Adjustable disc spring systems and methods
View Patent ↗An adjustable disc spring system includes at least one beveled disc spring axially aligned with the adjustable spacer. The adjustable spacer is compressible in a substantially axial direction relative to the at least one beveled disc spring.
1. A method of adjusting a disc spring system comprising:
axially aligning at least one beveled disc spring with an adjustable spacer; and
compressing the adjustable spacer in a substantially axial direction relative to said at least one beveled disc spring to plastically deform the spacer.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising inserting the at least one beveled disc spring into at least one entrapping flange of the adjustable spacer.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the compressing the adjustable spacer comprises placing an axial force on the at least one beveled disc spring.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein the at least one beveled disc spring comprises at least one Belleville washer.