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CPC Subclass Not Allocatable
B62K

CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE

Description

B62K encompasses the structural and control components of cycles (bicycles, tricycles, and similar pedal-powered vehicles). It covers cycle frames and their construction, steering mechanisms, suspension systems for axles, and rider-operated controls integrated into the cycle design. This subclass also includes sidecars, forecars, and similar attachments designed for cycles, as well as specialized terminal controls adapted for cycle operation.

Filing statistics

CPC subclass B62K recorded 45,222 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings declined from 3,351 in 2013 to 2,954 in 2023 (-12%), peaking at 5,608 applications in 2016. The most active applicants in class B62 are HONDA MOTOR COMPANY (5,923 applications), HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (5,548 applications) and FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES (5,466 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

18 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B62K 1/00 Unicycles
  • B62K 17/00 Cycles not otherwise provided for
  • B62K 2202/00 Motorised scooters
  • B62K 2204/00 Adaptations for driving cycles by electric motor
  • B62K 2206/00 Quick release mechanisms adapted for cycles

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B62, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY JP 5,923
  2. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 5,548
  3. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 5,466
  4. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,265
  5. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 4,147
  6. SHIMANO JP 4,060
  7. ROBERT BOSCH DE 3,750
  8. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 3,683
  9. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,604
  10. BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 3,538