Component assemblies and methods of manufacturing component assemblies that include a magnetic yoke assembly for electromechanical contactors and relays

A component assembly including a magnetic yoke assembly for electromechanical contactors and relays, the magnetic yoke assembly including:

• a moveable contact having a first side and a second side, the first side configured for contacting a plurality of terminals, wherein the second side is opposite to the first side;
• a ferromagnetic upper yoke that is disconnected and separate from the moveable contact and is in a fixed position between the plurality of terminals and adjacent to and above the first side of the moveable contact, wherein the ferromagnetic upper yoke comprises a u-shaped yoke;
• wherein the ferromagnetic upper yoke includes flange portions;
• a ferromagnetic lower yoke mounted to the second side of the moveable contact;
• an actuator assembly including a plunger shaft operable to move the ferromagnetic lower yoke and moveable contact, the plunger shaft having a standoff, wherein a spring is situated between the standoff and the ferromagnetic lower yoke and in direct contact with the ferromagnetic lower yoke;
• and
• an arc envelope having a shelf that supports the ferromagnetic upper yoke, wherein the flange portions of the ferromagnetic upper yoke are seated on and supported by the shelf of the arc envelope.