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B66C

CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES ( rope, cable, or chain winding mechanisms, braking or detent devices therefor B66D; specially adapted for nuclear reactors G21)

Description

B66C covers crane systems and their load-handling components, encompassing fixed, mobile, and floating cranes along with associated mechanical devices for lifting and transporting heavy loads. It includes load-engaging elements such as hooks, grabs, magnets, and spreader bars, as well as auxiliary equipment like capstans and winches used in conjunction with cranes. The subclass also addresses structural features, control mechanisms, and safety systems integral to crane operation, but excludes specialized lifting devices covered by other classes such as jacks (B66F) or elevators (B66B).

15 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B66C 25/00 Cranes not provided for in groups B66C17/00 - B66C23/00
  • B66C 6/00 Girders, or track-supporting structures, specially adapted for cranes (base supporting structures with legs B66C5/00; girders in general E04C3/02)

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B66, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. INVENTIO CH 3,939
  2. OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY US 3,810
  3. KONE CORPORATION FI 3,008
  4. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP 2,333
  5. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1,254
  6. HITACHI 1,195
  7. OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY 1,065
  8. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 961
  9. INVENTIO 828
  10. CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION US 828