CPC Definition - Subclass E06C

Last Updated Version: 2023.08
LADDERS (E04F 11/00 takes precedence; step-stools A47C 12/00; adaptation of ladders to use on ships B63B, to use on aircraft B64; scaffolding E04G)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders in general, ladders mounted on undercarriages or vehicles, component parts or accessories of ladders, and ladders in relation with buildings

References
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This place does not cover:

Step-tools

A47C 12/00

Adaptation of ladders to use on ships

B63B

Adaptation of ladders to use on aircrafts

B64

Staircases

E04F 11/00

Scaffolding

E04G

Ladders for special structures, e.g. ladders for swimming- pools

E04H

Ladders in general (mounted on undercarriages or vehicles E06C 5/00; permanently attached to fixed structures E06C 9/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders in general with rigid longitudinal members, e.g. ladders for resting against objects or ladders capable of standing by themselves, and ladders in general with non-rigid longitudinal members, e.g. rope or chain ladders.

References
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This place does not cover:

Ladders mounted on undercarriages or vehicles

E06C 5/00

Ladders permanently attached to fixed structures

E06C 9/00

Hunting stands

A01M 31/00

Ladders on boats, ships

B63B 27/14

Staircases

E04F 11/00

Loft ladders

E04F 11/04

Swimming pool ladders

E04H 4/144

{Ladders in use as furniture or ladders in relation to furniture, e.g. in cupboards (step-stools, chairs or benches requiring conversion between the step and seat functions A47C 12/02)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders either fixedly or foldably attached to furniture and eventually storable into furniture

References
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Step-stools, chairs or benches requiring conversion between the step and seat functions

A47C 12/02

Ladders for resting against objects, e.g. walls poles, trees (supports for ladder heads E06C 7/48)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders specially adapted for resting against objects, e.g. walls poles, trees

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Ladder heads, as accessories for ladders

E06C 7/48

multi-part {(E06C 1/32 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders comprising a series of longitunal sections fitted substantially end to end and/or ladders being extensible in their length by way of sliding means only (e.g. telescopic ladders)

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Ladders with a strut which is formed as a ladder and can be secured in line with the ladder (i.e. ladders having a strut formed as a ladder, hinged with the ladder and securable in line with the ladder); Longitunally folded ladders that can be extended in line by unfolding

E06C 1/32

extensible, e.g. telescopic
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Extending means for ladders

E06C 7/02

Securing devices or hooks for parts of extensible ladders

E06C 7/06

with {hinged} struts which rest on the ground (with struts rigid with the ladder E06C 1/24; having platforms E06C 1/39)
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Non-hinged free-standing ladders, e.g. ladders with struts rigid with the ladder

E06C 1/24

Ladders having platforms

E06C 1/39

with supporting struts formed as ladders {(E06C 1/32 takes precedence)}
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Ladders capable of standing by themselves and with telescopic supporting struts formed as ladders

E06C 1/22

Ladders with a strut which is formed as a ladder and can be secured in line with the ladder

E06C 1/32

with supporting struts formed as poles {(stabilising struts E06C 7/423)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders capable of standing by themselves and with supporting struts formed as poles as part of the ladder.

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Ladders having stabilising struts

E06C 7/423

with extensible, e.g. telescopic, ladder parts or struts
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders capable of standing by themselves and with telescopic supporting struts formed as ladders.

{Non-hinged} free-standing ladders
Special rules of classification

Ladders in E06C 1/24 - E06C 1/28 having extensible parts should also be classified in E06C 1/30

Ladders with a strut which is formed as a ladder and can be secured in line with the ladder
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders with a strut which is formed as a ladder and can be secured in line with the ladder, e.g. ladders having a strut formed as a ladder and hinged with the ladder, that can be secured in line with the ladder. This group also covers longitunally folded ladders that can be extended in line by unfolding.

