F16F1/00	7	Springs (working with fluid F16F5/00, F16F9/00)	F16F1/00	F16F1/00		432
F16F1/02	8	made of steel or other material having low internal friction {(characterised by their special construction from fibre-reinforced plastics F16F1/366; spring units consisting of several springs F16F3/02; making springs from wire B21F35/00)}; Wound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant	F16F1/02	F16F1/02		513
F16F1/021	9	{characterised by their composition, e.g. comprising materials providing for particular spring properties (composition and manufacture of clock or watch springs G04B1/145)}	F16F1/02	F16F1/02		449
F16F1/022	10	{made of ceramic materials}	F16F1/02	F16F1/02		33
F16F1/024	9	{Covers or coatings therefor (F16F1/24 takes precedence)}	F16F1/02	F16F1/02		316
F16F1/025	9	{characterised by having a particular shape (F16F1/04, F16F1/14, F16F1/18, F16F1/32, F16F1/34 take precedence)}	F16F1/02	F16F1/02		615
F16F1/027	10	{Planar, e.g. in sheet form; leaf springs}	F16F1/02	F16F1/02		418
F16F1/028	10	{cylindrical, with radial openings}	F16F1/02	F16F1/02		141
F16F1/04	9	Wound springs {(making springs by coiling wire B21F3/00)}	F16F1/04	F16F1/04		1117
F16F1/041	10	{with means for modifying the spring characteristics (F16F1/12, F16F3/06 take precedence; fluid regulation of coil spring characteristics in vehicle suspensions B60G17/0272)}	F16F1/04	F16F1/04		289
F16F1/042	10	{characterised by the cross-section of the wire}	F16F1/04	F16F1/04		229
F16F1/043	11	{the cross-section varying with the wire length}	F16F1/04	F16F1/04		93
F16F1/045	10	{Canted-coil springs}	F16F1/04	F16F1/04		125
F16F1/046	10	{with partial nesting of inner and outer coils (F16F3/04 takes precedence)}	F16F1/04	F16F1/04		39
F16F1/047	10	{characterised by varying pitch}	F16F1/04	F16F1/04		147
F16F1/048	10	{with undulations, e.g. wavy springs}	F16F1/04	F16F1/04		34
F16F1/06	10	with turns lying in cylindrical surfaces	F16F1/06	F16F1/06		784
F16F1/065	11	{characterised by loading of the coils in a radial direction (canted-coil springs F16F1/045)}	F16F1/06	F16F1/06		27
F16F1/08	10	with turns lying in mainly conical surfaces {, i.e. characterised by varying diameter (F16F1/10 takes precedence)}	F16F1/08	F16F1/08		223
F16F1/10	10	Spiral springs with turns lying substantially in plane surfaces {(F16F1/326 takes precedence)}	F16F1/10	F16F1/10		470
F16F1/12	10	Attachments or mountings {(F16F1/041, F16F13/02 take precedence; of combinations of vibration damper and mechanical spring for vehicle suspension units B60G15/02)}	F16F1/12	F16F1/12		1028
F16F1/121	11	{adjustable, e.g. to modify spring characteristics}	F16F1/12	F16F1/12		369
F16F1/122	11	{where coils, e.g. end coils, of the spring are rigidly clamped or similarly fixed}	F16F1/12	F16F1/12		248
F16F1/123	11	{characterised by the ends of the spring being specially adapted, e.g. to form an eye for engagement with a radial insert (F16F1/122, F16F1/125 take precedence)}	F16F1/12	F16F1/12		313
F16F1/125	11	{where the end coils of the spring engage an axial insert (F16F1/126, F16F1/128 take precedence)}	F16F1/12	F16F1/12		291
F16F1/126	11	{comprising an element between the end coil of the spring and the support proper, e.g. an elastomeric annulus (F16F1/13 takes precedence)}	F16F1/12	F16F1/12		278
F16F1/127	11	{allowing rotation about axis of spring}	F16F1/12	F16F1/12		64
F16F1/128	11	{with motion-limiting means, e.g. with a full-length guide element or ball joint connections; with protective outer cover (F16F1/121 takes precedence)}	F16F1/12	F16F1/12		718
F16F1/13	11	comprising inserts and spacers between the windings for changing the mechanical or physical characteristics of the spring {(F16F1/122 takes precedence)}	F16F1/13	F16F1/13		199
F16F1/14	9	Torsion springs consisting of bars or tubes	F16F1/14	F16F1/14		523
F16F1/145	10	{with means for modifying the spring characteristics (fluid regulation of torsion spring characteristics in vehicle suspensions B60G17/0277)}	F16F1/14	F16F1/14		44
F16F1/16	10	Attachments or mountings {(F16F1/145 takes precedence; mounting means for vehicle stabiliser bars B60G21/0551)}	F16F1/16	F16F1/16		390
F16F1/18	9	Leaf springs {(planar springs in general F16F1/027; "Belleville"-type springs with generally radial arms F16F1/324)}	F16F1/18	F16F1/18		1030
F16F1/182	10	{with inter-engaging portions between leaves or between leaves and mountings, e.g. ridges, notches, ripples}	F16F1/18	F16F1/18		215
F16F1/185	10	{characterised by shape or design of individual leaves (F16F1/22 takes precedence)}	F16F1/18	F16F1/18		438
F16F1/187	11	{shaped into an open profile, i.e. C- or U-shaped}	F16F1/18	F16F1/18		173
F16F1/20	10	with layers, e.g. anti-friction layers, or with rollers between the leaves	F16F1/20	F16F1/20		423
F16F1/22	10	with means for modifying the spring characteristic {(fluid regulation of leaf spring characteristics in vehicle suspensions B60G17/0275)}	F16F1/22	F16F1/22		422
F16F1/24	10	Lubrication; Covers, e.g. for retaining lubricant	F16F1/24	F16F1/24		730
F16F1/26	10	Attachments or mountings ({F16F1/182, F16F1/22}B60G11/10 take precedence)	F16F1/26	F16F1/26		825
F16F1/28	11	comprising cylindrical metal pins pivoted in close-fitting sleeves	F16F1/28	F16F1/28		47
F16F1/30	11	comprising intermediate pieces made of rubber or similar elastic material	F16F1/30	F16F1/30		160
F16F1/32	9	Belleville-type springs (friction-clutch diaphragm springs F16D13/583)	F16F1/32	F16F1/32		710
F16F1/322	10	{Snap-action springs}	F16F1/32	F16F1/32		26
F16F1/324	10	{characterised by having tongues or arms directed in a generally radial direction, i.e. diaphragm-type springs}	F16F1/32	F16F1/32		187
F16F1/326	11	{with a spiral-like appearance}	F16F1/32	F16F1/32		55
F16F1/328	10	{with undulations, e.g. wavy springs}	F16F1/32	F16F1/32		149
F16F1/34	9	Ring springs, i.e. annular bodies deformed radially due to axial load	F16F1/34	F16F1/34		236
F16F1/36	8	made of rubber or other material having high internal friction, {e.g. thermoplastic elastomers (spring units consisting of several springs F16F3/08)}	F16F1/36	F16F1/36		967
F16F1/3605	9	{characterised by their material (F16F1/362, F16F1/364, F16F1/366, F16F1/37 take precedence; composition of macromolecular compounds in general C08L)}	F16F1/36	F16F1/36		795
F16F1/361	10	{comprising magneto-rheological elastomers [MR], (magneto-rheological fluid dampers F16F9/535)}	F16F1/36	F16F1/36		111
F16F1/3615	9	{with means for modifying the spring characteristic (F16F1/371 takes precedence)}	F16F1/36	F16F1/36		265
F16F1/362	9	made of steel wool, compressed hair, {woven or non-woven textile, or like materials}	F16F1/362	F16F1/362		253
F16F1/364	9	made of cork, wood or like material	F16F1/364	F16F1/364		35
F16F1/366	9	made of fibre-reinforced plastics, {i.e. characterised by their special construction from such materials}<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br> Attention is drawn to notes following the subclass title regarding interpretation of the term "plastics" in groups F16F, in particular as regards the subject matter of groups F16F1/366&#160;-&#160;F16F1/3686. 	F16F1/366	F16F1/366		358
F16F1/3665	10	{Wound springs}	F16F1/366	F16F1/366		114
F16F1/368	10	Leaf springs	F16F1/368	F16F1/368		416
F16F1/3683	11	{Attachments or mountings therefor}	F16F1/368	F16F1/368		130
F16F1/3686	12	{End mountings}	F16F1/368	F16F1/368		156
F16F1/37	9	of foam-like material {, i.e. microcellular material}, e.g. sponge rubber {(padded linings for vehicle interiors B60R21/04)}	F16F1/37	F16F1/37		375
F16F1/371	9	characterised by inserts or auxiliary extension {or exterior} elements, e.g. for rigidification (F16F1/387 takes precedence; {non-embedded reinforcing elements for flexibly-walled air springs F16F9/0436})	F16F1/371	F16F1/371		718
F16F1/3713	10	{with external elements passively influencing spring stiffness, e.g. rings or hoops}	F16F1/371	F16F1/371		198
F16F1/3716	11	{External elements such as covers or envelopes, that are flexible}	F16F1/371	F16F1/371		4
F16F1/373	9	characterised by having a particular shape {(F16F9/58 takes precedence)}	F16F1/373	F16F1/373		832
F16F1/3732	10	{having an annular or the like shape, e.g. grommet-type resilient mountings}	F16F1/373	F16F1/373		1283
F16F1/3735	11	{Multi-part grommet-type resilient mountings}	F16F1/373	F16F1/373		137
F16F1/3737	10	{Planar, e.g. in sheet form (vibration dampers comprising one or more constrained viscoelastic layers F16F9/306)}	F16F1/373	F16F1/373		202
F16F1/374	10	having a spherical or the like shape	F16F1/374	F16F1/374		94
F16F1/376	10	having projections, studs, serrations or the like on at least one surface ({F16F1/3835} , F16F1/387 take precedence)	F16F1/376	F16F1/376		545
F16F1/377	10	having holes or openings ({F16F1/37} , F16F1/387 take precedence)	F16F1/377	F16F1/377		511
F16F1/379	9	characterised by arrangements for controlling the spring temperature, e.g. by cooling	F16F1/379	F16F1/379		37
F16F1/38	9	with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin {, i.e. bushing-type (hydraulically-damped bushes F16F13/14; suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of elastomeric spring members between rotating elements, driveline torque being transmitted therebetween F16F15/126, by making use of a dynamic damping mass attached to a rotating element by means of elastomeric springs F16F15/14; pivots per seF16C11/00; elastic or yielding bearings or bearing supports F16C27/00; parts of sliding-contact bearings, e.g. bushes F16C33/04)}	F16F1/38	F16F1/38		1477
F16F1/3807	10	{characterised by adaptations for particular modes of stressing}	F16F1/38	F16F1/38		76
F16F1/3814	11	{characterised by adaptations to counter axial forces (F16F1/393 takes precedence)}	F16F1/38	F16F1/38		258
