Slip Joint Design Question

[JC in SC]

In most, if not all, of the posts on slip joints, I see mention of the spring being flush in closed, half stop and open positions. I understand why this is desirable. What I don't understand is why it wouldn't be desirable to have the spring flush over the full range of travel. Is it desirable but hard to accomplish in practice or am I missing something that makes it undesirable?

 

[Mace]

You would be missing the "walk and talk" of a slippy if you did that.
Mace

 

[JC in SC]

Ah...so it'd be a silent slippy. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[John L]

:Nor would you have firm lockup in open and closed positions. Just knida mushy.

 

[Don Hanson III]

Would be absolutely no spring action. Like a friction folder