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Ladders in general capable of standing by themselves, with hinged struts

E06C 1/16

Hinges

E05D

Ladders attached to structures, such as windows, cornices, poles, or the like ({E06C 9/12 takes precedence}; ladders permanently fastened to buildings E06C 9/00, {e.g. climbing irons E06C 9/04})
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders specially adapted by using intrinsic means (i.e. the means being part of the ladder) for being attached to or to properly rest against structures, such as windows, cornices, poles or the like

References
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Ladders permanently fastened to buildings

E06C 9/00

Climbing irons

E06C 9/04

Ladders permanently fastened to buildings, and laterally displaceable

E06C 9/12

Informative references

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Ladder heads, as accessories for ladders

E06C 7/48

Built-in climbing irons for poles

A63B 27/00

Ladders suspendable by hooks or the like {(ladderhooks E06C 7/505)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders suspendable by hooks, e.g. ladders having a hook or grab at their top

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Ladderhooks, as accessories for a ladder,e.g. hooks to be fixed on a wall for suspending a ladder vertically or horizontally against a wall

E06C 7/505

Special constructions of ladders, e.g. ladders with more or less than two longitudinal members, ladders with movable rungs or other treads, longitudinally-foldable ladders
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Ladders on vehicles formed of links which reinforce themselves against each other

E06C 5/30

Special constructions of longitudinal members, or rungs or other treats

E06C 7/08

Foldable ladders in which the longitudinal members are brought together on folding {(E06C 9/085 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Foldable ladders in which the longitudinal members are brought together on folding, e.g. ladders in which the rungs are hinged on the longitudinal members, or the hinges are foldable to allow the longitudinal members to be brought together

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Ladders in general capable of standing by themselves, with hinged struts

E06C 1/16

Ladders with a strut which is formed as a ladder and can be secured in line with the ladder, e.g. ladders having a strut formed as a ladder and hinged with the ladder, that can be secured in line with the ladder

E06C 1/32

Ladders permanently attached to fixed structures in which the longitudinal members are brought together on folding

E06C 9/085

having tip-up steps
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders having tip-up steps, e.g. ladders having rungs collapsible in-line with the ladder on folding

Ladders having platforms; Ladders changeable into platforms (platforms for use on ladders E06C 7/16)
References
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Lifts on ladders, as accessories for ladders

E06C 7/12

Platforms for use on ladders, as accessories

E06C 7/16

Informative references

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Hunting stands

A01M 31/00

Scaffolds

E04G

characterised by having wheels, rollers, or runners
References
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Ladders being mounted on undercarriages or vehicles

E06C 5/00

Ladders permanently fastened to buildings, and laterally displaceable, e.g. library ladders

E06C 9/12

with non-rigid longitudinal members
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders in general with non-rigid longitudinal members, e.g. lazy-tongs type, rope or chain ladders

References
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This place does not cover:

Ladders with non-rigid longitudinally members permanently attached to fixed structures and movably mounted, e.g. rope or chain ladders

E06C 9/14

of the lazy-tongs type
References
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Ladders of the lazy-tongs type mounted on vehicles

E06C 5/28

Rope or chain ladders
References
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Rope or chain ladders permanently attached to buildings

E06C 9/14

with both rigid and non-rigid longitudinal members
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders in general having both rigid and non-rigid longitudinal members, e.g. ladders comprising sections in which the longitudinal members are rigid and sections in which the longitudinal members are not rigid

Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehicles Securing ladders on vehicles (ladders having wheels, rollers, or runners E06C 1/397 {; ladders on boats B63B 27/14})
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders mounted on undercarriages or ground vehicles and having rigid longitudinal members, or ladders mounted on undercarriages or ground vehicles and having non-rigid longitudinal members, and accessories specially adapted therefor.

