torsion spring

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• Torsion spring — A mousetrap powered by a helical torsion spring A torsion spring is a spring that works by torsion or twisting; that is, a flexible elastic object that stores mechanical energy when it is twisted. The amount of force (actually torque) it exerts… …   Wikipedia

• torsion spring — See torsion bar …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Spring (device) — Helical or coil springs designed for tension Compression sp …   Wikipedia

• Torsion pendulum clock — A torsion pendulum clock, or torsion clock, is a mechanical clock which keeps time with a mechanism called a torsion pendulum. This is a weighted disk or wheel, often a decorative wheel with 3 or 4 chrome balls on ornate spokes, suspended by a… …   Wikipedia

• Torsion beam suspension — A torsion bar suspension, also known as a torsion spring suspension or incorrectly torsion beam, is a general term for any vehicle suspension that uses a torsion bar as its main weight bearing spring. One end of a long metal bar is attached… …   Wikipedia

• spring — A device on the suspension system to cushion and absorb shocks and bumps and to keep the vehicle level on turns. After the stress or pressure exerted by the flexing of the spring has been removed, the spring returns to its original state. The… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Torsion — The term torsion may refer the following:*In geometry: ** Torsion of curves ** Torsion tensor in differential geometry ** Analytic torsion (also called Ray Singer torsion) ** Reidemeister torsion (also called R torsion, Franz torsion, de Rham… …   Wikipedia

• Torsion (mechanics) — In solid mechanics, torsion is the twisting of an object due to an applied torque. In circular sections, the resultant shearing stress is perpendicular to the radius.For solid or hollow shafts of uniform circular cross section and constant wall… …   Wikipedia

• torsion bar — n. a metal bar exhibiting resilience under torsion; specif., one used in place of a coil spring in the suspension of some motor vehicles …   English World dictionary

• spring — springlike, adj. /spring/, v., sprang or, often, sprung; sprung; springing; n., adj. v.i. 1. to rise, leap, move, or act suddenly and swiftly, as by a sudden dart or thrust forward or outward, or being suddenly released from a coiled or… …   Universalium

• torsion bar — a metal bar having elasticity when subjected to torsion: used as a spring in various machines and in automobile suspensions. [1945 50] * * * Rod or bar that resists twisting (see torque) and has a strong tendency to return to its original… …   Universalium