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B62D 21/00

Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted (combined frame and vehicle body B62D23/00 )

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted

CPC: Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted (combined frame and vehicle body B62D23/00 )

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted

CPC:

Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted (combined frame and vehicle body B62D23/00 )

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 13 subcodes exist in both systems.

4 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • B62D 21/06 of X-shaped or fork-shaped construction, i.e. having members which form an X or fork as the frame is seen in plan view IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62D 21/07 wide-hipped frame type, i.e. a wide box-shaped mid portion with narrower sections extending from said mid portion in both fore and aft directions since 1985 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62D 21/08 built up with interlaced cross members IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62D 21/09 Means for mounting load bearing surfaces since 1985 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62D 21/10 in which the main member is plate-like IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62D 21/11 with resilient means for suspension since 1985 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62D 21/12 assembled from readily detachable parts IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62D 21/14 of adjustable length or width IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62D 21/16 having fluid storage compartment IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62D 21/17 forming fluid or electrical conduit means or having other means to accommodate the transmission of a force or signal since 1985 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

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