Patent ID: 8970338
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: H01F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A distribution transformer comprising: a ferromagnetic core comprising at least one limb extending between first and second yokes; at least one coil assembly mounted to at least one limb; a frame for holding the core, the frame comprising: a first clamp comprising a pair of first plates having the first yoke disposed between the pair of first plates, each of the first plates having opposing end portions, each of the first plate end portions having a slot formed therein; a second clamp comprising a pair of second plates having the second yoke disposed between the pair of second plates, each of the second plates having opposing end portions, each of the second plate end portions having a slot formed therein; first and second side supports, each of the first and second side supports having opposing side edges and opposing first and second end portions, the first end portion having first tabs extending outwardly from the side edges respectively, and the second end portion having second tabs extending outwardly therefrom, respectively; and wherein the first tabs of the first and second side supports are disposed in the slots of the first plates of the first clamp, respectively, and the second tabs of the first and second side supports are disposed in the slots of the second plates of the second clamp, respectively, the first and second tabs extending outwardly when engaged with corresponding ones of the slots.