CPC Main Group
F16D 3/00 Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive (couplings disconnectable simply by axial movement F16D1/10; slip couplings F16D7/00)
6 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- F16D 3/02 adapted to specific functions
- F16D 3/16 Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
- F16D 3/50 with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members (F16D3/16 takes precedence)
- F16D 3/80 in which a fluid is used (fluid couplings allowing continuous slip F16D31/00 - F16D35/00)
- F16D 3/84 Shrouds, e.g. casings, covers; Sealing means specially adapted therefor
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F16, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 22,817
- ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 10,523
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 7,933
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 7,059
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,867
- SKF SE 4,729
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 4,111
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,838
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS US 3,575
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,499