Patent ID: 9689451
Date: 2017-06-27
CPC Classifications: F16F

Claim:
1. A tension spring mount assembly for coupling between a first component and a second component to control movement between the first and second components, the assembly comprising: a first end fixture being a single integral unit and configured for mounting to the first component, the first end fixture having an inner end and an outer end, the outer end configured for mounting to the first component, the inner end configured for mounting to a first end of a second tension spring and abutment against a first mount body, the inner end of the first end fixture defining first grooves arranged in a helical configuration; a second end fixture being a single integral unit and configured for mounting to the second component, the second end fixture having an inner end and an outer end for mounting to the second component, the inner end configured for mounting to a second end of the second tension spring and abutment against a second mount body, the inner end of the second end fixture defining second grooves arranged in a helical configuration; a first tension spring having first and second ends; and the first mount body coupling the first end of the first tension spring to the first fixture inner end, the first mount body having an outer surface and an opening through a portion thereof, beneath the outer surface; the opening configured to fit around the outer end of the first end fixture, the first mount body abutting against the inner end of the first end fixture, the first tension spring biasing the first mount body against the inner end of the first end fixture, wherein the first tension spring is secured about the outer surface of the first mount body, the outer surface of the first mount body defining third helical grooves engaging the first tension spring and having an opposite direction to the first and second grooves.