F16F1/3821	11	{characterised by adaptations to counter torsional forces}	F16F1/38	F16F1/38		87
F16F1/3828	10	{End stop features or buffering (F16F1/3807 takes precedence)}	F16F1/38	F16F1/38		233
F16F1/3835	10	{characterised by the sleeve of elastic material, e.g. having indentations or made of materials of different hardness (F16F1/3807, F16F1/387 take precedence)}	F16F1/38	F16F1/38		499
F16F1/3842	10	{Method of assembly, production or treatment; Mounting thereof (supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing F16L3/00)}	F16F1/38	F16F1/38		805
F16F1/3849	11	{Mounting brackets therefor, e.g. stamped steel brackets; Restraining links}	F16F1/38	F16F1/38		436
F16F1/3856	11	{Vulcanisation or gluing of interface between rigid and elastic sleeves}	F16F1/38	F16F1/38		118
F16F1/3863	10	{characterised by the rigid sleeves or pin, e.g. of non-circular cross-section (F16F1/3807, F16F1/387 take precedence)}	F16F1/38	F16F1/38		590
F16F1/387	10	comprising means for modifying the rigidity in particular directions {(spherical or conical sleeves F16F1/393)}	F16F1/387	F16F1/387		720
F16F1/3873	11	{having holes or openings}	F16F1/387	F16F1/387		166
F16F1/3876	11	{by means of inserts of more rigid material}	F16F1/387	F16F1/387		96
F16F1/393	10	with spherical or conical sleeves	F16F1/393	F16F1/393		313
F16F1/3935	11	{Conical sleeves}	F16F1/393	F16F1/393		223
F16F1/40	9	consisting of a stack of similar elements separated by non-elastic intermediate layers {(F16F9/306 takes precedence; laminated constructions to protect buildings against abnormal external influences, e.g. earthquakes, E04H9/022)}	F16F1/40	F16F1/40		651
F16F1/403	10	{characterised by the shape of the non-elastic interengaging parts between the elements}	F16F1/40	F16F1/40		137
F16F1/406	10	{characterised by the shape of the elastic elements}	F16F1/40	F16F1/40		114
F16F1/41	10	the spring consisting of generally conically arranged elements {(if sleeve-like, i.e. a surface of revolution F16F1/3935)}	F16F1/41	F16F1/41		92
F16F1/42	9	characterised by the mode of stressing<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br> Classification of documents in groups F16F1/42&#160;-&#160;F16F1/54, concerning the mode of stressing of elastomeric springs, is to be considered only when classification in other subgroups of F16F1/36 would be unsuitable. Attention is drawn to the parallel scheme of indexing codes under F16F2236/00. 	F16F1/42	F16F1/42		33
F16F1/422	10	{the stressing resulting in flexion of the spring}	F16F1/42	F16F1/42		296
F16F1/424	11	{of membrane-type springs}	F16F1/42	F16F1/42		71
F16F1/426	11	{Radial flexion of ring-type springs}	F16F1/42	F16F1/42		89
F16F1/428	11	{of strip- or leg-type springs}	F16F1/42	F16F1/42		85
F16F1/44	10	loaded mainly in compression	F16F1/44	F16F1/44		519
F16F1/445	11	{the spring material being contained in a generally closed space (F16F1/393 takes precedence)}	F16F1/44	F16F1/44		310
F16F1/46	10	loaded mainly in tension	F16F1/46	F16F1/46		242
F16F1/48	10	loaded mainly in torsion	F16F1/48	F16F1/48		85
F16F1/50	10	loaded mainly in shear	F16F1/50	F16F1/50		172
F16F1/505	11	{Rotational shear}	F16F1/50	F16F1/50		22
F16F1/52	10	loaded in combined stresses	F16F1/52	F16F1/52		100
F16F1/54	11	loaded in compression and shear	F16F1/54	F16F1/54		445
F16F1/545	12	{Neidhart-type rubber springs (vehicle suspensions having Neidhart-type rubber springs B60G11/225)}	F16F1/54	F16F1/54		142
F16F3/00	7	Spring units consisting of several springs, e.g. for obtaining a desired spring characteristic ({F16F1/32, F16F1/34, F16F7/14 take precedence } ; if including fluid springs F16F5/00, F16F13/00)<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>In this group, vehicle leaf spring units, i.e. "packets" of individual leaves, are considered as a single spring	F16F3/00	F16F3/00		257
F16F3/02	8	with springs made of steel or of other material having low internal friction	F16F3/02	F16F3/02		715
F16F3/023	9	{composed only of leaf springs}	F16F3/02	F16F3/02		402
F16F3/026	9	{to give a zero-spring rate characteristic}	F16F3/02	F16F3/02		48
F16F3/04	9	composed only of wound springs	F16F3/04	F16F3/04		1337
F16F3/06	10	of which some are placed around others in such a way that they damp each other by mutual friction	F16F3/06	F16F3/06		235
F16F3/08	8	with springs made of a material having high internal friction, e.g. rubber {(multi-part grommet-type resilient mountings F16F1/3735)}	F16F3/08	F16F3/08		173
F16F3/087	9	Units comprising several springs made of plastics or the like material (F16F1/40, {F16F1/545} take precedence)	F16F3/087	F16F3/087		195
F16F3/0873	10	{of the same material or the material not being specified}	F16F3/087	F16F3/087		437
F16F3/0876	11	{and of the same shape}	F16F3/087	F16F3/087		432
F16F3/093	10	the springs being of different materials, e.g. having different types of rubber {(F16F1/3835 takes precedence)}	F16F3/093	F16F3/093		445
F16F3/0935	11	{and being of the same shape}	F16F3/093	F16F3/093		51
F16F3/10	9	combined with springs made of steel or other material having low internal friction	F16F3/10	F16F3/10		749
F16F3/12	10	the steel spring being in contact with the rubber spring {(F16F1/12 takes precedence)}	F16F3/12	F16F3/12		655
F16F5/00	7	Liquid springs in which the liquid works as a spring by compression, e.g. combined with throttling action; Combinations of devices including liquid springs {(dampers with solid or semi-solid material F16F9/30)}	F16F5/00	F16F5/00		589
F16F6/00	7	Magnetic springs {(magnetic spring arrangements for the suppression of vibration in systems F16F15/03)}; Fluid magnetic springs {, i.e. magnetic spring combined with a fluid}	F16F6/00	F16F6/00		977
F16F6/005	8	{using permanent magnets only}	F16F6/00	F16F6/00		417
F16F7/00	7	Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers (using fluid F16F5/00, F16F9/00; specific for rotary systems F16F15/10{; belt tensioners F16H7/12})	F16F7/00	F16F7/00		2495
F16F7/003	8	{One-shot shock absorbers (using plastic deformation of members, e.g. using sacrificial, fibre-reinforced composite members F16F7/12)}	F16F7/00	F16F7/00		181
F16F7/006	9	{using textile means (safety belts or body harnesses incorporating energy absorbing means A62B35/04)}	F16F7/00	F16F7/00		59
F16F7/01	8	using friction between loose particles, e.g. sand	F16F7/01	F16F7/01		426
F16F7/015	9	{the particles being spherical, cylindrical or the like}	F16F7/01	F16F7/01		262
F16F7/02	8	with relatively-rotatable friction surfaces that are pressed together (F16F7/01 takes precedence; one of the members being a spring F16F13/02{; friction devices between relatively-movable parts of a hinge E05D11/08; braking devices for wings E05F5/00})	F16F7/02	F16F7/02		313
F16F7/023	9	{and characterised by damping force adjustment means}	F16F7/02	F16F7/02		92
F16F7/026	10	{resulting in the damping effects being different according to direction of rotation}	F16F7/02	F16F7/02		42
F16F7/04	9	in the direction of the axis of rotation {(F16F7/023 takes precedence)}	F16F7/04	F16F7/04		626
F16F7/06	9	in a direction perpendicular or inclined to the axis of rotation {(F16F7/023 takes precedence)}	F16F7/06	F16F7/06		698
F16F7/065	10	{where elements interengaging frictionally are in the shape of spiral bands}	F16F7/06	F16F7/06		8
F16F7/08	8	with friction surfaces rectilinearly movable along each other (F16F7/01 takes precedence {; one of the members being a spring F16F13/02})	F16F7/08	F16F7/08		933
F16F7/082	9	{and characterised by damping force adjustment means}	F16F7/08	F16F7/08		215
F16F7/085	10	{resulting in the damping effects being different according to direction of movement}	F16F7/08	F16F7/08		32
F16F7/087	9	{Elastomeric surface effect dampers}	F16F7/08	F16F7/08		50
F16F7/09	9	in dampers of the cylinder-and-piston type	F16F7/09	F16F7/09		861
F16F7/095	10	{frictional elements brought into engagement by movement along a surface oblique to the axis of the cylinder, e.g. interaction of wedge-shaped elements}	F16F7/09	F16F7/09		64
F16F7/10	8	using inertia effect (F16F13/108, F16F13/22, F16F15/10, F16F15/22 take precedence; stabilising vehicle bodies by means of movable masses B62D37/04; protection of buildings against vibrations or shocks by mass dampers E04H9/0215; arrangements or devices for damping mechanical oscillations of power lines H02G7/14)	F16F7/10	F16F7/10		809
F16F7/1005	9	{characterised by active control of the mass}	F16F7/10	F16F7/10		391
F16F7/1011	10	{by electromagnetic means}	F16F7/10	F16F7/10		365
F16F7/1017	10	{by fluid means}	F16F7/10	F16F7/10		91
F16F7/1022	9	{the linear oscillation movement being converted into a rotational movement of the inertia member, e.g. using a pivoted mass}	F16F7/10	F16F7/10		241
F16F7/1028	9	{the inertia-producing means being a constituent part of the system which is to be damped}	F16F7/10	F16F7/10		267
F16F7/1034	9	{of movement of a liquid}	F16F7/10	F16F7/10		183
F16F7/104	9	the inertia member being resiliently mounted {(F16F7/1022 takes precedence)}	F16F7/104	F16F7/104		1231
F16F7/108	10	on plastics springs	F16F7/108	F16F7/108		1005
F16F7/112	10	on fluid springs	F16F7/112	F16F7/112		129
F16F7/116	10	on metal springs	F16F7/116	F16F7/116		702
F16F7/12	8	using plastic deformation of members {(F16F9/30 takes precedence; yieldable means for mounting bumpers on vehicles B60R19/26; yieldable or collapsible steering columns B62D1/192)}	F16F7/12	F16F7/12		1482
F16F7/121	9	{the members having a cellular, e.g. honeycomb, structure}	F16F7/12	F16F7/12		574
F16F7/122	10	{characterised by corrugations, e.g. of rolled corrugated material}	F16F7/12	F16F7/12		55
F16F7/123	9	{Deformation involving a bending action, e.g. strap moving through multiple rollers, folding of members (F16F7/125, F16F7/128 take precedence)}	F16F7/12	F16F7/12		545
