Description:
Class 7 covers machines and machine tools used across various industries, from manufacturing and construction to agriculture and household applications. This class includes equipment that assists in production, construction, processing, and maintenance. It encompasses machines for industrial use, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and machine parts and accessories. Additionally, Class 7 covers engines and motors (except for land vehicles) and devices like vending machines and pumps, which are crucial for various mechanical and industrial operations. Excluded from this class are hand-operated tools (found in Class 8) and vehicles (found in Class 12).
Details of Class 7:
- Agricultural Machinery: Machines and equipment designed for agricultural purposes, such as tractors, harvesters, and planting machines, used to enhance farming efficiency and productivity.
- Machine Tools: Tools that shape, cut, and finish materials, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and saws. Machine tools are essential in manufacturing for creating parts and components from metal, plastic, wood, and other materials.
- Construction Machinery: Heavy equipment used in construction projects, including bulldozers, excavators, cranes, and concrete mixers. These machines are crucial for building, excavation, and large-scale construction.
- Engines and Motors (Excluding Land Vehicles): Engines and motors used in machinery and equipment, including marine engines, industrial motors, and motors for small appliances. This category covers all engines and motors not intended for use in land vehicles.
- Industrial Robots and Automation Equipment: Robots and automated machinery used in factories for manufacturing and assembly tasks. This includes robotic arms, welding robots, and pick-and-place robots designed to streamline industrial processes.
- Pumps and Compressors: Machines that move liquids, gases, or air. Pumps and compressors are essential for industries like water treatment, oil and gas, HVAC, and manufacturing, where they assist in moving and compressing fluids or gases.
- Vending Machines: Self-service machines that dispense products like snacks, beverages, or tickets. These machines are commonly found in commercial spaces, providing convenient access to various products.
- Parts and Accessories for Machines: Essential components like gears, belts, bearings, and other parts that enable machines to function smoothly. These parts support the operation of larger machinery across multiple applications.
Examples of Items in Class 7:
- Agricultural Machinery:
- Tractors: Used for plowing, planting, and transporting materials on farms.
- Combine Harvesters: Used to efficiently harvest crops like wheat and corn.
- Seed Drills: Machines that plant seeds in the soil at specific depths.
- Machine Tools:
- CNC Lathes: Used to shape and finish metal or wood by rotating the material against a cutting tool.
- Milling Machines: Machines for cutting and shaping materials, typically metals.
- Grinders: Used for polishing or sharpening materials, commonly in metalworking.
- Construction Machinery:
- Excavators: Machines used for digging, lifting, and moving earth or materials.
- Bulldozers: Heavy-duty machines for pushing and leveling soil and debris.
- Concrete Mixers: Machines that mix cement, water, and aggregate to produce concrete.
- Engines and Motors (Excluding Land Vehicles):
- Marine Engines: Engines specifically designed for powering boats and ships.
- Industrial Electric Motors: Motors that power industrial machinery and equipment.
- Generators: Used to generate electricity in various settings, from industrial plants to outdoor events.
- Industrial Robots and Automation Equipment:
- Robotic Welding Arms: Robots that perform welding tasks in manufacturing.
- Pick-and-Place Robots: Automated arms that pick and place items in an assembly line.
- Automated Conveyor Systems: Used in warehouses and manufacturing for efficient material handling.
- Pumps and Compressors:
- Centrifugal Pumps: Commonly used for moving water or other liquids in industrial settings.
- Air Compressors: Machines that compress air for use in tools and equipment.
- Vacuum Pumps: Used in laboratories and manufacturing to create a vacuum environment.
- Vending Machines:
- Beverage Vending Machines: Dispense soft drinks, water, and coffee in offices and public areas.
- Snack Vending Machines: Dispense snacks like chips, chocolate, and candy.
- Ticket Vending Machines: Used in transportation hubs for selling tickets.
- Parts and Accessories for Machines:
- Gears and Belts: Essential parts for transferring motion and power in machinery.
- Bearings: Components that reduce friction and allow smooth rotation in machines.
- Hydraulic Hoses: Used in machinery to transmit hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Class 7 includes a wide variety of machines and machine tools essential across multiple industries, from agriculture and construction to manufacturing and retail. The items in this class support productivity, automation, and efficient operation in industrial, agricultural, and commercial environments.