Enhanced compression performance of an improved rectangular helical spring incorporated support feature.

Zhipeng Zhang, Lihua He, Jing Ni, Zhi Cui, Jingbo Sun, Zefei Zhu

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Zhipeng ZhangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China.

Lihua HeSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China.

Jing NiSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China.

Zhi CuiSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China.

Jingbo SunSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China.

Zefei ZhuSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China.

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Abstract

The spring system functions as a pivotal element of the check valve, with its compression performance significantly influencing the valve's time, flow stability, and other characteristics. Taking cues from conventional springs, a refined rectangular helical spring with integrated support features was thoroughly evaluated for its compression performance. The design approach for this spring was elucidated, encompassing the utilization of the Finite Element Method (FEM) to model its compression behavior. Additionally, a laboratory configuration was implemented to authenticate the findings derived from the FEM simulation. Subsequently, a comparative investigation was carried out between an engineered spring and a conventional spring subjected to analogous processing. The comparative analysis unveiled that the support-featured spring exhibited a diminished lateral offset of 2.84 mm (equivalent to a reduction of 10.1 %) and a force-displacement curve with narrower vibration intervals and smaller amplitudes. Moreover, it exhibited an enhanced force feedback of 17.5 % under identical compression displacement conditions.

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Axial compressionCompression performanceFEMHelical springsSupport feature

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PMID39165993

DOI10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35102

PMCPMC11334633

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