Patent ID: 9593730
Date: 2017-03-14
CPC Classifications: F16F,H01H

Claim:
1. A compression spring retention system, comprising: a length of coiled wire having a first end and a second end, at least the first end of the compression spring being formed as a retainer device; and a spring housing including a recessed chamber formed by a front wall, a back wall and side walls, wherein the spring housing has a first opening in the front wall for insertion of the retainer device of the compression spring therethrough, and a second opening orthogonal to the first opening formed in an exterior surface of the housing that opens onto the recessed chamber, wherein the spring housing is configured such that, during mounting of the retainer device into the recessed chamber, the retainer device is compressed and inserted through the first opening and is configured to expand when entering the recessed chamber, thereby fixing the compression spring to the housing.