Abstract: A combined spring and damper comprises a plurality of spring elements (1), each of zig-zag form, disposed in radial planes with respect to a common axis. Also situated on the axis is a mass (7) of resilient material. When the spring is compressed along the axis the inward contraction of inner reflex portions (3) of the spring elements is resisted by the mass of resilient material, and the resulting axial movement of the radially inner reflex portions is resisted by contact with the mass of resilient material and axial compression thereof.

Abstract: A spring in the form of a strip of fibre-reinforced plastics material, of zig-zag configuration having limbs connected by reflex portions with the longitudinal centre line of the strip lying substantially in a single plane, is secured to another component by a mounting affording a socket in which a limb portion of the spring is held. Such limb portion may extend longitudinally or tranversely of the spring as a whole. Two such springs may be disposed on opposite sides of a telescopic damper, to provide an assembly useful for vehicle suspension.