B27C PLANING, DRILLING, MILLING, TURNING OR UNIVERSAL MACHINES FOR WOOD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL (machine tools in general B23; working wood using abrasive, e.g. sanding, devices B24; tools for these purposes B27G)
Description
B27C encompasses machine tools designed for primary shaping operations on wood and wood-like materials through material removal processes such as planing, drilling, milling, and turning. This subclass includes both single-purpose machines dedicated to one operation and universal machines capable of performing multiple operations. The classification covers the mechanical design, structural elements, and control features of these machines, as well as specialized tooling and work-holding apparatus unique to wood machining, while excluding machines for sawing (covered under B27D) and finishing or surface treatment operations.
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- B27C 1/00 Machines for producing flat surfaces, e.g. by rotary cutters; Equipment therefor
- B27C 3/00 Drilling machines or drilling devices; Equipment therefor (B23B takes precedence)
- B27C 5/00 Machines designed for producing special profiles or shaped work, e.g. by rotary cutters; Equipment therefor (turning B27C7/00; features of copying devices B23Q35/00; slotting, mortising, making tongues or grooves B27F)
- B27C 7/00 Wood-turning machines; Equipment therefor (B23B, B23G, B23Q, take precedence; features of copying devices B23Q35/00)
- B27C 9/00 Multi-purpose machines; Universal machines; Equipment therefor
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B27, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 868
- NANJING FORESTRY UNIVERSITY 463
- HOMAG DE 437
- HUSQVARNA SE 360
- SWISS KRONO TEC CH 350
- MAKITA CORPORATION JP 319
- DIEFFENBACHERMASCHINEN- UND ANLAGENBAU DE 312
- VAELINGE INNOVATION SE 306
- ANDREAS STIHL & COMPANY DE 275
- FESTOOL DE 260