Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:: PHYSICS
Class:: MEASURING; TESTING
Subclass:: MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS

Related Keywords

FEELERS for measuring dimensionsGAUGE(S) for linear dimensionsGAUGE(S) for mechanical measuringRODS for measuringSTAFFS for measuringTAPE(S) for measuring

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Child Classifications

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G01B 3/02 Rulers with scales or marks for direct reading
G01B 3/1 Measuring tapes
G01B 3/11 Chains for measuring length
G01B 3/12 Measuring wheels
G01B 3/14 Templates for checking contours
G01B 3/16 Compasses, i.e. with a pair of pivoted arms
G01B 3/18 Micrometers
G01B 3/2 Slide gauges
G01B 3/22 Feeler-pin gauges, e.g. dial gauges
G01B 3/3 Bars, blocks, or strips in which the distance between a pair of faces is fixed, although it may be preadjustable, e.g. end measure, feeler strip
G01B 3/34 Ring or other apertured gauges, e.g. "go/no-go" gauge
G01B 3/38 Gauges with an open yoke and opposed faces, i.e. calipers, in which the internal distance between the faces is fixed, although it may be preadjustable
G01B 3/46 Plug gauges for internal dimensions with engaging surfaces which are at a fixed distance, although they may be preadjustable
G01B 3/56 Gauges for measuring angles or tapers, e.g. conical calipers