IPC Subgroup
B23Q 1/26 characterised by constructional features relating to the co-operation of relatively movable members; Means for preventing relative movement of such members
Introduced: September 1968
Last revised: January 2006
Full Title
Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members > Movable or adjustable work or tool supports > characterised by constructional features relating to the co-operation of relatively movable members; Means for preventing relative movement of such members
Classification Context
- Section:
- PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- Class:
- MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- Subclass:
- DETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING; MACHINE TOOLS IN GENERAL, CHARACTERISED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARTICULAR DETAILS OR COMPONENTS; COMBINATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF METAL-WORKING MACHINES, NOT DIRECTED TO A PARTICULAR RESULT
7 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B23Q 1/28 Means for securing sliding members in any desired position
- B23Q 1/3 controlled in conjunction with the feed mechanism
- B23Q 1/32 Relative movement obtained by co-operating spherical surfaces, e.g. ball-and-socket joints
- B23Q 1/34 Relative movement obtained by use of deformable elements, e.g. piezoelectric, magnetostrictive, elastic or thermally-dilatable elements
- B23Q 1/38 using fluid bearings or fluid cushion supports
- B23Q 1/4 using ball, roller or wheel arrangements
- B23Q 1/42 using T-, V-, dovetail-section or like guides
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B23, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- ITW (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS) US 3,407
- FANUC JP 3,120
- DISCO ABRASIVE SYSTEM 2,777
- HAN'S LASER TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY GROUP COMPANY 2,629
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,468
- FANUC 2,273
- DISCO CORPORATION JP 2,267
- GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 1,611
- CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,534
- ISCAR IL 1,499