Torsion Spring - Animated Model

[Cockroach]

I have seen and automated Compression/Extension Springs using SolidWorks, but never a Torsion Spring other than sweeping a circular profile around some advanced compound curve.

How can I automate this? Does anyone have a reference or tutorial on how to mate this with, say, a spring return door hinge?

Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada

 

[TheTick]

http://www.esoxrepublic.com/models/

TorsionSpringByTheTick.zip

Torsion spring has adjustable positions.

Regenerating helical sweeps is a bit time-intensive. You may want to explore some sort of shorcut, e.g. modelling the arms and coils as separate bodies and just moving the arms.