F16F7/124	9	{characterised by their special construction from fibre-reinforced plastics}	F16F7/12	F16F7/12		142
F16F7/125	9	{Units with a telescopic-like action as one member moves into, or out of a second member (F16F7/124, F16F7/127, F16F7/128 take precedence)}	F16F7/12	F16F7/12		451
F16F7/126	10	{against the action of shear pins; one member having protuberances, e.g. dimples, ball bearings which cause the other member to deform}	F16F7/12	F16F7/12		86
F16F7/127	9	{by a blade element cutting or tearing into a quantity of material; Pultrusion of a filling material}	F16F7/12	F16F7/12		252
F16F7/128	9	{characterised by the members, e.g. a flat strap, yielding through stretching, pulling apart}	F16F7/12	F16F7/12		346
F16F7/14	8	of cable support type, i.e. frictionally-engaged loop-forming cables	F16F7/14	F16F7/14		460
F16F9/00	7	Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium (F16F5/00 takes precedence; connection of valves to inflatable elastic bodies B60C29/00; {braking devices, stops or buffers for wing-operating appliances E05F3/00, E05F5/00})	F16F9/00	F16F9/00		399
F16F9/003	8	{Dampers characterised by having pressure absorbing means other than gas, e.g. sponge rubber}	F16F9/00	F16F9/00		352
F16F9/006	8	{characterised by the nature of the damping medium, e.g. biodegradable (variable viscosity damping adjustment F16F9/53)}	F16F9/00	F16F9/00		217
F16F9/02	8	using gas only {or vacuum (F16F9/006 takes precedence)}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		855
F16F9/0209	9	{Telescopic (F16F9/04 takes precedence)}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		607
F16F9/0218	10	{Mono-tubular units (F16F9/0227, F16F9/0236, F16F9/0245 take precedence)}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		846
F16F9/0227	10	{characterised by the piston construction}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		361
F16F9/0236	10	{characterised by having a hollow piston rod}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		126
F16F9/0245	10	{Means for adjusting the length of, or for locking, the spring or dampers}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		336
F16F9/0254	11	{mechanically lockable, e.g. by use of friction collar (mechanical locking of extensible devices for holding wings E05C17/30)}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		146
F16F9/0263	11	{characterised by actuation means, e.g. manually-operated lever arrangement (F16F9/0254 takes precedence)}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		129
F16F9/0272	11	{with control rod extending through the piston rod into the piston}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		66
F16F9/0281	10	{Details}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		480
F16F9/029	11	{electrical, e.g. connections or contacts}	F16F9/02	F16F9/02		60
F16F9/04	9	in a chamber with a flexible wall {(producing hollow articles of plastics, e.g. air bellows, B29D22/00)}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		738
F16F9/0409	10	{characterised by the wall structure}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		379
F16F9/0418	10	{having a particular shape, e.g. annular, spherical, tube-like (F16F9/05 takes precedence)}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		240
F16F9/0427	11	{toroidal}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		79
F16F9/0436	10	{characterised by being contained in a generally closed space}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		202
F16F9/0445	10	{characterised by intermediate rings or other not embedded reinforcing elements (wall structure F16F9/0409)}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		134
F16F9/0454	10	{characterised by the assembling method or by the mounting arrangement, e.g. mounting of the membrane (F16F9/0409, F16F9/0445 take precedence)}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		600
F16F9/0463	11	{with separate crimping rings}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		78
F16F9/0472	10	{characterised by comprising a damping device (with plastic deformation of members F16F7/12; delay devices or arrangements F15B21/10)}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		279
F16F9/0481	11	{provided in an opening to the exterior atmosphere}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		100
F16F9/049	10	{multi-chamber units (F16F9/0472, F16F9/05 take precedence)}	F16F9/04	F16F9/04		370
F16F9/05	10	the flexible wall being of the rolling diaphragm type	F16F9/05	F16F9/05		769
F16F9/052	11	{characterised by the bumper}	F16F9/05	F16F9/05		110
F16F9/055	11	{having a double diaphragm construction}	F16F9/05	F16F9/05		48
F16F9/057	11	{characterised by the piston}	F16F9/05	F16F9/05		253
F16F9/06	8	using both gas and liquid {(F16F9/486 take precedence; self-pumping fluid springs B60G17/044)}	F16F9/06	F16F9/06		1026
F16F9/061	9	{Mono-tubular units}	F16F9/06	F16F9/06		496
F16F9/062	9	{Bi-tubular units}	F16F9/06	F16F9/06		571
F16F9/063	9	{comprising a hollow piston rod}	F16F9/06	F16F9/06		427
F16F9/064	9	{Units characterised by the location or shape of the expansion chamber (F16F9/068, F16F9/08 take precedence)}	F16F9/06	F16F9/06		350
F16F9/065	10	{Expansion chamber provided on the upper or lower end of a damper, separately there from or laterally on the damper}	F16F9/06	F16F9/06		319
F16F9/066	9	{Units characterised by the partition, baffle or like element (F16F9/068, F16F9/08 take precedence)}	F16F9/06	F16F9/06		154
F16F9/067	10	{Partitions of the piston type, e.g. sliding pistons}	F16F9/06	F16F9/06		432
F16F9/068	9	{where the throttling of a gas flow provides damping action}	F16F9/06	F16F9/06		78
F16F9/08	9	{where gas is} in a chamber with a flexible wall {(pressurised fluid system accumulators per seF15B1/04)}	F16F9/08	F16F9/08		228
F16F9/081	10	{being of the fluid displacement type, i.e. the piston not comprising damping arrangements (F16F9/096 takes precedence)}	F16F9/08	F16F9/08		51
F16F9/082	10	{characterised by the hydropneumatic accumulator}	F16F9/08	F16F9/08		70
F16F9/084	10	comprising a gas spring contained within a flexible wall, the wall not being in contact with the damping fluid, i.e. mounted externally on the damper cylinder	F16F9/084	F16F9/084		360
F16F9/088	10	comprising a gas spring with a flexible wall provided within the cylinder on the piston rod of a monotubular damper or within the inner tube of a bitubular damper	F16F9/088	F16F9/088		207
F16F9/092	10	comprising a gas spring with a flexible wall provided between the tubes of a bitubular damper	F16F9/092	F16F9/092		209
F16F9/096	10	comprising a hydropneumatic accumulator of the membrane type provided on the upper or the lower end of a damper or separately from or laterally on the damper {(F16F9/088 takes precedence)}	F16F9/096	F16F9/096		300
F16F9/10	8	using liquid only; using a fluid of which the nature is immaterial	F16F9/10	F16F9/10		769
F16F9/103	9	{Devices with one or more members moving linearly to and fro in chambers, any throttling effect being immaterial, i.e. damping by viscous shear effect only (F16F9/53 takes precedence)}	F16F9/10	F16F9/10		168
F16F9/106	9	{Squeeze-tube devices}	F16F9/10	F16F9/10		53
F16F9/12	9	Devices with one or more rotary vanes turning in the fluid any throttling effect being immaterial, {i.e. damping by viscous shear effect only (F16F9/53 takes precedence; pivoting supports for apparatus or articles placed on stands or trestles F16M11/06)}	F16F9/12	F16F9/12		602
F16F9/125	10	{characterised by adjustment means}	F16F9/12	F16F9/12		68
F16F9/14	9	Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect	F16F9/14	F16F9/14		333
F16F9/145	10	{involving only rotary movement of the effective parts (wing closers or openers with fluid brakes of the rotary type E05F3/14)}	F16F9/14	F16F9/14		1004
F16F9/16	10	involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts {(wing closers or openers with liquid piston brakes E05F3/04)}	F16F9/16	F16F9/16		523
F16F9/165	11	{with two or more cylinders in line, i.e. in series connection (F16F9/26 takes precedence)}	F16F9/16	F16F9/16		47
F16F9/18	11	with a closed cylinder and a piston separating two or more working spaces therein	F16F9/18	F16F9/18		682
F16F9/182	12	{comprising a hollow piston rod}	F16F9/18	F16F9/18		160
F16F9/185	12	{Bitubular units (where compression of gas leads to a clear spring action F16F9/062)}	F16F9/18	F16F9/18		868
F16F9/187	13	{with uni-directional flow of damping fluid through the valves}	F16F9/18	F16F9/18		107
F16F9/19	12	with a single cylinder {and of single-tube type}	F16F9/19	F16F9/19		1510
F16F9/20	12	with the piston-rod extending through both ends of the cylinder {, e.g. constant-volume dampers}	F16F9/20	F16F9/20		445
F16F9/22	11	with one or more cylinders each having a single working space closed by a piston or plunger	F16F9/22	F16F9/22		470
F16F9/26	12	with two cylinders in line and with the two pistons or plungers connected together	F16F9/26	F16F9/26		380
F16F9/28	12	with two parallel cylinders and with the two pistons or plungers connected together	F16F9/28	F16F9/28		157
F16F9/285	13	{by a rocker arm}	F16F9/28	F16F9/28		7
F16F9/30	8	with solid or semi-solid material, e.g. pasty masses, as damping medium {(in devices where rotary elements are damped by viscous shear effect only, any throttling effect being immaterial F16F9/12; where members moving with a rotating system are being damped F16F15/16)}	F16F9/30	F16F9/30		552
F16F9/303	9	{the damper being of the telescopic type}	F16F9/30	F16F9/30		253
F16F9/306	9	{of the constrained layer type, i.e. comprising one or more constrained viscoelastic layers}	F16F9/30	F16F9/30		418
F16F9/32	8	Details	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		1493
