3 Industries That Use Compression Springs
Springs have been changing many industries for many years. From enhancing suspensions in cars, to becoming an important component in remote controls, springs have been around and innovating for a long time. However, there are a few inventions and devices that you may not even know about or may not have realized required springs to function. Today we want to quickly discuss three industries that use springs regularly.
Innovative Shoe Technology: Spring Shoes
You may not know this but, today, there are a few brands out there that carry shoes with springs. That's right! Actual coil compression springs!
There is even patented technology for shoes that instead of a heels have a thick short coil compression spring on the sole and have amazing shock absorption properties. One recognized brand is Z-coil, you can read more about it at: Shoes With Springs
Other brands even have double springs one smaller compression spring in the front and a thicker coil spring in the heel, such as those used by SpringFlex. You can take a look at them here: SpringFlex.com.
Upholstery Industry: Chair Seat Springs
The first coil spring was created in 1763. That is when R. Tredwell was issued the first patent for the coil spring. It was British patent No. 792. The first use recorded for coil springs was chair seats. Although springs in upholstery have come a long way since then we know that they remain widely used. More and more technological advancements are being made to adjust and produce coil springs in upholstery and mattresses.
Toy Industry: Jack-in-the-Box
The toy industry is another industry that has taken great advantage of coil compression springs. From pogo sticks to the slinky, there are countless of toys that rely on coil compression springs; including all those battery operated or remote control toys that have tiny conical compression springs in the battery compartments. Perhaps the most traditional and iconic spring in toys is the Jack-in-the-Box. This clever traditional toy can bring both tons of laughs and scares to kids and adults of all ages. It is usually composed of a long conical spring that allows the toy to jump up and startle you. To learn more about how a Jack-in-the-Box toy works you can watch the following video from What's Inside?:
As you can see, many different industries and applications use springs. At CompressionSpring.com we offer all kinds of coil compression springs from regular compression springs to conical springs, and even custom made springs such as barrel springs and hourglass springs. Use our compression spring finder so you can find the ideal compression spring for your application. Purchase directly on our online store or contact us at: (951) 276-2777.