Corrugated spring

A corrugated spring is an elastic element, also known as a corrugated spring or spring isolator. It is made of a certain length of steel tape or wire, with a wavy shape. The structure of the wave spring can be adjusted by changing the height, wavelength, crest, trough and wave number of the steel strip, so it has strong adjustable performance.

The main function of the wave spring is to provide elastic support and shock absorption and isolation, which is widely used in machinery, automotive, aerospace, electronics, instrumentation, medical and other fields. For example, in the field of machinery, waveform springs are often used in shakers, exciters, transmission devices and motion systems, which can effectively reduce and eliminate the vibration, shock and noise of mechanical equipment. In the automotive field, waveform springs are often used in automotive suspension systems for shock absorption, vibration isolation and enhanced driving comfort.

Corrugated springs work by using their elastic deformation to absorb energy and reduce vibration. When the external force acts on the wave spring, it will undergo elastic deformation. This deformation is generated by the wave geometry, which makes the wave spring can provide great elastic support and damping effect under little compression or tension. Therefore, the elastic characteristics of the wave spring have high linearity and stability.

In addition to elastic support and shock absorption and isolation, corrugated springs have a number of other advantages. First of all, the corrugated spring has a small volume and weight, which can provide a large elastic support and damping effect in a limited space. Secondly, the corrugated spring has small friction and good movement flexibility, which can ensure the normal operation of mechanical equipment. In the back, the wave spring manufacturing process is simple, and large-scale production and efficient manufacturing can be achieved through automated production lines.

However, corrugated springs also have some disadvantages. First of all, because the shape of the waveform spring is more complex, it needs to be produced and processed by process and technical means, and the cost is high. Secondly, the adjustment of the waveform spring is more difficult, and it is necessary to rely on experiment and experience for experimental design and parameter adjustment.

In short, the wave spring is a kind of elastic element with a wide application prospect. It has the advantages of strong elastic deformation, adjustability, vibration absorption and isolation effect and self-adaptation ability. With the development of science and technology and the progress of technology, the application range and elastic characteristics of waveform springs will continue to expand and improve, bringing more practical value and social benefits to people's production and life.