IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012

G01M - Definition fr

Definition statement

This subclass covers:

The scope of the subclass G01M is so broad that a detailed description of the subject matter appropriate for this place is correctly possible only at the main group level.

The user is referred to the IPC definitions for the individual main groups of G01M which follow hereinafter. The following list is intended to assist the user.

Testing characterised by the objects investigated:

Machines or machine parts – see definitions for G01M 1/00G01M 9/00, G01M 10/00G01M 13/00, G01M 15/00G01M 17/00

Structures – see definitions for G01M 1/00G01M 3/00, G01M 5/00G01M 7/00

Apparatus not provided elsewhere – see definitions for G01M 11/00G01M 99/00

Testing characterised by the properties investigated:

Balance – see definition for G01M 1/00

Fluid tightness – see definition for G01M 3/00

Elasticity, deflection – see definition for G01M 5/00

Vibration resistance – see definition for G01M 7/00

Aerodynamic properties – see definition for G01M 9/00

Hydrodynamic properties – see definition for G01M 10/00

Optical properties – see definition for G01M 11/00

Relationship between large subject matter areas

G01N covers investigating, i.e. testing or determining, the properties of materials, as opposed to testing or determining the properties of structures or apparatus, machine parts, which is covered by G01M.

Glossary of terms

In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Calibrating

means ascertaining the quality of a measuring or testing device, or checking, adjusting graduations of measuring or testing device

Monitoring

means maintain a continuous or periodical watch (human or instrumental) on, to enable action to be taken or initiated, or a signal to be given, if undesired conditions occur

Investigating

means testing or determining.

Testing

means determination of the presence, quality, or genuineness of object to be tested.