Abstract: A spring system for providing an elastic force between two machine parts, including concentric compression and tension springs disposed in parallel within a housing, with one pair of corresponding ends of the springs being connected by a movable coupling piece, and the other pair of corresponding ends being connected to a stationary stop and a connecting element, whereby a movable stop permits variation of the effective point of connection between the compression spring and machine part connected therewith.
Abstract: A mechanism is described for mounting between two parts, such that the mutual distance between the parts may be varied. The mechanism includes a bar pivotally journalled in a bearing at one end and interconnected to an actuating device. The actuating device is pivotally suspended to one of the structures at one end and is connected to the bar at the other end. The pivot axis of the bearing extends obliquely to a plane containing the suspension point of the actuator and the point of connection between the actuator and the bar.