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)
Introduced: September 1968
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.
Title
Titles differ between systems:
IPC: RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
CPC: 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)
Full Title
Full titles differ between systems:
RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
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)
IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 16 subcodes exist in both systems.
10 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
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) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- 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) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- 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) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B62M 15/00 Transmissions characterised by use of crank shafts and coupling rods IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B62M 17/00 Transmissions characterised by use of rotary shaft, e.g. cardan shaft IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B62M 19/00 Transmissions characterised by use of non-mechanical gearing, e.g. fluid gearing IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B62M 21/00 Transmissions characterised by use of resilient elements therein IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B62M 23/00 Transmissions characterised by use of other elements; Other transmissions IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- 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) +2 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B62M 27/00 Propulsion devices for sledges or the like (pushed or pulled by persons or animals B62B, B62C; wind propulsion B62B15/00) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B62M 29/00 Ground engaging propulsion devices for cycles, sledges, or rider-propelled wheeled vehicles, not otherwise provided for IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B62M 5/00 Foot-driven levers as pedal cranks which can be immobilised as foot-rests (immobilising against theft B62H5/10) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B62M 6/00 Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with additional source of power, e.g. combustion engine or electric motor since 2010 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- 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) +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B62M 9/00 Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like (cycle chain guards B62J13/00) +3 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class B62,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY JP 5,614
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 5,534
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 5,128
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 4,603
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 4,110
- SHIMANO JP 4,017
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,365
- BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 3,336
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,971
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 2,936
Top Applicants (CPC)
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