CPC Definition - Subclass H02B

Last Updated Version: 2023.02
BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Electric enclosures such as electric boxes, circuit-breaker boxes, electric cabinets, low to high voltage switchgear enclosed in casings, cabinets or in switchyards, enclosed and non enclosed substations, for the supply and distribution of electric power.
  • The installation, maintenance and association of switching devices and switchgear with each other or with other electric devices, in such enclosures, substations, switchyards.
Relationships with other classification places

When the focus is on details of switching devices, like constructional details and not so much the association with other electric devices or enclosures, these devices are classified in H01H. The same applies to specific details of electrical connections, to be classified instead in H01R.

Cabinets that are referred to as electric(al) cabinets but are in fact enclosing electronic, telecommunication or data devices are not classified in H02B.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Basic electric elements, their assembly, including the mounting in enclosures or on bases, or the mounting of covers thereon, see the subclasses for such elements, e.g. transformers, switches, fuses or line connectors

H01F, H01H, H01R

Installation of electric cables or lines, or of combined optical and electric cables or lines, or other conductors for supply or distribution

H02G

Frameworks, boards, panels, desks, casings; Details of substations or switching arrangements
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Electromechanical aspects of enclosures (boxes, wall mounted casings, electric cabinets) housing electric equipment mostly in the low and medium voltage range and the mounting of electric equipment therein.
  • Details of electric equipment insofar as it is related to its mounting in the enclosure (mounting parts).
Relationships with other classification places

Details of substations are actually classified either in H02B 5/00 or H02B 7/00.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Electrical centers for vehicles

B60R 16/0238

Housings and supporting racks for energy meters

G01R 11/04, G01R 1/04

Enclosures for data-processing equipment

G06F 1/181

Batteries casings

H01M 50/20

Distribution boxes

H02G 3/08

Telecomm cabinets

H04Q 1/00

Electronic casings, cabinets

H05K

Application-oriented references

Examples of places where the subject matter of this place is covered when specially adapted, used for a particular purpose, or incorporated in a larger system:

Protective tubings or conduits for the installation of electric cables or lines in or on buildings

H02G 3/04

Electrical casings that relate to the installation of cables in or on buildings, the so called distribution boxes, joint or junction boxes, electrical boxes for switches and sockets, their mounting on or in walls

H02G 3/08

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Mounting of several circuit breakers together

H01H 71/0271

Electrical connections between juxtaposed circuit breakers

H01R 9/2675 , H01H 71/082

Cabinet frame

H05K 7/183

Ventilation in electronic enclosures

H05K 7/20

Special rules of classification

Special details concerning the corner connections or the profile of a chassis of an electric cabinet may be classified in H02B 1/01 or H02B 1/30, but will have to take the corresponding Indexing Code (H02B 1/014, H02B 1/014).

having associated enclosures, e.g. for preventing access to live parts
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Shutters or guards for contacts

H02B 1/14

Shutters or guards for preventing access to contacts (shielding of isolating-contacts in withdrawable switchgear H02B 11/24)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Shielding of isolating-contacts in withdrawable switchgear

H02B 11/24

Earthing arrangements (earthing arrangements for substations H02B 5/01; earthing arrangements for switchgear H02B 11/28, H02B 13/075)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Earthing arrangements for substations

H02B 5/01

Earthing arrangements for switchgear

H02B 11/28, H02B 13/075

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Earth plates, pins or other contacts

H01R 4/66

Circuit arrangements for boards or switchyards
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Devices for displaying diagrams

H02B 15/00

Service supply

H02J 11/00

Casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Casings adapted for a single switch

H01H

Enclosures for cables, lines or bus-bars

H02G

Distribution, connection or junction boxes

H02G 3/08

Casings in general

H05K

Special rules of classification

In groups H02B 1/26 - H02B 1/56, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.

