CPC Subgroup
F16K 31/44 Mechanical actuating means
Full Title
Operating means; Releasing devices > Mechanical actuating means
10 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- F16K 31/46 for remote operation
- F16K 31/48 actuated by mechanical timing-device, e.g. with dash-pot (self-closing valves F16K21/16)
- F16K 31/50 with screw-spindle
- F16K 31/52 with crank, eccentric, or cam
- F16K 31/53 with toothed gearing
- F16K 31/56 without stable intermediate position, e.g. with snap action
- F16K 31/58 comprising a movable discharge-nozzle
- F16K 31/60 Handles
- F16K 31/62 Pedals or like operating members, e.g. actuated by knee or hip
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