On-load tap changer and tap-changing transformer having an on-load tap changer

An on-load tap-changer for uninterrupted diverter switch operation between different winding taps of a tap-changing transformer, the on-load tap-changer comprising:

• an on-load tap-changer plate comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side;
• a selector;
• and
• a diverter switch,
• wherein:
• the selector and the diverter switch are mounted on the on-load tap-changer plate,
• the diverter switch comprises a vacuum interrupter, a transition resistor, and a bridge switch,
• the selector comprises a first selector arm, a second selector arm, and a change-over selector,
• the first selector arm is mounted on the first side of the on-load tap-changer plate, and
• the second selector arm and the change-over selector are mounted on the second side of the on-load tap-changer plate.