Heater for aerosol-generating device with connectors

A transformer assembly for an aerosol-generating system, the transformer assembly comprising:

• a magnetic flux guide;
• a primary circuit including a primary winding extending around a first portion of the magnetic flux guide and electrically connected to a power supply;
• and
• a secondary circuit inductively coupled to the primary winding and extending around a second portion of the magnetic flux guide, the secondary circuit including at least two electrical contact blades and an electrically conductive track electrically connecting the electrical contact blades, wherein the at least two electrical contact blades are configured to form an electrical connection with a heating element integral to the at least two electrical contact blades of the secondary circuit.

A method of operating a transformer assembly for an aerosol-generating device, the method comprising:

• coupling a heating element of a removable cartridge to the transformer assembly when the removable cartridge is connected to a housing of the aerosol-generating device, the transformer assembly including,
• a magnetic flux guide,
• a primary circuit including a primary winding extending around a first portion of the magnetic flux guide and electrically connected to a power supply, and
• a secondary circuit including a secondary winding inductively coupled to the primary winding and extending around a second portion of the magnetic flux guide, the secondary winding including at least two electrical contact blades and an electrically conductive track electrically connecting the electrical contact blades, the heating element being coupled to the transformer assembly via the at least two electrical contact blades to form an electrical connection therebetween;
• and
• transferring electrical power to the heating element via the electrical connection between the transformer assembly and the heating element.