DIFF Main Group
F16L 37/00 Couplings of the quick-acting type ( radially-binding sleeves F16L17/04, F16L21/06; connecting hoses to rigid members F16L33/00)
Introduced: September 1968
Title
Titles differ between systems:
IPC: Couplings of the quick-acting type
CPC: Couplings of the quick-acting type ( radially-binding sleeves F16L17/04, F16L21/06; connecting hoses to rigid members F16L33/00)
Full Title
Full titles differ between systems:
IPC:
Couplings of the quick-acting type
CPC:
Couplings of the quick-acting type ( radially-binding sleeves F16L17/04, F16L21/06; connecting hoses to rigid members F16L33/00)
Additional Content IPC
Specially adapted for lubricating devices
Of 16 combined children, 12 exist in both systems.
4 codes are CPC-only extensions.
3 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
Child Classifications
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- F16L 37/02 in which the connection is maintained only by friction of the parts being joined (F16L37/22 takes precedence) +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F16L 37/08 in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members (F16L37/22 - F16L37/26 take precedence) +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F16L 37/22 in which the connection is maintained by means of balls, rollers or helical springs under radial pressure between the parts IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F16L 37/24 in which the connection is made by inserting one member axially into the other and rotating it to a limited extent, e.g. with bayonet-action +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F16L 37/26 in which the connection is made by transversely moving the parts together, with or without their subsequent rotation IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F16L 37/50 adjustable; allowing movement of the parts joined since 1990 +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F16L 37/56 for double-walled or multi-channel pipes since 1990 +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F16L 37/58 the extremities of the two halves of the joint being pressed against each other without being locked in position since 1990 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class F16,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 21,545
- ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 9,446
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 7,215
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 6,846
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 6,106
- NTN CORPORATION 5,305
- SKF SE 4,219
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,852
- NSK 3,850
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 3,639
Top Applicants (CPC)
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