Spring (device)
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A spring is an elastic object used to store mechanical energy. Springs are usually made out of spring steel. Small springs can be wound from pre-hardened stock, while larger ones are made from annealed steel and hardened after fabrication. Some non-ferrous metals are also used including phosphor bronze and titanium for parts requiring corrosion resistance and beryllium copper for springs carrying electrical current (because of its low electrical resistance).
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Uses
- Vehicles: Vehicle suspension
- Watches: Balance springs in mechanical timepieces and spring-loaded bars for attaching the bands and the clasps.
- Jewelry: Clasp mechanisms.
- Lock mechanisms: Key-recognition and for coordinating the movements of various parts of the lock.
- Pop-open devices: CD players, Tape recorders etc.
- Pens
- Spring mattresses
- Slinky
- Trampoline
- Pogo Stick
- Whammy bar
- Spring reverb
- Buckling spring keyboards
- Upholstery: Upholstery coil springs
- Toy
- Educational
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