B62M RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES (arrangements or mounting of transmissions in vehicles in general B60K; transmission elements per se F16)
Description
B62M covers human-powered and motor-driven propulsion systems for bicycles, tricycles, motorcycles, and sledges, including pedal mechanisms, chain drives, and transmission systems specifically designed for these light vehicles. This classification encompasses mechanical components such as cranks, pedals, sprockets, and gearing arrangements that transfer rider energy or engine power to the wheels. It excludes general automotive transmissions (covered in B60) and focuses on propulsion solutions adapted to the lighter-duty, often human-powered context of cycles and similar vehicles. The class is essential for innovations in cycling technology, including both traditional bicycle drivetrains and motorized variants of two- and three-wheeled vehicles.
16 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B62M 1/00 Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles (rider propulsion with additional source of power B62M6/00; propulsion by ground-engaging rods B62M29/02)
- B62M 11/00 Transmissions characterised by the use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels (with roller engaging the periphery of ground wheel B62M13/00)
- B62M 13/00 Transmissions characterised by use of friction rollers engaging the periphery of the ground wheel (for rider propelled cycles with additional source of power B62M6/35, B62M6/75)
- B62M 15/00 Transmissions characterised by use of crank shafts and coupling rods
- B62M 17/00 Transmissions characterised by use of rotary shaft, e.g. cardan shaft
- B62M 19/00 Transmissions characterised by use of non-mechanical gearing, e.g. fluid gearing
- B62M 21/00 Transmissions characterised by use of resilient elements therein
- B62M 23/00 Transmissions characterised by use of other elements; Other transmissions
- B62M 25/00 Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles (rider operated controls for cycles in general B62K23/00; gearing speed change mechanisms F16H)
- B62M 27/00 Propulsion devices for sledges or the like (pushed or pulled by persons or animals B62B, B62C; wind propulsion B62B15/00)
- B62M 29/00 Ground engaging propulsion devices for cycles, sledges, or rider-propelled wheeled vehicles, not otherwise provided for
- B62M 3/00 Construction of cranks operated by hand or foot
- B62M 5/00 Foot-driven levers as pedal cranks which can be immobilised as foot-rests (immobilising against theft B62H5/10)
- B62M 6/00 Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with additional source of power, e.g. combustion engine or electric motor
- B62M 7/00 Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine (rider propulsion with addition source of power, e.g. auxiliary combustion engine or electric motor B62M6/00; frames characterised by position of engine B62K11/00)
- B62M 9/00 Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like (cycle chain guards B62J13/00)
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