Shock Isolation Protection of Sensitive Components

A method for manufacturing a shock isolating apparatus configured to isolate a sensitive component mounted to a base from shock transmitted to the sensitive component via the base, the sensitive component comprising an axial direction and a radial direction, comprising the steps of:

• forming a collar configured to receive the sensitive component;
• forming a plurality of axial flexures configured to be individually mounted to the base and to dampen shock in the axial direction;
• forming a plurality of radial flexures extending substantially axially between the collar and the axial flexures connecting each of the plurality of axial flexures to the collar and configured to attenuate shock force and/or acceleration in the radial direction and in a rotational direction relative to the axial direction;
• and
• forming a plurality of attachment pads disposed between adjacent radial flexures, extending substantially axially from the collar toward the axial flexures and configured to attach to the sensitive component,
• wherein the shock isolation apparatus is configured to support the sensitive component in non-contacting proximity to the base.