1. Definitions

Flexible arm: flexural spring element embedded at one end and loaded at the other.

Leaf: bending spring element supported at both ends and loaded in the middle.

Leaf spring: spring composed of one or more leaves.

Reference line: in the plane of symmetry of a leaf or spring resting on two supports, the line that joins these support points. If the spring has eyes 5.3 , the reference line passes through...