A retaining wave spring includes a first open-loop that has a wall that is substantially planar. The retaining wave spring also includes a second open-loop continuing from an end portion of the first open-loop. The second open-loop has a wall having curved portions. An outer diameter of the first op
A retaining wave spring includes a first open-loop that has a wall that is substantially planar. The retaining wave spring also includes a second open-loop continuing from an end portion of the first open-loop. The second open-loop has a wall having curved portions. An outer diameter of the first open-loop and an outer diameter of the second open-loop have different sizes.
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1. A retaining wave spring, comprising: a first open-loop, wherein the first open-loop has a wall that is substantially planar; anda second open-loop continuing from an end portion of the first open-loop, wherein the second open-loop has a wall having curved portions, and wherein an outer diameter o
1. A retaining wave spring, comprising: a first open-loop, wherein the first open-loop has a wall that is substantially planar; anda second open-loop continuing from an end portion of the first open-loop, wherein the second open-loop has a wall having curved portions, and wherein an outer diameter of the first open-loop is larger than an outer diameter of the second open-loop. 2. The retaining wave spring of claim 1, wherein the first open-loop is designed to be positioned against an inside surface of a housing proximal to an opening of the housing. 3. The retaining wave spring of claim 2, wherein a portion of the wall of the first open-loop is designed to be positioned within a groove of the housing. 4. The retaining wave spring of claim 1, wherein the first open-loop and the second open-loop are non-concentric, wherein a first horizontal axis extending through a center of the first open-loop and a second horizontal axis extending through a center of the second open-loop are vertically offset from each other. 5. The retaining wave spring of claim 4, wherein a portion of the wall of the first open-loop overlaps with a portion of the wall of the second open-loop. 6. The retaining wave spring of claim 1, wherein the first open-loop is a retaining ring and wherein the second open-loop is a wave spring. 7. The retaining wave spring of claim 1, wherein the retaining wave spring is made from steel. 8. The retaining wave spring of claim 1, wherein a difference between an outer diameter of the first open-loop and an inner diameter of the first open-loop is substantially equal to a difference between an outer diameter of the second open-loop and an inner diameter of the second open-loop. 9. The retaining wave spring of claim 1, wherein an inner diameter of the first open-loop is smaller than the outer diameter of the second open-loop. 10. A retaining wave spring, comprising: a first open-loop, wherein the first open-loop has a wall that is substantially planar; anda second open-loop continuing from an end portion of the first open-loop, wherein the second open-loop has a wall having curved portions, and wherein an outer diameter of the first open-loop is smaller than an outer diameter of the second open-loop. 11. The retaining wave spring of claim 10, wherein a portion of the wall of the first open-loop is designed to be positioned within a groove of a shaft. 12. The retaining wave spring of claim 10, wherein the first open-loop and the second open-loop are substantially non-concentric, wherein a first horizontal axis extending through a center of the first open-loop and a second horizontal axis extending through a center of the second open-loop are vertically offset from each other. 13. The retaining wave spring of claim 12, wherein a portion of the wall of the first open-loop overlaps with a portion of the wall of the second open-loop. 14. The retaining wave spring of claim 10, wherein the first open-loop is a retaining ring and wherein the second open-loop is a wave spring. 15. The retaining wave spring of claim 10, wherein the retaining wave spring is made from steel. 16. The retaining wave spring of claim 10, wherein a difference between an outer diameter of the first open-loop and an inner diameter of the first open-loop is substantially equal to a difference between an outer diameter of the second open-loop and an inner diameter of the second open-loop. 17. The retaining wave spring of claim 10, wherein an inner diameter of the second open-loop is smaller than the outer diameter of the first open-loop. 18. A two-turn retaining wave spring, comprising: a first open-loop having a first open end, wherein the first open-loop has a wall that is substantially planar; anda second open-loop having a second open end, the second open-loop continuing from an end portion of first open-loop, wherein the second open-loop has a wall having curved portions, wherein an inner diameter of the first open-loop is different from an inner diameter of the second open-loop. 19. The two-turn retaining wave spring of claim 18, wherein the inner diameter of the first open-loop is smaller than an outer diameter of the second open-loop, and wherein the outer diameter of the first open-loop is larger than the outer diameter of the second open-loop. 20. The two-turn retaining wave spring of claim 18, wherein the inner diameter of the second open-loop is smaller than an outer diameter of the first open-loop, and wherein the outer diameter of the second open-loop is larger than the outer diameter of the first open-loop.
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