Two of the four springs(14,15) have different spring rates and are tensioned to each other with different tensioning by the interposing of split movable stops(13). The inner section of the stop bears upon the respective rod abutment(2) in the rest position of the spring mechanism, and the outer section of the stop bears upon the housing stop(8) only after a displacement, whereby the housing stops are spaced so that the springs cannot fully release.