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Design Question
The gas springs work well, but will not conform to the design specifications.- deeja
- Post #8
- Forum: Spring engineering
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Design Question
I have looked at that, the only problem is the expense of a large production. I am trying to keep the project as simple and low cost as possible. Do you see a possibility were I can attach a threaded rod through the spring attached to the drawer with variable treading. More closely spaced...- deeja
- Post #6
- Forum: Spring engineering
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Design Question
I'm sorry about not furnishing a picture, but allow me to better describe the design. Imagine a drawer that is 12” long, by 6” wide and 2.5” thick. The drawer holds a weight that varies from 2 lbs to 5.5 lbs. Behind the drawer is currently a spring used to eject the drawer open like a cash...- deeja
- Post #4
- Forum: Spring engineering
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Design Question
I’m trying to figure a way to propel/drive a drawer; similar to a cash register that rides on slides a total of 4.5” with a weight of 5 lbs. The application requires both vertical and horizontal configuration. Currently I’m using a compression spring configured behind the drawer, but find that...- deeja
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- Forum: Spring engineering
