Disc cell assembly clamp
AssigneeAdvanced Energy Industries, Inc.
InventorChristian Huether
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Abstract
Method and apparatuses for clamping a disc cell assembly. An apparatus includes a first plate coupled to the disc cell assembly, a second plate, and one or more disc springs between the plates configured to apply a clamping force to the disc cell assembly when compressed. A method includes adjusting the clamping force via a central fastener coupled to the first and second plates until a desired force has been achieved. Perimeter fasteners coupled to the first plate, second plate, and the disc cell assembly maintain the clamping force after adjustment.
Claims13
An apparatus for clamping a disc cell assembly, the apparatus comprising:
- a first plate;
- a second plate coupled to the first plate;
- one or more disc springs between the first plate and the second plate configured to apply a clamping force to the disc cell assembly when compressed;
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- a plurality of perimeter fasteners configured to secure the second plate in place and maintain the clamping force provided by the one or more disc springs to the disc cell assembly.
An apparatus for clamping a disc cell assembly, the apparatus comprising:
- a first plate;
- a second plate coupled to the first plate;
- one or more disc springs between the first plate and the second plate configured to apply a clamping force to the disc cell assembly when compressed;
- means for compressing the one or more disc springs;
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- means for securing the second plate in place and maintaining the clamping force provided by the one or more disc springs to the disc cell assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.