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F16D 2500/316

Other signal inputs not covered by the groups above

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External control of clutches by electric or electronic means > Signal inputs > Other signal inputs not covered by the groups above

5 direct subcodes

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  • F16D 2500/3161 Signal providing information about the state of engine accessories
  • F16D 2500/3163 Using the natural frequency of a component as input for the control
  • F16D 2500/3165 Using the moment of inertia of a component as input for the control
  • F16D 2500/3166 Detection of an elapsed period of time
  • F16D 2500/3168 Temperature detection of any component of the control system

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