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.
18 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B62K 1/00 Unicycles
- B62K 11/00 Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels (fairings or streamlining parts not forming part of the frame B62J; transmission of drive from engines to wheels B62M)
- B62K 13/00 Cycles convertible to, or transformable into, other types of cycles or land vehicle (cycle supports or stands equipped with additional wheels for ride stabilisation B62H1/12)
- B62K 15/00 Collapsible or foldable cycles
- B62K 17/00 Cycles not otherwise provided for
- B62K 19/00 Cycle frames
- B62K 21/00 Steering devices
- B62K 2201/00 Springs used in cycle frames or parts thereof
- B62K 2202/00 Motorised scooters
- B62K 2204/00 Adaptations for driving cycles by electric motor
- B62K 2206/00 Quick release mechanisms adapted for cycles
- B62K 23/00 Rider-operated controls specially adapted for cycles, i.e. means for initiating control operations, e.g. levers, grips (specially adapted to cycle brake mechanisms B62L3/00)
- B62K 25/00 Axle suspensions (for vehicles in general B60G)
- B62K 27/00 Sidecars; Forecars; (trailers B60P; B62D; characterised by carrying propulsion engine )
- B62K 3/00 Bicycles
- B62K 5/00 Cycles with handlebars, equipped with three or more main road wheels (cycle supports or stands equipped with additional wheels for ride stabilisation B62H1/12)
- B62K 7/00 Freight- or passenger-carrying cycles
- B62K 9/00 Children's cycles (toy vehicles A63H17/00)
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B62, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY JP 5,923
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 5,548
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 5,466
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,265
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 4,147
- SHIMANO JP 4,060
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 3,750
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 3,683
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,604
- BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 3,538