SPRING CO LTD3-10 FUKUURA KANAZAWA-KU YOKOHAMA-SHI KANAGAWA 236-0004

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Furukawa, Kazuo Machida, JP 13 121
Moriyama, Senri Yokohama, JP 10 16
Nakamura, Takahiro Yokohama, JP 195 3533
Nishizawa, Shinichi Walled Lake, US 29 117
Sato, Ryuichi Yokohama, JP 103 646

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