Analysis of helical coil compression spring used in a suspension
A mechanical spring is defined as an elastic body which has the primary function to deflect or distort under load and to return to its original shape when the load is removed. Springs are mainly used in the industry for absorbing shock member energy and for resetting the part at its initial position upon displacement for a given function. Helical Compression springs are helical coil springs that resistance to a compressive force. Helical Compression springs having shapes like cylindrical, conical, tapered, concave or convex etc. Coil compression springs are wound in a helix usually out of round wire. The springs are designed to withstand the cycle of loading or unloading during operation. In this work we carry out the numerical design and finite element analysis of helical compression spring used for front suspension in a three-wheeler transport vehicle so as to reduce the weight.