CPC Definition - Subclass B25G

Last Updated Version: 2016.11
HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS (attaching the blades or the like to handles of hand tools for soil working A01B 1/22; handles of hand implements for harvesting A01D 1/14; handles integral with brushware A46B)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Handle constructions;

Attaching handles to the implements;

Handles for hand implements, in general;

Handles for hand implements for particular purposes, for a tool.

Relationships with other classification places

B25G covers handle constructions relating to hand tools, i.e. tools without power-drive means.

B25B covers wrenches, pliers, spanners and screwdrivers in detail, but all handle related features are to be found in specific places of B25G, such as: B25G 1/025, B25G 1/043, B25G 1/063, B25G 1/085 or B25G 1/105.

A47L 13/00 relates to scrapers and mops (i.e. cleaning devices).

B62K 21/00 cover cycles handles. Ski sticks can be found in A63C 11/22.

Tattoo devices are in A61M 37/00.

Knives related details are in B26B 21/52.

A47J 45/06 cover handles for cookware.

F24C 15/02 cover handles for ovens.

F25D 23/02 cover handles for fridges.

F16B 7/1427 covers telescopic rods/handles.

F16B 7/04 relates to general clamps for rods.

B26B relates to hand cutting tools, such as knives, scissors, axes.

B25D 1/00 and B25D 3/00 relate to hammers and chisels.

A01B covers soil working implements (i.e. agriculture, forestry).

A47G covers table ware (i.e. forks).

A63B covers sports articles (i.e. golf clubs, rackets, etc.).

B29C covers general moulding, coating, etc.

E04F covers devices for finishing works on buildings.

References
Informative references

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

Soil working devices, incl. forestry

A01B

Household or table equipment

A47G

Devices for fastening or gripping kitchen utensils

A47J 45/00

Cleaning devices

A47L

Golf clubs

A63B 53/00

Bats, rackets

A63B 59/00

Ski sticks

A63C 11/22

Vices, spanners, screwdrivers, pliers

B25B

Hammers and chisels

B25D 1/00, B25D 3/00

Hand cutting tools: knives, scissors, axes

B26B

Shaping or joining of plastics; shaping of substances in a plastic state, in general; after-treatment of the shaped products

B29C

Steering devices for cycles

B62K 21/00

Implements for finishing work on buildings

E04F 21/00

Devices for securing or fastening elements together

F16B

Details of domestic stoves or ranges

F24C 15/00

Refrigerators - general constructional features

F25D 23/00

Special rules of classification

B25G 3/14 - B25G 3/32 relate to very specific details of locking implements to the handle, being used like "keywords", usually in combination.

Glossary of terms

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

Tool

Any portable instrument of operation for performing, assisting the work or facilitating mechanical operations. Tools are manually operated. Machine tools and devices with power drive means are not considered as tools.

Hand tool

Hand held device for performing work on a material or a physical system using only muscular strength.

Handle constructions
Definition statement

This place covers:

Handle constructions for hand tools without a power drive means:

  • Handles for rotary tools with additional levers, e.g. for increasing torque;
  • Handles for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners with additional levers, e.g. for increasing torque;
  • Shock-absorbing means;
  • Flexible handles;
  • Telescopic; extensible; sectional handles;
  • Handles reversible or adjustable for position;
  • Handles with provision for storing tool elements;
  • handles characterised by material or shape.
References
Informative references

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

Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould

B29C 45/00

Special rules of classification

Unless having an exclusively specified use (e.g. golf clubs handles), all handle constructions that are mentioned to be suitable for a tool are classified in this group.

Attaching handles to the implements
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Socket, tang, or like fixings;
  • Fixings with detachable or separate socket pieces;
  • Fixings with multiple socket, e.g. T-socket;
  • Fixings with dovetail of other groove;
  • Fixings with elastic, taper, or other self-grip socket or tang;
  • Locking and securing devices;
  • Fixings by pressing the handle on the implements; using cement or molten metal, e.g. casting, moulding, by welding or the like;
  • Fixings using lap joints; riveted, screwed, or like joints;
  • Hinged, pivoted, swivelling, or folding joints.
References
Informative references

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

Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould

B29C 45/00

Friction-grip releasable fastenings

F16B 2/00

Key-type connections

F16B 3/00

Shrinkage connections, e.g. assembled with the part at different temperature; Force fits

F16B 4/00

Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections

F16B 7/00

Connections of rods or tubular parts to flat surfaces at an angle

F16B 9/00

Connecting constructional elements or machine parts by sticking or pressing them together, e.g. cold pressure welding

F16B 11/00

Hooks; Eyes

F16B 45/00