Ignition apparatus having feature for shielding the HV terminal

An ignition coil comprising:

• a central core formed of magnetically permeable material having a main axis;
• a primary winding disposed radially outwardly of said core;
• a secondary winding spool having a winding surface and a flange;
• a high-voltage terminal;
• a secondary winding wound on said surface and having a high-voltage end thereof connected to said high-voltage terminal;
• a case formed of electrical insulating material disposed outwardly of said core, said spool and said primary and secondary windings;
• an outer core formed of magnetically permeable material located radially outwardly of said case;
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• a cup formed of metal contacting said high-voltage terminal configured to be contacted by a connector assembly for connection to a spark plug, wherein said cup has a base and a generally annular side wall extending radially along said main axis around said terminal and extending axially to said flange thereby providing an interior surface to engage said terminal.