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B62M 1/36

with rotary cranks, e.g. with pedal cranks (B62M1/34 takes precedence; combined with reciprocating levers B62M1/26; cranks which can be immobilised as foot rests B62M5/00)

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Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles (rider propulsion with additional source of power B62M6/00; propulsion by ground-engaging rods B62M29/02) > with rotary cranks, e.g. with pedal cranks (B62M1/34 takes precedence; combined with reciprocating levers B62M1/26; cranks which can be immobilised as foot rests B62M5/00)

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  • B62M 1/38 for directly driving the wheel axle

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