Abstract: A shock-absorbing system for supporting cylindrical elements in housings or containers having a generally cylindrical shape ensures their protection against shocks and vibrations, while maintaining a large clearance between the cylindrical element and its housing. The system comprises a plurality of unitary springs formed of curved deflection/torsion bars, which are disposed on the periphery of a cylinder whose upper portion is connected to the supported element and whose lower portion is connected to the container or housing receiving the element to be supported.