Talk:Leaf spring
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Recently leaf spring design is changed through implementation of lighter materials as glass- or carbonfiber reinforced plastics. This allows for mono-bladed designs with equal or better properties, keeping the weight to a fraction of that of an equivalent steel-spring design.
A recent example is the late (2005) Chevrolet Astro which, when switched from Steel to GFRP, reduced weight from 26 kg (57 lbs) to 6 kg (13 lbs) per spring, saving a total 40 kg (88 lbs) to the total weight of the car.
Merge of Corvette leaf springs
editNo, that is very specific. The quality has been criticized, as expected for such a detailed article. The people interested in such a specific subject are not the same as are interested in leaf springs in general.
I have written about individual car models, but I don't want those articles to go into general articles about cars. If someone is willing to contribute such specific information, it should be kept but does need not be integrated (at least at this stage). David R. Ingham 07:38, 2 March 2006 (UTC)
I agree that it shouldn't be merged, but there must be links to the corvette leaf spring article if it isn't. **CatoftheNight** 13:07, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
I believe it should be merged, when doing research for work, i found information i was looking for under "Corvette leaf springs" when I searched "leaf springs". So it makes sense that any information dealing with leaf springs be place under the same heading. M.S (light vehicle mechanic) 20 October 2007
I would say that the Corvette Leaf Spring article is a bit too specific to be merged into this article, however it's a glaring problem that this article has no information about transverse leaf springs whatsoever. It does not even acknowledge their existence.
Picture
editThe picture for this article stinks, IMO. The article would benefit much more from a diagram than from some picture of a '30s Bugatti. I'll also add a link to coil spring suspension - seeing as that is also relevant.205.157.110.11 03:05, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
Area of interest that's missing: Negative Leaf Spring Vs. Positive Leaf Spring when used to control/dampen the engines torque. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 166.137.101.39 (talk) 20:47, 20 April 2013 (UTC)
Gettin' elliptical
editWho made the first elliptical spring? I've heard the name Obadaiah Elliot mentioned, around 1809... Trekphiler (talk) 02:43, 23 June 2008 (UTC)
{{reqdiagram}}
editRemoving this. Please check out the article in French Wikipedia - there are a number of illustrations there. --pfctdayelise (talk) 13:10, 29 July 2008 (UTC)
leaf spring knives
editLeaf springs are a favorite material for blacksmiths. In some countries, such as India, Nepal, and Pakistan, where traditional blacksmiths still produce a sizeable ammount of the country's tools, leaf springs are commonly used to make knives, khukris, and machettes. They are also commonly utilized by amateur and hobbyist blacksmiths in Western countries. I feel this should be included. Anyone thing so yes/no? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.65.51.187 (talk) 16:18, 11 October 2010 (UTC)
Explanation and diagrams for bogie
editAnyone can make an explanation and diagram for leaf spring used on bogie? that's fairly common on heavy rigid truck. Maybe based on RADT-AR bogie or RADD-TR1 bogie? I think that is patented design, but a basic explanation and diagram wouldn't infiringe the patent. A r d W a r (T•C•L) 14:10, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
History - goes back further doesn't it?
editI've seen elliptical springs on horse carriages in museums and they looked like 19th century or something? There is no date of this invention (or when it started to come in use) in the History section and I think there should be. AadaamS (talk) 19:58, 22 July 2013 (UTC)