References
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Ladders having wheels, rollers, or runners

E06C 1/397

Arrangements of steps or ladders facilitating access to or on a vehicle; retractable

B60R 3/00; B60R 3/02

Steps for railway vehicles

B61D 23/00

Ladders on boats or ships

B63B 27/14

Informative references

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Fittings on vehicle exterior to carry loads

B60R 9/00

Cranes

B66C

Lifting devices

B66F

with rigid longitudinal members
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Running boards for vehicles; for vehicle tops

B60R 3/002; B60R 3/005

capable of being elevated or extended {; Fastening means during transport, e.g. mechanical, hydraulic}
References
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Retractable steps or ladders facilitating access to vehicles

B60R 3/02

Fastening means on vehicle exterior

B60R 9/00

Carriers for ladders on vehicle roofs

B60R 9/0423; B60R 9/0485

Lifting devices for movable platforms, e.g. on vehicles

B66F 11/04

by piston and cylinder, or equivalent means, operated by a pressure medium
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders having elevating assist, by piston and cylinder, or equivalent means, operated by a pressure medium

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Lifting devices for movable platforms suspended from booms, e.g. on vehicles

B66F 11/044

Pistons; Cylinders; Pressure vessels

F16J

using hand-power (hand-operated extending means carried by the ladder E06C 7/04)
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Hand-operated extending means carried by the ladder

E06C 7/04

by, or with the assistance of, springs (E06C 5/06, E06C 5/16 take precedence)
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Ladders mounted on vehicles, with rigid longitudinal members, and capable of being elevated or extended by piston and cylinder or equivalent means

E06C 5/06

Ladders mounted on vehicles, with rigid longitudinal members, and capable of being elevated or extended using mechanical transmission

E06C 5/16

Dismounting ladders from vehicles {or supporting means}
References
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Carriers for ladders on vehicles facilitating loading or unloading

B60R 9/0423

with non-rigid longitudinal members
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders mounted on undercarriages or vehicles and having non-rigid longitudinal members

References
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Ladders in general with non-rigid longitudinal members; Ladders in general with both rigid and non-rigid longitudinal members

E06C 1/52; E06C 1/58

Ladders permanently attached to fixed structures, with non-rigid longitudinal members

E06C 9/14

of the lazy-tongs type
References
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Ladder in general of the lazy-tongs type

E06C 1/54

Accessories {, e.g. brakes on ladders}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Safety devices and accessories for use with or on ladders mounted on undercarriages or vehicles

References
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Accessories on ladders in general

E06C 7/00

Indicating devices
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Indicating devices for ladders in general

E06C 7/003

Safety devices against slipping or falling of ladders; Safety devices against overloading ladders
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Devices for preventing persons from falling from ladders in general

E06C 7/18

Devices for blocking the springs of the vehicle; Devices for supporting the undercarriage directly from the ground
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Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle

B60S 9/00

Hydraulic supports for cranes

B66C 23/80

Other accessories on ladders, e.g. acoustical signalling devices, dismountable switchboards
References
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Indicating devices for ladders in general, e.g. user warnings or inclinators

E06C 7/003

Devices for preventing access on ladders in general

E06C 7/006

Component parts, supporting parts, or accessories
Definition statement

This place covers:

Component parts, supporting parts, or accessories for ladders in general, e.g. lifts or hoisting devices on ladders, holders for pails or other equipment on ladders, accessorial platforms on ladders, ladder heads and ladder feet.

{Indicating devices, e.g. user warnings or inclinators}
References
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Indicating devices for ladders mounted on undercarriages or vehicles; Acoustical signalling devices for ladders mounted on undercarriages or vehicles

E06C 5/34; E06C 5/44

Extending means (for ladders mounted on undercarriages or vehicles E06C 5/00)
References
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Extending means for ladders mounted on undercarriages or vehicles

E06C 5/00

Informative references

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Extensible, telescopic ladders in general

E06C 1/12

Hand-operated extending means carried by the ladder
References
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Hand-operated extending means for ladders mounted on vehicles

E06C 5/20

Securing devices or hooks for parts of extensible ladders
References
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Extensible ladders in general

E06C 1/12

Special construction of longitudinal members, or rungs or other treads
Definition statement

This place covers:

Constructive details of longitudinal members, rungs or other threads, e.g. rungs styles connections

References
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Special constructions of ladders

E06C 1/38

Reinforcements for ladders

E06C 7/10

Lifts or other hoisting devices on ladders
References
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Ladders having platforms

