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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

Titles differ between systems:

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