A TRANSFORMER HAVING A STACKED CORE WITH A CRUCIFORM LEG ANDA METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

摘要

The present invention is directed to a transformer having a stacked core, which includes upper and lower yokes and first and second outer legs. The core also includes one or more inner legs. Each of the upper and lower yokes is formed from a stack of plates and has a rectangular cross-section. Each inner leg is formed from a stack of plates and has a cruciform cross-section. Each of the first and second outer legs is formed from a stack of plates and may have a cruciform cross-section.