1. CPC Sections
  2. CPC Section G
  3. CPC Class G06
  4. CPC Subclass G06M
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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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G06M
COUNTING MECHANISMS; COUNTING OF OBJECTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [2026-01]
NOTE

  • This subclass covers:
    • stepping or continuously-moving mechanical counters operated through one or more inputs applied to the lowest order mechanically or electrically;
    • counting systems involving applications of either mechanical, electrical, or electronic counters.
G06M 1/00
Design features of general application [2013-01]
G06M 1/02
.
Housing [2026-01]
G06M 1/022
. .
{Plates} [2013-01]
G06M 1/024
. . .
{Bearings} [2013-01]
G06M 1/026
. .
{Connecting or supporting parts} [2013-01]
G06M 1/028
. .
{Arbors, drum fixing and adjusting means} [2026-01]
G06M 1/04
.
for driving the stage of lowest order (with variable ratio of drive G06M 1/38) [2013-01]
G06M 1/041
. .
{for drum-type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/042
. . .
{with click devices (electromagnetic driving means G06M 1/102)} [2013-01]
G06M 1/044
. . .
{with escapements (electromagnetic driving means G06M 1/102)} [2013-01]
G06M 1/045
. .
{for dial, pointer, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/047
. .
{for arithmetical operations} [2013-01]
G06M 1/048
. .
{with switching means between two or more counting devices} [2013-01]
G06M 1/06
. .
producing continuous revolution of the stage, e.g. with gear train [2013-01]
G06M 1/062
. . .
{for drum type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/064
. . .
{for dial, pointer, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/066
. . .
{for arithmetical operations} [2013-01]
G06M 1/068
. . .
{with switching means between two or more counting devices} [2013-01]
G06M 1/08
.
for actuating the drive [2013-01]
G06M 1/083
. .
{by mechanical means} [2026-01]
G06M 1/086
. . .
{including barriers} [2026-01]
G06M 1/10
. .
by electric or magnetic means [2013-01]
G06M 1/101
. . .
{by electro-optical means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/102
. . .
{by magnetic or electromagnetic means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/104
. . . .
{electromagnets, clicks} [2013-01]
G06M 1/105
. . . . .
{electronic circuits for actuating the electromagnets} [2013-01]
G06M 1/107
. . . .
{electromotors} [2013-01]
G06M 1/108
. . .
{by electronic means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/12
. .
by fluid means [2013-01]
G06M 1/123
. . .
{by pneumatic means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/126
. . .
{by hydraulic means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/14
.
for transferring a condition from one stage to a higher stage (with variable ratio of transfer G06M 1/38) [2013-01]
G06M 1/143
. .
{with drums} [2013-01]
G06M 1/146
. .
{with dials, pointers, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/16
. .
self-operating, e.g. by Geneva mechanism [2013-01]
G06M 1/163
. . .
{with drums} [2013-01]
G06M 1/166
. . .
{with dials, pointers or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/18
. .
requiring external operation, e.g. by electromagnetic force [2013-01]
G06M 1/183
. . .
{with drums} [2013-01]
G06M 1/186
. . .
{with dials, pointers, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/20
. .
specially adapted for denominations with unequal numbers in each stage, e.g. degrees and minutes of angle [2013-01]
G06M 1/22
.
for visual indication of the result of count on counting mechanisms, e.g. by window with magnifying lens [2013-01]
G06M 1/24
. .
Drums; Dials; Pointers [2026-01]
G06M 1/241
. . .
{Drums} [2013-01]
G06M 1/243
. . . .
{Drums with presetting means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/245
. . .
{Dials; Pointers} [2013-01]
G06M 1/246
. . .
{Bands; Sheets} [2013-01]
G06M 1/248
. . .
{Discs} [2013-01]
G06M 1/26
. .
Aligning means [2013-01]
G06M 1/27
.
for representing the result of count in the form of electric signals, e.g. by sensing markings on the counter drum [2013-01]
G06M 1/272
. .
using photoelectric means [2013-01]
G06M 1/274
. .
using magnetic means; using Hall-effect devices [2013-01]
G06M 1/276
. .
using mechanically-actuated contacts [2013-01]
G06M 1/28
.
for zeroising or setting to a particular value [2013-01]
G06M 1/283
. .
