Abstract: Core support blockings (10, 12) used to support a toroidal transformer (2) within a transformer housing (4) includes a pie-shaped body (28) having a second end (32) secured to the transformer core (14) using an adhesive (41). The body has adhesive flow regions, typically countersunk holes (42) passing through mounting flanges (38, 40) extending laterally adjacent the second end of the body. Electrical windings (26) can be wound on first end of the mounting flanges so to help mechanically secure the body to the core. A mounting stud (46), or other mounting element, is used to secure the transformer to a support bracket (8). Together the support bracket and core support blockings are used to support the transformer within the transformer housing.

Abstract: A transformer assembly having a mounting plate of electrically conductive material An electrically conductive core of a transformer has an end mounted on the plate and electrically connected to the plate. A fastener on the plate engages an opening in a junction box. The plate provides an electrical connection between the core and the junction box to ground the transformer to the junction box. The transformer has a coil on the core, the coil having wires adapted to be connected to the terminal wires in the box. The plate and the fastener support the plate and transformer on the junction box.

Abstract: Current transformer mounting mechanism which mounts a current transformer having a core on a circuit breaker to diminish impact caused by switching operation comprising: at least one substantially U-shaped fitting board having curved portions at both ends thereof; at least one setscrew for mounting said fitting board to the core of the current transformer; and a current transformer mounting portion having opposing walls, each wall being provided with a shoulder where the fitting board being fixed; the current transformer being mounted to the current transformer mounting portion by inserting the fitting board to the current transformer mounting portion. The fitting board is preferably provided with embossed tabs at curved portions thereof.

Abstract: Fastening mechanism for a transformer module and a signal generator for mounting at a signal tower.A bottom pan is provided having a multi-use holder, a receptacle for a transformer module, and a holding structure with a cable opening for a signal generator. The pan is mated with a cover forming a terminal space, a terminal block being arranged in this terminal space. The transformer module has catch hooks which are secured to corresponding catch noses in the receptacle. The transformer module comprises a transformer, a rectifier, and a lead. The applied multi-use holder comprises a U-shaped cable channel region communicating with a cable lead-through opening in the side wall of the bottom pan. A cable wind-up structure is provided in the terminal space. The cover is held to the pan by at least one catch nose and one catch tongue that are applied to the bottom pan and that engage into corresponding recesses in the cover.

Abstract: A core securing clip to hold the two core members of the core of a surface mount magnetic component together is designed with a large planar surface to provide a suitable surface to facilitate the use of pick and place apparatus in mounting the magnetic component on a printed circuit board. The subject clip is fastened over the top of the magnetic component and has spring loaded members that apply forces to opposing sides of the two core members joined together in order to join them together as a single core.

Abstract: A multiple ignition coil, in particular for an internal combustion engine for an automotive vehicle, has a casing in which are integrated at least two magnetic assemblies, at least two magnetic flux return circuits constituting a metallic armature of the casing, and mounting assembly for anchoring the coil to the vehicle, these mounting assembly comprising metallic cores which are entirely separate from the metallic armature and which are retained by moulding within projecting bosses of the casing.

Abstract: A mounting device includes a clamp-like first end portion adapted to engage an upper portion of a ferrite core and toroidal winding combination and an elongated, linear second end portion. Disposed along the length of the second end portion of the mounting device in a spaced manner are a plurality of transverse, flexible fingers. The second end portion of the mounting device is adapted for insertion through an aperture in a printed wiring board (PWB), such that the flexible fingers are deflected upon insertion of the mounting device through the aperture and prevent the removal of the mounting device from the PWB. A double coated foam-type tape or an epoxy glue is disposed between the PWB and a lower portion of the coil/core combination as well as between the first upper end portion of the mounting device and an upper portion of the coil/core combination to protect the toroidal winding from unnecessary contact and possible damage and to maintain the mounted assembly under tension.

Abstract: An alternator or generator core attachment is provided for connecting to a ferromagnetic coil of a magneto used in the ignition system of small combustion engines. The attachment includes a radially extending leg portion, on which a generator coil is wound, a cross bar portion and a flange adapted to be attached to one of the poles of the magneto core. By this construction, the pole of the magneto to which the flange is attached is integrated into a magnetic flux path with the radially extending leg and cross bar portion of the attachment.

Abstract: An ignition coil (1) for internal combustion engines comprises a magnetic core (4) of the core- of sleeve type, around the main core of which the primary and secondary winding being insulatingly enveloped with a cast material is arranged, the end regions of the main core being connected with each other via a magnetic path located outside the two windings, and having mounting members attached to the magnetic core (4) for mounting the ignition coil (1) to an automobile body. In order to bring the heating of the windings to an equal level and to reduce the heating of the windings, the mounting members are formed of a mounting plate (8) with mounting surface (9) and of at least one frame member (10, 11) integrally formed with the mounting plate (8) which envelopes the magnetic core (4) in a form-locking manner. The frame members (10, 11) can be expediently placed for mounting angularly on the ignition coil (1) and are pivotable in abutment with the surface of the magnetic core (4).

Abstract: The invention is a coil and armature return spring mounting system for an electromagnetic contactor.

Abstract: A clamp-down bracket secures a C-shaped housing of a transformer to a concrete foundation. The bracket includes a C-shaped first portion for engaging the side of an opening in the foundation and a second portion coupled to the first portion for engaging the C-shaped housing. The bracket may further include a bolt that is inserted into a threaded hole in the C-shaped portion of the bracket for forcing the second portion of the bracket to engage the C-shaped housing. One or more brackets can be used to secure the C-shaped housing to the foundation.

