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H02J 1/10

Parallel operation of DC sources

Introduced: September 1968

Full Title

Circuit arrangements for DC mains or DC distribution networks > Parallel operation of DC sources

Additional Content IPC

Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering

Of 6 combined children, 3 exist in both systems.

3 codes are CPC-only extensions.

2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • H02J 1/102 being switching converters (H02J1/108, H02J1/12 take precedence) since 2026 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 1/106 CPC only CPC only
  • H02J 1/108 having arrangements for blocking reverse current flow, e.g. using diodes (H02J1/12 takes precedence) since 2026 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 1/109 CPC only CPC only
  • H02J 1/12 Parallel operation of DC sources having power converters with further DC sources without power converters IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 1/122 CPC only CPC only

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class H02,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 54,496
  2. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP 10,495
  3. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 9,464
  4. GUANGDONG POWER GRID CORPORATION 9,339
  5. ROBERT BOSCH DE 8,226
  6. SIEMENS DE 8,218
  7. DENSO CORPORATION 7,063
  8. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION 6,619
  9. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 5,826
  10. GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 5,094

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class H02,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 24,515
  2. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP 11,346
  3. SIEMENS DE 9,026
  4. ROBERT BOSCH DE 9,005
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 6,729
  6. GUANGDONG POWER GRID CORPORATION 5,740
  7. DENSO CORPORATION JP 5,077
  8. LG ELECTRONICS KR 5,041
  9. LG INNOTEK COMPANY KR 4,442
  10. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 4,349