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B62D

MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

Introduced: September 1968

Description

B62D covers the construction, design, and component technologies of motor vehicles and trailers. This subclass encompasses chassis design, steering systems, suspension mechanisms, braking systems, body structures, and coupling devices for vehicle attachment. It includes passenger cars, trucks, buses, and towed or semi-trailers, but excludes railway vehicles and rail-guided systems. Related design aspects covered here interact with engine technology (classified separately under B60) and manufacturing processes classified elsewhere.

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS

CPC: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS

CPC:

MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

Of 54 combined children, 36 exist in both systems.

18 codes exist only in IPC.

20 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • B62D 101/00 Road speed since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 103/00 Acceleration or deceleration in the direction of travel since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 105/00 Loss of traction, e.g. wheel spin or skid since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 107/00 Temperature since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 109/00 Presence, absence or inactivity of driver or operator, e.g. by sensing the operation of the clutch, brake or throttle since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 111/00 Forces disturbing the intended course of the vehicle, e.g. forces acting transversely of the direction of travel since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 113/00 Position of parts of the steering mechanism, e.g. the steered wheels or the steering wheel since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 115/00 Angle of articulation of articulated vehicle; Angle of tow-bar to towing vehicle since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 117/00 Angular velocity of steering wheel since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 119/00 Steering wheel torque since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 121/00 Force applied to the steering linkage since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 123/00 Fluid pressure supply for vehicle equipment, e.g. for power-assisted steering; Presence, failure or threshold values thereof; Lubricating or other fluid capacities since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 125/00 Particular gear ratio selected since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 127/00 Engine speed since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 131/00 Load, including height of vehicle dependent on load; State of vehicle vibration damping means since 1990 IPC only IPC only
  • B62D 133/00 Trim or inclination, including road gradient since 1990 IPC only IPC only

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B62,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY JP 5,614
  2. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 5,534
  3. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 5,128
  4. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 4,603
  5. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 4,110
  6. SHIMANO JP 4,017
  7. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,365
  8. BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 3,336
  9. ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,971
  10. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 2,936

Top Applicants (CPC)

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