Abstract: A vibration resistant mounting bracket (10) that secures a power transformer (20,30) within the housing of an aircraft ignition system. The bracket (10) has a single source (11) that extends through the winding (30) and partially around the core (20) of the transformer and is characterized by a pair of downwardly facing surface portions (44, 45) and a pair of upwardly facing surface portions (52,53) which are located in parallel planes with each pair of surfaces being axially offset from each other.

Abstract: A holder for retaining mirror symmetric E core halves of an electromagnetic core structure consists of angle pieces each having a leg disposed parallel to abutting sides of the E core halves and each having another leg extending around a straight outer surface of one of the halves. The parallel legs engage a retaining plate and terminate in threaded ends for receiving bolts to force the E core halves together and retain the halves by pressure exerted on the outer surfaces of the halves. The threaded ends of the angle pieces extend a sufficient distance for utilization of the holder to mount the electromagnetic core on a circuit board.

Abstract: A holder for an electromagneticcoil assembly comprised of joined mirror symmetric E core halves has two bracket pieces which are disposed adjacent to joined legs of the E core halves, each bracket having a pair of bores therein for receiving at least one retainer rod. The rod extends through the brackets and an alignment bore or groove in the core halves. In one embodiment of the holder a retainer plate having bores in registry with the bracket bores also receives the retainer rod, with nuts applied to threaded ends of the retainer rod to exert a uniform retaining pressure along opposite faces of the core halves to maintain a substantially constant core air gap and maximize vibration resistance.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a ferrite core disposed within a solenoidal electric field lamp comprises first and second members disposed in chord-like fashion, each having an opening for receiving the core, and in one embodiment, a third member which encircles the core in a chord-like fashion and also encloses the first and second members so as to fixedly hold them to the core when ends of the first and second members are stressedly anchored to points distal from the core. In another embodiment the third member comprises a circular band to which said first and second members are attached, said band being readily affixable to a glass pedestal header assembly. The mounting means cooperate with the lamp assembly so as to reduce the level of electromagnetic interference produced, and can be fabricated rapidly and inexpensively.

Abstract: Two stacks of individual loading coils are mounted on the arms of a U-shaped bracket which is supported on a divider wall of a contoured plastic case having a pair of compartments for receiving the coil stacks. The crossarm of the bracket is shaped to fit within a correspondingly shaped notch formed in the divider wall to centrally position the stacks of coils within the compartments. In another embodiment spacer ribs project from the inner walls of the housing to provide means for accurately locating the stacks within the compartments. Encapsulating medium is introduced into the case to protect the coils and provide electrical isolation between the coil stacks.

Abstract: A support rack for mounting at least one electrical current transformer upon an electrical utility pole, including a bracket for each current transformer, a hollow arm connecting each bracket to a hollow junction box having a depending conduit connection to an electrical meter mounted on the same pole, so that one set of wires from the current transformers are led through the arms and the junctions box to the meter at a substantially lower secondary voltage than the secondary wires leading from the current transformers to the customer service lines.

Abstract: The specification describes a transformer comprising two windings coupled by a magnetic circuit inductively with each other and a high voltage insulating body insulating the windings from each other. The insulating body has two blind holes spaced apart and ending in it, a third blind hole connecting their inner ends and running perpendicularly to them, a recess running at a distance from the third blind hole and connecting the first two blind holes, and a through hole running substantially perpendicularly to the blind holes and which passes through the zone delimited by the blind holes and the recess at a distance from the blind holes and the recess. The one winding surrounds the zone mentioned and the magnetic circuit runs through the through hole.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for mounting a ballast transformer to a structural support member. As employed in accordance with the invention, the ballast transformer has an opening through the core portion thereof. A pair of L-shaped mounting members are mounted to the ballast transformer by means of a pair of elongated, compressible mounting pins, commonly known as "rollpins," which are driven through openings in the vertical portions of the L-shaped mounting members into opposite entrances of the opening in the ballast transformer. The mounting members are then secured to the structural support member by means of threaded fasteners which are inserted through openings in the structural support member and threaded into openings in the horizontal portions of the L-shaped mounting members. The threaded fasteners are selected to have lengths so that the threaded portions thereof will extend past the exposed ends of the mounting pins and be immediately adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A mounting plate adapted to mount a transformer on an electric circuit enclosure. The mounting plate is provided with a dual function knockout arrangement so that the transformer to be mounted can either be surface mounted with different types of mounting means, or can be recessed into the plate by the removal of the entire knockout portion.

Abstract: An electrical component container assembly includes at least one receptacle or case having a generally cylindrical body portion to contain at least one electrical component, a mounting track or guide with first and second channels, and a wire guard or cover to protect or cover electrical component leads projecting from the body portion. The case has a pair of legs which extend radially from the outer periphery of the body portion and which snap or slide into the first channel of the mounting track to mount the case on the track. The body portion also has a pair of spaced and rounded projections extending longitudinally along a part of the outer periphery of the body portion. These projections are received within mounting recesses on the wire guard to detachably mount the cover or guard on the body portion. Slidably insertable into the second channel of the mounting track are appropriate mounting studs or one of a plurality of T-shaped projections on a cluster mounting bracket.