US 12,073,974 B2
Transformer with transparent terminal block
Hyok Lee, Riverside, CA (US); and William Baptist, Bloomington, MN (US)
Assigned to The Toro Company, Bloomington, MN (US)
Filed by The Toro Company, Bloomington, MN (US)
Filed on Mar. 3, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/191,271.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/989,449, filed on Mar. 13, 2020.
Prior Publication US 2021/0287839 A1, Sep. 16, 2021
Int. Cl. H01F 27/02 (2006.01); F21V 19/00 (2006.01); H01F 27/29 (2006.01)
CPC H01F 27/022 (2013.01) [F21V 19/007 (2013.01); H01F 27/292 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A transformer assembly for supplying low voltage electrical current, comprising:
a transformer housing comprising a plurality of panels and a door configured to open an interior of the transformer housing;
a power transformer configured for connection to an exterior power source;
a light source electrically connected to the power transformer; and,
a terminal block assembly including a terminal strip positioned directly above the light source; the terminal block assembly comprising a transparent material such that the light source shines light beneath the terminal strip of the terminal block assembly causing the transparent material to illuminate.