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compression spring [kəm′presh·ən ‚spriŋ] (engineering) A spring, usually a coil spring, which resists a force tending to compress it. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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nbsp;electrical connectors; peel strength of induction-sealed foils and adhesive films or labels; characteristic forces and deflections of switches and keypads; top-load strength of bevcans, PET bottles and other containers; insertion and withdrawal forces of connectors, fasteners, blades/needles or corks; and performance of compression springs, tension springs and spring assemblies. The point of contact for the subject's hand was a raised metal pad on a 50-cm metal lever that was free to rotate about a bearing at one end and rested on a compression spring at the free end. The ball and socket mechanism assisted by a compression spring allows for smooth, effortless hand adjustment. |
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