F16F9/3207	9	{Constructional features (F16F9/34&#160;-&#160;F16F9/50 take precedence; assembly or repair F16F9/3271)}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		2843
F16F9/3214	10	{of pistons (F16F9/0227 and F16F9/36 take precedence; throttling passages in or on piston body F16F9/3405)}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		1819
F16F9/3221	10	{of piston rods}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		910
F16F9/3228	10	{of connections between pistons and piston rods}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		348
F16F9/3235	10	{of cylinders (F16F9/483 takes precedence)}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		1249
F16F9/3242	11	{of cylinder ends, e.g. caps}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		855
F16F9/325	11	{for attachment of valve units}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		338
F16F9/3257	11	{in twin-tube type devices}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		313
F16F9/3264	9	{Arrangements for indicating, e.g. fluid level; Arrangements for checking dampers (F16F9/3292 takes precedence; testing of vehicle damping G01M17/04)}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		265
F16F9/3271	9	{Assembly or repair}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		583
F16F9/3278	9	{for lubrication (lubricating per seF16N)}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		220
F16F9/3285	9	{for filtering (filters per seB01D)}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		87
F16F9/3292	9	{Sensor arrangements}	F16F9/32	F16F9/32		634
F16F9/34	9	Special valve constructions ({F16F9/44, F16F9/50 take precedence; filtering details F16F9/3285} ; valves in general F16K); Shape or construction of throttling passages	F16F9/34	F16F9/34		3412
F16F9/3405	10	{Throttling passages in or on piston body, e.g. slots (F16F9/344, F16F9/3481 take precedence)}	F16F9/34	F16F9/34		1033
F16F9/341	10	{comprising noise-reducing or like features, e.g. screens (F16F9/3415 takes precedence)}	F16F9/34	F16F9/34		115
F16F9/3415	10	{characterised by comprising plastics, elastomeric or porous elements}	F16F9/34	F16F9/34		241
F16F9/342	10	Throttling passages operating with metering pins {(F16F9/486 takes precedence)}	F16F9/342	F16F9/342		200
F16F9/344	10	Vortex flow passages	F16F9/344	F16F9/344		83
F16F9/346	10	Throttling passages in the form of slots arranged in cylinder walls	F16F9/346	F16F9/346		401
F16F9/3465	11	{Slots having a variable section along their length}	F16F9/346	F16F9/346		61
F16F9/348	10	Throttling passages in the form of annular discs {or other plate-like elements which may or may not have a spring action}, operating in opposite directions {or singly, e.g. annular discs positioned on top of the valve or piston body (F16F9/341, F16F9/3415 take precedence)}	F16F9/348	F16F9/348		906
F16F9/3481	11	{characterised by shape or construction of throttling passages in piston (F16F9/344 takes precedence)}	F16F9/348	F16F9/348		239
F16F9/3482	11	{the annular discs being incorporated within the valve or piston body (F16F9/3484, F16F9/3485 take precedence)}	F16F9/348	F16F9/348		325
F16F9/3484	11	{characterised by features of the annular discs per se, singularly or in combination}	F16F9/348	F16F9/348		448
F16F9/3485	11	{characterised by features of supporting elements intended to guide or limit the movement of the annular discs (F16F9/3488 takes precedence)}	F16F9/348	F16F9/348		504
F16F9/3487	12	{with spacers or spacing rings}	F16F9/348	F16F9/348		73
F16F9/3488	11	{characterised by features intended to affect valve bias or pre-stress}	F16F9/348	F16F9/348		178
F16F9/36	9	Special sealings, including sealings or guides for piston-rods ({F16F9/325, F16F9/3485 take precedence; arrangements for filling via piston rod sealing or guiding means F16F9/432} ; sealing of moving parts in general F16J15/16&#160;-&#160;F16J15/56)	F16F9/36	F16F9/36		1346
F16F9/361	10	{Sealings of the bellows-type}	F16F9/36	F16F9/36		114
F16F9/362	10	{Combination of sealing and guide arrangements for piston rods (F16F9/361, F16F9/365 take precedence)}	F16F9/36	F16F9/36		775
F16F9/363	11	{the guide being mounted between the piston and the sealing, enabling lubrication of the guide}	F16F9/36	F16F9/36		147
F16F9/364	11	{of multi-tube dampers}	F16F9/36	F16F9/36		282
F16F9/365	10	{the sealing arrangement having a pressurised chamber separated from the damping medium}	F16F9/36	F16F9/36		97
F16F9/366	10	{functioning as guide only, e.g. bushings}	F16F9/36	F16F9/36		280
F16F9/367	11	{allowing misalignment of the piston rod}	F16F9/36	F16F9/36		18
F16F9/368	10	{Sealings in pistons}	F16F9/36	F16F9/36		665
F16F9/369	10	{Sealings for elements other than pistons or piston rods, e.g. valves}	F16F9/36	F16F9/36		529
F16F9/38	9	Covers for protection or appearance	F16F9/38	F16F9/38		1059
F16F9/42	9	Cooling arrangements	F16F9/42	F16F9/42		481
F16F9/43	9	Filling {or drainage} arrangements, e.g. for supply of gas {(filling vessels with, or discharging from vessels, compressed, liquefied, or solidified gases F17C)}	F16F9/43	F16F9/43		1014
F16F9/432	10	{via piston rod sealing or guiding means}	F16F9/43	F16F9/43		86
F16F9/435	10	{via opening in cylinder wall (F16F9/432 takes precedence)}	F16F9/43	F16F9/43		171
F16F9/437	10	{Drainage arrangements}	F16F9/43	F16F9/43		135
F16F9/44	9	Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustment; such means combined with temperature correction (F16F9/53, {F16F13/26} take precedence; temperature correction only F16F9/52)	F16F9/44	F16F9/44		1292
F16F9/443	10	{manually adjusted while the damper is fully retracted or extended in a non-operational mode by rotating mechanical means that have engaged between the piston and one end of the cylinder}	F16F9/44	F16F9/44		95
F16F9/446	10	{Adjustment of valve bias or pre-stress (F16F9/443 takes precedence)}	F16F9/44	F16F9/44		227
F16F9/46	10	allowing control from a distance {, i.e. location of means for control input being remote from site of valves, e.g. on damper external wall (attachment of valve units to cylinders F16F9/325)}	F16F9/46	F16F9/46		1089
F16F9/461	11	{characterised by actuation means}	F16F9/46	F16F9/46		269
F16F9/462	12	{Rotary actuation means}	F16F9/46	F16F9/46		174
F16F9/463	11	{characterised by electrical connections}	F16F9/46	F16F9/46		146
F16F9/464	11	{Control of valve bias or pre-stress, e.g. electromagnetically (F16F9/465 takes precedence)}	F16F9/46	F16F9/46		442
F16F9/465	11	{using servo control, the servo pressure being created by the flow of damping fluid, e.g. controlling pressure in a chamber downstream of a pilot passage (self-adjustment of damping F16F9/50)}	F16F9/46	F16F9/46		398
F16F9/466	11	{Throttling control, i.e. regulation of flow passage geometry (F16F9/464, F16F9/465 take precedence)}	F16F9/46	F16F9/46		544
F16F9/467	12	{using rotary valves}	F16F9/46	F16F9/46		141
F16F9/468	13	{controlling at least one bypass to main flow path}	F16F9/46	F16F9/46		185
F16F9/469	12	{Valves incorporated in the piston (F16F9/467 takes precedence)}	F16F9/46	F16F9/46		96
F16F9/48	9	Arrangements for providing different damping effects at different parts of the stroke ({F16F9/346, F16F9/516} , F16F9/53 take precedence)	F16F9/48	F16F9/48		930
F16F9/483	10	{characterised by giving a particular shape to the cylinder, e.g. conical}	F16F9/48	F16F9/48		147
F16F9/486	10	{comprising a pin or stem co-operating with an aperture, e.g. a cylinder-mounted stem co-operating with a hollow piston rod}	F16F9/48	F16F9/48		443
F16F9/49	10	Stops limiting fluid passage, e.g. hydraulic stops {or elastomeric elements inside the cylinder which contribute to changes in fluid damping (fluid-actuated displacement devices with means for accelerating or decelerating the stroke F15B15/22)}	F16F9/49	F16F9/49		960
F16F9/50	9	Special means providing automatic damping adjustment, {i.e. self-adjustment of damping by particular sliding movements of a valve element, other than flexions or displacement of valve discs}(F16F9/53 takes precedence); {Special means providing self-adjustment of spring characteristics}	F16F9/50	F16F9/50		1032
F16F9/504	10	Inertia {, i.e. acceleration,}-sensitive means	F16F9/504	F16F9/504		442
F16F9/512	10	Means responsive to load action, {i.e. static load} on the damper or {dynamic} fluid pressure {changes} in the damper, {e.g. due to changes in velocity (F16F9/504, F16F9/516 take precedence; non-automatic damper adjustment from a distance using servo control, the servo pressure being created by the flow of damping fluid F16F9/465; self-pumping fluid springs in vehicle suspensions B60G17/044)}	F16F9/512	F16F9/512		1161
F16F9/5123	11	{responsive to the static or steady-state load on the damper}	F16F9/512	F16F9/512		213
F16F9/5126	11	{Piston, or piston-like valve elements (F16F9/504 takes precedence)}	F16F9/512	F16F9/512		839
F16F9/516	10	resulting in the damping effects during contraction being different from the damping effects during extension {, i.e. responsive to the direction of movement (F16F9/504 takes precedence)}	F16F9/516	F16F9/516		751
F16F9/5165	11	{by use of spherical valve elements or like free-moving bodies}	F16F9/516	F16F9/516		58
F16F9/52	10	in case of change of temperature ({F16F9/003 takes precedence; } combined with external adjustment F16F9/44)	F16F9/52	F16F9/52		505
F16F9/523	11	{with coil or spiral of bimetallic elements being used to change flow cross-section}	F16F9/52	F16F9/52		24
F16F9/526	11	{Self-adjustment of fluid springs}	F16F9/52	F16F9/52		46
F16F9/53	9	Means for adjusting damping characteristics by varying fluid viscosity, e.g. electromagnetically {(F16F13/30 takes precedence; brakes comprising a medium with electrically or magnetically controlled friction F16D57/002; electrorheological fluids per seC10M171/001; magnetorheological fluids per seH01F1/447)}	F16F9/53	F16F9/53		456
