Wave springs are relatively common springs in our daily life. Due to their wide range of applications, wave springs come in various sizes and elastic patterns. So why is such a small spring used so frequently? If you have any questions about this, let's read today's article together, and I believe you will gain some insights!
The frequent use of wave springs can be attributed to the following reasons:
1. Spring compression function

Observing various electrical switches, it is evident that one of the two contacts of the switch is equipped with a spring to ensure that the two contacts are in close contact and provide good conductivity. If there is poor contact, the resistance at the contact point increases, and the heat generated when current passes through increases. In severe cases, the metal at the contact point may melt. The two metal posts of the bayonet lamp holder are also equipped with springs for good contact; as for the central metal piece of the screw lamp holder and all the metal plugging pieces of the socket, they are spring pieces, whose function is to make both sides in close contact to maintain good conductivity.

2. Spring-driven function
Mechanical clocks and wind-up toys both rely on winding up the spring to drive their movement. When the spring is wound up, it undergoes bending deformation, storing a certain amount of elastic potential energy. Upon release, the elastic potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which drives the rotation through the transmission mechanism. The rotation of the mechanism relies on the expansion and contraction of the spring to provide the rotational power.
3. Spring reset function
When a spring is deformed under external force, it can recover its original state once the force is removed. Many tools and devices utilize this property of springs to reset. For example, many hinges on the doors of buildings are equipped with reset springs, so that the doors will automatically reset after people enter or exit.

4. Spring buffering function
Springs are installed between the frame and wheels of locomotives and cars, utilizing their elasticity to mitigate vehicle bumps
5. Spring measurement function
Within the elastic limit, the extension (or contraction) of a spring is directly proportional to the applied force. Spring scales are made by utilizing this property of springs.
6. Spring vibration sound generation function
When air flows through the reed holes in a harmonica or an accordion, it strikes the reeds, causing them to vibrate and produce sound.
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