A torsion spring can be closed or open wound and are usually designed to wind up. As a torsion spring winds up, the coil diameter will decrease and the body length will increase.
Typical application of larger type torsion springs is assisting in the raising and lowering of ramp doors – usually on the rear of commercial vans, horseboxes etc.
An example of a ramp spring is shown below – these can be used singly or in series, depending on the weight requirements. |