Transformer assembly with terminal plates in support

Claim 1

A transformer comprising: a core having an extending member or leg; a coil winding positioned around said leg and including connecting leads, and forming a spacing between the core and the inner surface of said coil winding; an inverted L-shaped terminal support of non-conductive material having an upper body portion and a downwardly-extending leg, said downwardly-extending leg being received in friction-fit relation between said core and coil in said spacing; said body portion being sub-divided into a plurality of compartments; terminal plates conforming substantially to the size of said compartments, each of said plates including a front end having a flat section and downwardly-angled tines, said compartments having a front wall providing an upper support surface and a vertical surface, a back wall and side walls, said back wall including an overhang for engaging the back portion of said plate along its upper surface, said downwardly-angled tines being wedged and snapfittable against the vertical surface of said front wall, and said flat section engaging the upper surface of said front wall to thereby position said plates securely in respective compartments.