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B25B 23/14

Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers (couplings for transmitting rotation or clutches F16D; devices for measuring torque per se G01L)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

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IPC: Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers

CPC: Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers (couplings for transmitting rotation or clutches F16D; devices for measuring torque per se G01L)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers > Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers

CPC:

Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers (bolt tensioners B25B29/02) > Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers (couplings for transmitting rotation or clutches F16D; devices for measuring torque per se G01L)

Of 12 combined children, 4 exist in both systems.

3 codes are CPC-only extensions, 5 exist only in IPC.

IPC defines codes here since 1974.

Child Classifications

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  • B25B 23/1405 CPC only CPC only
  • B25B 23/141 CPC only CPC only
  • B25B 23/1415 CPC only CPC only
  • B25B 23/15 having a mechanism to mark the work when the selected torque is applied to the work since 1985 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B25B 23/151 the motor drive having condition-responsive means to regulate the power output of a motor driving the work-contacting component since 1985 IPC only IPC only
  • B25B 23/153 having a force-transmitting element which is permanently deformed upon application of an excessive amount of torque since 1985 IPC only IPC only
  • B25B 23/155 wherein the work-contacting means is released from torque-transmitting engagement with the work, when a selected torque is exceeded since 1985 IPC only IPC only
  • B25B 23/157 having torque controlled clutch-type arrangements since 1985 IPC only IPC only
  • B25B 23/159 the work-contacting component comprising or being connected to a resilient structural member, which remains rigid and fully force transmitting until a selected torque is exceeded or which signals excessive torque since 1985 IPC only IPC only

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B25,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 4,635
  2. FANUC JP 3,353
  3. ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,950
  4. LG ELECTRONICS KR 2,397
  5. HILTI LI 2,243
  6. FANUC 2,234
  7. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2,131
  8. KAWASAKI HEAVY IND JP 1,940
  9. MAKITA CORPORATION 1,851
  10. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 1,562

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B25,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. FANUC JP 3,700
  2. ROBERT BOSCH DE 3,293
  3. LG ELECTRONICS KR 2,871
  4. HILTI LI 2,424
  5. FANUC 2,406
  6. KAWASAKI HEAVY IND JP 2,103
  7. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 1,854
  8. MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION US 1,825
  9. MAKITA CORPORATION JP 1,677
  10. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 1,513