Snap-fitting transformer terminal cover

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PATENT NO 4640985
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06727877

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A snap-fitting cover assembly for the terminal block (12) of an electrical transformer (10) comprises a backing plate (18) having apertures (20) for receiving terminals (14) of the transformer and adapted to be mounted against the terminal block (12). The width of the backing plate 18) is slightly greater than the width of the terminal block (12) so that opposite side portions (A) of the plate (18) extend beyond the block. A cover (28) adapted to fit over the backing plate (18) and block (12) has a pair of inwardly extending ears (26) that snap fit around the extending portions of the backing plate (18). With the backing plate (18) secured to the transformer terminals (14) by nuts (24), the cover (28) is retained to the terminal block (12) by a seal wire (34) extending through the cover (28) and behind the plate (18).

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WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT1800 CENTURY PARK EAST SUITE 1100 LOS ANGELES CA 90067

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Hartman, Murray Ontario, CA 2 10
Martin, Frank J Ontario, CA 20 515
Saunders, Randy Ontario, CA 5 211

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