Anti-seismic devices or installations
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Anti-seismic devices or installations for buildings in general

E04B 1/98

Shock absorbers

F16F

Apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture, assembly, or maintenance of boards or switchgear
Definition statement

This place covers:

Devices used in the maintenance, replacement, retrofitting, repairing, manufacturing or assembly of boards, electric cabinets, switchgear or substations for the supply or distribution of electric power.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Apparatus for installing, maintaining electric cables or lines

H02G 1/00

Non-enclosed substations; Substations with enclosed and non-enclosed equipment
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Association of several medium to very high voltage air or gas insulated switchgear in a switchyard, not necessarily involving a transformer.
  • Switchgear (transformers, switching devices) mounted on poles.
Relationships with other classification places
  • When a double busbar/line configuration is involved this is to be also classified in H02B 1/22.
  • Documents classified in H02B 5/06 might also be classified in H02B 13/035, when specific details of the switching devices are involved.
  • Anti-vibration or anti-seismic installations are to be also classified in H02B 1/54.
Enclosed substations, e.g. compact substations
Definition statement

This place covers:

Association of several medium to very high voltage air or gas insulated switchgear enclosed in a building (above ground level or underground) not necessarily involving a transformer.

Relationships with other classification places

Cooling details are to be also classified in H02B 1/56.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Constructional details of the substation building

E04H 5/04

Details of mounting, supporting the transformer

H01F 27/06

Distribution substations, e.g. for urban network (H02B 7/01 takes precedence)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Gas-insulated substations

H02B 7/01

Switchgear having carriage withdrawable for isolation
Definition statement

This place covers:

Switchgear normally enclosed in a casing/cubicle having the interrupting unit arranged in or on a withdrawable unit/carriage mostly in the medium to high-voltage range.

Details of the withdrawal mechanism, interlocking means, grounding, shutters, electrical contacts of such switchgear.

Relationships with other classification places

Smaller low-voltage withdrawable units are usually classified in H02B 1/36.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Details of contacts

H01H 1/00

Fuses

H01H 9/10

Preventing discharge, corona rings

H01H 33/24

Vacuum switches

H01H 33/66

Isolating-contacts, e.g. mountings or shieldings
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Shutters or guards for isolating contacts

H02B 1/14, H02B 11/24

Switch contacts

H01H

Line connectors in general

H01R

Means for duplicate bus-bar selection
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Layouts for duplicate bus-bar selection

H02B 1/22

with interlock
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Interlock for switches in general

H01H

truck type (H02B 11/127 takes precedence)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Withdrawal mechanism

H02B 11/127

drawer type (H02B 11/127 takes precedence)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Withdrawal mechanism

H02B 11/127

Arrangement of switchgear in which switches are enclosed in, or structurally associated with, a casing, e.g. cubicle (switchgear having carriage withdrawable for isolation H02B 11/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Medium to high-voltage switchgear enclosed in a casing that might be a functional unit divided in different compartments (busbar compartment, cable compartment, switch compartment).
  • Details of gas insulated switchgear having each component (circuit-breaker, busbar, etc) separately sealed in an enclosure.
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Switchgear having carriage withdrawable for isolation

H02B 11/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Arrangement of switchgear in association with main transformer

H02B 5/00, H02B 7/00

Locating faults

G01R 31/08

Lead-in/through insulators

H01B 17/26

Protective circuit arrangements having fault detecting means

H01H 1/0015

Pressure relief devices

H01H 33/53

Safety arrangements, e.g. in case of excessive pressure or fire due to electrical defect
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Safety arrangements for buildings in general

E04B 1/94

Devices for opening or closing safety wings

E05F 1/00

Emergency protective circuit arrangements for distribution gear, e.g. bus-bar systems, or for switching devices

H02H 7/22

Details of casing, e.g. gas tightness
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Gas reservoirs for switches

H01H 33/56

Features relating to the gas
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Selection of fluids for switches

H01H 33/22

Means for detecting or reacting to mechanical or electrical defects
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Means for detecting or reacting to mechanical or electrical defects for switches

H01H 9/50, H01H 33/26, H01H 33/53

Supervisory desks or panels for centralised control or display
Definition statement

This place covers:

Display/Control panels or desks for centralised control or display of switching arrangements for the supply or distribution of electric power.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Desks in general

A47B