IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012

F16G - Definition fr

Definition statement

This subclass covers:

Belts, e.g. V-belts, cables, ropes or chains that are specially adapted for transferring power/force from an input point to an output point to move or drive at least one mechanical part.

The belts, cables, ropes or chains being either

Chains, e.g. hauling- or hoisting-chains, that are not specially adapted for transferring power/force.

Fittings and attachments primarily intended to be connected to or used with the above types of belts, cables, ropes or chains. These include:

Relationship between large subject matter areas

Subclass F16G does not cover the following methods or apparatus for making or permanently assembling chains or chain elements:

Hooks in general are to be classified in group F16B 45/00 and hooks for cranes in group B66C 1/34.

References relevant to classification in this subclass

This subclass does not cover:

Endless conveyor belts

B65G 15/30
Making of belts

Producing belts of plastics

B29D 29/00

Making driving belts of leather

C14B 9/00
Examples of places where the subject matter of this class is covered when specially adapted, used for a particular purpose, or incorporated in a larger system:
Belts

Gearings using endless flexible members

F16H 7/00, F16H 9/00

Belts specially adapted for gearings with variable ratio by using endless flexible members

F16H 9/24

Preventing or carrying off electrostatic charges

H05F
Making of belts

Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles

D03D 1/00
Chains

Gearings using endless flexible members

F16H 7/00, F16H 9/00

Chains specially adapted for gearings with variable ratio by using endless flexible members

F16H 9/24
Fastenings for ropes or cables

Straining wire in general

B21F 9/00

Attachment of ropes or cables to drums or barrels of winding mechanisms

B66D 1/34

Cable clamps for suspension bridge cables

E01D 19/16

Rope clamps in earth drilling

E21B 19/12

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Ropes or cables

Ropes or cables in general

D07B

Fastening equipment for ropes on ships

B63B 21/04

Adaptations of ropes or the like on ships

B63B 21/20
Fastenings for ropes or cables

Arrangements for ropes or cables for connection to elevator cars or cages

B66B 7/08

Ground anchors

E02D 5/80

Anchoring devices for prestressed members

E04C 5/00
Chains

Fastening equipment for chains on ships

B63B 21/04

Adaptations of chains or the like on ships

B63B 21/20

Hooks or eyes in general

F16B 45/00

Traction chains for conveyors

B65G 17/38, B65G 19/20

Making of chains by mechanical metal-working without essentially removing material or by punching metal

B21L

Making of chains by casting

B22D 25/02

Making of chains by shaping or joining of plastics or by shaping of substances in a plastic state, in general

B29C, B29L 31/12