Ortho-Planar Spring

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The Ortho-Spring is a super-efficient spring with a platform that goes way out in both directions without spinning around like traditional springs do. This innovative design has many benefits. Compact: this spring takes up much less space than old-fashioned helical springs. No Rotation: unlike regular springs, the middle of this spring stays put relative to its base perimeter. Big Deflections: this spring can stretch a lot further than traditional springs. Low Cost: because it's flat, this spring is easy and cheap to make using standard sheet manufacturing techniques. Less Wear and Noise: since the platform doesn't spin or slide around, there's no wear from friction, so you get less noise and wear too. No Particles: without all that rubbing and sliding, no particles are formed. This is especially important in situations where things are super sensitive. Variable Sizes: this spring can be made in any size - big, small, or anything in between. This technology has tons of potential uses including pneumatic valves, electrical switches, keyboards, compact aerospace equipment, positioners, camping gear, speakers, circuit boards, and tiny devices.