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F16C 2226/70

with complementary interlocking parts

Full Title

Joining parts; Fastening; Assembling or mounting parts > Positive connections > with complementary interlocking parts

3 direct subcodes

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  • F16C 2226/72 with bayonet joints, i.e. parts are rotated to create positive interlock
  • F16C 2226/74 with snap-fit, e.g. by clips

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F16, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 22,817
  2. ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 10,523
  3. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 7,933
  4. ROBERT BOSCH DE 7,059
  5. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,867
  6. SKF SE 4,729
  7. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 4,111
  8. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,838
  9. GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS US 3,575
  10. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,499