METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR GENERATING OR TRANSMITTING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS OF INFRASONIC, SONIC, OR ULTRASONIC FREQUENCY, FOR PERFORMING MECHANICAL WORK IN GENERAL (for particular applications, see the relevant subclasses, e.g. B07B1/40, B23Q17/12, B24B31/06; measurement of mechanical vibrations G01H; in direction finding, locating, distance or velocity measuring G01S; ; control of mechanical vibrations in general G05D; sound-producing devices, e.g. bells, sirens, whistles G10K, ; generation of electrical oscillations H03B; electromechanical resonators in general H03H; electromechanical transducers H04R)

Description

B06B covers devices and methods for generating, producing, or transmitting mechanical vibrations without restriction to specific applications. This subclass encompasses vibration sources such as electromechanical vibrators, mechanical oscillators, impact devices, and vibratory actuators used across industrial, medical, and consumer applications. Included are reciprocating mechanisms, rotating unbalanced masses, piezoelectric vibrators, and electromagnetic vibration generators that produce oscillatory motion in solids, liquids, or gases. The classification excludes vibrations integral to machines designed for specific purposes (covered in their respective technology classes) and focuses on vibration generation as a primary function or component technology.