{with drums} [2013-01]
G06M 1/286
. .
{with dials, pointers, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/30
. .
using heart-shaped or similar cams; using levers [2013-01]
G06M 1/303
. . .
{with drums} [2013-01]
G06M 1/306
. . .
{with dials, pointers, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/32
. . .
Actuating means, e.g. magnet, spring, weight [2013-01]
G06M 1/323
. . . .
{with drums} [2013-01]
G06M 1/326
. . . .
{with dials, pointers, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/34
. .
using reset shafts [2013-01]
G06M 1/343
. . .
{with drums} [2013-01]
G06M 1/346
. . .
{with dials, pointers, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/36
. . .
Actuating means, e.g. magnet, spring, weight [2013-01]
G06M 1/363
. . . .
{with drums} [2013-01]
G06M 1/366
. . . .
{with dials, pointers, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 1/38
.
for varying ratio of drive or transfer mechanism, e.g. by using alternative counting trains [2013-01]
G06M 1/385
. .
{differentials} [2013-01]
G06M 3/00
Counters with additional facilities [2026-01]
G06M 3/02
.
for performing an operation at a predetermined value of the count, e.g. arresting a machine [2026-01]
G06M 3/021
. .
{with drums type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 3/022
. . .
{by subtracting} [2013-01]
G06M 3/024
. . .
{by adding} [2013-01]
G06M 3/025
. .
{with dial, pointer, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 3/027
. . .
{by subtracting} [2013-01]
G06M 3/028
. . .
{by adding} [2013-01]
G06M 3/04
. .
with an additional counter train operating in the reverse direction [2013-01]
G06M 3/043
. . .
{with drums} [2013-01]
G06M 3/046
. . .
{with dials, pointers, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 3/06
.
for printing or separately displaying result of count [2026-01]
G06M 3/062
. .
{for printing} [2013-01]
G06M 3/065
. . .
{with drums} [2013-01]
G06M 3/067
. . .
{with dials, pointers, or similar type indicating means} [2013-01]
G06M 3/08
.
for counting the input from several sources; for counting inputs of different amounts [2013-01]
G06M 3/10
.
for counting denominations with unequal numbers in each stage, e.g. degrees and minutes of angle [2026-01]
G06M 3/12
.
for preventing incorrect actuation, e.g. for preventing falsification [2013-01]
G06M 3/14
.
for registering difference of positive and negative actuations [2013-01]
Counting of objects [2026-01]
G06M 7/00
Counting of objects carried by a conveyor [2016-05]
G06M 7/02
.
wherein objects ahead of the sensing element are separated to produce a distinct gap between successive objects [2013-01]
G06M 7/04
. .
Counting of piece goods, e.g. of boxes [2013-01]
G06M 7/06
. .
Counting of flat articles, e.g. of sheets of paper [2013-01]
G06M 7/08
.
wherein the direction of movement of the objects is changed at the station where they are sensed [2013-01]
G06M 7/10
. .
Counting of flat overlapped articles, e.g. of cards [2013-01]
G06M 9/00
Counting of objects in a stack thereof [2013-01]
G06M 9/02
.
by using a rotating separator incorporating pneumatic suction nozzles [2013-01]
G06M 9/025
. .
{the rotation axis being substantially parallel to the stacking direction} [2013-01]
G06M 11/00
Counting of objects distributed at random, e.g. on a surface [2013-01]
G06M 11/02
.
using an electron beam scanning a surface line by line, e.g. of blood cells on a substrate [2013-01]
G06M 11/04
. .
with provision for distinguishing between different sizes of objects [2026-01]
G06M 15/00
Counting of objects, not otherwise provided for [2022-08]
G06M 2207/00
Indexing scheme relating to counting of objects carried by a conveyor [2016-05]
G06M 2207/02
.
Counting of generally flat and overlapped articles, e.g. cards, newspapers [2013-01]