F16F9/532	10	{Electrorheological [ER] fluid dampers}	F16F9/53	F16F9/53		351
F16F9/535	10	{Magnetorheological [MR] fluid dampers (springs comprising magnetorheological [MR] elastomers F16F1/361)}	F16F9/53	F16F9/53		2118
F16F9/537	11	{specially adapted valves therefor}	F16F9/53	F16F9/53		170
F16F9/54	9	Arrangements for attachment {(grommet-type rubber mounting springs per seF16F1/3732; construction of cylinder ends F16F9/3242; attachments to vehicles B60G13/001, B60G15/00)}	F16F9/54	F16F9/54		2104
F16F9/56	9	Means for adjusting the length of, or for locking, the spring or damper, e.g. at the end of the stroke {(F16F9/50 takes precedence; for telescopic gas springs or dampers F16F9/0245; vehicle suspension locking arrangements B60G17/005)}	F16F9/56	F16F9/56		682
F16F9/58	9	Stroke limiting stops, e.g. arranged on the piston rod outside the cylinder (F16F9/49 takes precedence)	F16F9/58	F16F9/58		704
F16F9/585	10	{within the cylinder, in contact with working fluid}	F16F9/58	F16F9/58		398
F16F13/00	7	Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs (F16F5/00, {F16F6/00, F16F9/003} take precedence)	F16F13/00	F16F13/00		1111
F16F13/002	8	{comprising at least one fluid spring (F16F13/005, F16F13/02, F16F13/04 take precedence)}	F16F13/00	F16F13/00		747
F16F13/005	8	{comprising both a wound spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper}	F16F13/00	F16F13/00		275
F16F13/007	9	{the damper being a fluid damper}	F16F13/00	F16F13/00		1147
F16F13/02	8	damping by frictional contact between the spring and braking means (frictionally coacting wound springs F16F3/06)	F16F13/02	F16F13/02		165
F16F13/04	8	comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper	F16F13/04	F16F13/04		140
F16F13/06	9	the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper (F16F13/26 takes precedence)	F16F13/06	F16F13/06		419
F16F13/08	10	the plastics spring forming at least a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper (F16F13/20&#160;-&#160;F16F13/24 take precedence)	F16F13/08	F16F13/08		592
F16F13/085	11	{characterised by features of plastics springs; Attachment arrangements}	F16F13/08	F16F13/08		103
F16F13/10	11	the wall being at least in part formed by a flexible membrane or the like (F16F13/14&#160;-&#160;F16F13/18 take precedence)	F16F13/10	F16F13/10		649
F16F13/101	12	{characterised by buffering features or stoppers}	F16F13/10	F16F13/10		132
F16F13/102	12	{characterised by features of flexible walls of equilibration chambers; decoupling or self-tuning means}	F16F13/10	F16F13/10		64
F16F13/103	12	{characterised by method of assembly, production or treatment}	F16F13/10	F16F13/10		196
F16F13/105	12	{characterised by features of partitions between two working chambers}	F16F13/10	F16F13/10		327
F16F13/106	13	{Design of constituent elastomeric parts, e.g. decoupling valve elements, or of immediate abutments therefor, e.g. cages}	F16F13/10	F16F13/10		268
F16F13/107	13	{Passage design between working chambers}	F16F13/10	F16F13/10		267
F16F13/108	12	{characterised by features of plastics springs, e.g. attachment arrangements (F16F13/18 takes precedence)}	F16F13/10	F16F13/10		215
F16F13/14	11	Units of the bushing type {, i.e. loaded predominantly radially (bushes F16F1/38; mounting brackets therefor F16F1/3849)}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		591
F16F13/1409	12	{characterised by buffering features or stoppers}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		132
F16F13/1418	12	{characterised by the location or shape of the equilibration chamber}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		64
F16F13/1427	12	{characterised by features of flexible walls of equilibration chambers; decoupling or self-tuning means}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		89
F16F13/1436	12	{with free- or virtually free-floating members}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		18
F16F13/1445	12	{characterised by method of assembly, production or treatment}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		85
F16F13/1454	13	{Sealing of units}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		36
F16F13/1463	12	{characterised by features of passages between working chambers}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		308
F16F13/1472	13	{Valve elements to cope with over-pressure, e.g. lips}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		24
F16F13/1481	12	{characterised by features of plastic springs, e.g. presence of cavities or stiffeners; characterised by features of flexible walls of equilibration chambers, i.e. membranes}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		119
F16F13/149	12	{Multiple bushings connected together; Restraining links}	F16F13/14	F16F13/14		21
F16F13/16	12	specially adapted for receiving axial loads {(F16F13/1436 takes precedence)}	F16F13/16	F16F13/16		205
F16F13/18	11	characterised by the location or the shape of the equilibration chamber, e.g. the equilibration chamber, surrounding the plastics spring or being annular (F16F13/1418 takes precedence)	F16F13/18	F16F13/18		189
F16F13/20	10	characterised by comprising also a pneumatic spring (F16F13/22, {F16F13/26} take precedence)	F16F13/20	F16F13/20		283
F16F13/22	10	characterised by comprising also a dynamic damper (dampers using inertia effect per seF16F7/10)	F16F13/22	F16F13/22		177
F16F13/24	10	the central part of the unit being supported by one element and both extremities of the unit being supported by a single other element, i.e. double acting mounting	F16F13/24	F16F13/24		146
F16F13/26	9	characterised by adjusting or regulating devices responsive to exterior conditions {(F16F13/101 takes precedence)}	F16F13/26	F16F13/26		581
F16F13/262	10	{changing geometry of passages between working and equilibration chambers, e.g. cross-sectional area or length (F16F13/28 takes precedence)}	F16F13/26	F16F13/26		217
F16F13/264	10	{comprising means for acting dynamically on the walls bounding a working chamber}	F16F13/26	F16F13/26		230
F16F13/266	10	{comprising means for acting dynamically on the walls bounding a passage between working and equilibration chambers}	F16F13/26	F16F13/26		44
F16F13/268	10	{comprising means for acting dynamically on the walls bounding an equilibration chamber (F16F13/264 take precedence)}	F16F13/26	F16F13/26		85
F16F13/28	10	specially adapted for units of the bushing type (F16F13/30 takes precedence)	F16F13/28	F16F13/28		159
F16F13/30	10	comprising means for varying fluid viscosity, e.g. of magnetic or electrorheological fluids	F16F13/30	F16F13/30		173
F16F13/305	11	{magnetorheological}	F16F13/30	F16F13/30		216
F16F15/00	7	Suppression of vibrations in systems ({damping of non-rotary systems using inertia effect F16F7/10; prevention or isolation of vibrations in machine tools B23Q11/0032; suppression of driveline vibrations in hybrid vehicle transmissions B60W30/20} ; vehicle seat suspension devices B60N2/50; {methods or devices for protecting against, or damping of, acoustic waves, e.g. sound G10K11/16}); Means or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion ({vibration absorbing or balancing means for aircraft propellers B64C11/008, for rotorcraft rotors B64C27/001} ; testing static and dynamic balance of machines or structures G01M1/00)	F16F15/00	F16F15/00		715
F16F15/002	8	{characterised by the control method or circuitry (control of mechanical oscillations per seG05D19/00)}	F16F15/00	F16F15/00		1307
F16F15/005	8	{using electro- or magnetostrictive actuation means (generating of mechanical vibrations operating with electrostriction B06B1/06, with magnetostriction B06B1/08; vehicle suspension arrangements characterised by use of piezoelectric elements B60G17/01941; piezoelectric, electrostrictive and magnetostrictive devices per seH10N30/00)}	F16F15/00	F16F15/00		655
F16F15/007	9	{Piezoelectric elements being placed under pre-constraint, e.g. placed under compression}	F16F15/00	F16F15/00		148
F16F15/02	8	Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating systems ({F16F15/005 takes precedence } ; layered products B32B; suppression of vibration in ships B63; {relieving load on bearings, using magnetic means F16C39/06})	F16F15/02	F16F15/02		8789
F16F15/021	9	{Decoupling of vibrations by means of point-of-contact supports, e.g. ball bearings}	F16F15/02	F16F15/02		511
F16F15/022	9	{using dampers and springs in combination}	F16F15/02	F16F15/02		3873
F16F15/023	9	using fluid means	F16F15/023	F16F15/023		3901
F16F15/0232	10	{with at least one gas spring (F16F15/027 takes precedence)}	F16F15/023	F16F15/023		2800
F16F15/0235	10	{where a rotating member is in contact with fluid (rotary viscous dampers per seF16F9/12; suppression of vibrations in rotating systems containing a fluid F16F15/16)}	F16F15/023	F16F15/023		119
F16F15/0237	10	{involving squeeze-film damping}	F16F15/023	F16F15/023		358
F16F15/027	10	comprising control arrangements {(F16F15/0237 takes precedence)}	F16F15/027	F16F15/027		1074
F16F15/0275	11	{Control of stiffness}	F16F15/027	F16F15/027		410
F16F15/03	9	using {magnetic or} electromagnetic means (F16F9/53, {F16F15/005} take precedence)	F16F15/03	F16F15/03		2369
F16F15/035	10	{by use of eddy or induced-current damping (dynamo-electric brakes of the eddy-current type H02K49/04)}	F16F15/03	F16F15/03		429
F16F15/04	9	using elastic means (single elements or their attachment F16F1/00&#160;-&#160;F16F13/00); {(F16F15/023, F16F15/03 take precedence)}	F16F15/04	F16F15/04		9917
F16F15/043	10	{acting on a cam follower}	F16F15/04	F16F15/04		67
