Patent ID: 6583700
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: H01F

Abstract:
A transformer assembly for a low voltage light system comprising:a housing having a top portion removably disposed on a body portion; a plate disposed within the top portion of the housing, the plate having a first surface, a second surface and plurality of openings therethrough; a transformer mounted on the first surface of the plate; input and output electrical conductors having first ends connected to the transformer; at least one water-tight fitting extending through the plate through another opening of the plurality of openings for passing the electrical conductors from the first side of the plate to the second side of the plate; a moisture-proof filler for encapsulating the first surface of the plate, the transformer, a portion of the electrical conductors and a portion of the watertight fitting within the top portion; and connectors disposed within the body portion and attached to second ends of the electrical conductors for connecting the input electrical conductor to a voltage source cable and for connecting the output electrical conductor to a light fixture cable; wherein the body portion is at least partially buried in the ground near at least one light fixture and the voltage source cable and the light fixture cable enter the housing through an opening in a bottom of the body portion.