CPC Main Group
B21D 7/00 Bending rods, profiles, or tubes (B21D11/02 - B21D11/18 take precedence; using mandrels or the like B21D9/00)
8 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B21D 7/02 over a stationary forming member; by use of a swinging forming member or abutment
- B21D 7/04 over a movably-arranged forming menber (B21D7/02 takes precedence)
- B21D 7/06 in press brakes or between rams and anvils or abutments; Pliers with forming dies
- B21D 7/08 by passing between rollers or through a curved die
- B21D 7/10 by abutting members and flexible bending means, e.g. with chains, ropes
- B21D 7/12 with program control
- B21D 7/14 combined with measuring of bends or lengths
- B21D 7/16 Auxiliary equipment, e.g. for heating or cooling of bends
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B21, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- JFE STEEL JP 2,667
- NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION JP 2,049
- POSCO (POHANG IRON AND STEEL COMPANY) KR 1,967
- NSSMC (NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL) JP 1,800
- SMS GROUP DE 1,538
- JFE STEEL 1,150
- ARCELORMITTAL LU 1,142
- BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL COMPANY 821
- HYUNDAI STEEL COMPANY KR 808
- THYSSENKRUPP STEEL EUROPE DE 660