F16F15/046	10	{using combinations of springs of different kinds (F16F15/085 takes precedence)}	F16F15/04	F16F15/04		1912
F16F15/06	10	with metal springs (with rubber springs also F16F15/08)	F16F15/06	F16F15/06		2352
F16F15/063	11	{with bars or tubes used as torsional elements}	F16F15/06	F16F15/06		65
F16F15/067	11	using only wound springs	F16F15/067	F16F15/067		16164
F16F15/073	11	using only leaf springs	F16F15/073	F16F15/073		692
F16F15/08	10	with rubber springs {(grommet- or bushing-type resilient mountings F16F1/3732, F16F1/38); with springs made of rubber and metal (arrangement of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units B60K5/12; mounting of propulsion plants on vessels B63H21/30; mounting of vehicle drivers&apos; cabs B62D33/0604)}	F16F15/08	F16F15/08		7543
F16F15/085	11	{Use of both rubber and metal springs}	F16F15/08	F16F15/08		2735
F16F15/10	8	Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system (by balancing F16F15/22{; yielding couplings F16D3/00} ; with flywheels acting variably or intermittently F16H{; construction providing resilience or vibration-damping for gear elements F16H55/14})	F16F15/10	F16F15/10		1183
F16F15/12	9	using elastic members or friction-damping members, e.g. between a rotating shaft and a gyratory mass mounted thereon ({F16F15/14} , F16F15/16 take precedence)	F16F15/12	F16F15/12		814
F16F15/1201	10	{for damping of axial or radial, i.e. non-torsional vibrations (F16F15/13107 takes precedence)}	F16F15/12	F16F15/12		233
F16F15/1202	10	{the damping action being at least partially controlled by centrifugal masses (F16F15/13128 takes precedence)}	F16F15/12	F16F15/12		161
F16F15/1203	10	{characterised by manufacturing, e.g. assembling or testing procedures for the damper units (F16F15/13142 takes precedence)}	F16F15/12	F16F15/12		321
F16F15/1204	10	{with a kinematic mechanism or gear system (F16F15/1202, F16F15/13157 take precedence)}	F16F15/12	F16F15/12		75
F16F15/1205	11	{with a kinematic mechanism, i.e. linkages, levers}	F16F15/12	F16F15/12		98
F16F15/1206	11	{with a planetary gear system}	F16F15/12	F16F15/12		111
F16F15/1207	10	{characterised by the supporting arrangement of the damper unit (F16F15/1238, F16F15/13164 take precedence)}	F16F15/12	F16F15/12		322
F16F15/1208	11	{Bearing arrangements}	F16F15/12	F16F15/12		59
F16F15/1209	12	{comprising sliding bearings}	F16F15/12	F16F15/12		18
F16F15/121	10	using springs as elastic members, e.g. metallic springs {(F16F15/133 takes precedence)}	F16F15/121	F16F15/121		540
F16F15/1211	11	{C-shaped springs}	F16F15/121	F16F15/121		41
F16F15/1212	12	{disposed around axis of rotation}	F16F15/121	F16F15/121		27
F16F15/1213	11	{Spiral springs, e.g. lying in one plane, around axis of rotation}	F16F15/121	F16F15/121		225
F16F15/1214	11	{Folded springs, i.e. made of band-like material folded in an enclosing space}	F16F15/121	F16F15/121		29
F16F15/1215	11	{Leaf springs, e.g. radially extending}	F16F15/121	F16F15/121		270
F16F15/1216	11	{Torsional springs, e.g. torsion bar or torsionally-loaded coil springs}	F16F15/121	F16F15/121		175
F16F15/1217	11	{Motion-limiting means, e.g. means for locking the spring unit in pre-defined positions (F16F15/1202, F16F15/1338 take precedence)}	F16F15/121	F16F15/121		105
F16F15/1218	12	{by means of spring-loaded radially arranged locking means}	F16F15/121	F16F15/121		22
F16F15/1219	12	{by means of spring-loaded axially arranged locking means}	F16F15/121	F16F15/121		12
F16F15/123	11	Wound springs {(F16F15/1213, F16F15/1216, F16F15/127 take precedence)}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		936
F16F15/12306	12	{Radially mounted springs}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		131
F16F15/12313	12	{characterised by the dimension or shape of spring-containing windows}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		231
F16F15/1232	12	{characterised by the spring mounting (F16F15/12306, F16F15/12313 take precedence)}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		414
F16F15/12326	13	{End-caps for springs}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		149
F16F15/12333	14	{having internal abutment means}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		95
F16F15/1234	13	{Additional guiding means for springs, e.g. for support along the body of springs that extend circumferentially over a significant length}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		203
F16F15/12346	13	{Set of springs, e.g. springs within springs}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		180
F16F15/12353	12	{Combinations of dampers, e.g. with multiple plates, multiple spring sets, i.e. complex configurations}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		296
F16F15/1236	13	{resulting in a staged spring characteristic, e.g. with multiple intermediate plates}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		46
F16F15/12366	14	{acting on multiple sets of springs}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		232
F16F15/12373	15	{the sets of springs being arranged at substantially the same radius}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		154
F16F15/1238	12	{with pre-damper, i.e. additional set of springs between flange of main damper and hub}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		369
F16F15/12386	13	{Pre-damper cage construction}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		33
F16F15/12393	13	{pre-damper springs are of non-wound type, e.g. leaf springs}	F16F15/123	F16F15/123		15
F16F15/124	11	Elastomeric springs (F16F15/123, {F16F15/127} take precedence)	F16F15/124	F16F15/124		498
F16F15/1245	12	{Elastic elements arranged between substantially-radial walls of two parts rotatable with respect to each other, e.g. between engaging teeth}	F16F15/124	F16F15/124		108
F16F15/126	12	consisting of at least one annular element surrounding the axis of rotation	F16F15/126	F16F15/126		538
F16F15/127	11	using plastics springs combined with other types of springs	F16F15/127	F16F15/127		159
F16F15/129	10	characterised by friction-damping means ({F16F15/1202, F16F15/1238} , F16F15/131 take precedence)	F16F15/129	F16F15/129		903
F16F15/1292	11	{characterised by arrangements for axially clamping or positioning or otherwise influencing the frictional plates}	F16F15/129	F16F15/129		301
F16F15/1295	11	{characterised by means for interconnecting driven plates and retainer, cover plates}	F16F15/129	F16F15/129		132
F16F15/1297	11	{Overload protection, i.e. means for limiting torque}	F16F15/129	F16F15/129		278
F16F15/131	10	the rotating system comprising two or more gyratory masses	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		435
F16F15/13107	11	{for damping of axial or radial, i.e. non-torsional vibrations}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		128
F16F15/13114	11	{characterised by modifications for auxiliary purposes, e.g. provision of a timing mark}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		156
F16F15/13121	11	{characterised by clutch arrangements, e.g. for activation; integrated with clutch members, e.g. pressure member}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		177
F16F15/13128	11	{the damping action being at least partially controlled by centrifugal masses (flywheels characterised by means to vary the moment of inertia F16F15/31)}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		155
F16F15/13135	12	{simple connection or disconnection of members at speed}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		31
F16F15/13142	11	{characterised by the method of assembly, production or treatment (F16F15/13114 takes precedence)}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		334
F16F15/1315	12	{Multi-part primary or secondary masses, e.g. assembled from pieces of sheet steel}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		269
F16F15/13157	11	{with a kinematic mechanism or gear system, e.g. planetary (F16F15/13128 takes precedence)}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		204
F16F15/13164	11	{characterised by the supporting arrangement of the damper unit}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		318
F16F15/13171	12	{Bearing arrangements (F16F15/13192 takes precedence)}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		171
F16F15/13178	13	{comprising slide bearings}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		97
F16F15/13185	12	{Bolting arrangements (F16F15/13171 takes precedence)}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		101
F16F15/13192	12	{Thermal shielding}	F16F15/131	F16F15/131		3
F16F15/133	11	using springs as elastic members, e.g. metallic springs	F16F15/133	F16F15/133		226
F16F15/1331	12	{C-shaped springs}	F16F15/133	F16F15/133		21
F16F15/1332	13	{disposed around axis of rotation}	F16F15/133	F16F15/133		13
F16F15/1333	12	{Spiral springs, e.g. lying in one plane, around axis of rotation}	F16F15/133	F16F15/133		103
F16F15/1335	12	{Folded springs, i.e. made of band-like material folded in an enclosing space}	F16F15/133	F16F15/133		8
F16F15/1336	12	{Leaf springs, e.g. radially extending}	F16F15/133	F16F15/133		125
F16F15/1337	12	{Torsional springs, e.g. torsion bar or torsionally-loaded coil springs}	F16F15/133	F16F15/133		28
F16F15/1338	12	{Motion-limiting means, e.g. means for locking the spring unit in pre-defined positions (F16F15/13128 takes precedence)}	F16F15/133	F16F15/133		61
F16F15/134	12	Wound springs {(F16F15/1333, F16F15/1337, F16F15/137 take precedence)}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		812
F16F15/13407	13	{Radially mounted springs}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		117
F16F15/13415	13	{characterised by the dimension or shape of spring-containing windows}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		72
