elliptic spring

noun

elliptic spring

noun

1

Automotive, Engineering, Mechanical, Mechanical engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Transport, Vehicles A curved leaf spring of different styles.

The bogie bolster itself is mounted on two double elliptic springs, which are spaced by a channel section spring plank suspended from the bogie frame by swing hangers and knife-edge rockers.1962 December, “The B.R. standard diesel-electric Type 1 locomotive”, in Modern Railways, page 382:

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