E06C 1/39

Platforms for use on ladders, as ladder accessories

E06C 7/16

Mobile or transportable lifts

B66B 9/16

Lifting devices in general

B66F

Holders for pails or other equipment on or for ladders
References
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Platforms for use on ladders, as ladder accessories

E06C 7/16

Holders for paint cans

B44D 3/14

Platforms on, or for use on, ladders, e.g. liftable or lowerable platforms (aspects relating to the lifting B66F)
References
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Lifts or other hoisting devices on ladders

E06C/12

Ladders having platforms

E06C 1/39

Mobile or transportable lifts

B66B 9/16

Lifting devices in general

B66F

Devices for preventing persons from falling (life-saving belts A62B 1/16 {; safety devices for window-cleaners A47L 3/00})
References
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Safety devices against falling of ladder supported on a vehicle

E06C 5/36

Safety devices for window cleaners

A47L 3/00

Life-saving belts

A62B 1/16

{Rail or rope for guiding a safety attachment, e.g. a fall arrest system}
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Devices for lowering persons from buildings

A62B 1/06

Fall arresting devices

A62B 35/04

{Accessories for temporary stabilising a ladder, e.g. temporary attaching devices (ladder feet or struts E06C 7/42, ladder heads E06C 7/48)}
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Ladder feets or struts

E06C 7/42

Ladder heads

E06C 7/48

Ladder feet; Supports therefor (for scaffold elements E04G 5/02)
References
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Ladder feet for scaffoldings

E04G 5/02

{Ladder stabilising struts}
References
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Ladder having struts formed as poles

E06C 1/20

Means for mounting ladders on uneven ground
Definition statement

This place covers:

Means for mounting ladders on uneven ground, i.e. means for mounting ladders on a staircase

Non-skid equipment
Definition statement

This place covers:

Non-skid equipment for ladder feet, e.g. anchor in the ground

Ladder heads; Supports for heads of ladders for resting against objects {(ladders attachable to structures such as poles E06C 1/34)}
References
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Ladders attached specially adapted to be attached to structures like windows, poles, cornices

E06C 1/34

Joints or other connecting parts
Definition statement

This place covers:

Joints or other connecting parts for fixing ladders to each other or to construction parts, e.g. ladderhooks to be fixed on a wall to suspend a ladder vertically or horizontally against a wall. Hinges are not considered here to be connections.

References
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Ladders having hinges

E06C 1/32, E06C 1/16

Ladders characterised by being permanently attached to fixed structures, e.g. fire escapes (movable stairways E04F 11/04 {; means for facilitating access to swimming pools E04H 4/144})
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders permanently attached to fixed structures, either rigidly mounted, e.g. in the form of climbing irons, or movably mounted, e.g. having rigid longitudinal members and being laterally displaceable, or having non-rigid longitudinal members like a rope or chain escape ladder.

References
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Staircases

E04F 11/00

Means for facilitating access to swimming pools

E04H 4/144

Informative references

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

Movable stairways

E04F 11/04

in the form of climbing irons or the like {(built-in climbing irons for poles A63B 27/00; built-in climbing devices as construction element E04F 11/00)}
References
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Built-in climbing irons for poles

A63B 27/00

Built-in climbing devices as construction element, e.g. staircases

E04F 11/00

{ladders unfolded in the direction of the longitudinal members}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders permanently attached to fixed structures in which the longitudinal members can be brought together, e.g. ladders in which the rungs are hinged on the longitudinal members

References
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Foldable general ladders in which the longitudinal members are brought together on folding

E06C 1/383

forming part of a building, such as a balcony grid, window grid, or other window part {(with non-rigid longitudinal members E06C 9/14)}
References
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Ladders forming part of a building with non-rigid longitudinal members

E06C 9/14

laterally displaceable
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ladders movably mounted on a fixed structure and laterally displaceable, e.g. library ladders

with non-rigid longitudinal members, e.g. rope or chain ladders, ladders of the lazy-tongs type
References
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Ladders in general with non rigid longitudinal members

E06C 1/52