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IPC Main Group
F26B 17/00

Machines or apparatus for drying materials in loose, plastic, or fluidised form, e.g. granules, staple fibres, with progressive movement

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Class:
DRYING
Subclass:
DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM

8 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • F26B 17/1 with movement performed by fluid currents, e.g. issuing from a nozzle
  • F26B 17/24 with movement performed by shooting or throwing the materials
  • F26B 17/26 with movement performed by reciprocating or oscillating conveyors propelling materials over stationary surfaces; with movement performed by reciprocating or oscillating shelves, sieves or trays
  • F26B 17/28 with movement performed by rollers or discs with material passing over or between them, e.g. suction drum, sieve

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F26, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. LG ELECTRONICS KR 392
  2. TRUKING TECHNOLOGY 292
  3. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 258
  4. MENGZHOU YUANHONG DRYING EQUIPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 190
  5. HAIER SMART HOME 176
  6. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 174
  7. LG ENERGY SOLUTION KR 166
  8. SCREEN HOLDINGS JP 162
  9. GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 157
  10. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 152