F16F15/13423	14	{Disposition of material for damping or avoiding wear}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		20
F16F15/1343	13	{characterised by the spring mounting (F16F15/13407, F16F15/13415 take precedence)}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		238
F16F15/13438	14	{End-caps for springs}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		120
F16F15/13446	15	{having internal abutment means}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		38
F16F15/13453	14	{Additional guiding means for springs}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		150
F16F15/13461	14	{Set of springs, e.g. springs within springs}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		66
F16F15/13469	13	{Combinations of dampers, e.g. with multiple plates, multiple spring sets, i.e. complex configurations}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		143
F16F15/13476	14	{resulting in a staged spring characteristic, e.g. with multiple intermediate plates}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		55
F16F15/13484	15	{acting on multiple sets of springs}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		159
F16F15/13492	16	{the sets of springs being arranged at substantially the same radius}	F16F15/134	F16F15/134		70
F16F15/136	12	Plastics springs, e.g. made of rubber (F16F15/134, {F16F15/137} take precedence)	F16F15/136	F16F15/136		114
F16F15/137	12	the elastic members consisting of two or more springs of different kinds, {e.g. elastomeric members and wound springs}	F16F15/137	F16F15/137		94
F16F15/139	11	characterised by friction-damping means {(F16F15/13128 takes precedence)}	F16F15/139	F16F15/139		524
F16F15/1392	12	{characterised by arrangements for axially clamping or positioning or otherwise influencing the frictional plates}	F16F15/139	F16F15/139		69
F16F15/1395	12	{characterised by main friction means acting radially outside the circumferential lines of action of the elastic members}	F16F15/139	F16F15/139		56
F16F15/1397	12	{Overload protection, i.e. means for limiting torque}	F16F15/139	F16F15/139		305
F16F15/14	9	using masses freely rotating with the system, {i.e. uninvolved in transmitting driveline torque, e.g. rotative dynamic dampers (compensation of inertia forces F16F15/22; weights for balancing rotating bodies F16F15/32)}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		577
F16F15/1407	10	{the rotation being limited with respect to the driving means}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		143
F16F15/1414	11	{Masses driven by elastic elements (F16F15/145, F16F15/1464 take precedence)}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		164
F16F15/1421	12	{Metallic springs, e.g. coil or spiral springs}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		162
F16F15/1428	13	{with a single mass}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		174
F16F15/1435	12	{Elastomeric springs, i.e. made of plastic or rubber}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		156
F16F15/1442	13	{with a single mass}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		762
F16F15/145	11	{Masses mounted with play with respect to driving means thus enabling free movement over a limited range}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		2295
F16F15/1457	12	{Systems with a single mass}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		73
F16F15/1464	11	{Masses connected to driveline by a kinematic mechanism or gear system (F16F15/145 takes precedence)}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		50
F16F15/1471	12	{with a kinematic mechanism, i.e. linkages, levers}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		86
F16F15/1478	12	{with a planetary gear system}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		90
F16F15/1485	10	{the rotation being unlimited with respect to driving means (with a fluid connection between inertia member and rotating driving means F16F15/167)}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		63
F16F15/1492	11	{with a dry-friction connection}	F16F15/14	F16F15/14		101
F16F15/16	9	using a fluid {or pasty material}(F16F9/53, F16F15/13157 take precedence; devices connecting input and output members F16D)	F16F15/16	F16F15/16		667
F16F15/161	10	{characterised by the fluid damping devices, e.g. passages, orifices (F16F15/162 takes precedence)}	F16F15/16	F16F15/16		376
F16F15/162	10	{with forced fluid circulation}	F16F15/16	F16F15/16		104
F16F15/163	10	{fluid acting as a lubricant}	F16F15/16	F16F15/16		70
F16F15/164	10	{characterised by manufacturing, e.g. assembling or testing procedures}	F16F15/16	F16F15/16		44
F16F15/165	10	{Sealing arrangements}	F16F15/16	F16F15/16		186
F16F15/167	10	having an inertia member, e.g. ring	F16F15/167	F16F15/167		236
F16F15/173	11	provided within a closed housing {(F16F15/36 takes precedence)}	F16F15/173	F16F15/173		395
F16F15/18	9	using electric, {magnetic or electromagnetic} means ({suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of non-rotating magnetic or electromagnetic means F16F15/03;} dynamo-electric devices H02K; {control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients H02P9/10})	F16F15/18	F16F15/18		512
F16F15/20	8	Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by favourable grouping or relative arrangements of the moving members of the system or systems {(F16F15/24 takes precedence)}	F16F15/20	F16F15/20		129
F16F15/22	8	Compensation of inertia forces {(suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by favourable grouping or relative arrangements of the moving members of the system or systems F16F15/20, counterweights F16F15/28; correcting-weights for balancing rotating bodies F16F15/32)}	F16F15/22	F16F15/22		521
F16F15/223	9	{Use of systems involving rotary unbalanced masses where the phase-angle of masses mounted on counter-rotating shafts can be varied (generation of mechanical vibrations per se with such systems B06B1/166)}	F16F15/22	F16F15/22		40
F16F15/226	9	{in star engine arrangements}	F16F15/22	F16F15/22		2
F16F15/24	9	of crankshaft systems by particular disposition of cranks, pistons, or the like {(shape of crankshafts or eccentric-shafts having regard to balancing F16C3/20)}	F16F15/24	F16F15/24		495
F16F15/26	9	of crankshaft systems using solid masses, other than the ordinary pistons, moving with the system {, i.e. masses connected through a kinematic mechanism or gear system (F16F15/226 takes precedence)}	F16F15/26	F16F15/26		448
F16F15/261	10	{where masses move linearly}	F16F15/26	F16F15/26		154
F16F15/262	10	{Masses attached to pinions, camshafts or driving shafts for auxiliary equipment, e.g. for an oil pump}	F16F15/26	F16F15/26		57
F16F15/264	10	{Rotating balancer shafts (F16F15/262 takes precedence)}	F16F15/26	F16F15/26		816
F16F15/265	11	{Arrangement of two or more balancer shafts (F16F15/267 takes precedence)}	F16F15/26	F16F15/26		348
F16F15/267	11	{characterised by bearing support of balancer shafts; Lubrication arrangements}	F16F15/26	F16F15/26		207
F16F15/268	11	{Hollow shafts}	F16F15/26	F16F15/26		57
F16F15/28	8	Counterweights, {i.e. additional weights counterbalancing inertia forces induced by the reciprocating movement of masses in the system, e.g. of pistons attached to an engine crankshaft (rotating balancer shafts F16F15/264; correcting-weights for balancing rotating bodies F16F15/32)}; Attaching or mounting same	F16F15/28	F16F15/28		1246
F16F15/283	9	{for engine crankshafts}	F16F15/28	F16F15/28		415
F16F15/286	10	{Adjustable weights}	F16F15/28	F16F15/28		38
F16F15/30	8	Flywheels (F16F15/16, F16F15/28 take precedence; suppression of vibrations in rotating systems using elastic members or friction-damping members moving with the system, {i.e. split flywheels or single masses connected to a hub by elastic members or friction-damping members}F16F15/12; rotary-body aspects in general F16C13/00, F16C15/00)	F16F15/30	F16F15/30		1704
F16F15/302	9	{comprising arrangements for cooling or thermal insulation}	F16F15/30	F16F15/30		115
F16F15/305	9	made of plastics, e.g. fibre reinforced plastics [FRP] {, i.e. characterised by their special construction from such materials}	F16F15/305	F16F15/305		216
F16F15/31	9	characterised by means for varying the moment of inertia	F16F15/31	F16F15/31		563
F16F15/315	9	characterised by their supporting arrangement, e.g. mountings, cages, securing inertia member to shaft (F16F15/31 takes precedence)	F16F15/315	F16F15/315		580
F16F15/3153	10	{Securing inertia members to the shafts}	F16F15/315	F16F15/315		230
F16F15/3156	10	{Arrangement of the bearings}	F16F15/315	F16F15/315		203
F16F15/32	8	Correcting- or balancing-weights or equivalent means for balancing rotating bodies, e.g. vehicle wheels {(suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by using freely rotating masses F16F15/14; compensation of inertia forces F16F15/22; compensating imbalance for testing purposes G01M1/30)}	F16F15/32	F16F15/32		755
F16F15/322	9	{the rotating body being a shaft (F16F15/34, F16F15/36 take precedence)}	F16F15/32	F16F15/32		503
F16F15/324	9	{the rotating body being a vehicle wheel (F16F15/36 takes precedence; tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for B60C19/00)}	F16F15/32	F16F15/32		497
F16F15/326	10	{specially adapted for attachment to spokes}	F16F15/32	F16F15/32		13
F16F15/328	10	{Multiple weights on adhesive strip}	F16F15/32	F16F15/32		101
F16F15/34	9	Fastening arrangements therefor<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br> Hand held gripping tools B25B7/00	F16F15/34	F16F15/34		372
F16F15/345	10	{specially adapted for attachment to a vehicle wheel}	F16F15/34	F16F15/34		50
