Ring shaped spring device

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2005-11-22

2005-11-22

Siconolfi, Robert A. (Department: 3683)

Spring devices

Spring panel

With means to vary preliminary tension of spring

C267S179000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06966549

ABSTRACT:
A spring device comprising at least one annular support plate defining a ring with a central axis; a plurality of circumferentially spaced, parallel oriented coil springs disposed about the at least one annular plate; and, a plurality of lock assemblies spaced about the plate. Each of the lock assemblies being in position within a spring cavity of one of the coil springs to allow additional springs to be provided on the spring device. In addition, the lock assemblies are dimensioned so that the coil spring is retained in a prestressed condition.

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