摘要 |
A spring compressor comprising an actuator with a body and a rod that are telescopically movable relative to each other and two jaws each comprising an attachment portion ( 2 ) for attachment to the actuator and a working portion ( 3 ) for engaging a turn of a helical spring ( 8, 9 ), the working portion ( 3 ) of each jaw comprising a first part ( 4 ) and a second part ( 12 ), one of the parts being connected to the attachment portion ( 2 ) and defining a track segment ( 5 ) for bearing against a portion of a spring turn, and the other part forming an arm ( 12 ) hinged to the attachment portion ( 2 ) or to the first part ( 4 ) in the vicinity of one end ( 5 c) of the track segment ( 5 ) about an axis ( 11 ) that is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the track segment ( 5 ), and forming at its free end a zone for taking charge of a turn of the spring. |