On-load tap changer

An on-load tap changer for uninterrupted switching between winding taps of a tap-changing transformer, the on-load tap changer comprising:

• at least one selector configured to preselect, in a powerless manner, a selected winding tap of the winding taps;
• at least one diverter switch configured to actually switch loads from a previous winding tap to a preselected winding tap of the winding taps;
• at least one toothed gearing comprising a first gearwheel and a second gearwheel, the first gearwheel configured to drive the selector, and the second gearwheel configured to drive the diverter switch;
• a drive shaft;
• and
• a motor drive configured to drive the drive shaft,
• wherein the first gearwheel and the second gearwheel are directly interconnected mechanically in such a way that the first gearwheel and the second gearwheel are simultaneously actuatable,
• wherein the first gearwheel is configured to be directly driven by the drive shaft,
• wherein the second gearwheel is configured to be directly driven by the drive shaft, and
• wherein the drive shaft is configured to selectively drive either the first gearwheel or the second gearwheel.