spring mechanism
Tension-based actuator device
A spring mechanism is a device that stores mechanical energy in a coiled or bent spring, releasing it to perform work.
Found in watches, mousetraps, and retractable pens, the mechanism converts the potential energy of a compressed or wound spring into motion: The spring mechanism snapped the lid shut.
The term emphasizes the engineered assembly rather than the spring alone.
- coilWound circular arrangement
- tensionStretched or strained state
- tension releaseEasing of strain
- bounceSpring back after impact
- woundCoiled, or an injury
release · lever · snap · trap door · recoil · elastic · trigger · hair trigger · watch · latch · compressed · unwind · steel · click · torque · mainspring · load · spiral
spring mechanismhydraulic system
Machinery using pressurized liquid
electric motor · hydraulic cylinder · solenoid · linear motor · direct drive
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