Why Cone Springs Are a Smart Choice for Tight Spaces
If you've ever looked at a standard coil spring and thought it took up way too much room when compressed, you're basically describing the reason cone springs exist in the first place. These little mechanical wonders—sometimes called conical springs—are a bit of a secret weapon in the world of engineering and DIY projects alike. While a standard cylindrical spring is great for many things, it has a major limitation: when you squish it down, all those coils stack on top of each other, creating a "solid height" that can be pretty bulky. ...