US PATENT SUBCLASS 403 / 52
ARTICULATED MEMBERS

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52ARTICULATED MEMBERS {13}
53  DF  .~> Plural distinct articulation axes {7}
64  DF  .~> Branched
65  DF  .~> Member pivoted at rigid corner
66  DF  .~> Including static joint {8}
81  DF  .~> Including operator
82  DF  .~> Arcuate shank moves in complementary guide
83  DF  .~> Lockable at fixed position {4}
111  DF  .~> Rotatable members resiliently biased to one position
112  DF  .~> Including limit means {1}
118  DF  .~> Threaded interface
119  DF  .~> Pivoted {7}
164  DF  .~> Rotatable {1}
166  DF  .~> Axially spring-biased coaxial members

DEFINITION

Classification: 403/52

(under the class definition) Structure comprising a connection between the members which comprises a particular feature which provides for relative movement of the members about a bearing surface.

(1) Note. In order to be classified in this subclass the connection must comprise a feature which is peculiar to articulation. A feature of general utility which will merely permit movement under certain conditions will not be classified here but will be classified below.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

38+, for an articulated member associated with a fluid port or reservoir communicating with the joint.

220+, for two members connected for relative movement through a flexible connection.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

33, Geometrical Instruments, 466, and 467 for various articulated connections between parts of a straightedge.

81, Tools,

300+, for pliers having pivoted handles, particularly subclass 416 for pivotal joint details.

172, Earth Working,

372+, for an adjustable connection between an earth working means and a handle therefor.

248, Supports,

70, 122.1, 256, 257+, 265, 269+, 274.1+, and 475+ for an adjustable bracket; subclasses 106, 157+, 161+, 177.1+, 188.2+, and 371+ for an adjustable stand; subclasses 59, 323+, and 495+ for an adjustable suspended support; subclasses 354+ for an adjustable prop; subclasses 448+ for an adjustable easel; subclasses 514+ for an angularly adjustable staff support; and subclasses 646+ for an adjustable machinery support.

280, Land Vehicles,

400+, for an articulated connection between two vehicles.

464, Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible Couplings for Rotary Shafts, appropriate subclasses for a flexible or articulated coupling between rotary torque transmitting members.