Apparatus and method for encapsulating a disc spring assembly in an insulated package

Abstract

An apparatus for encapsulating a disc spring assembly in an insulated package, wherein the apparatus includes at least a disc spring assembled in a cylindrical stack; an internal guide bushing passing through a center of the at least a disc spring, wherein the internal guide bushing is configured to constrain the at least a disc spring; a first end bushing and a second end bushing, wherein each of the first end bushing and the second end bushing includes a circumferential groove, wherein a top portion of the at least a disc spring is abutting against the first end bushing, and wherein a bottom portion of the at least a disc spring is abutting against the second end bushing; and an insulation layer, wherein the insulation layer is configured to encapsulate the at least a disc spring and at least a portion of the first and the second end bushings.

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