Tension springs are stressed in shear but are “pulled” rather than “pushed”, in order to effect energy transfer. By virtue of this they have different end forms to anchor them and to effect the actuation of the energy stored. The form of the ends is varied and virtually infinite in shape to suit the user and the application. However there are a number of standard or commonly used shapes. Tension springs are usually close coiled. They have a nominally linear rate, when close coiled they are coiled with “initial tension
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