Transformer winding

An electrical transformer comprising:

• a first modular section comprising a first support and a first winding of a conductive element, the first winding of a conductive element located about the first support;
• a second modular section separable from the first modular section, the second modular section axially aligned with and removably and electrically connected to the first modular section, the second modular section comprising a second support and a second winding of a conductive element, the second winding of a conductive element located about the second support;
• and,
• wherein the first modular section comprises a electrical coupling and the second modular section comprises a second electrical coupling, the first and second electrical couplings comprising a plug-in assembly.

A modular section for an electrical transformer comprising a plurality of modular sections each individually electrically connected to at least one adjacent modular section, the modular section comprising:

• a central axis;
• a support positioned about the central axis;
• a winding of a conductive element located about the support, the winding of a conductive element comprising a positive lead and a negative lead;
• an electrical coupling comprising a positive terminal and a negative terminal, the positive lead electrically connected to the positive terminal and the negative lead electrically connected to the negative terminal wherein adjacent pairs of modular sections are removably and electrically connected by respective electrical couplings;
• and,
• an insulating material covering a portion of the modular section.

A high voltage coil for an electrical transformer comprising:

• a central axis;
• a first modular section comprising:
• a first support positioned about the central axis, the first support comprising a first inner supporting ring and a first outer supporting ring radially spaced from the first inner supporting ring, the first inner supporting ring and first outer supporting ring radially spaced by a first spacer support wherein a first radial duct is formed between the first inner and first outer supporting rings;
• a first winding of a conductive element located about the first support, the first winding comprising a first inner segment and a first outer segment, the first inner segment located about the first inner supporting ring, and the first outer segment located about the first outer supporting ring;
• a first insulating material covering a portion of the first winding of a conductive element;
• a first electrical coupling;
• a first alignment member comprising a key member extending outwardly from a portion of the first modular section;
• and
• a second modular section stackable with and separate from the first modular section, the second modular section axially aligned with and electrically connected to the first modular section, the second modular section comprising:
• a second support positioned about the central axis, the second support comprising a second inner supporting ring and a second outer supporting ring radially spaced from the second inner supporting ring, the second inner supporting ring and second outer supporting ring radially spaced by a second spacer support wherein a second radial duct is formed between the second inner and second outer supporting rings, the second radial duct in axial alignment with the first radial duct;
• a second winding of a conductive element located about the second support, the second winding comprising a second inner segment and a second outer segment, the second inner segment located about the second inner supporting ring, and the second outer segment located about the second outer supporting ring;
• second insulating material covering a portion of the second winding of a conductive element;
• a second electrical coupling in plug-in electrical connection with the first electrical coupling;
• and,
• a second alignment member comprising a key receptor for receiving a portion of the key member from the first modular section.

An electrical transformer comprising:

• a central axis;
• a first modular section positioned about the central axis, the first modular section comprising a first support and a first winding of a conductive element, and a first insulating material, the first winding of a conductive element located about the first support, the first insulating material covering a portion of the first modular section;
• a second modular section axially aligned with and electrically connected to the first modular section, the second modular section comprising a second support, a second winding of a conductive element, and a second insulating material, the second winding of a conductive element located about the second support, the second insulating material covering a portion of the second modular section;
• wherein the first modular section comprises a first electrical coupling, and the second modular section comprises a second electrical coupling, the first and second electrical couplings being operably joined to electrically connect the first and second modular sections;
• and,
• wherein the first support comprises a first inner supporting portion and a first outer supporting portion spaced from the first inner supporting portion by a first spacer support, wherein a first duct is formed between the first inner supporting portion and first outer supporting portion.

An electrical transformer comprising:

• a central axis;
• a first modular section positioned about the central axis, the first modular section comprising a first support and a first winding of a conductive element, and a first insulating material, the first winding of a conductive element located about the first support, the first insulating material covering a portion of the first modular section;
• a second modular section axially aligned with and electrically connected to the first modular section, the second modular section comprising a second support, a second winding of a conductive element, and a second insulating material, the second winding of a conductive element located about the second support, the second insulating material covering a portion of the second modular section;
• and,
• wherein the first modular section comprises a key member extending outwardly therefrom for contacting a portion of the first modular section wherein the key member is provided to ensure proper axial alignment between the first and second modular sections, and the second modular section comprises a key receptor for receiving a portion of the key member of the first modular section.