coil spring
Definition
- Noun:
- A mechanical spring in the shape of a helix or spiral: A "coil spring" is a resilient device, typically made of wound metal wire, that stores mechanical energy when compressed or extended and returns to its original shape when the force is removed.
Usage
- General Use: The term "coil spring" is used to describe a specific type of spring found in mechanical systems. It functions by twisting under load, providing resistance and returning force.
- Contexts: Commonly discussed in engineering, automotive design (e.g., vehicle suspension), manufacturing, and physics.
Examples
- Noun:
- The car's suspension system uses a durable coil spring to absorb shocks from the road.
- Replacing the broken coil spring in the machine restored its proper operation.
- A mattress may contain hundreds of small coil springs for support.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Specification: In engineering, parameters like wire diameter, coil diameter, and number of active coils define a coil spring's properties (e.g., spring rate).
- The spring rate of this coil spring is 200 N/mm.
Variants and Related Words
- Helical spring: A more technical synonym for "coil spring."
- Spring (noun): The general category of elastic objects that store mechanical energy.
- Compression spring: A type of coil spring designed to resist being compressed.
- Torsion spring: A type of coil spring designed to exert torque or rotational force.
Synonyms
- Helical spring
- Spiral spring
Related Phrases
- Coil spring suspension: A vehicle suspension system that uses coil springs.
- Most modern cars use coil spring suspension for a smoother ride.
Noun
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a spring in the shape of a coil
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