F16F15/36	9	operating automatically {, i.e. where, for a given amount of imbalance, there is movement of masses until balance is achieved (damping vibrations of washing machines by displacing, supplying or ejecting a material, e.g. liquid, into or from counterbalancing pockets D06F37/245)}	F16F15/36	F16F15/36		325
F16F15/363	10	{using rolling bodies, e.g. balls free to move in a circumferential direction}	F16F15/36	F16F15/36		385
F16F15/366	10	{using fluid or powder means, i.e. non-discrete material}	F16F15/36	F16F15/36		260
F16F2222/00	7	Special physical effects, e.g. nature of damping effects	CPCONLY	F16F2222/00		8
F16F2222/02	8	temperature-related (F16F2228/002 takes precedence)	CPCONLY	F16F2222/02		288
F16F2222/025	9	Cooling	CPCONLY	F16F2222/025		146
F16F2222/04	8	Friction	CPCONLY	F16F2222/04		657
F16F2222/06	8	Magnetic or electromagnetic	CPCONLY	F16F2222/06		1079
F16F2222/08	8	Inertia	CPCONLY	F16F2222/08		620
F16F2222/10	8	Adhesion	CPCONLY	F16F2222/10		58
F16F2222/12	8	Fluid damping	CPCONLY	F16F2222/12		1436
F16F2222/123	9	decreasing with increasing flow	CPCONLY	F16F2222/123		14
F16F2222/126	9	using gases	CPCONLY	F16F2222/126		626
F16F2222/14	8	superconducting	CPCONLY	F16F2222/14		7
F16F2224/00	7	Materials; Material properties	CPCONLY	F16F2224/00		78
F16F2224/005	8	Combined materials of same basic nature but differing characteristics	CPCONLY	F16F2224/005		56
F16F2224/02	8	solids	CPCONLY	F16F2224/02		326
F16F2224/0208	9	Alloys	CPCONLY	F16F2224/0208		478
F16F2224/0216	9	bimetallic	CPCONLY	F16F2224/0216		35
F16F2224/0225	9	Cellular, e.g. microcellular foam	CPCONLY	F16F2224/0225		268
F16F2224/0233	9	deforming plastically in operation	CPCONLY	F16F2224/0233		59
F16F2224/0241	9	Fibre-reinforced plastics [FRP]	CPCONLY	F16F2224/0241		403
F16F2224/025	9	Elastomers	CPCONLY	F16F2224/025		943
F16F2224/0258	9	Shape-memory metals, e.g. Ni-Ti alloys	CPCONLY	F16F2224/0258		313
F16F2224/0266	9	porosity	CPCONLY	F16F2224/0266		45
F16F2224/0275	9	Ceramics	CPCONLY	F16F2224/0275		32
F16F2224/0283	9	piezoelectric; electro- or magnetostrictive	CPCONLY	F16F2224/0283		274
F16F2224/0291	9	PTFE	CPCONLY	F16F2224/0291		47
F16F2224/04	8	Fluids	CPCONLY	F16F2224/04		219
F16F2224/041	9	Dilatant	CPCONLY	F16F2224/041		43
F16F2224/043	9	electrorheological	CPCONLY	F16F2224/043		110
F16F2224/045	9	magnetorheological	CPCONLY	F16F2224/045		694
F16F2224/046	9	pneumatic	CPCONLY	F16F2224/046		65
F16F2224/048	9	High viscosity, semi-solid pastiness (F16F2224/041 takes precedence)	CPCONLY	F16F2224/048		134
F16F2226/00	7	Manufacturing; Treatments	CPCONLY	F16F2226/00		427
F16F2226/02	8	Surface treatments	CPCONLY	F16F2226/02		211
F16F2226/023	9	by laser or similar treatment by rays	CPCONLY	F16F2226/023		19
F16F2226/026	9	low-friction	CPCONLY	F16F2226/026		29
F16F2226/04	8	Assembly or fixing methods; methods to form or fashion parts	CPCONLY	F16F2226/04		1008
F16F2226/041	9	Clipping	CPCONLY	F16F2226/041		85
F16F2226/042	9	Gluing	CPCONLY	F16F2226/042		159
F16F2226/044	9	Snapping	CPCONLY	F16F2226/044		87
F16F2226/045	9	Press-fitting	CPCONLY	F16F2226/045		201
F16F2226/047	9	Sheet-metal stamping	CPCONLY	F16F2226/047		55
F16F2226/048	9	Welding	CPCONLY	F16F2226/048		190
F16F2228/00	7	Functional characteristics, e.g. variability, frequency-dependence	CPCONLY	F16F2228/00		48
F16F2228/001	8	Specific functional characteristics in numerical form or in the form of equations	CPCONLY	F16F2228/001		120
F16F2228/002	9	Temperature	CPCONLY	F16F2228/002		33
F16F2228/004	9	Force or pressure	CPCONLY	F16F2228/004		40
F16F2228/005	9	Material properties, e.g. moduli	CPCONLY	F16F2228/005		24
F16F2228/007	10	of solids, e.g. hardness	CPCONLY	F16F2228/007		135
F16F2228/008	10	of semi-solids or fluids, e.g. viscosity	CPCONLY	F16F2228/008		23
F16F2228/04	8	Frequency effects	CPCONLY	F16F2228/04		465
F16F2228/06	8	Stiffness	CPCONLY	F16F2228/06		401
F16F2228/063	9	Negative stiffness	CPCONLY	F16F2228/063		279
F16F2228/066	9	Variable stiffness	CPCONLY	F16F2228/066		1204
F16F2228/08	8	pre-stressed	CPCONLY	F16F2228/08		338
F16F2228/10	8	with threshold or dead zone	CPCONLY	F16F2228/10		43
F16F2228/12	8	degressive	CPCONLY	F16F2228/12		29
F16F2228/14	8	progressive	CPCONLY	F16F2228/14		64
F16F2230/00	7	Purpose; Design features	CPCONLY	F16F2230/00		68
F16F2230/0005	8	Attachment, e.g. to facilitate mounting onto confer adjustability	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0005		1054
F16F2230/0011	8	Balancing, e.g. counterbalancing to produce static balance	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0011		400
F16F2230/0017	8	Calibrating	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0017		25
F16F2230/0023	8	protective	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0023		766
F16F2230/0029	8	Location, co-location	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0029		164
F16F2230/0035	8	Gripping	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0035		49
F16F2230/0041	8	Locking; Fixing in position	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0041		540
F16F2230/0047	8	Measuring, indicating	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0047		589
F16F2230/0052	8	Physically guiding or influencing	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0052		370
F16F2230/0058	9	using inserts or exterior elements, e.g. to affect stiffness	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0058		70
F16F2230/0064	9	using a cam	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0064		378
F16F2230/007	9	with, or used as an end stop or buffer; Limiting excessive axial separation	CPCONLY	F16F2230/007		425
F16F2230/0076	9	Pivoting	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0076		28
F16F2230/0082	8	Dimensional tolerances, e.g. play between mechanical elements	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0082		104
F16F2230/0088	8	Timing	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0088		1
F16F2230/0094	8	Magnifying a physical effect	CPCONLY	F16F2230/0094		28
F16F2230/02	8	Surface features, e.g. notches or protuberances	CPCONLY	F16F2230/02		242
F16F2230/04	8	Lubrication	CPCONLY	F16F2230/04		255
F16F2230/06	8	Fluid filling or discharging	CPCONLY	F16F2230/06		392
F16F2230/08	8	Sensor arrangement	CPCONLY	F16F2230/08		751
F16F2230/10	8	Enclosure elements, e.g. for protection	CPCONLY	F16F2230/10		308
F16F2230/105	9	Flexible, e.g. bellows or bladder	CPCONLY	F16F2230/105		285
F16F2230/12	8	Gas generation, e.g. by mixing of chemicals	CPCONLY	F16F2230/12		10
F16F2230/14	8	Ball joints; Spherical support elements	CPCONLY	F16F2230/14		261
F16F2230/16	8	used in a strut, basically rigid	CPCONLY	F16F2230/16		73
F16F2230/18	8	Control arrangements	CPCONLY	F16F2230/18		996
F16F2230/183	9	fluid actuated	CPCONLY	F16F2230/183		154
F16F2230/186	9	with manual adjustments	CPCONLY	F16F2230/186		92
F16F2230/20	8	Location of equilibration chamber	CPCONLY	F16F2230/20		84
F16F2230/22	8	Pumps	CPCONLY	F16F2230/22		277
F16F2230/24	8	Detecting or preventing malfunction, e.g. fail safe	CPCONLY	F16F2230/24		438
F16F2230/26	8	Air gap	CPCONLY	F16F2230/26		16
F16F2230/28	8	Inclination of a suspension element	CPCONLY	F16F2230/28		29
F16F2230/30	8	Sealing arrangements	CPCONLY	F16F2230/30		679
F16F2230/32	8	Modular design	CPCONLY	F16F2230/32		221
F16F2230/34	8	Flexural hinges	CPCONLY	F16F2230/34		45
F16F2230/36	8	Holes, slots or the like	CPCONLY	F16F2230/36		285
F16F2230/38	8	Off-centre positioning	CPCONLY	F16F2230/38		30
F16F2230/40	8	Multi-layer	CPCONLY	F16F2230/40		229
F16F2230/42	8	Multiple pistons	CPCONLY	F16F2230/42		125
F16F2230/46	8	Maintenance	CPCONLY	F16F2230/46		65
F16F2230/48	8	Thermal insulation	CPCONLY	F16F2230/48		56
F16F2232/00	7	Nature of movement	CPCONLY	F16F2232/00		10
F16F2232/02	8	Rotary	CPCONLY	F16F2232/02		490
F16F2232/04	8	Rotary-to-translation conversion	CPCONLY	F16F2232/04		170
F16F2232/06	8	Translation-to-rotary conversion	CPCONLY	F16F2232/06		256
F16F2232/08	8	Linear	CPCONLY	F16F2232/08		659
F16F2234/00	7	Shape	CPCONLY	F16F2234/00		54
F16F2234/02	8	cylindrical	CPCONLY	F16F2234/02		536
F16F2234/04	8	conical	CPCONLY	F16F2234/04		92
F16F2234/06	8	plane or flat	CPCONLY	F16F2234/06		167
F16F2234/08	8	spherical	CPCONLY	F16F2234/08		53
F16F2236/00	7	Mode of stressing of basic spring or damper elements or devices incorporating such elements	CPCONLY	F16F2236/00		4
F16F2236/02	8	the stressing resulting in flexion of the spring	CPCONLY	F16F2236/02		323
F16F2236/022	9	of membrane-type springs	CPCONLY	F16F2236/022		75
F16F2236/025	9	radial flexion of ring-type springs	CPCONLY	F16F2236/025		97
F16F2236/027	9	of strip- or leg-type springs	CPCONLY	F16F2236/027		132
F16F2236/04	8	Compression	CPCONLY	F16F2236/04		503
F16F2236/045	9	the spring material being generally enclosed	CPCONLY	F16F2236/045		287
F16F2236/06	8	Tension	CPCONLY	F16F2236/06		286
F16F2236/08	8	Torsion	CPCONLY	F16F2236/08		279
F16F2236/085	9	the spring being annular	CPCONLY	F16F2236/085		27
F16F2236/10	8	Shear	CPCONLY	F16F2236/10		117
F16F2236/103	9	linear	CPCONLY	F16F2236/103		63
F16F2236/106	9	rotational	CPCONLY	F16F2236/106		28
F16F2236/12	8	loaded in combined stresses	CPCONLY	F16F2236/12		245
F16F2236/123	9	loaded in compression and shear	CPCONLY	F16F2236/123		344
F16F2236/126	10	Neidhart-type rubber springs	CPCONLY	F16F2236/126		67
F16F2238/00	7	Type of springs or dampers	CPCONLY	F16F2238/00		14
F16F2238/02	8	Springs	CPCONLY	F16F2238/02		238
F16F2238/022	9	leaf-like, e.g. of thin, planar-like metal	CPCONLY	F16F2238/022		624
F16F2238/024	9	torsional	CPCONLY	F16F2238/024		108
F16F2238/026	9	wound- or coil-like	CPCONLY	F16F2238/026		1616
F16F2238/028	10	Winding direction thereof	CPCONLY	F16F2238/028		9
F16F2238/04	8	Damper	CPCONLY	F16F2238/04		348
F16F2238/045	9	Lead shear damper	CPCONLY	F16F2238/045		10
