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F16D 23/02

Arrangements for synchronisation

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Details of mechanically-actuated clutches not specific for one distinct type; Synchronisation arrangements for clutches > Arrangements for synchronisation

Classification Context

Section:
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Class:
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS OR UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
Subclass:
COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES

3 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • F16D 23/08 with a blocking mechanism that only releases the clutching member on synchronisation
  • F16D 23/1 automatically producing the engagement of the clutch when the clutch members are moving at the same speed; Indicating synchronisation

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F16, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 21,545
  2. ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 9,446
  3. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 7,215
  4. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 6,846
  5. ROBERT BOSCH DE 6,106
  6. NTN CORPORATION 5,305
  7. SKF SE 4,219
  8. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,852
  9. NSK 3,850
  10. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 3,639