B60H ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
Description
B60H covers climate control and air treatment systems integrated into vehicle cabins, cargo areas, and passenger compartments. It encompasses heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, humidity control, and related environmental conditioning technologies specifically designed for automotive applications. This subclass includes component arrangements, control systems, and distribution methods for maintaining occupant comfort and preserving cargo conditions in cars, trucks, buses, and similar vehicles. Adjacent classes address vehicle body structures (B60J) and other vehicle equipment not primarily focused on environmental conditioning.
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Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B60, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 31,729
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 29,270
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 23,892
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 20,384
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 20,311
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 20,237
- BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 14,629
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS US 11,896
- AUDI DE 11,084
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 10,940